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Robin Wall Kimmerer, “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants”

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Reeve Memorial Union 748 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, United States

Register: https://wildones.org/rwk-event/ Join Wild Ones and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations and the Inter-Tribal Student Council on Tuesday, March 19 as we present: “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” with celebrated ecologist, educator and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Wall Kimmerer will be discussing “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and […]

Learn to Monitor & Protect Vernal Pools

This virtual training (via Zoom) will provide information and resources to those interested in participating in the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol or just interested in learning more about these important wetlands. The training will consist of three parts/sessions presented on Wednesday evenings, March 6, 13, and 20 from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. If you are interested […]

From Soybeans to Savanna – Prairie Restoration in Mid-Michigan

Michigan Nature Association 2310 Science Pkwy #100, Okemos, United States

The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter April meeting will feature Jim Hewitt, a chapter member for over 20 years. He will give a talk about the rehabilitation of a scenic 50-acre tract of land along the Grand River which had been subject to cultivation, grazing, and logging for some 175 years. Emphasis will be on […]

Water Rangers General Training – Michigan

The Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP) Water Rangers Program is hosting a free virtual water monitoring training for Michigan on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8pm EDT. Attendees will learn about the adverse impacts of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Michigan and how to monitor water for pollution caused by industrial livestock operations. The […]

Fourth Friday Stewardship Workday at Bandemer Nature Area

Bandemer Park 1352 Lake Shore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/Bandemer032224 You can make a difference for the global water cycle on World Water Day! Wetlands do so much, like controlling sediment, pollution, and erosion. They are also nature’s own flood mitigation program. The wet meadow at Bandemer contributes to the health of the Huron River and its watershed, which everyone in Ann […]

Seventh Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium

Seventh Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium 9 a.m.–Noon Saturday, March 23 on Zoom This year, the symposium is delighted to offer a special presentation by award-winning author, naturalist, and media personality David Mizejewski. We're also excited to host two Michigan experts. The schedule is below. 9 a.m.: Michigan Technological University research professor Sigrid Resh will […]

Growing Wild: Creating Vital Ecosystems with Native Plants in our Home Gardens

university of michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, United States

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden, AAF&G presents: “Growing Wild: Creating Vital Ecosystems with Native Plants in our Home Gardens”  Presentation by Meg Delaney and Lissa Spitz from Ann Arbor Wild Ones; followed by a panel discussion including a native plant grower and Q&A time.   Date: Saturday, March 23rd Time: 10 am – noon.  Place: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, […]

Irwin Prairie Litter Clean Up

Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve 9987 W. Bancroft St., Holland, OH, United States

Our March Stewardship event will be a spring clean up and litter removal at Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve. We'll be working with DNAP staff to help collect litter along the roadways of the preserve. Please bring your own gloves and wear knee high rubber boots to meander on the prairie side of the ditch where trash collects […]

Stewardship Workday at Furstenberg Nature Area/World Water Day

Furstenberg Nature Area 2626 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

REGISTER AT: https://nap.a2gov.org/Furstenberg032324 Furstenberg Nature Area stretches along the Huron River, and the natural communities in the park play essential roles in the health of the river – and in turn, the Huron River watershed. Freshwater ecosystems are facing devastation globally, and communities that depend on fresh water (that’s everyone!) are in danger of losing […]

Restoration Workday at Searles Nature Preserve

Searles Nature Preserve 585V+4J, Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Did you know Washtenaw Audubon owns a nature preserve? We do! Located just a mile south of Rolling Hills County Park, Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Join us as we work to remove woody invasive species and create habitat for native plants and insects […]

New to Natives? No Problem!

Portage District Library 300 Library Lane, Portage, United States

New to Natives? No Problem! with Christopher Hart, Horticulturist, Hartscapes LLC Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 pm at Portage District Library Christopher Hart has been designing native landscapes professionally for over a decade, and had been designing as a hobby for twenty years prior. This presentation is born from hindsight and includes all the mistakes, myths, misconceptions, […]

Grasses, Sedges, and other under-used and over-looked plants.

Hartley Nature Center 3001 Woodland Ave, Duluth, United States

Presenter: Mandy McDonald, founder and owner of Rusty Patch Natives in Hermantown. 6:30 pm socialize, 7:00 program >You will learn how to use grasses, sedges, and cool season plants as ground covers, to add structure, texture, habitat, winter interest and movement to gardens. >Margaret West, chapter member, will do a short presentation about "neighbors helping […]

Bridge Lunch Break to discuss Michigan’s warming winters

Bridge Michigan invites readers to a free Zoom discussion from noon to 1 p.m. on March 28 about Michigan’s disappearing winters. Warming winters are not only affecting the environment, but changing how Michigan lives, our hobbies and traditions. As temperatures continue to rise, Michiganders are adjusting to these new weather conditions. Guest panelists will include […]

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