When You Join Wild Ones

Joining Wild Ones gives you access to the camaraderie and information resources of other native plant enthusiasts. A single membership covers both the national organization and your local chapter. Members receive the Wild Ones New Member Handbook and the Wild Ones Journal, a bimonthly publication. In addition, many chapters also publish local newsletters.

Membership benefits include participation in any and all Wild Ones chapter activities, either locally or across the United States. These activities include such events as seed gathering, seed exchanges, plant rescues, plant sales, speaker presentations, garden tours, conferences, and bus tours.

At the national level, we have the Ecoscaper Certification Program, where you'll receive credit for what you've been learning. There's the members-only Online Discussion Group, where you can join in with questions, answers and discussions with other Wild Ones members. Also, all Wild Ones members are invited to attend our Annual Meeting and Conference, where you'll enjoy fabulous presentations, and meet with Wild Ones members and other experts from all around the country.

There is also the Wild Ones Membership Identification Card, which can be used for a variety of other purposes including discounts from some local nurseries and related environmental vendors.

And last, but not least, the Wild Ones Institute of Learning and Development (WILD Center), which is home not only to Wild Ones National Headquarters, but also a demonstration area for natural gardeners or would-be natural gardeners to come to for ideas, advice, and just plain enjoyment, needs your support. What a perfect place to showcase Wild Ones' mission and the benefits of using native plants in natural landscaping. Visit us any time at 2285 Butte des Morts Beach Road, Neenah, Wisconsin, 54956.

All this can be yours for simply joining Wild Ones and becoming part of this great educational and advocacy group for native plants and sustainable landscaping.

Many people feel joining Wild Ones through PayPal is the most convenient way to join. Just choose the level of membership you'd like, click the button, and go from there. It's easy and will just take a few minutes. Special Offer – Free DVD and/or Free Book: As part of our Grow Wild Ones campaign, we have recently updated, revamped, and reproduced the popular Wild About Wildflowers video in DVD format. And now you can get your own copy at no extra charge when you join Wild Ones or upgrade your existing membership level. New Members: Join at any membership level, and get the DVD at no extra cost. Existing Members: Get a free copy of our 25 Years of Wild Ones book free when you renew at the Wild level. Or renew at the Wilder or Wildest level, and get the book and the DVD at no extra cost. For more details click here. Let us know what you want: Some people already have the video and/or the book, so when you get to the PayPal web site, please fill in the "Add special instructions to Wild Ones" text box to let us know if you want the free gift you are entitled to. Chapter preference: If you want to be a member of a chapter, let us know which chapter. Click here for a listing of Wild Ones chapters. Join Wild Ones Online! To donate $ in addition to membership fee, return to this page after your PayPal transaction and use the "Other Purchase or Donation" button below. Household Membership Be a Wild Member Wild 1 Year $30.00 Wild 2 Year $60.00 Wild 3 Year $90.00 Be a Wilder Member Wilder 1 Year $50.00 Wilder 2 Year $100.00 Wilder 3 Year $150.00 Be a Wildest Member Wildest 1 Year $75.00 Wildest 2 Year $150.00 Wildest 3 Year $225.00 Join Wild Ones Online! Wild Wilder Wildest Business Membership Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Membership Limited Income or Full-Time Student Gift Membership Once you arrive at the PayPal "Checkout" area, fill in "Shipping Information" with the name and address of the person to receive the gift and fill in the "Message to Seller (Optional)" with the name you want used on the gift acknowledgement and the purpose for the gift. Household Lifetime Membership Payable in single payment of $1,200, or three annual installments of $400 each. Once you arrive at the PayPal checkout area, fill in the "Payment For" area (example, "Household Lifetime Membership Payment #1") – and then fill in the "Amount" area with the dollar amount you'd like to send. Other Purchase or Donation to Wild Ones. Once you arrive at the PayPal checkout area, fill in the "Payment For" area (example, "Donation") – and then fill in the "Amount" area with the dollar amount you'd like to send. Other Ways to Join Wild Ones Join at a Chapter Meeting One way to join is by attending a local chapter meeting. Click here for a list of chapters. The people you'll meet there will give you all the information you need to join Wild Ones. Mail In an Application Form Download our Membership Application Form, fill it out, and mail it in, along with your check. Mail to Wild Ones, P.O. Box 1274, Appleton, Wisconsin 54912.

Notes About Business Memberships In addition to the usual Household Membership benefits, Business Membership includes: 1. Acknowledgment of new or renewing Business Membership in the Wild Ones Journal. 2. Annual listing of membership along with all Business Memberships in Wild Ones Journal Yellow Pages. 3. Participation in local chapter events by all business employees. 4. Supply of Wild Ones brochures and other promotional materials. 5. Up to 5 extra copies of the Journal to share with employees or clients. 6. Listing on the Wild Ones web site under the Business Member Resource Listing, if they so desire. 6. Any and all premiums being offered to Household Members for higher levels of giving. 7. One large and two small decals of the Wild Ones Business Member certificate. (Frames available for wall or counter display.) Notes About Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Memberships In addition to the usual Household Membership benefits, Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Membership includes: 1. Acknowledgment of new or renewing Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Membership in the Wild Ones Journal. 2. Annual listing of membership along with all Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Memberships in Wild Ones Journal Yellow Pages. 3. Participation in local chapter events by all organization staff. 4. Supply of Wild Ones brochures and other promotional materials. 5. Up to 3 extra copies of the Journal to share with staff and partners. 6. Listing on the Wild Ones web site, under the Not-for-Profit Affiliate Organization Member Resource Listing, if they so desire. 7. Any premiums being offered to Household Members for higher levels of giving. 8. Certificate of membership. Household Lifetime Memberships What is a Household Lifetime Membership? Payment of the dues for a household Lifetime Membership means the Wild Ones member household will no longer get annual dues renewal reminders. It also means that they will receive our Certificate of Appreciation (complete with special framing), recognizing their contribution to Wild Ones. What is the cost? The dues for a Household Lifetime Membership are $1,200 per household, and can be paid in a lump sum or over a period of three years in $400 increments. The membership applies to the household which includes children under 18 years of age. One address per membership. What becomes of the funds? The funds are placed in a restricted trust account from which only the interest can be drawn upon to help defray operational expenses and pay the local chapter their annual dues reimbursement. What are the benefits to Wild Ones as an organization? Trust funds which count toward assets and vested dedicated members. What are the benefits to the Household Lifetime Member? Simplicity of maintaining their membership and the tax deduction plus the bi-monthly publication of the Wild Ones Journal, membership to the local chapter in their area, and all the other great benefits available to Wild Ones members, including membership premiums.