The mission of PLANT IT WILD is to foster greater awareness and appreciation of the fragile natural environment of our region. Through direct efforts we work to preserve, protect, and promote the natural beauty of the area and its plant communities.
We promote the use of native plant species by producing educational materials available at our meetings, booths, presentations, and through our website. Programs are offered from May through September featuring a wide array of speakers and topics on native plants.
Not sure which plants are native to Michigan? Click Here to view a list of some of our favorite plants from this beautiful state.
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Right Plant; Right Place. Diverse Ecosystems. ALL NATIVE PLANTS.
Planting Trees Won’t Stop Climate Change
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Not only are planted trees not the carbon sinks you want, but tree planting frequently ends up doing more harm than good.Here is another opportunity! So many choices and so little time. Oh, Wait. We have two days of rain ahead....Join us for an insightful “How to Garden for Wildlife” webinar with National Wildlife Federation's Naturalist David Mizejewski! Learn gardening tips and how you can be a friend to wildlife at home by creating a beautiful garden that supports local birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.
Register: natwild.life/GardenWebinar
Check THIS out. Look what is available for your education during the time of COVID 19!!! Usually you need to attend a big conference to hear some of these people. Very Cool.
Webinars for Home Gardeners & Educators
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Whether you choose to learn how wildlife, people, and plant communities interact; how to share concepts of ecoliteracy with your children; or how to collect your own seeds, this live and interactiv...Oh, my GOODNESS! If it is not one thing, it is another. A handsome devil, tho.
Marbled crayfish that reproduces by cloning added to Michigan's prohibited species list
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The species' reproductive capacity and aggressive nature may allow them to dominate lakes, ponds and rivers quickly.Fascinating study on bees and vineyards. We can learn that nectar and pollen sources are simply not enough in our own landscape. Bees need homes and nesting sites too. I visited a vineyard between Santiago and Valparaiso, Chile a couple of years ago. I was impressed with the native gardens and water sources in front of the facility... I now wonder if they also supported habitat!
Impact of Organic Viticulture Management Practices On Wild Bee Biodiversity
www.academicwino.com
I’m not usually one to celebrate “International Whatever” Days, but one, in particular, is near and dear to me personally, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to feature a study focused on this o...