Monches Farm has been a long-time friend of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. They were an early advertiser in the Wild Ones Journal and always accommodating to tours by Wild Ones chapters. But like for many of us, the time has come to retire to a less active life. Monches … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
First Monarch of Season
Saturday, May 25th I was moving a mulch pile and I was fortunate to notice the first Monarch of the season. Later in the afternoon, we saw two of them dancing together. They moved so elegantly, but so fast I wasn't able to get another photo. It took me 30 minutes of following this one around with my … [Read more...]
Today is Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. The day set aside since 1968 to honor our American soldiers who have fought and sacrificed their lives, minds and bodies in American conflicts. The red paper poppy has for years been symbolic of Memorial Day, but in the recent past I have not seen them distributed as much … [Read more...]
Good News for a Change — Invasives
Carol Andrews, Past President of the Wild Ones Arrowhead Chapter in Duluth, Minnesota sent me this story and I couldn't wait to share it. Researchers participated in a long-term project in the Arboretum at Pennsylvania State University which involved the removal of 18 invasive shrub species in 2009. … [Read more...]
Tomorrow is World Turtle Day 2019
Started in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue, World Turtle Day is observed on May 23rd and aims to increase the public’s knowledge about turtles and tortoises and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. At the WILD Center, here in Wisconsin, while I worked there as Wild Ones Executive … [Read more...]
Climate Change Changes
This is the time of year we receive the latest reports on climate change. NOAA and NASA reports say 2018 was the fourth-hottest year on record globally. Graph courtesy of Climate Central. 2018 was also another near-record year for America's weather and climate disasters. So what does this … [Read more...]