Menomonee River Area Chapter

Menomonee River Area Chapter

Calendar

Apr 09, 2013 (Tue)

Harris Byers, Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension: "How to Raise Bees in an Urban Setting”.
Learn about beekeeping during this hands-on program

May 14, 2013 (Tue)

Yard tour of woodland species at Jan and Dick Koel's, W176N8610 Sunset Ridge Dr., Menomonee Falls.
A nature walk and social including door prizes of select plants for your woodland garden

Jun 08, 2013 (Sat)

5th Annual Native Plant Sale----Saturday, June 8th, 9am to 5pm

It's time for the 5th Annual Native Plant sale to benefit local Wild Ones Chapters. Hundred of different Wisconsin native trees, shrubs, conifers, vines and perennials are available with special pricing for one day only! As always the sale is held at Johnson's Nursery in Menomonee Falls.

Guided tours by Johnson's Nursery native experts throughout the day.
Concession available for purchase through the Wild Ones, plus extra incentives for Wild Ones members. Not a member? No problem! Become a member or find out more information during the sale!

Tour Schedule
10am: Incorporating Natives into the Landscape with Jillian Zetting
11am: Native Plants for Wildlife with Carrie Hennessy
1pm: Native Plant Production with Mike Yanny

Questions?
Call Johnson's Nursery at 262-252-4988, Carolyn Larkin from Wild Ones at 414-881-4017 or go to Johnson's Nursery

Jun 11, 2013 (Tue)

Tour "Walk on Cedarburg Bog at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station" with Kate Redmond, founding member of the Friends of Cedarburg Bog.
This teacher/naturalist will guide us through the wonders of the Bog. (3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville) Cedarburg Bog

Jul 09, 2013 (Tue)

Yard tour at chapter members, Vicki Piaskowski and Larry Hopwood's home, N92W27958 Hickory Rd., Hartland.
Discover a 1.5-acre yard that has been landscaped with native plants that benefit birds

Aug 13, 2013 (Tue)

Tour of Glacier Hills County Park guided by Carol Bangs educator and landscape designer.
Discover the diverse biology found in the Kettle Moraine Forest: oak savannah, bog, goat prairies, woodland, etc. (1664 Friess Lake Rd., Hubertus)
Glacier Hills County Park

Sep 10, 2013 (Tue)

"Butterfly Barb" Agnew enlightens us about the importance of providing milkweeds to ensure the continuation of Monarchs.
Tour Monarch Trail and/or see butterflies that live here. Details to be provided by email or call 262-251-7175

Oct 08, 2013 (Tue)

Gretchen Meyer, Ph.D., Manager of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Field Station. "Interaction between Plants and Insects".
Learn how plants and insects rely on, or protect themselves from one another

Nov 12, 2013 (Tue)

Annual Seed and Treat Exchange at Duane Mittag and Laura DeBoth's home, W172N7540 Shady Lane, Menomonee Falls.
Share seeds and/or treats during our fun year-end social. Members Only

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