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Presented by Heather Holm, The Pollination of Native Plants is a fascinating journey showcasing the development of different flower types and the presentation of floral resources to pollinators. Exploring the types of insect pollinators, their foraging behavior, and the floral features that attract pollinators, Holm provides many specific examples of how native plants are pollinated and what […] Continue reading "Free Webinar: The Pollination of Native Plants – 6/18"

All active Wild Ones members receive 40% off Wisconsin native plants in containers the entire month of June at the Johnson’s Nursery Native Plant Sale!   Johnson’s has a great selection of native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials.  See the public inventory for availability and sizes. In order to get the discount, you will need to show them your current membership card.  We are not […] Continue reading "Johnson’s Nursery Plant Sale"

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"

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"