This is National Volunteer Week, April 23- 29, 2017. Started in 1974 by Proclamation from President Richard Nixon, it is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers. At Wild Ones chapters this means thanking volunteers who wear a variety of hats -- from being a board member, chairing a … [Read more...]
Earth Day April 22, 2017 – Celebrate John Muir’s Birthday
As coincidence's go sometimes, Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd also allow us to remember John Muir and celebrate his birthday. (He was actually born on April 21st, but over the years these two dates have become synonymous.) John Muir often called "The Father of our National Parks" was just one … [Read more...]
Hugh Iltis to be inducted into WCHF
The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame (WCHF), the only such Hall of Fame in the USA is inducting Hugh Iltis this year. Hugh was a major force in a number of conservation endeavors in Wisconsin, and was also called upon by Wild Ones to share his knowledge of botany during the early days of its … [Read more...]
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
From time to time I may write about something that's not entirely related to natural landscaping but gets me on my peach crate. This is one of them. On January 10, 2017 the US Department of the Interior (DOI) formally assigned the National Park Service (NPS) the responsibility for the Harriet Tubman … [Read more...]
March is Women’s History Month – Lorrie Otto
During the month of March, the United States celebrates Women's History Month and I would be remiss if I didn't add to the list of notable women being celebrated Lorrie Otto. Lorrie, whose campaign to use native plants and natural landscaping to heal the Earth after she and her cohorts from CNRA … [Read more...]
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