Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter 2023 Calendar of Events
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In addition to the current programs, you can scroll down to see videos of past Zoom meetings. Enjoy!
In addition to the current programs, you can scroll down to see videos of past Zoom meetings. Enjoy!
Soil Survey by USDA NRCS Montana Flickr.com
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:00 pm EST
Soil is Sexy--Hands-On Workshop
Fenner Nature Center (lower level classroom), 2020 East Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 USA
Our instructor will be Laura Rogers, Naturalist, Fenner Nature Center. If you long to uncover the exciting, alluring world that humbly resides just below our feet, join us for this fun, informative workshop! We’ll dig right in with a fun, interactive introduction about the “soil recipe”; what are the ingredients, and how long does it take to create? Then, we’ll get our hands a bit dirty and conduct an experiment to reveal the layers of your yard’s soil. We’ll finish with a fascinating discussion on the importance of healthy soil to our food supply, our fellow flora and fauna, and the environment itself. Remember to bring in a sample (about 2 cups) of your property’s soil, preferably in a clear container (mason jars are recommended; we’ll have extras if needed). And… dress to get “soil”-y!
This program will be jointly sponsored by Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter and the League of Women Voters of Lansing Area Environmental Advocacy Group. This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Soil is Sexy--Hands-On Workshop
Fenner Nature Center (lower level classroom), 2020 East Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 USA
Our instructor will be Laura Rogers, Naturalist, Fenner Nature Center. If you long to uncover the exciting, alluring world that humbly resides just below our feet, join us for this fun, informative workshop! We’ll dig right in with a fun, interactive introduction about the “soil recipe”; what are the ingredients, and how long does it take to create? Then, we’ll get our hands a bit dirty and conduct an experiment to reveal the layers of your yard’s soil. We’ll finish with a fascinating discussion on the importance of healthy soil to our food supply, our fellow flora and fauna, and the environment itself. Remember to bring in a sample (about 2 cups) of your property’s soil, preferably in a clear container (mason jars are recommended; we’ll have extras if needed). And… dress to get “soil”-y!
This program will be jointly sponsored by Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter and the League of Women Voters of Lansing Area Environmental Advocacy Group. This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Weeding by Ruth Hartnup Flickr.com
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 7:00 pm EST
Weed Identification
Michigan Nature Association, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 100, Okemos, MI 48864
Our guest speaker will be Erin Hill Ph. D., Weed Science Diagnostician with Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. One of the challenges of gardening with native plants is distinguishing weeds from desirable native plants, especially early in the season. Most plant keys and identification resources rely on the presence or description of flowering structures but allowing a plant to reach this stage before finding out it is undesirable does not alleviate competition and risks more seed being produced. Join us to learn tactics and resources for building your seedling identification knowledge base as we gear up for the spring gardening season.
This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Weed Identification
Michigan Nature Association, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 100, Okemos, MI 48864
Our guest speaker will be Erin Hill Ph. D., Weed Science Diagnostician with Michigan State University's Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences. One of the challenges of gardening with native plants is distinguishing weeds from desirable native plants, especially early in the season. Most plant keys and identification resources rely on the presence or description of flowering structures but allowing a plant to reach this stage before finding out it is undesirable does not alleviate competition and risks more seed being produced. Join us to learn tactics and resources for building your seedling identification knowledge base as we gear up for the spring gardening season.
This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday-Sunday, March 16-19, 2023
Lansing Home and Garden Show
Michigan State University Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln., East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
Come visit the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter booth (#1065) at the Lansing Home & Garden Show. Pick up, or use a QR code to link to, a variety of fliers detailing how native plants can help you attract more birds, butterflies and pollinators to your yard. Learn about all the great educational programs and plant sales we will be hosting in 2023 and plan to join us!
Lansing Home and Garden Show
Michigan State University Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln., East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
Come visit the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter booth (#1065) at the Lansing Home & Garden Show. Pick up, or use a QR code to link to, a variety of fliers detailing how native plants can help you attract more birds, butterflies and pollinators to your yard. Learn about all the great educational programs and plant sales we will be hosting in 2023 and plan to join us!
Citizen Science by Mount Rainier National Park
Flickr.com
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:00 pm EST
Citizen Science
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 East Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 USA
Our guest speaker will be Laura Rogers, Naturalist, Fenner Nature Center. Whether you’re into flowers, worms, pollinators or literally anything else nature-related, Citizen Science is for you! Join us for a hands-on workshop to explore the tools and techniques of a few Citizen Science programs, and head outside with us to get a feel for how they work. Dress for the weather!
