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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!"

Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche: Summer Butterfly Counts 2021

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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"

October 2021 Program Recap

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OCTOBER 2021 PROGRAM RECAPBy Linda Shuster, WORC Member Soil: Hidden Secrets Beneath Your FeetPresented at the Bunker Interpretive Center at Calvin University byGerald Miller, Ph.D., Certified Professional Soil Scientist Dr. Miller began by discussing the characteristics of healthy soil. These include biological diversity, good food production capability, water benefits, and carbon storage capacity. He noted […] Continue reading "October 2021 Program Recap"