You can help spread enthusiasm for native plants and provide a resource for gardeners in Michiana!
At a time when native plants and wildlife are facing grave challenges, it has never been more important to educate ourselves about how we can create a healthier local environment.
- Native Plants for Michiana: Planting with Nature and Beauty in Mind is an essential education tool, one that fills a void for gardeners in our area.
TO DONATE: On the chart, Choose a level that is right for you to move us toward our goal of raising $40,000.
- Use the DONATE button for PayPal and Credit Card options.
- Or, to pay by check, send a check payable to Wild Ones Project and mail to:
Wild Ones Project
1146 E. South St.
South Bend, IN 46615-1007
We have already secured initial contributions and are busy writing grants and seeking donations from organizations and individuals.
- The chart shows different gift levels and benefits you will receive at each level;
- At higher levels—especially beneficial for organizations—we will acknowledge your support through social media and prominent placement of your group’s logo at our events and in the book.
We met the challenge!
Thank you to everyone that helped us meet the generous $10,000 challenge match from
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For more about this exciting project, read on!
At your Wild Ones South Bend chapter, we’ve assembled experts, both chapter members and additional volunteers, to write and publish an easy-to-use reference book on native plants for Michiana.
- A great resource for new and mid-level gardeners;
- Full-color entries will describe native plants, their growing conditions, the wildlife they support, and the counties where they are found;
- Brief articles will address the benefits of planting natives, their crucial role in supporting pollinators and wildlife, and identification of invasive plants, among others.
A project of this scope requires significant time and resources from Wild Ones members, individuals, and organizations to bring it to fruition. Thanks for your support!
Committee Members: Doug Botka, Ann Garvey, LaManda Hilty, Jan Hunter, Evie Kirkwood, Emily McKnight, Deb Marr, Brenda Phillips, Steve Sass, Kyle Strain, Connor Wetzel Brown, Elizabeth Zapf
Thank you to our Growing list of lead sponsors:
Berrien Birding Club ~ Julia Borneman – Watermark Woods ~ Elkhart County Parks ~ Ann & Tony Garvey ~ Indigo Gardens & Native Roots ~ Tyler Kanczuzewski ~ Brian Killen & Adam Baumgartner ~ Mittler Family Foundation ~ Ricki & Philip Rollins ~ Shirley Heinze Land Trust ~ Wellfield Botanic Garden ~ Wild Ones South Bend