Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
 Tiger Swallowtail on Button Bush
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 unless otherwise noted. (No meeting in December.) The Center is located on the south east corner of Mount Hope Ave. and Aurelius Road, see map below.
All meetings and field trips are open to the public. We always welcome interested individuals to join us in learning more about Michigan's rich diversity of native plants, and the wildlife that depend on them. Refreshments are usually served. In the summer months we visit outdoor locations instead of meeting indoors. See our upcoming events under the "Calendar" tab! |
Native Notes
 Photo of the Karner
Blue Butterfly by "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region" Flickr.com Learn how you can help save the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Volunteers are needed to help monitor populations and restore habitat in Michigan's Huron-Manistee National Forest. Download the file below for all the details.
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On April 24th, the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter was honored to receive a
2013 Tri-County Environmental Leadership Award! Follow this link to view a recent Lansing State Journal article highlighting these awards. |
 Trophies by
Brad Kozlek "Brad.K" Flickr.com Several Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter members received awards for their volunteer efforts at Fenner Nature Center this year. An article in the "Seasons" newsletter (below) has all the details. Congratulations to our outstanding members!
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Which Native Plants are Blooming this Week?
 Canada Mayflower by
"lahvak" Flickr.com 05-22-13 Canada Mayflower is in bloom.
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 Photo by "pverdonk"
Flickr.com 05-22-13 Spiderwort is in bloom.
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 Golden Ragwort by
Joshua Mayer "wackybadger" Flickr.com 05-22-13 Golden Ragwort and Round-
leaf Ragwort are in bloom. |
 Blue-eyed Grass by
Joy Weese Moll Flickr.com 05-22-13 Blue-eyed Grass is in bloom.
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 American Bladdernut by
Patrick Coin "cotinis" Flickr.com 05-22-13 American Bladdernut is in bloom.
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 Creeping Strawberry Bush
by Jeffrey S. Pippen 05-22-13 Creeping Strawberry Bush is in bloom.
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 Golden Alexanders by
Wayne Stratz "stratoz" Flickr.com 05-21-13 Golden Alexanders are in bloom. The small flowers are great for attracting beneficial insects. The caterpillars of Black Swallowtail butterflies feed on the foliage.
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 Wild Columbine by
Sage Ross "ragesoss" Flickr.com 05-21-13 Wild Columbine is in bloom. Hummingbirds visit to drink nectar, bees collect pollen as well. The leaves host caterpillars of the Columbine Duskywing butterfly.
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 Jack-in-the-Pulpit by
Joshua Mayer "wackybadger" Flickr.com 05-21-13 Jack-in-the-Pulpit is in bloom. When plants are small they produce only male flowers. Larger plants with more reserves produce female flowers which later develop into bright red fruit. The fruits are eaten by some birds such as wood thrush.
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 Wild Strawberry by
John B. "Dendroica cerulea" Flickr.com 05-08-13 Wild Strawberry is in bloom. The flowers attract bees, flies and butterflies. The caterpillars of several moths feed on the foliage while birds and mammals enjoy the fruit.
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 Jacob's Ladder by
Tom Potterfield "tgpotterfield" Flickr.com 05-08-13 Jacob's Ladder is in bloom. Many bees, butterflies, and moths are attracted to the flowers to collect nectar or pollen.
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 Paw Paw Flowers by
Tom Potterfield "tgpotterfield" Flickr.com 05-08-13 Pawpaw trees are in bloom. The flowers are pollinated by flies so the color and scent resemble rotting carrion. Zebra Swallowtail and Pawpaw sphinx caterpillars eat the leaves. The fruit is eaten by mammals and box turtles.
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 Foamflower by Wade
Franklin Flickr.com 05-08-13 Foamflower is in bloom. This plant forms a lovely ground cover in part shade. Pollinators visit the flowers for pollen and nectar. Birds eat the seeds.
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 Wild Geranium by
Teresa Boardman "TBoard" Flickr.com 05-08-13 Wild Geranium is in bloom. These showy flowers attract many bees, flies and butterflies. The caterpillars of several moths feed on the foliage or flowers.
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 Virginia Bluebells by
'uncjohn" Flickr.com 5-08-13 Virginia Bluebells are blooming. The flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths searching for nectar or pollen.
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 Wild Ginger flower by
"BlueRidgeKitties" Flickr.com 05-04-13 Wild Ginger is in bloom. These flowers are at ground level hidden under the leaves. They are most likely pollinated by beetles and flies. Ants disperse the seeds.
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 Woodland Phlox
by Lisa Brown "mean and pinchy" Flickr.com 05-04-13 Woodland Phlox is filling the air with its sweet perfume. Bees and butterflies visit to collect nectar. The leaves feed some species of moth caterpillars.
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 Flowering Dogwood by
Wade Franklin Flickr.com 05-04-13 Flowering Dogwood is in bloom. Bees and flies gather nectar and pollen from the flowers. Many species of butterfly and moth caterpillars eat the leaves including the Spring/Summer Azure and Cecropia moth.
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 White Trillium by
"RobDurfee" Flickr.com 05-01-13 Trillium is in bloom. There are several species of Trillium with flowers varying from white to red, upright to nodding, and large to small. Their seeds are distributed by ants.
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 Red Berried Elder by
"Superior National Forest" Flickr.com 05-03-13 Red-Berried Elder is in bloom. Bees visit the flowers for pollen and birds enjoy the bright red fruit. The leaves host moth caterpillars and carpenter bees hollow out the stems to make nests for their larvae.
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 Redbud by "buttersweet"
Flickr.com 05-03-13
Eastern Redbud is in bloom. The flowers attract bees and the leaves host butterfly and moth caterpillars. Birds eat the seeds. This small tree is a nice size for urban yards. |
