Embrace Native Landscapes. Display Your Commitment. Wild Ones Certified Native Habitats are symbols of dedication to biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the nurturing of environments where native flora and fauna can thrive. Join Wild Ones in spreading the message and inspiring others, showcasing your habitat as a beacon of environmental stewardship. Why Certify Your Native Habitat? […] Continue reading "NEW – Certified Native Habitat Program"
🎁 This Black Friday, Give a Gift That Grows! 🌱 Looking for a thoughtful gift that makes a real impact? A Wild Ones membership offers access to a vibrant community promoting native plants and biodiversity. 🌿 📚 Add a little extra: Pair your gift membership with a book from our Wild Ones Reading Lists to […] Continue reading "Holiday News and Gift Ideas"
Dates to put on your calendar: (Please see the Events Calendar for monthly Presentations) Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Johnsons Nature Center, Bloomfield Hills, MI We will not be having a monthly presentation for the months of July and August. Instead, we will be having Member Garden Walks throughout […] Continue reading "NOWO – Upcoming Events"
🌿 Collaboration in Action 🌿 We’re excited to share that Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park have been featured in a New York Times Opinion piece! The article highlights how both organizations empower people to take small, impactful steps toward restoring biodiversity—one yard, balcony, or flowerpot at a time. 🦋🐝 🌱 Wild Ones began as […] Continue reading "Collaboration in Action – NYT Article"
Pollinator Week 2022 is June 20-26 There are many ways to celebrate: We have put together a resource page about common pesticides/herbicides and better alternatives to using these chemicals. Check out the information here: Information about Pesticide and IPM alternatives Continue reading "Learn more about protecting Pollinators, Pets, Children and more from harmful Pesticides/Herbicides"
Past Events December – No events for the Chapter this month… Looking for a meaningful gift to give this holiday season? Wild Ones membership will show the special people in your life you care about them AND the environment! It’s a gift that let’s you share with others the benefits and importance of landscaping with […] Continue reading "Past Programs"
Lessons Learned – Introducing Biodiversity Presenter: Dan Badgley, Retired Manager, E. L. Johnson Nature Center (JNC) Learn about the trials and triumphs of changing from a sheep pasture to a jewel of a nature center. Dan managed JNC for 40 years and has extensive knowledge of establishing native landscape with knowledge of value for individual […] Continue reading "NOWO May Speaker Series – Lessons Learned Introducing Biodiversity"
Getting to Know Michigan Pollinators Presenter: Valerie Malaney, North Oakland Wild Ones/MSU Pollinator Champion & Conservation Steward How many pollinators can you name that are native to Michigan? This speaker series will introduce you to the numerous pollinators that you might find in your yard or local nature area. The session will take an in-depth […] Continue reading "NOWO – April Speaker Series: Pollinators"
Learn about our flying teddy bears in this free 6-session webinar series, The Bumble Bee Short Course. Fridays@1PM EASTERN http://go.osu.edu/bumble This event is not sponsored by NorthOakland Wild Ones or Wild Ones National, but we wanted to share events happening in the area with a similar mission. Continue reading "OSU – Bumble Bee Short Course"
Western Reserve Land Conservancy of Ohio recently hosted this virtual symposium, consisting of 5 sessions with 3 speakers each. There is something for everyone in this Symposium – the last session with the Caterpillar Lab could be great to watch with kids! Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens – Virtual Symposium – Western Reserve Land Conservancy […] Continue reading "Virtual Symposium: Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens"