Jul 18, 2010 (Sun)    

Language of Conservation



Have you ever wished you knew the right approach to use in promoting the use of native plants and saving the environment when talking to someone else? Start by using the three W's of water, wildlife and working farms and ranches, but spend most of your time on the first "W" -- water. Check out this very helpful article on how to advocate for the environment for the rest of the suggestions. And don't forget to mention that native plants planted in the right place don't require additional watering from our precious potable water.

    Jul 12, 2010 (Mon)    

Memorial Service for Lorrie Otto



Come celebrate Lorrie's life with those who loved her and were inspired to make a difference.

Lorrie Otto Memorial Celebration
Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 2-4PM
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 East Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee

Contact Dorothy Boyer with questions.

Readings, videos, photos, music and refreshments will be provided by friends and family.

For information about Lorrie Otto and a sampling of her stories.

    Jun 30, 2010 (Wed)    

Flip My Lawn



The Wild Ones Green Bay Chapter is in the news with their event Flip My Lawn.



"We were looking for a way to give back to the community and created a contest for a native landscaping makeover, to educate the community and make it accessible to incorporate plants into landscaping," said Kate Hau, contest developer and education coordinator for the Green Bay Chapter of Wild Ones.

    May 16, 2010 (Sun)    

Wild Ones in the News



Arrowhead Chapter has been in the news!

    Apr 20, 2010 (Tue)    

WILD Center Wishlist



Volunteers to help with all sorts of things:
Cataloging and arranging library materials
Weeding demonstration gardens
Recording bird and critter sightings
Removing buckthorn
Restoring woodland understory and overstory
Installing birdhouses

Other Stuff:
birdhouses
duckboxes
cedar posts
caulk gun(s)
left over plumbing & electrical parts for making rainbarrels
fiberglass screen
3' shepard hooks
binoculars
first aid kit
rain gauge
+/-24cup coffee maker
small bulletin board
gardening tools (trowels, shovels, pruners, pruning saw(s), etc)
garden tractor or 4-wheeler and small trailer
heavy duty weedwhacker
step ladder
trailer for hauling debris with car
wooden box with cover for storage
retractable attic stairs
conference type table(s)
conference type stackable chairs
one set of bunk beds
dressers (2 ea)
basswood, maple and oak (bur, white and swamp white oak) trees (6-8 ft tall)
woodland plants (grasses, ephemerals, ferns, etc)

Contact the national office if you have other other items which may be suitable for use at the WILD Center. We now have someone at the WILD Center from 10:00AM to 3:00PM Monday thru Friday. Or, you can call for an appointment 877-394-9453.