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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Plant it Wild promotes the use of native plants in residential landscapes. The following article explains WHY. Please share this information. We live in an ecosystem... soil...plants...bugs...and US. Only native plants can support bugs. Loose the bugs, break the link.
www.woodtv.com/news/national/bye-bye-bugs-scientists-fear-non-pest-insects-are-declining/1461552524
Bye bye bugs? Scientists fear non-pest insects are declining
woodtv.com
A staple of summer — swarms of bugs — seems to be a thing of the past. And that's got scientists worried.Bee kind to our bees!
Quick reminder for the Plant It Wild meeting tomorrow evening... there will be plants for sale AND some Plant It Wild Hats! Bring cash or check.....
I sure hope you are planning your dish to pass... at the Plant It Wild potluck and end of year program on Wednesday, 9/19 at 6:30. The May Farm has donated chickens as a thank you for our help with his Pasture Pollinator Garden research and design. We will be roasting the fresh, pasture raised birds... OK, so if a potluck is not your thing, arrive at 7 as usual. We will have a brief annual membership meeting and then turn the evening over to Vern Stephens of Designs by Nature to present on native grasses. Vern is extremely knowledgable about native grasses having worked with several grassland installations in our region. He will also bring plants to sell. This is a wonderful way to wrap up our season... lots of good news and good food to share. Go Wild, Go Native!
Beefy, juicy, and yummy. Caterpillars REQUIRE native plants to feed the masses.
Nature: Seldom-seen caterpillars vital link in food chain
dispatch.com
Caterpillars represent the vast underworld of the food chain. Out of sight and out of mind, they make the natural world go ’round. Trick question: