Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones Chapter


The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Wild Ones was formed on September 21, 2001.
Our Mission :"Wild Ones® Natural Landscapers, Ltd. promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization. We promote the establishment of native communities around homes and businesses, using ecologically sound practices. Through preservation and restoration of our natural areas, we are dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity". Our local chapter consists of Officers and a Board to provide direction and future growth.

We have monthly programs or field trips designed to help you learn the importance of native plant communities and how to use them in your landscape. Our programs are usually free and open to the public. Check out our programs and come join us for a fun, informative and educational experience. Our Board meetings are open to all members.

Greater Cincinnati Chapter 2007

Why Native Plants?
Native plants are those that evolved naturally in North America. More specifically, native plants in a particular area are those that were growing naturally in the area before humans introduced plants from distant places. In eastern and central North America, native plants typically grew in communities with species adapted to similar soil, moisture, and weather conditions. Some of the widespread communities included oak-hickory-chestnut and beech-maple forests, tallgrass and shortgrass prairies, and freshwater marshes. Additional communities occupied specialized niches, including Savannah, fens, bogs, flood plains and alpine areas. For more information about native plants and benefits, go here.

Why Join Wild Ones?
As a member you will:
Receive the "Journal", a quarterly newsletter published by the National Wild Ones
Receive a local chapter newsletter
Get Information on local plant rescues for members only
Work with local experts in the field
Network with others in your geographic area
Attend local plant exchanges
Attend educational programs
Be part of a national effort to educate and advocate the development of native plant communities

You will learn:
*How to establish and maintain your new landscape
*About native plant communities and relationships to all systems
*The importance of these communities in your environment
*How you can make a difference at the "plant roots" level
*How to provide habitat for wildlife
*How to combat invasive species
*Safe gardening practices
*Identification and propagation of native plants in your area