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Wild Ones Twin Cities
Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Programs
6:30 pm-7:00 pm | Social • 7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Program
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423
All meetings are free and open to the public!
October 15, 2019
John Moriarty, Senior Manager of Wildlife
“Tools for Finding and Exploring the Rich Natural World of the Twin Cities”
Novices and long-time naturalists alike will enjoy viewing this visual journey of the Twin City region’s significant patchwork of remaining native and restored habitats including prairies, woods, and wetlands. The beautiful photography in this presentation illuminates 30 places within an hour of the Metropolitan Twin Cities area where you can see a wide variety of native plants and wildlife. Hear John’s expert insight on how to discover and explore the rich natural world of the Twin Cities. John’s new book A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities will be available for purchase and author signing. Interested in exploring specific habitat in the Twin Cities? Come and ask John where to find it!
November 19, 2019
WOTC Membership Meeting, Seed Exchange & Potluck Dinner
Join us for our annual membership meeting and potluck dinner, and help shape the future of our chapter!
January 21, 2020
Tom Dickhudt
“Surprises that Await us in our Native Pocket Gardens”
Dr. Tom Dickhudt founded and ran the Sunrise Native Plant Nursery in St Croix, MN for nearly two decades. In January as our hearts are yearning for the greening of Spring, Tom will inspire us with his beautiful photography as he documents the wonderful surprises he has discovered in his native plantings. These surprises will include wildlife critters, native plants you can eat and interesting ways of seeing the native plants we love. Tom will share strategies for developing a pollinator habitat. Each of us will take home a colorful “Native Pocket” guide suitable for the conditions in our yard.
March 17, 2020
Ron Bowen, Prairie Restorations
“Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Repairing the Earth by Restoring with Native Vegetation”
Back in 1977 when Ron Bowen founded Prairie Restorations, restoring land using regionally native vegetation was rare—especially in urban and suburban landscapes. Not only were native plants and seed hard to come by, so was finding staff who were well acquainted with the individual “personalities” of native plants as well as native plant communities. Over 40 years later, Ron has built “the longest operating full-service ecological restoration company in the United States.” Throughout the decades, he has helped restore thousands of acres of prairies, woodlands, shorelines, wetlands, home landscapes, and solar sites—always with an eye to providing habitat for wildlife. Join us for a photographic journey of Ron’s projects over the years; hear his stories and learn about his experiences striving to create habitat that welcomes a diversity of insect life as well as other wildlife.
April 21, 2020
8th Annual Table Topics
Learn the basics of native plant gardening in the Twin Cities with local experts!
May 19, 2020
Liz Stanley
“Giving Nature a Home: How our yards are among the last best places for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife”
Liz Stanley, avid birder, Master Naturalist, and Wild Ones and Richardson Nature Center volunteer, will take us on a photo journey of the amazing transformation of her typical suburban Bloomington backyard into a bustling naturescape that welcomes wildlife. Learn how she created a wonderful space that delights humans while providing “safe places” and habitat for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.
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PAST WILD ONES TWIN CITIES
SUMMER TOURS & EVENTS:
SUMMER TOURS & EVENTS:
NOKOMIS NATURESCAPE GARDENING
Since 2002 Wild Ones Twin Cities chapter has helped maintain the three prairie gardens located at the 4-acre Nokomis Naturescape. These demonstration gardens are designed to encourage people to plant native species to liven up their own yard. Get on our email list for current updates on Naturescape volunteering, garden bloom’s and wildlife, native plant gardening tips and more. For more information contact Vicki at vbonk@usiwireless.com or call 612-232-8196. Also check out our facebook site to keep you current with happenings: https://www.facebook.com/NokomisNaturescape
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
WILD ONES TWIN CITIES MEMBER ONLY TOUR
at Frontenac State Park
Guided by Bonnie Harper-Lore & Steve Winter
10 am - 2 pm
29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026
MONARCH FESTIVAL
Lake Nokomis & Nokomis Naturescape | 49th St and Woodlawn Blvd, Minneapolis
The 11th annual celebration is Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10 - 4pm. From the first year on, Wild Ones Twin Cities have been essential partners in this festival. The Wild Ones adopted garden, the Nokomis Naturescape, was a catalyst for the event. To learn more visit http://monarchfestival.org
AUGUST 17, 2019
WILD ONES MEMBER PICNIC AND TOUR
at the Bush Lake Izaak Walton League
10 am - 1 pm
7515 Izaak Walton Rd W, Minneapolis, MN 55438
Corcorcon Pollinator Garden Walking Tour
5 pm to 8 pm
https://corcoranpollinatorproject.org
AUGUST 4, 2019
Kathleen Seal's Gardens
5-7 pm (Date change from July 28th due to weather)
1401 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis
Kathleen Seal's Gardens
5-7 pm (Date change from July 28th due to weather)
1401 W Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis
AUGUST 3, 2019
Leslie Pilgrim's Native Plant Garden Tour
10 a.m. - 1 p.m
1704 Vicki Lane, 55118
Sponsored by Neighborhood Greening.
Leslie Pilgrim's Native Plant Garden Tour
10 a.m. - 1 p.m
1704 Vicki Lane, 55118
Sponsored by Neighborhood Greening.
Root River Valley Member Only Tour
Led by Scott Leddy
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
JULY 14, 2018
Native Landscaping in Mendota Heights
10:15 am to 2:00 pm
#1 | Leslie Pilgrim
#2 | Kraus Native Landscape
#3 | Sue Light
JUNE 30, 2018
Chris Burda's Sustainable Yard & Home
10:30 am to Noon
4136 5th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55409
JUNE 8, 2018
Tour native plants on the Roof of City Hall
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Meet at the City Hall Rotunda | 3:00 pm
Tour by Nathalie Shanstrom
Pasque Ecological Design and Consulting, LLC
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Douglas Owens-Pike at Otter Creek Ridge!
AUGUST 19, 2017
Native Plant Rain Gardens
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lutheran Church of Christ Redeemer
5440 Penn South Minneapolis, Mn. 55410
Guide: Laurie Bruno, Master Naturalist
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Linden Hills
2914 W 44th St Minneapolis, MN 55410
Guide: Dottie Dolezal
JULY 12, 2017
3804 Cedar Lake Place, Minneapolis
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Guide: Douglas Owens Pike
Guest Peter Original Designer of Cedar Meadows Restoration
JUNE 28, 2017
Storm Water Park and Learning Center
4:00-5:00 pm | 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Donna’s House, Front and back
10:00 am | 4341 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis
Design by True Nature Design, Roxanne Stuhr
Sandra’s House, Front and Back
11:15 am | 4604 Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis
AUGUST 13, 2016
Crex Meadows Member Only Tour
9:30 am - 11:30 am
AUGUST 6, 2016
South Minneapolis, Seward, Longfellow, Corcoran
Tour 1 : Marilyn Jones’ Garden
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Tour 2 : Common Ground Meditation Center
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Tour 3 : Liz and Bill Blood’s Garden
11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Tour 4 : Julia Vanatta’s Yard
12:15 pm to 2:00 pm
JULY 6, 2016
Tour of Patty's Garden at Energy Savers Insulation
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | 5158 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis
JUNE 25, 2016
South Minneapolis Garden Tours
Tour 1 : Vicki Bonk, Grow Monarch Habitat Coach's Garden
10:00 am to 11:00 am | 5629 45th Ave, Minneapolis MN
Tour 2 : Local Roots Landscapers Client Garden
11:15 am to 12:15 pm | 3660 44th Ave S, Minneapolis MN
Tour 3 : Nokomis East Gateway Garden Project
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | East 50th St & Hiawatha Ave
JUNE 15, 2016
Douglas Owens-Pike's of EnergyScapes Private Residence
6 pm to 8:00 pm | 3849 Pillsbury Ave S, Minneapolis MN
JUNE 11, 2016
Southwest Area Gardens
Tour 1 : Jeremy & Amy Mayberg’s Garden
10 am to 11:30 | 4501 Lakeview Dr, Edina MN
Tour 2 : Meleah Maynard’s Garden
12 Noon to 1:00 pm | 4453 Washburn Ave S, Minneapolis MN
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PAST WILD ONES TWIN CITIES MEETINGS:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
America’s Flyways: Challenges and Opportunities
Don Arnosti, Executive Director, Izaak Walton League
MAY 21, 2019
Water in the Landscape: Design Considerations for Storage and Use
Dan Peterson, Landscape Designer and Ecologist, Habadapt
APRIL 16, 2019
7th Annual Table Topics
Featuring Local Native Plant and Landscaping Experts
MARCH 19, 2019
Not Your Mother's Garden: Adding Native Diversity
Bonnie Harper-Lore, Ecologist and Author
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
DESIGN WITH NATURE CONFERENCE: HEALING AND RESTORING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE
Larry Weaner, Landscape Architect and Author
Michael Lynch, Botanical Wanderings
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ph.D., Author and Distinguished Teaching Professor at SUNY Syracuse
Spotlight Organization: Xerces Society
Member Garden Showcases
