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 Marilyn Heneghan
P.O. Box 114
Roscoe, IL 61073
Email 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, committee chairs and coordinators who serve the membership.
President
Constance McCarthy
815-282-0316
Email President
Vice President
Deb Askelson
815-754-5673
Email Vice President
Secretary
Shey Lowman
815-757-4456
Email Secretary
Treasurer
Janet Giesen
815-899-6139
Email Treasurer
Membership Chair
Marilyn Heneghan
P.O. Box 114
Roscoe, IL 61073
815-389-7869
Email Membership Chair
Newsletter Chair
Pambi Camacho
815-332-7637
Email Newsletter Chair
Plant Rescues & Seed Collections Chair
John Peterson
815-248-2110
Email Rescues & Seed Collections Chair
Program Chair
Terry Mohaupt
815-399-8432
Email Program Chair
Show Me/Help Me Chair
Lu Clifton
815-248-3412
Email Show Me/Help Me Chair
Youth Education & Grants Chair
Kim Lowman Vollmer
815-397-6044
Email Youth Education Chair
COMMITTEES:
Native Woodland Plant Sale
Barbara Flores
815-289-8602
Email Woodland Plant Sale
Native Prairie Plant Sale
Lenae Weichel
815-282-5482
Email Prairie Plant Sale
Native Shrub and Tree Sale
John Peterson
815-248-2110
Email Shrub & Tree Sale
Booth Coordinator
Tim Lewis
815-874-3468
Email Booth Coordinator
Lending Library Coordinator
Ginnie Watson
815-398-0138
Email Lending Library
Mentor Coordinator
Barb Kuminowski
815-248-9263
Email Mentors
Merchandise/Website Coordinator
Shey Lowman
815-757-4456
Email Merchandise/Web
Refreshments Coordinator
Bev Crittenden
815-964-8252
Email Refreshments
Volunteer Coordinator
Guy Smith
815-633-5293
Four Rivers Environmental Coalition Representative (FREC)
Tim Lewis
815-874-3468
Email FREC Rep
