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"
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"