Joining Wild
Ones gives you access to the camaraderie and information resources of other native plant
enthusiasts. Membership covers both the national organization and the Rock River Valley
Chapter. With your paid membership, your benefits include:
- Wild Ones Handbook, a valuable resource chock full of information that tells you how to
start and grow your natural landscape
- Wild Ones Journal, a bimonthly national newsletter with interesting and inspiring
articles
- Wild Ones newsletter, the chapter's monthly newsletter with timely and pertinent
articles and meeting announcements
- Attend all regular meetings at no additional charge
- Participate in "Member Only" events
- Support the mission of Wild Ones
- Contribute to a strong voice for natural landscaping
How To Join
To join, attend one of our meetings as our
guest where you can pick up literature and a membership application, or send your name, phone and address with your check to:
Wild Ones - Natural Landscapers
Rock River Valley Chapter
c/o Fran Lowman
14624 Joseph Parkway
South Beloit IL 61080
Membership Chair
We are a diverse membership interested in landscaping using native species in
developing plant communities.
Officers and Committees
Officers
After becoming a member, we invite you to become involved in the Chapter's events and
perhaps occasionally help out on a committee or become an officer. The following are the
Board members and committee chairs who serve the membership.
President
Constance McCarthy
7208 N. 2nd St.
Machesney Park, IL 61101-1236
815-282-0316
President
Vice President & Program Chair
Ginnie Watson
815-398-0138
Vice President
Secretary
Kirby Doyle
815-332-2377
Treasurer
Terry Laman
815-369-5392
Membership
Fran Lowman
14624 Joseph Parkway
South Beloit IL 61080
815-389-9757
Membership Chair
Newsletter Editor
Pambi Camacho
815-332-7637
Newsletter Editor
Plant Rescues & Seed Collections
John Peterson
815-248-2110
Rescues & Seed Collection
Youth Education & Grants Chair
Kim Lowman Vollmer
815-397-6044
Show Me/Help Me Chair
Lenae Weichel
815-962-2725
Show Me/Help Me
Webmaster, Merchandise Chair, and Four Rivers Environmental Coalition Representative
Tim Lewis
815-874-3468
Committees
Publicity
Doreen O'Brien
815-732-7330
Plant Sale
Dianne Stenerson
815-636-9930
Plant Sale
Shrub and Tree Sale
John Peterson
815-248-2110
Shrub & Tree Sale
