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2026 Native Plant Sale
Dreaming about warm, sunny days in the garden? Us too! Start planning your garden for the upcoming growing season while also supporting your local Wild Ones chapter!
We are accepting plant orders now through Sunday, February 22nd. Below are the flyer and order form with detailed sale information, including available plants, along with growing conditions. To place your order you can print and mail it in, email it to us at [email protected], or submit it online via Google Forms: https://tinyurl.com/wildonesCW.
Please note that this is a pre-order and plants will be available in Mid-May. You will receive an email with the exact pick up date and address at the beginning of May.
Why should you shop with us? Our plants are locally native to Central Wisconsin, affordable, and purchasing from our sale helps support our chapter and contributes to the health of local pollinators. It’s a win-win for you and the environment! Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Transplanting Workdays
Thank you to everyone who came out to the greenhouse and helped us plant native seeds in early January! Currently, these seed trays are spending the winter outdoors where the cold is preparing them for spring germination. They will soon be returned to the greenhouse and will start sprouting. We are anticipating them needing to be transplanted from their flats to individual pots in April on the following dates:
Saturday, April 4th – Time TBD
Sunday, April 12th – Time TBD
Sunday, April 19th – Time TBD
The transplanting workdays will take place at the greenhouse located downtown Stevens Point (1220 Briggs Ct., Stevens Point, WI). Times will be announced soon.
What Are Nativars and Why They Matter
Native plants are vital to healthy ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, local wildlife, and resilient landscapes. But not all plants labeled “native” are the same, and that’s where nativars come into play. Nativars are cultivated varieties of native plants that have been selected and propagated for specific traits like flower color, plant size, hardiness, or disease resistance. While nativars originate from true native species, they are often cloned through human propagation methods and may have reduced genetic diversity compared with straight-species native plants. This lack of diversity can influence how well they contribute to ecosystem functions, particularly for pollinators and wildlife. The Wild Ones National website has an informational page all about nativars on their website. Visit this link here to learn more.
Winter Wild Ones Journal is Out Now
This quarterly issue of National’s Wild Ones Journal covers topics about soil health, everything to know about seed stratifying, the benefits of nature journaling, and much more! Members can access the current Journal by logging into their Wild Ones account. Not a member of Wild Ones? Join today!
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
- Generation Native Plant Nursery
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