Accent on Natural Landscaping

Donna VanBuecken

Conserve and Restore America’s Lands and Water

Briskly venturing and roaming, some are washing off sins and cobweb cares of the devil's spinning in all-day storms on mountains; sauntering in rosiny pinewoods or in gentian meadows, brushing through chaparral, bending down and parting sweet, flowery sprays; tracing rivers to their sources, getting … [Read more...]

Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees

Spring is here! Time for us to enjoy the great weather and the spring wildflowers like bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense). And in a few days, we will celebrate Earth Day – the perfect time to be grateful to those who came before us, including this year’s … [Read more...]

The Nature of Oaks

Which keystone native plant supports 511 species of moths and butterflies that help feed birds and mammals? Oak trees. How many acorns might a blue jay gather and bury each fall? 4,500. What is masting? A periodic event (commonly every two to five years) when oak trees produce a much larger … [Read more...]

WOFVAC 2023 Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale

Hi, All! — I'm finished with the knee replacements, and I anticipate going up north during June for the blooming of the pink lady’s slippers (Cypripedium acaule). I'm really looking forward to it because I wasn't able to go there last year. During the next few months, I will check in occasionally, … [Read more...]

OVER-THE-COUNTER NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 21

Hi, all -- It is the third week and I am doing fine. They had to remove the partial knee and replace with the total knee. So it is taking longer. WOFVA's 22nd Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale As we promised, we invite you to join us for the over-the-counter native plants sale. The Wild Ones Fox … [Read more...]

WOFVA’s NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 21

Hi, all -- It is time to replace the left knee. I will be back! WOFVA's 22nd Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale As we promised, we invite you to join us for the over-the-counter native-plants sale. The Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter's (WOFVA) 22nd Annual Native Plant Sale will be held on … [Read more...]