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.
Grant Recipients for 2026
We are excited to announce Wild Ones Green Bay 2026 GRAND prize grant winner – Justis Tenpenny. Justis submitted a grant for the National Railroad Museum – “Observation Tower Native Prairie Demonstration Garden”. Justis will be removing the turf grass around the Observation Tower and planting a native prairie demonstration garden featuring Wisconsin native grasses and flowering perennials. This highly visible space will support pollinators while supplying educational value to everyone visiting the Museum. For this project, Justin received a $1000 grant, a Wild Ones yard sign and a one year free membership to Wild Ones. Congratulations to Justis and the National RR Museum! We are excited to see this area transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space that showcases the beauty and benefits of native plants while supporting pollinators and inspiring the community.
We are excited to announce Wild Ones Green Bay GRANT winner Angela Kawski. Angela submitted a grant for the NEW Zoo and Adventure Park titled “ Rain Garden Plant Project”. Through this project, Angela and her team will plant native plants to establish efficient rain gardens to catch and filter water run off throughout zoo grounds. Long-term goals of this project are to provide habitat for native animal species, educate the public on the importance of healthy & local ecosystems and encourage stewardship to create personal rain gardens at home. Angela received a $500 grant, a Wild Ones yard sign and a one year membership to Wild Ones Green Bay. We are proud to support this impactful project and look forward to seeing this rain garden come to life—demonstrating how thoughtful, native plantings can improve water quality, support wildlife, and inspire environmental stewardship across our community.
Join this presentation to learn about Beneficial Insects and how to attract them to your yard.
The program will be live at the library or join us virtually.
2026 Pollinator Plant Kit Sale
Ground Nesting Bees
Signs for Sale
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!
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