Native plant unit a hit with middle schoolers Symbiotic Schoolyard, the middle-school science unit WOK provided to Chassell science teacher Beth Squires, is proving to be an inspiring learning tool for kids. At the Feb. 18 board meeting, Beth discussed how she integrated the unit into her nature skills course. Her students took on the […] Continue reading "What’s Up with WOK, February 2025"
It’s one thing to put in a pollinator garden, another all together to convert many acres to a biodiverse, native landscape. George Jaeger, the outdoor education program lead for Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, will discuss how it’s done at 6 p.m., Monday, February 17, at the Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw in Houghton. His […] Continue reading "Feb. 17 Talk on Going Native in Public Spaces: How Ottawa County Is Bringing More Natives to Parks"
Co-op Program raises $1,281 for WOK The Keweenaw Co-op raised $1,281 for Keweenaw Wild Ones in 2024 through its round-up program. During check-out, customers voluntarily round up their bill, with the proceeds benefiting a local food pantry and another area nonprofit, in this case, WOK. Many thanks to the co-op for choosing us, and additional […] Continue reading "What’s Up with WOK, January 2025"
Learn to grow native plants the easy way! Register now for Winter Sowing 101 and make your own mini-greenhouses for growing natives. What is winter sowing? As the name suggests, winter sowing involves starting seeds in winter, but with a twist. Instead of sprinkling seeds on the ground or in an open tray, participants will […] Continue reading "Winter Sowing Workshop Jan. 23"
Not only did about 30 Keweenaw Wild Ones get to enjoy each others company, snag all kinds of great door prizes (like Marcia Goodrich’s cookies and Susan Miko’s homemade cracker jacks), we also got to celebrate Beth Flynn’s (left) birthday at our Dec. 17 holiday party. After inhaling about a dozen Studio pizzas, we chowed […] Continue reading "And a good time was had by all…"
Holiday Party Dec. 17 We’ve rescheduled our party from Dec. 10 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Orpheum. We’ll have free pizza and soft drinks, cash bar, and awesome door prizes. All members and their families are welcome. Bee House Kits?! Wild Ones National is partnering with Crown Bees to offer free free “Build […] Continue reading "What’s Up with WOK, November 2024"
With support from the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, Chassell science teacher Beth Squires has long emphasized place-based, hands-on learning in all her classes. With help from Keweenaw Wild Ones, the Symbiotic Schoolyard middle-school science unit has become another tool in her toolbox. WOK donated this unit, which teaches biodiversity and provides a framework for kids […] Continue reading "WOK helps boost hands-on learning in Chassell Schools"
What: Monarchs, Milkweeds, Native Plants: Oh My! When: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 Where: Calumet Public Library Community Room, CLK Public Schools, 57070 Mine St., Calumet Join Wild Ones Keweenaw Chapter members Cassandra Reed-VanDam and Marcia Goodrich for a free presentation about the importance of monarch butterflies and a hands-on workshop on how you […] Continue reading "Family-Friendly Monarch Talk and Seed Ball Workshop Nov. 20"
Keweenaw Wild Ones Karen Cayce and Marcia Goodrich had the chance to talk up the value of native plants Oct. 9 at Wonders of the Watershed (WOW), sponsored by the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative. WOW was held at Dee Stadium, in Houghton. Groups of about a dozen sixth graders hustled from one table to the […] Continue reading "WOK at WOW!"
Join Keweenaw Wild Ones Cassandra Reed-VanDam and Marcia Goodrich at the Calumet Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. for this free hands-on workshop. Learn about the importance of monarch butterflies and how you can create a habitat for them in your own backyard. This family-friendly workshop will lead kids and adults alike in […] Continue reading "Nov. 20: Monarchs, Milkweeds, Native Plants, Oh My!"