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Winter Sowing Workshop

January 13, 2022

Kim Moor, President/Editor of Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter (Indiana) has invited us for an online winter sowing workshop on Zoom with Dolly Foster. You will learn one of the methods for starting hundreds of native seedlings in a tiny space. Winter sowing is a great alternative to growing plants … [Read more...]

25th Anniversary of Toward Harmony With Nature

January 5, 2022

Don't forget to register! In-Person – By January 12, 2022. This year, the in-person conference has a maximum capacity of 244 attendees. Virtually – By January 26, 2022. Join the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter for their 25th Anniversary Conference Celebration with special keynote … [Read more...]

New Year 2022!

December 28, 2021

I had to share this beautiful sunrise with you this morning.   I’m so glad 2021 is over. It has been a year filled with uncertainty – environmental, political, economic, and climate. It was personal unhappiness with the death of my brother. And it was personal joy with the … [Read more...]

Mistletoe (Phoradendron)

December 21, 2021

The holiday season is upon us. Many of us hang a sprig of mistletoe over a doorway during the holidays because it allows us to "kiss" someone when they often are not expecting it. European folklore speaks of mistletoe as a symbol of love, peace, and good will, while the ancient Druids of Britain … [Read more...]

American Witchhazel

November 30, 2021

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...]

Burning Followup

November 23, 2021

After reading my Burning my Prairie blog post, Toni Stahl asked me: “This is good information to save the grassland birds. How do you do a prescribed burn? Do you hire someone? How do you find them?” Here is my response: If you’re looking for a good primer on how to conduct a small prairie fire, … [Read more...]

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