Wild Ones Twin Cities

Wild Ones Twin Cities

Marty Rice, 952-927-6531,
Marilyn Jones, 612-724-8084,

Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (set-up & socializing begins at 6:30), at the Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield (between 35W and Lyndale Ave, just south of 66th St), unless otherwise noted. Visit the MnDOT Crosstown Construction Project Website for the latest information on nearby road construction. Individual meetings are listed on our Calendar.

Mar 16, 2010 (Tue)

What's the Buzz?
Joerg Kessler, owner, Heritage Oaks Apiary
March Twin Cities Chapter Meeting - Free and Open to the Public
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM (Socializing begins at 6:30 PM)
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN

The March Twin Cities Chapter meeting will be a discussion of native pollinators with Joerg Kessler, owner, Heritage Oaks Apiary, Ramsey County (located on a NWF Wildlife Habitat Certified acre).

The recent decline of honey bees has encouraged Joerg to expand his knowledge of the role of native pollinators, using his favorite method of nature exploration: “science-ologies”—biology, zoology, entomology, ecology—as well as photography and personal experience/observation. His interest in the natural world will be evident in his presentation on native pollinators and beekeeping and how native plant gardening positively impacts insects and their ecological communities.

For more information, visit the Wild Ones website or call 612-293-3833.

Apr 20, 2010 (Tue)

Difficult Landscape Sites, Opportunities to Heal the Earth
Erik Olsen, Landscape Designer MLA, Outback Nursery/Tennant Landscaping
April Twin Cities Chapter Meeting - Free and Open to the Public
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM (Socializing begins at 6:30 PM)
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN

Native plant communities thrive in tough sites, whether hot and dry, sloped, deeply shaded or heavy with clay. Erik will discuss how to assess these difficult planting conditions and identify plants that will be attractive in your landscape, maybe even attract birds and insects.

For more information, visit the Wild Ones website or call 612-293-3833.

May 18, 2010 (Tue)

For the Birds: Native Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Forbs
Valerie Cunningham and Julian Sellers, St. Paul Chapter of the Audubon Society
May Twin Cities Chapter Meeting - Free and Open to the Public
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM (Socializing begins at 6:30 PM)
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN

Two years ago local Wild Ones and Audubon chapters partnered at our 2008 Native Plant Spring Expo. This partnership led to a growing interest in native plants — vital for the survival of birds — by Audubon members. Valerie and Julian will discuss which native plants are most important for maintaining a healthy bird population.

Arrive at 5:30 and take a hike around Wood Lake.

For more information, visit the Wild Ones website or call 612-293-3833.

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