Burning the Bioswale
The Hancock Volunteer Fire Department conducted a prescribed burn at the Hancock Beach bioswale April 15, opening the way to lusher growth and (maybe) fewer invasives. WOK has been adding native plants and pulling weeds at the site for several years. Many thanks to the firefighters for making this little dream come true!
Symposium Speakers Now on Youtube
If you missed the Seventh Annual Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium, you still have a chance to hear two of our great speakers on the Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter Youtube channel.
Dr. Sigrid Resh will speak on Go Beyond Beauty, a new Michigan program that enlists plant nurseries in the fight against invasive species. Maddie O’Donnell, manager of the Marquette County Conservation District, will discuss how the MCCD established several native gardens and gives lots of practical advice on growing your own.
Welcome to the Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter
We are on a journey to
- educate ourselves and others about the special attributes of native plants and how to incorporate them into our gardens and civic landscapes;
- create habitat that nurtures wildlife, including bees, butterflies, and birds; and
- develop resilient landscapes that absorb runoff, protecting water quality and infrastructure.
Regular meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of the month, alternating on Zoom and in person.
Want to grow native but don’t know where to begin?
Check out our Resources section. Or visit Wild Ones’ Native Garden Design website, featuring a several downloadable native garden plans created by professional landscape designers. The plans are free, printable, and come with plant lists.
We hope these resources inspire, encourage and motivate you in your native garden journey!