Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
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non-governmental
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, not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organization
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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.
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to engage in environmental education and advocacy activities.
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History
Wild Ones was founded in 1977 by nine people after attending a natural landscaping lecture by
Lorrie Otto at the Schlitz Audubon Center.
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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
Neenah ( ) is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on the banks of Lake Winnebago, Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the Fox River (Green Bay tributary), Fox River approximately northeast of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, O ...
called WILD Center (Wild Ones Institute of Learning and Development).
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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.
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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.
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Ecology organizations
Non-profit organizations based in the United States
Native plant societies based in the United States
Environmental organizations based in Wisconsin