Apply for a free native garden
In honor of Houghton’s effort to become a Bird City, Keweenaw Wild Ones is awarding a limited number of free native gardens to local residents. Houghton gardeners have priority, but other Keweenaw residents are welcome to apply.
The gardens must be in a boulevard strip or front yard, where the public can enjoy the life-giving beauty of native plants.
Miss the symposium? Worry not, talks are on Youtube
If you missed the Keweenaw Native Plant Symposium April 4, all is not lost. Two talks are available on Keweenaw Wild Ones’ Youtube channel.
Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society gave lots of information on supporting beneficial insects, controlling mosquitoes, and the dire consequences of using pesticides. Here are some of his references:
- How to Help Your Community Create an Effective Mosquito Management Plan.
- Press release for Xerces mosquito band study
- Spring Into Action Against Mosquitoes blog
- Bring Back the Pollinators campaign, where people can sign the Pollinator Protection Pledge
And R.J. LaVerne discussed the importance of choosing the right spot to plant trees so they live long and prosper. Here’s a useful guide he recommends.
Check Our Our New Native Garden Signs
Keweenaw Wild Ones’ two new native garden signs are now available in our shop. Perfect for you or the native plant lovers in your life.
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 p.m., the third Tuesday of the month, often on Zoom, sometimes 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!