| Native Plant Seed Collection Saturday October 10, 2026, 12:00-3:00pm Wild Ones member Randy Kursinsky is hosting us at his property which is full of native plants and wildlife habitat thanks to his work over the years. He will provide an optional woods walk from 12-1. From 1-3, we will be collecting native plant seeds both for our personal native gardens and for the chapter to package and give away next year. Additionally, there will be a few plants available for digging. Bring anything you need for your personal seeds and plants. The public is welcome to attend. Meet at 376 South 7 Mile. Please carpool where possible and bring a lawn chair if desired.
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Nominations for Executive Committee Members for the Mid-Mitten Chapter
Have you ever considered being a member of the executive committee for the Mid-Mitten Chapter? Nominations are currently being accepted for president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and marketing / communications. You can self-nominate or nominate another member for any of these positions. Our nominating committee is made up of Randy Kursinsky and Karol Walker. If interested in becoming a candidate, please contact one of our nominating committee members. Over the next couple of months, they will be pulling together the slate of candidates for our election of officers to be held on November 9th at our annual meeting.
The annual meeting will be held at the Chippewa Nature Center from 6pm to 8pm as a potluck where we will review 2026, have an election for 2027 officers and start planning for 2027 programs. If you have any questions about officer responsibilities, feel free to reach out to the current officers: President Susan Erhardt, Vice-President Rachel LeClair, co-Secretaries Kay Rochlitz and Deb Temperly, Treasurer Rosemary King and Marketing / Communications Sarah Galt.
Volunteers Needed to Weed the Wildflower Walkway, Chippewa Nature Center
We have one more opportunity this year: October 17 at 9am. Please bring water, tools and a kneeling pad. Contact Jeanne Henderson with any questions.
Wild Ones Webinar Bats in the Backyard with Brandi Christiano, PhD and Megan White from Bat Conservation International, Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 7 pm EDT What does a bat-friendly landscape look like? Native plants, healthy insect populations, clean water and dark spaces all play a role in supporting these fascinating nighttime neighbors. Discover what bats need to thrive and learn practical ways to make your yard or garden safer and more welcoming Register at: https://wildones.org/bats -in-the-backyard/ |
Chapter Membership
Tell your friends and neighbors about the Wild Ones and bring them to a meeting, youth are welcome when accompanied by an adult. New ideas about attracting and retaining members can be sent to Rachel LeClair ([email protected]).
Welcome to our new members Laura Duby and Melissa Wall! Thank you to our renewing members Kay Rochlitz and Jeanne Henderson. We appreciate your support!
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