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Senators Vote Unanimous – April 2021 Is National Native Plant Month

April 4, 2021

It finally happened! In a grand bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate authorized this April 2021 as National Native Plant Month. Senate Resolution 109 was introduced and co-sponsored by Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) to the Senate on March 15th. It was passed by unanimous vote on … [Read more...]

Women’s History Month

March 16, 2021

It's Women's History Month. Since 1987, Women's History Month has been observed during March in the United States. This year's theme is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. History of Women's History Month The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out … [Read more...]

WOFVA Chapter Plant Sale Orders Due March 31, 2021

March 14, 2021

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 … [Read more...]

Train Women

March 8, 2021

March is Women’s History Month, and International Women's Day of 2021 is March 8th. As you know, I am a steam-railroad fan. I love riding on trains. What better way than having an All-female steam crew to help Strasburg Rail Road mark International Women’s Day. On the Strasburg (Pennsylvania) … [Read more...]

International Women’s Day 2021

March 3, 2021

March is Women’s History Month and what better way than to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD). IWD has been observed for well over a century, with the first observation on March 19, 1911, but today it is celebrated annually on March 8th. IWD is supported by over a million people in … [Read more...]

The Great Backyard Bird Count

February 9, 2021

By Ken Sikora: "My honeybees foraged through the flowers for the nectar this past spring and summer. Now the birds get their turn to feed on the seed heads of the same flower over the winter. Everything will be mowed down come spring so the sun can reach the ground and start a new cycle of … [Read more...]