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Donna VanBuecken

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Banning DDT

Reference my previous post on Lorrie Otto and DDT. Since I mentioned that banning DDT led to the charter of Wild Ones, I thought you might like to read a synopsis about how it all happened: 1942: DDT First Used DDT was introduced during WWII to protect our troops from the mosquito-borne disease … [Read more...]

Bald Eagle Goes Virtual

Bald Eagle Watching Days is going virtual for 2021! For years, bald eagle lovers have flocked to Sauk City, Wisconsin, one of the premiere destinations for watching these birds. But this year, people will be able to attend their favorite annual event virtually, watching these great birds from the … [Read more...]

Lorrie Otto’s Birthday Anniversary September 9th

September 9th would have been Lorrie Otto's 101st birthday. Lorrie Otto – Queen of the Prairie. Lorrie Otto – the inspiration for Wild Ones. Lorrie Otto – an American Hero. LORRIE'S STORY Lorraine "Lorrie" Stoeber was born in 1919 near Madison, Wisconsin. She lived on a farm where she learned to … [Read more...]

It’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

  Today is April 22, which marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. "Before 1970, pollution was rampant. Air pollution was widespread, toxic fumes billowed from factories and automobiles, and enormous fish die-offs occurred in the Great Lakes." (Nature Scoop) After returning from World … [Read more...]

September 9th is the 100th Anniversary of Lorrie Otto’s Birth

Today, September 9th would have been Lorrie Otto's 100th birthday. Lorrie Otto -- Queen of the Prairie. Lorrie Otto -- the inspiration for Wild Ones. LORRIE'S STORY Lorraine "Lorrie" Stoeber was born in 1919 near Madison, Wisconsin. She lived on a farm where she learned to love the soil and the … [Read more...]

The Art of Mending the Earth

The following post is from an e-mail received from long-time Wild Ones member Nancy Aten regarding Art at the Urban Ecology Center now through September 2019 at the Riverside Park Branch in Milwaukee*. If you're in the area, this Thursday, July 11th from 5-7 pm is the free opening reception of … [Read more...]