September Program Recap Soil Amendments – Beyond Compost Presented by Tom Wilkinson, author Tom Wilkinson was concerned that too much organic material was being sent to landfills. He began composting the organic material from his household waste and then improved his compost with red worms, creating a vermicomposting system. He sold his vermicompost at the […] Continue reading "September Program Recap"
National & Chapter Forum August 2019 Download the 2019-08 National Chapter Forum INTRODUCTION Somehow August has flown by, and here at the WILD Center, Monarchs are dining on Blazing Star Liatris, Sweet Brown-Eyed Susan, and Joe Pye Weed to fuel up for their journey south. It’s a beautiful time of year to enjoy natural landscaping, […] Continue reading "National & Chapter Forum"
August 19, 2019 Program Recap Restoring Native Habitat in an Urban Setting Presented by Justin Heslinga, Stewardship Director, Land Conservancy of West Michigan It was a warm August evening when Wild Ones River City Chapter members and friends met at The Highlands on Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids. There was a great turnout of 60 […] Continue reading "August 19, 2019 Program Recap "
National & Chapter Forum July 2019 Download the 2019-07 National Chapter Forum INTRODUCTION Much of July has focused on technology and communication to help us reach more people and teach them about the importance of native plants. By working together, Membership Chairs and other chapter officers, members, and staff have enabled Wild Ones to reach […] Continue reading "Wild Ones National & Chapter Forum"
Wild Ones Volunteers Made the Event a Success! A thank you note from Marti MacArthur, Vice President and chairperson for the NPEG Garden Tour and Plant Sale. Although the temperatures were high and the winds at times gusty, the sixth annual Wild Ones River City Chapter Garden Tour & Plant Sale was a fun evening and […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Volunteers Made the Event a Success! "