Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
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non-governmental, not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organization
A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of the 29 types of ...
with a mission to promote environmentally sound landscaping practices and preserve biodiversity.
As of November 2021, it has 64 chapters across 23 states in the
U.S. 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, in the north central United States. It is situated on the banks of Lake Winnebago, Little Lake Butte des Morts, and the Fox River, approximately forty miles (60 km) southwest of Gree ...
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
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed the establishment of EPA on July 9, 1970; it be ...
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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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References
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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