This program will be jointly sponsored by Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter and the League of Women Voters of Lansing Area Environmental Advocacy Group. This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Citizen Science
Fenner Nature Center, 2020 East Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 USA
Our guest speaker will be Laura Rogers, Naturalist, Fenner Nature Center. Whether you’re into flowers, worms, pollinators or literally anything else nature-related, Citizen Science is for you! Join us for a hands-on workshop to explore the tools and techniques of a few Citizen Science programs, and head outside with us to get a feel for how they work. Dress for the weather!
This program will be jointly sponsored by Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter and the League of Women Voters of Lansing Area Environmental Advocacy Group. This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Squirrel Corn by Wayne National Forest
Flickr.com
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 5:00 pm EST
Spring Wildflower Walk
Maple River State Game Area
What could be more wonderful than a wildflower walk in May? Jesse Lincoln, Conservation Ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory, will guide us off-trail to a fantastic spot he knows in the Maple River State Game Area. In addition to being a wildflower wonderland, it is a prime birding area where we may see cerulean and prothonotary warblers in their breeding plumage. Come prepared for a two-hour hike which will be muddy underfoot; bring binoculars if you are a birder. This program will be rescheduled in case of rain. Carpooling options will be arranged.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Maple River State Game Area
What could be more wonderful than a wildflower walk in May? Jesse Lincoln, Conservation Ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory, will guide us off-trail to a fantastic spot he knows in the Maple River State Game Area. In addition to being a wildflower wonderland, it is a prime birding area where we may see cerulean and prothonotary warblers in their breeding plumage. Come prepared for a two-hour hike which will be muddy underfoot; bring binoculars if you are a birder. This program will be rescheduled in case of rain. Carpooling options will be arranged.
Meridian Township Farmer's Market
Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Native Michigan Plant Sale
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Meridian Township Farmers' Market, 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos, MI 48864, USA
The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter will be offering a nice selection of native Michigan wildflowers and grasses at the Meridian Farmer's Market. The plants are grown from locally collected seed by Wildtype Nursery in Mason. We will have plants that support pollinators and milkweeds for Monarchs! These plants are free of the neonicotinoid insecticides found at some retail outlet stores.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter continue our educational programs and provide grants to help establish native gardens in the greater Lansing area. Thank you for your support!
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Meridian Township Farmers' Market, 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos, MI 48864, USA
The Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter will be offering a nice selection of native Michigan wildflowers and grasses at the Meridian Farmer's Market. The plants are grown from locally collected seed by Wildtype Nursery in Mason. We will have plants that support pollinators and milkweeds for Monarchs! These plants are free of the neonicotinoid insecticides found at some retail outlet stores.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter continue our educational programs and provide grants to help establish native gardens in the greater Lansing area. Thank you for your support!
Past Programs
 Spring Beautiesby khteWisconsin Flickr.com Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 7:00 pm EST
Spring Beauties: Native Wildflowers for the Woodland Garden Tired of tulips? Find daffodils dull? How about trying out some of Michigan's native spring ephemerals! From trout lilies to trillium, from the exotic to the familiar, explore some native alternatives for the spring garden with Cheryl M. English, Advanced Master Gardener and owner of Black Cat Pottery. Hope you can join us! To watch a recording of this webinar follow this link, or click on the following window. |
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 Bath in the Lightby Martin Gommel Flickr.com Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 7:00 pm EST
Forest Bathing: A Nature Boost We all know we feel better after a walk in the woods. The Japanese call this Shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing," simply spending time in nature to relax, rejuvenate, and reduce stress. Join us for this Zoom program to learn more about how and why immersion in nature increases our sense of well-being. Our virtual guest speakers will be Maureen Stine, Certified Environmental Educator with Natureology.me and Georgia Peterson, Ph.D., Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University. Hope you can join us! To watch a recording of this webinar follow this link, or click on the following window. |
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 Asian Jumping Wormby Tom Potterfield Flickr.com Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 7:00 pm EST
Exotic Invasive Earthworms in Michigan: Asian Jumping Worms Asian Jumping Worms have recently been found in the Greater Lansing area. They are much more destructive to plants and soil than other earthworms. Our virtual guest speaker will be Scott Tiegs, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences at Oakland University. He and his colleague, Holly Greiner-Hallman, first found Jumping Worms in the Oakland University Biological Preserve in 2008 and can help us learn what to look for and how to avoid moving them around. Join us for this interesting and important talk. To watch a recording of this webinar follow this link, or click the following window. |
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