Educating the public about the benefits of preserving and restoring biodiversity
OUR MISSION
of our native plant communities, beginning in our own yards and gardens.
WELCOME ALL
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Join us for a presentation by Mark Konlock and Maria Otto about the Green Bay Pollinator Corridor Project on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 pm at Green Bay Botanical Gardens in the Cornerstone Foundation Hall East.
Announcing 2025 Grant Winners!
First Place
Maria Otto, Farlin Park Pollinator Habitat, City of Green Bay Conservation Corps
Maria’s long-term goal “is to improve habitat in a public space for the benefit of wildlife and the community. The Pollinator Corridor Project seeks to connect the urban city of Green Bay with pollinator habitats to allow pollinators to travel from the east side to the west side and beyond”
Wild Ones is excited to be a part of this project, and we look forward to seeing it develop throughout the year.
Congratulations to Maria and the Green Bay Conservation Corps for winning GB Wild Ones first place $500.00 grant, yard sign and one year free membership.
First Place
Natalie Buhl, Green Bay Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Natalie states their goals. “As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in the importance of the interdependent web of life. Our Food Forest plan lives out this value by bringing more resources for wildlife to an urban area, in the forms of plants, animals, and insects. In the short term, we hope to decrease our dependence on the traditional lawn. In the long term, we hope to raise awareness in our community neighborhood about the importance of biodiversity.”
An award of $500, a yard sign and one free year membership is granted to this new native garden project located on Main street in Green Bay.
Second Place
Amanda Smith
Amanda’s goal is to “establish a native front yard planting that is almost entirely lawn-free and serves as inspiration to the many passersby of which tend to own and maintain substantial lawn acreage. The transformation will be noticeable and beautiful to the country community who are accustomed to large acreages of lawn.”
We are happy to support Amanda as she works to remove grass from her yard and show those passing by what can be done with native plants.
As a second place winner, Amanda will receive 2 Green Bay Wild Ones Pollinator Kits ($160.00 value), a yard sign and one year free membership.
New and Improved Spring Plant Kit Sale
SUN KITS are sold out, however, you will be able to purchase individual sun loving plants on the day of pick up for $4.50 each.
Signs for Sale
Lots of smiles at the Fall Plant Sale
What progress on this pollinator garden located on the NWTC campus! If you missed the garden tour by Mark Konlock, don’t miss checking out this amazing public garden.
The sign sure makes you feel welcomed. Thanks to Ken and Judy Sikora for sharing their native garden with us.
A beautiful evening for a tour of the natural landscaping at the LaLuzerne residence.
Newsworthy message from our president…
Nancy shared our mission on the ‘Retired Rambler’ series that aired on Channel 5 news. Click here to watch the video.
Thanks to everyone for helping us make the Annual Spring Plant Sale a success. Extra plant kits were donated to Green Bay Conservation Corps and Heritage Hill.
Thanks to ‘No Mow May’, there is an awareness about protecting our native pollinators. However, there is a better solution. Let’s provide food and habitat to help sustain wildlife year round.
Hats off to the City of De Pere for their Planned Natural Landscapes guidelines that replaces ‘No Mow May’. We applaud their efforts and others like the Homegrown National Parks Program with the One Plant Challenge.
“Knowledge generates interest, and interest generates compassion.”
― Douglas W. Tallamy
Knowing Your Seed Source is IMPORTANT!
It has come to our attention that a Wildflower Seed Ball Event is being held in our community on April 20 for Earth Day.
While we applaud the intent of the event, we have discovered that the Mountain View’s Midwest mix being used is not a true native mix. It includes seeds from Europe, Ukraine, Iran and South America.
These non native species offer little support to our pollinators, which have co-evolved over time to specifically rely upon the native species for nectar, pollen and habitat.
Be observant of Wild Flower mixes, and select ones that contain ALL NATIVE seeds for our local pollinators.
“The ABC’s of Starting a New Native Garden” was presented by Ceci Kiefer and Justin Kroening at the February meeting.
On a cold January night, we were warmed with garden ideas by a presentation about “Creating a Pollinator Garden with Native Plants” by Ceci.
Wild Ones Native Garden Designs
Preserving Wisconsin’s Prairies: What Can You Do?
Click the title above which is linked to a news story about how you can help bring pollinators to your yard. You can start with simply adding three plants to your yard; one type of milkweed, one type of mint, and one favorite flower of your choosing. And to really have an impact, encourage your neighbors to do the same. To find out how to start native plants from seed, consider attending our January meeting at the Green Bay Botanical gardens.
“As gardeners and stewards of our land, we have never been so empowered to help save biodiversity from extinction.” ~ Douglas Tallamy