Membership
Thank You!
Thank you to our volunteers who have helped us accomplish so much this growing season & help spread the word about our organization! This includes tabling at events such as the Master Gardener’s Parade & the Sustainability Event. We also installed a native garden at the Wisconsin rapids Zoo & we had a garden tour of a few of our existing gardens. Thank you everyone who has participated & offered their time to volunteer! Stay tuned for more upcoming events & volunteer opportunities!
In Search of Volunteers for Upcoming Events
We’re looking for volunteers to support local events in our area! This typically involves staffing the Wild Ones booth, engaging with attendees about our mission and the importance of native plants, and distributing informational flyers and pamphlets. We need booth volunteers for the following events:
- Waupaca County Conservation Field Day (WCCFD)
- Saturday, September 26th from 8am-2pm (rain date is Saturday, October 3rd)
- The WCCFD will be held at Hartman Creek State Park
- Lunch and coffee/refreshments for breakfast will be provided
- Searching for 2-3 volunteers & this can be in shifts
If you are interested in helping with any of these events, please email us at [email protected]! Sign up sheets will be available at our member meetings as well.
Purchase Native Plants Locally!
Did you know we have several native plant growers right here in Stevens Point and the surrounding area? These local experts specialize in Wisconsin native plants that are perfectly adapted to our region’s climate and soil. By choosing native species, you’re not just adding beauty to your landscape; you’re also supporting pollinators, birds, and the health of our local ecosystems. High-quality, locally grown, and ecologically important. Explore and support your local native plant growers here:
- Lucky Bird Natives LLC
- Facebook Page Here
- Online Plant Availability List
- Amanda, owner of Lucky Bird Natives LLC, often has a booth at the Levitt Amp Music in the Park Series on Thursdays at 6pm
- Generation Native Plant Nursery
Native Lupine Announcement
June is a spectacular time to witness the vibrant bloom of lupine! Known for its striking purple flower spikes that blanket fields in color, this unique plant is more than just beautiful — it’s vital to local ecosystems. Lupine serves as a crucial food source for many butterfly and moth species, and it is the only host plant for the Federally Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Because of its ecological importance, it’s essential to ensure you’re growing the correct native lupine species in your garden. Use the guide below to help identify the lupine species you have.
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