Author: Ruth Oldenburg

Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: Homegrown Natural Communities

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RANGER STEVE’S NATURE NICHE Home Grown Natural Communitiesby Ranger Steve Mueller The Great Lakes Ecosystem is a broad term that includes 76 component natural communities within the boundaries of Michigan. A brief definition of natural community is an assemblage of plants, animals, and other life that live in similar environmental conditions governed by natural processes […] Continue reading "Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: Homegrown Natural Communities"

Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: National Monuments Reinstated

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National Monuments Reinstatedby Ranger Steve Mueller Before I was born, advocates working to protect fragile and easily damaged resources were encouraging Congress to protect them for public posterity. Others were desiring Congress make public resources private. Such Congressional issues are usually addressed in committees and frequently do not get to the floor for action for […] Continue reading "Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: National Monuments Reinstated"

November 2021 Program Recap

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2021 CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS The evening began with Vice President Linda Gary (standing in for President Marti MacArthur) presenting a short slide show of Wild Ones River City highlights and recognition for two board members who are leaving for other pursuits. Joyce Tuharsky had been our Treasurer for 2 years and then Secretary for 3 years. […] Continue reading "November 2021 Program Recap"

WORC 15th Anniversary Celebration!

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Come join us to celebrate Wild Ones River City’s 15 years of educating and advocating for native plant landscapes! The “Healing our Earth….small steps make a big impact” Celebration is scheduled for next June 20, 2022 at the Aquinas Performing Arts Center. The Celebration will include an Expo with our community partners and a keynote […] Continue reading "WORC 15th Anniversary Celebration!"