Wild_Ones_(organization)

Wild Ones (organization)

Wild Ones (organization)

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Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes[1] is a non-governmental, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to promote environmentally sound landscaping practices and preserve biodiversity.

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As of November 2021, it has 64 chapters across 23 states in the U.S.[1] to engage in environmental education and advocacy activities.[2]

History

Wild Ones was founded in 1977 by nine people after attending a natural landscaping lecture by Lorrie Otto at the Schlitz Audubon Center.[3]

In 2008, through grant assistance from the Fox River/Green Bay Natural Resource Trustee Council and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, Wild Ones established its new headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin called WILD Center (Wild Ones Institute of Learning and Development).[4]

Publications

A quarterly publication called Wild Ones Journal is available for dues-paying members.

A New Member Handbook for native landscaping is in its 5th edition as of 2010; the 4th edition from 2004 is archived at the EPA.[5]

Programs

Chapter programs include plant rescues, plant sales, garden tours, seed gathering and exchanges, and various outdoor learning projects.[2]

The Lorrie Otto Seeds For Education Grant Program (SFE) provides grants to purchase native seeds and plants and develop outdoor learning centers for youth grades Preschool-12.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes". Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. [2]
    "Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers, Ltd". Candid.
  3. [3]
    "Lorrie Otto 1919-2010 Inducted 1999". Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15.
  4. [4]
    "WILD ONES: INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT". FOX CITIES, GREATER APPLETON AREA.
  5. [5]
    "Wild Ones Handbook: Landscaping with Native Plants - 4th Edition" (PDF). United States Environmental Protection Agency.
  6. [6]
    "Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund". JOINING VISION AND ACTION.
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