Wild Ones 101: In defense of weeding
“It feels so good to take back a feeling of control.”
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Wild Ones 101: Mosquito fogging: an effective way to kill butterflies, lightning bugs and other pollinators in your yard
We can’t eradicate mosquitoes; in fact, they are a necessary part of our ecosystem. Many animals eat them, such as bats, dragonflies, chimney swifts (an insectivorous bird), hummingbirds and more.
Introduction to Wild Ones
"As a transplant to Southwest Ohio myself, I recognize that there is irony in my efforts to restore the ecology that existed before people like me were on the scene."
Wild Ones 101: Spring garden clean up methods that support pollinators
"Fireflies spend two full years in the leaf litter before they emerge as our summer nightlights, so make sure to leave some patches of leaves undisturbed."
Wild Ones 101: What is biodiversity and why should we care about it?
We shape the environment for our needs and wants. Animals do too, but sometimes it’s harder to see, and the impact isn’t as detrimental as our own.
Two sisters and a flower shop
"It was something they could grow – and throw – their hearts into. That was 1977, when Oxford was bustling with foot-traffic, before shuttle buses changed the pedestrian landscape."
Meet the local organization restoring native wildlife, one yard at a time
Dozens of locals are making environmental restoration a priority in their own lawns through Wild Ones, an organization with more than 100 chapters.