I love spring when the branches of the Red Twig Dogwood begin to again glow a brilliant red. What an awesome sight. Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a great native plant to have in your landscape. From their white blossoms in the spring and deep green foliage in summer, to their rich red … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2018
National Vietnam Veterans Day
It's National Vietnam Veterans Day -- a day marking the anniversary of the US withdrawal from Vietnam and honoring the military men and women who served in that war. Observed annually on March 29th since 2017, it is an outgrowth of the May 25, 2012 presidential proclamation which declared the … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings – Neonics
Each second Monday of April, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress holds their spring hearings. There are 54 questions this year concerning a myriad of conservation issues. One of great importance to natural landscaping enthusiasts is advisory question 45 on the use of neonicotinoids: … [Read more...]
New Idea to Save Birds from Tall Objects
According to the USGS, wind turbines collisions kill between a quarter to a half million birds annually. Researchers from the College of William and Mary, however, have built a warning system they call the Acoustic Lighthouse. This invention emits a high-pitched sound which warns birds to … [Read more...]
The March Equinox means Spring has Sprung!
March 20th was the spring equinox. Are you seeing the signs of the spring equinox in nature? Besides experiencing more daylight, you should be seeing other signs of spring! If you're a sky watcher, you're probably noticing the arc of the sun across the sky is shifting further toward the north … [Read more...]
WOFVA Chapter Plant Sale Orders Due March 31, 2018
Are you starting to get excited about spring and getting out in your yard? Digging in the dirt? Planting new plants, trees and shrubs? Are you asking yourself what you can do for butterflies, bees and other pollinators? Then you should know about the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter's annual native … [Read more...]