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Environmental nonprofit membership association based in the United States
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Founded1977 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
TypeNon-governmental organization
Tax ID no. 39-1695443
Legal status501(c)(3) organization
FocusAdvocacy, Education, Collaboration
Location
Area served USA
Websitewildones.org

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

As of June 2024, Wild Ones has 91 chapters and 29 "seedlings" (prospective chapters) across 34 states in the U.S. to engage in environmental education and advocacy activities.

History

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

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).

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.

Programs

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

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.

References

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

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