We had a fun time winter sowing native plant seeds at Hawthorn Hollow on Sunday January 11th. Members were able to learn how to create outdoor greenhouses using plastic jugs from Barbara Federlin. Thanks to Barbara, Hawthorn Hollow and all who participated in our workshop! Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking the […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Root River Chapter Winter Sowing Workshop Photos"
The Wild Ones – Root River Chapter‘s native pollinator grant program is now accepting applications until March 1st. This program is designed for local public non-profit organizations who want to create a native plant pollinator area in Racine or Kenosha County. Maximum grant amount is $1,000 and is available in the form of a code […] Continue reading "Native Pollinator Grant Program Now Open"
Going Wild: Repopulating Your Garden with Native Plants Facilitated by Brandon Gross, President of Wild Ones Root River Chapter. Join a growing movement in gardening by “going wild” — adding native pollinator plants to your property and learning how to do it in any living arrangement. Explore which native species thrive in Southeast Wisconsin and […] Continue reading "Watch our latest YouTube channel episode!"
Meeting Title: “Lots to be proud of in my own nature garden” Gateway Technical College Academic Building – Room A114 3520 – 30th Ave., Kenosha Time: 10:00am. Saturday, November 1st Meeting Details: As we all know, planting and caring for native plants creates good habitat for pollinators, feeds wildlife and provides erosion control. At this […] Continue reading "November Meeting Announcement: Lots to be proud of in my own nature garden"
Thursday, November 6, 2025; 6:00pm – 7:30pm Facilitator(s): Brandon Gross Overview DescriptionCome join a growing movement in gardening of “going wild” by adding native pollinator plants to your property and learn how it can be done in any living arrangement. Thousands of plant species are listed as “native” to the Midwest region, but which are […] Continue reading "Going Wild with Brandon Gross"
Wisconsin Bat Program ‘Bat Ambassador’ John Davies will present a 1-hour slide presentation of the Bats of Wisconsin. The presentation is somewhat technical and recommended for ages teens and up. Exploring some of their mysteries, habitats, benefits, and human interactions. Followed by Q & A. Continue reading "Wild Ones Root River Chapter October 2025 Meeting Announcement"
Our chapter President Brandon Gross joined Kailyn Daum to discuss our upcoming native plant sale https://www.wgtd.org/playlist/morning-show/ms-kailyn-palomares-3 Continue reading "Listen to our President Brandon Gross on WGTD!"
Location: Northside Neighborhood LibrarySpace: Activity / Community Room ADate: Saturday, April 5, 2025Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm We will be inviting our speaker to lunch after our meeting, so if you have the time, you are welcome to join us. This month, our speaker is Emily Porter, Ecologist with Hawthorn Hollow. Emily serves as the Ecologist […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Root River Chapter April Meeting Announcement"
Coming next month! Join the Wild Ones – Root River Chapter, Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, The Sierra Club and the Racine Food Waste Composting Program for a virtual event “Gardening for Healthy Habitats” on Monday April 28th at 6:30pm. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/…/070d5b5d-1c7a… Two lucky audience members will win a 32 plant Rusty Patched Bumble Bee […] Continue reading "Coming Next Month!"
Check out our new Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Garden Kit, designed by educator Judy Cardin from the DNR Bumble Bee Brigade to help support the endangered bee. Our online store is open until April 1st for preorders, pick up on May 10th at Dane Hill Farm. https://rootrivernativeplantsale.org/product/rusty-patched-bumble-bee-garden-kit-new/ Continue reading "Wild Ones Root River Chapter Online Native Plant Store Now Open!"