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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| Founded | 1977 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Focus | Advocacy, Education, Collaboration |
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Area served | USA |
| Website | wildones |
As of June 2024, Wild Ones has 91 chapters and 29 "seedlings" (prospective chapters) across 34 states in the U.S.[1] to engage in environmental education and advocacy activities.[2]
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes". Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ a b "Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers, Ltd". Candid.
- ^ "Lorrie Otto 1919-2010 Inducted 1999". Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15.
- ^ "WILD ONES: INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT". FOX CITIES, GREATER APPLETON AREA.
- ^ "Wild Ones Handbook: Landscaping with Native Plants - 4th Edition" (PDF). United States Environmental Protection Agency.
- ^ "Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund". JOINING VISION AND ACTION.
