I love spring when the branches of the red twig dogwood begin to again glow a brilliant red. What an awesome sight. Red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a great native plant to have in your landscape. From their white blossoms in the spring, and their deep green foliage in summer, to their … [Read more...]
Climate Change Is Moving Things Around
You know that everyone expects native plants to move around the community as native plants do. But you never expected to go up-north, escaping from the heat, and west, escaping to the valley, as a result of climate change! As the planet warms, the native plants are moving up slopes and toward … [Read more...]
25th Toward Harmony With Nature – Nature’s Best Hope
Don't forget to register for the conference. It will be broadcast on the airwaves. Register by January 26, 2022! Held Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 8:00 am - 4:15 pm. Join the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter for their 25th anniversary of their conference Toward Harmony With Nature with … [Read more...]
American Witchhazel
One of the last flowering shrubs of the year, American witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a hiker's delight when spotted late in the fall. Native to both the northeastern and southeastern parts of the U.S., their fragrant bright yellow blossoms appear late in the autumn after all the leaves have … [Read more...]
25th Anniversary of THWN
Registration is now open! Mark your calendars and join the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter for their 25th Anniversary Conference Celebration with special keynote speaker, Doug Tallamy, PhD, nationally recognized environmental speaker and award-winning author. Nature's Best Hope – Keynote … [Read more...]
Burning My Prairie
I'm looking forward to burning a fourth of my prairie this November. It's almost ten years since I've burned my prairie, and now is the time, since it's too wet in the spring. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) land managers consider prescribed burns their most … [Read more...]
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