Andy Scott – Transforming Lawn to Habitat Over Five Growing Seasons, and
Jeremy Mayberg – An Urban Oasis:Landscape Gardening with Native Plants
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Annual Member Meeting and Potluck Dinner
Jason Pruett, Arborist, Treehugger
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Building More Resilient Yards: What You Can Do Now to Plan for the Next Growing Season
Rich Harrison, Landscape Architect, Metro Blooms / Blue Thumb
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Endangered Pollinators: A Southeast Minnesota Perspective
Scott Leddy, Restoration Practitioner
MAY 15, 2018
Native Sedges and Grasses
Dustin Demmer, Blazing Star Gardens in Owatonna, MN
APRIL 17, 2018
6th Annual Table Topics
Native Plant Gardening 101
MARCH 20, 2018
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium
Marilyn Barber, The Minnesota School of Botanical Art
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
DESIGN WITH NATURE CONFERENCE: NATURAL LANDSCAPE AS THE NEW NORM
Jared Rosenbaum, Wild Ridge Plants
Catherine Zimmerman, author and filmmaker
Rachel Mackow, Wild Ridge Plants
Spotlight Organization: Izaak Walton League-Bush Lake Chapter
JANUARY 16, 2018
Native Tree & Shrub Clinic: Selection, Planting & Maintenance
• Native Tree and Shrub Selection for a Changing Climate - Erik Olsen, Outback Nursery
• Managing Healthy Public Space- Native Trees and Shrubs - Paul Buck, City of Plymouth Forester
• From the Ground Up—Tips on Pruning and Timing - Jason Pruett, Treehugger Treecare
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Annual Member Meeting and Potluck
Wild Ones in the Field- A partnership roundtable featuring WOTC members
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Minnesota Wildflowers
Katy Chayka & Peter M. Dziuk minnesotawildflowrs.info
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Conservation Strategies for Native ‘Big Woods’ Forest Plant Communities
Dr. Lee E. Frelich, Director, The University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology
MAY 16, 2017
Phenology and Citizen Science in Minnesota
Rebecca Montgomery
APRIL 20, 2017
5th Annual Table Topics
With local experts on everything you want to know about gardening with native plants!
MARCH 21, 2017
Selecting Native Trees and Shrubs that Support Birds and Bees
Heather Holm
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
DESIGN WITH NATURE CONFERENCE: PLANTING MATTERS
Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware
Forest Isbell, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Reserve
Nathalie Shanstrom, Pasque Ecological Design
JANUARY 17, 2017
Native Plant Winter Sowing and Seed Exchange
Carmen Simonet
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Annual Board Meeting and Potluck
Where the Wild Ones Have Gone: A Potluck Travelogue
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Grow Native: Bringing Natural Beauty to Your Garden
Lynn Steiner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
A Walk through the The Trespasser's Garden
Emily Gray Koehler
MAY 17, 2016
Growing and Gathering Native Edible Plants
Wesley Nugteren, Seeking the Wild Naturalist
APRIL 19, 2016
4th Annual Native Landscaping Table Topics
and Plant Sale Kickoff
MARCH 15, 2016
Home Is Where the Habitat Is
Hannah Texler & Vera Ming Wong
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
DESIGN WITH NATURE CONFERENCE: GOOD DESIGN MATTERS
Heather Holm, author of Pollinators of Native Plants
Benjamin Vogt, eastern Nebraska prairie garden designer and owner of Monarch Gardens
Chris Behringer, Behringer Designs, and Arlys Freeman, Midwest Floating Islands
JANUARY 19, 2016
Native Plant Winter Sowing and Seed Exchange
Carmen Simonet
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Annual Board Meeting & Potluck
Youth and Native Planting Project
Kris Martinka
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect: A Conservation Biologist Ponders Moving Beyond the Documentation of Declines
Karen S. Oberhauser, Ph.D., Professor in the Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
