Wild Ones teaches people about the importance of native plants, for the health of the environment and everything living in it. Our goal is to get more native plants in the ground in all landscapes — homes, businesses, schools, and more. Our chapter’s membership primarily comes from St. Paul and surrounding communities in Minnesota.

Chapter Meetings and Featured Programs

Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Featured programs may have a registration fee.

News

  • Garlic Mustard & Celandine Poppy Removal

    Garlic Mustard & Celandine Poppy Removal

    Please consider joining us for one or more garlic mustard and celandine poppy (invasive poppy only) removal efforts to take place this spring in Villa Park and Reservoir Woods. It is a fun way to get to know other like-minded people in Roseville. Follow the “Read More” link for the complete schedule

    Read more: Garlic Mustard & Celandine Poppy Removal
  • Native Landscaping Grants

    Native Landscaping Grants

    Even though it’s still too cold to plant, it’s not too cold to plan — your native garden project, that is. Now is a good time to apply to your local watershed for a grant to help you get that project off the ground.

    Read more: Native Landscaping Grants
  • NEONICOTINOID LOBBY DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL

    NEONICOTINOID LOBBY DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL

    Neonics are neurotoxic insecticides used on more than 12 million acres across Minnesota: on farms, in our yards and gardens, and in public spaces.  They are a leading cause of pollinator decline and in turn affecting our food systems and the fish, birds and wildlife that rely on insects for food.

    Read more: NEONICOTINOID LOBBY DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
  • Local Research into Microplastics and Roadside Pollinator Habitats

    Local Research into Microplastics and Roadside Pollinator Habitats

    Roadside plantings have been considered an opportunity to reduce habitat loss. Emilie Snell-Rood, professor of ecology, evolution, and behavior at the UMN, has studied the risks of roadside pollutants for the last decade.

    Read more: Local Research into Microplastics and Roadside Pollinator Habitats
  • New Officers & Directors

    New Officers & Directors

    We are pleased to announce the results of the recent Big River Big Woods election: President: Kendra Sommerfeld, Secretary: Robin Manthei, Treasurer: Steve Fester, Director: Cyndi Vehe, Director: Erica Tenbroek, Director: John Kramer, Director: Liz Wendland, Director: Troy Thielen, Director: Joe Crowe.

    Read more: New Officers & Directors

Events

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Volunteer

Big River Big Woods sponsors a number of service projects. We invite anyone who is interested in helping restore native landscapes to donate time to one or more of these projects. If you would like to volunteer, send a note to contact@bigriverbigwoods.org and we will get back to you with the most up to date details.

Also, we encourage you to take a look at out our Volunteer Questionnaire and check off the opportunities that interest you.  Someone from the board will follow up with you.

Active service projects:
Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom
Villa Park
Island Lake Pollinator Garden

Media Corner

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