It’s that time of year when the “No Mow May” yard signs start springing up like daffodils. But before you put away your mower for a month, take a look at the at recent scientific studies. Most have found that the benefits to pollinators are negligible. In fact, for most lawns it is more harmful […] Continue reading "No Mow May – Does it really help pollinators?"
With warm weather approaching, now is a great time to join the Bumble Bee Brigade! The Brigade is a citizen science program coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. As a volunteer, you will submit photos and additional information on the bumble bees that you observe. Here are the step to becoming a volunteer: […] Continue reading "Join the Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade"
Help out local nature centers and conservation organizations by buying native plants! Sales are in-person or online sales — or both. Pre-order Only Sales Elm Grove Beautification Committee – Early Spring Woodland Plant Sale – Flats only / Presale only through April 13, 2024 with pick-up and payment on April 20, 2024 Milwaukee Metropolitan […] Continue reading "Spring Plant Sales"
MRA Wild Ones will have a table at a few area Earth Day Celebrations, stop by our booth and say hello! Elm Grove Earth Care Fair & Special Events, Elm Grove Village Park, April 27, 11am – 2pm, 31 informational booths, food trucks, kids activities and more. Mequon Arbor Day Event, River Barn Park, […] Continue reading "MRA Wild Ones Arbor Day Events"
Local Wild Ones chapters will be teaming up with the SE Wisconsin Master Gardeners at this year’s Home & Garden Show, March 22 – 30, 2024, to showcase the importance of using native plants in landscapes. Lisa Oddis, MRA Wild Ones president, will be speaking on Saturday, March 30th at 4:00 pm. Check out the […] Continue reading "Native Plants Featured at the Home & Garden Show"
