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gardening-girl
Review for Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers Ltd, Appleton, WI, USA
I joined the Wild Ones organization about six years ago when I sought their help in establishing a Native Plant Garden on our College Campus. The group was instrumental in the process: completing a site survey, recommending plants and selling the concept to administration. Wild Ones also helped to identify plants to install near a creek edge that runs through campus. We started hosting their meetings at the campus and getting students interested. We have had many fabulous speakers that addressed issues of invasive species, the beauty of native plants, environmental benefits of using native species, seed collection and propagation. I have been so drawn to the mission of Wild Ones that I took on the leadership role last year as President of the Flint River Chapter and have recently been asked to serve on the membership committee. The work that Wild Ones is doing is invaluable to the future health of our planet. A recent book that addresses this concept well is Douglas Tallamy's
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my own yard. Incorporating more native plants has brought life back to my yard and I couldn't be more happy with the birds, butterflies and more that visits my yard on a daily basis.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Like to see more national media advertising. Also, collaboration with other organizations like Arbor Day, Tree City USA and a host of other groups that have environmental impacts on the planet.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people who are involved really care about the mission. They are knowledgeable and committed as evidence continued support financially during one of the greatest economic crisis since the depression.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Professional and committed to the goals and mission of the organization. They are experts with plant knowledge and identification skills.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Transform the national landscape and create a healthier living condition for our nation and beyond.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to spend with this organization.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The school of public opinion. Its hard to overcome the idea of the traditional landscape that consist of almost a monoculture of grass lawns and a few typical foundation plantings. Also,funding continue to dwindle as the cost of everything rises.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I love nature and no other group is striving at the heart of the matter to correct the man made ills that are affecting our health and way of life. Our future depends on their success.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
