NATIVES TO KNOW White AvensGeum canadense By Linda Shuster, WORC Board Member-at-Large I have been digging up what I thought was a non-native weed growing in my yard, although I was unable to identify it. One day I found a blooming herbaceous plant I did not recognize, and I was able to identify it from […] Continue reading "Natives to Know: White Avens"
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"
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"
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!"
Summer Butterfly Counts 2021by Ranger Steve Mueller Four West Michigan Butterfly Association (WMBA) count summaries are posted below in Table 1 for 2021. It shows species and individual numbers vary among count circles. Variance is due to count dates, weather, and varying habitats. We visit a good representation of habitats in each count circle. Download […] Continue reading "Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: Summer Butterfly Counts 2021"
