Mary Leys, Publicity
517-887-0596
wildonespress@yahoo.com

Click on "Red Cedar Chapter" link above and curser down to see our calendar of events!

The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from January-November at 7:00 pm. The location is room 139 of the Radiology Building on the campus of Michigan State University unless otherwise noted. link to map

The Radiology Building is located on the south side of Service Road just west of Hagadorn Road. Free parking is available after 6:00 pm in the adjacent lot 100. Note: The only way to access the Radiology Building is to drive west on Service road from Hagadorn. Service Road is currently closed between Harrison Road and Bogue Streets due to construction on Farm Lane.

All meetings and field trips are open to the public. We always welcome interested individuals to come by and find out what Wild Ones is all about. Refreshments are usually served.

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Here are some additional resources you may find helpful...

Nurseries that Grow Native Plants
Michigan Native Plant Producers Association web site

Organizations that Promote Native Plants
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center web site
Michigan Botanical Club web site
Rain Gardens of West Michigan web site
Wildflower Association of Michigan web site

Seminars and Conferences
Isle Royale Botany Workshop June 16-21, 2008. $550 per person includes instruction, camping, meals, transportation to and from Houghton, Michigan. Contact Jill Burkland 906-482-7860 or jburkland@irnha.org for details.

Native Plant Sales
Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter native perennial sale. May 17, 24, & 31 at the Meridian Township Farmer's Market located behind the Township Hall at 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos web site , 8 am-2 pm.
Eaton County Soil Conservation District Native Plant Sale. Order deadline May 14, 2008. web site
Ingham Conservation District Native Plant Sale. Order deadline June 5, 2008. web site

    May 21, 2008 (Wed)    

Our May 2008 meeting will start with a native plant exchange. Bring extra plants from your garden and pick up some new natives. Meet in front of the Radiology Building at 7:00 to swap plants. Afterward we will have a presentation in room 139 by MSU graduate student Jeff Evans who will share his research into finding a biological control for garlic mustard. Jeff has become an expert on garlic mustard's life cycle and potential weak points. He is identifying insects that can impact its viability, but will not feed on native species. Projects like this give us hope that someday garlic mustard will be subdued and allow our native woodland wildflowers to return to areas currently overrun with it

    Jun 18, 2008 (Wed)    

The June meeting will be a potluck at Hawk Island Park, 1601 East Cavanaugh Road, between Pennsylvania and Aurelius in Lansing. location of park We have reserved half of the Peregrine shelter (the side closest to the water) starting at 5:30 pm. map of park
Bring a dish to pass and get to know other Red Cedar Chapter members better. Please let Sue Millar (contact information listed above) know whether you will be bringing a main dish, salad, side dish, or dessert. Please come prepared with your own plates, eating and serving utensils, and drink. Dinner will start at 6:30 pm.


The park is connected to Scott Woods Park via paved trails. The evening would not be complete without a walk through this beautiful flood plain forest. Other park amenities include pedal and row boat rentals, fishing from the boardwalk, a playground and splash park for kids.

    Jul 16, 2008 (Wed)    

Our July 2008 meeting will be a field trip to learn about the rain gardens installed in downtown Lansing and Old Town. Free parking is available on city streets or in nearby parking ramps after 6:00 pm.


This is an exciting project for the city of Lansing. These gardens are near the State Capitol and other visitor attractions. They are a wonderful way to educate visitors and residents about the importance of using rain gardens filled with native plants to filter polluted runoff before it enters our rivers and streams. The city is asking for volunteers to help maintain these gardens. The Red Cedar Chapter would like to adopt one or two. Contact Mary Leys (info at top of page) if you'd like to help!