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West Cook Wild Ones
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2021
"Connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet." West Cook Wild Ones is located in Cook County, Illinois. We are a local chapter of the national organization, Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Our mission is to promote environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
Native Plant Seed Collection and Propagation
Growing native plants from seed is a great way to increase biodiversity in your garden. Even better, according to Shedd Aquarium's horticulture manager, Charlotte Blome, it's easy! Come behind the scenes for a live tour of the Shedd's outdoor horticulture production yard with Charlotte, who has been successfully raising plants for the Shedd for many years. Charlotte will walk us through lessons on seed collection, preparation, propagation and planting for the home gardener. (Because this was a live tour, there are a few technical glitches, but the viewer's patience is well rewarded.)
SEED COLLECTION NOTE: Please be advised that collecting seeds from the wild requires permission of the landowner or caretaker. Collecting from nature preserves without permission is poaching. As a home gardener your best bet will be collecting from seed catalogs, friends, or your own plants.
Speaker Bio: Charlotte Blome manages the horticulture program at the Shedd Aquarium. She oversees planning, maintenance, and development of the gardens. Charlotte prioritizes building the soil in the gardens. She is responsible for promoting conservation, environmental stewardship through educational programming.
SEED COLLECTION NOTE: Please be advised that collecting seeds from the wild requires permission of the landowner or caretaker. Collecting from nature preserves without permission is poaching. As a home gardener your best bet will be collecting from seed catalogs, friends, or your own plants.
Speaker Bio: Charlotte Blome manages the horticulture program at the Shedd Aquarium. She oversees planning, maintenance, and development of the gardens. Charlotte prioritizes building the soil in the gardens. She is responsible for promoting conservation, environmental stewardship through educational programming.
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Edibles & Natives: Incorporating Native Plants into Vegetable Gardens
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Every garden deserves native plants, and that includes vegetable gardens. Jeremy Ohmes, of Wild World Gardens, talks about why it's important to incorporate native plants into your edible garden. From attracting more pollinators and other beneficial insects to increasing water retention and improving soil, native plants are an edible garden's best friend and there's no reason not to grow them t...
Parkway Plantings: Native Gardens in Urban Zones
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Find out how to turn your parkway/hellstrip, also known as that dried out, compacted narrow bit of land between the sidewalk and the road, into a gardening opportunity! Expert native gardeners Judy Klem and Stephanie Walquist discuss their stunning parkway gardens and share tips, challenges and successes in turning this challenging area into habitat. Judy Klem is the Executive Director of the n...
The Periodical Cicada: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!
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2024 is a big year for periodical cicadas. They'll be emerging in May for the first time in 17 years throughout northern Illinois. This is a short, but very interesting entomological event worth enjoying. In this presentation we will discuss the fascinating biology and feeding habits of the periodical cicada, egg laying preferences, susceptible woody plant species, and potential for damage to y...
Container Gardens: Native Plants in Urban Landscapes
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Dr. Jeremie Fant of the Chicago Botanic Garden discusses his experience with growing native plants in containers in urban Chicago. What types of plants are successful, what less so, what birds and pollinators might be attracted and more. As a bonus, Dr. Nick Dorian, post-doctoral researcher at the Chicago Botanic Garden, takes us on a virtual pollinator safari, discussing the native bees we are...
Fireworks and Symphonies: Conservation of Flashing and Singing Insects
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Join Negin Almassi as she discusses the ecology of singing insects, such as crickets, katydids, and cicadas, and of lightning bugs, exploring what they tell us about our nocturnal environments. Almassi will also introduce some commonly heard and seen species of the midwest and outline conservation practices relevant to these insects. Negin Almassi has worked for the Forest Preserves of Cook Cou...
The Nighttime Marathon of Birds: Learn about night migrating birds and how you can help them.
มุมมอง 289ปีที่แล้ว
Urban naturalist Edward Warden explores the phenomenon of nighttime bird migration when billions of birds are on the move overhead while we sleep. What do we know about it? Why does it matter? How can help conserve birds even while we sleep? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating presentation. Edward Warden is a lifelong Chicago resident and urban naturalist. He w...
Go Wild for Bats!
มุมมอง 144ปีที่แล้ว
As part of our "Creatures of the Night" series, we invite you to enter the wild, mysterious world of bats. These little creatures are helpful to all of us, especially farmers, because of their voracious appetite for insect pests. Learn about the bat species of the Midwest, their habitat and lifestyle and how we can help them thrive. Dr. O’Keefe is an assistant professor and wildlife extension s...
Gardening for Moths
มุมมอง 553ปีที่แล้ว
Moths are both beautiful and very important pollinators. Educator, naturalist and accomplished photographer Chelsey Gottfried takes us into the world of these fabulous lepidopterans, focusing on those of the Midwest. Chelsea Gottfried works as a naturalist and nature-based preschool teacher for the Crawford Park District in north central Ohio. She is an avid gardener and a passionate entomologi...
The Dark Side of Nature: Protecting the Nighttime Environment
มุมมอง 200ปีที่แล้ว
Learn about the importance of a dark sky for nature in this fascinating talk. Speaker Ken Walczak describes changes in the night sky over time and how those changes impact the living world. Discover the beauty of nocturnal earth and learn how you can help protect the darkness and the creatures that depend upon it. Ken will offer simple actions that all of us can implement. Ken Walczak is the Fa...
Ethnobotany in Our Region: Native Plants and Indigenous Culture
มุมมอง 931ปีที่แล้ว
Many of us who are passionate about native-plant gardening are not aware of the ways in which the plants of our region have been or are now being used by Native people, nor how central they are to Indigenous culture. Gina Roxas, a citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, will talk about native plants from a Native American cultural perspective. Gina is Program Director for Trickster Cultu...
The Weed Assassin's Guide to Killing Stuff and Other Beautification Tips
มุมมอง 844ปีที่แล้ว
Noted horticulturalist and native plant gardening expert Ken Williams returns to WCWO for another presentation full of useful information. Keeping your native plant garden beautiful is somewhat different from a conventional garden. Learn Ken's favorite tricks, tips and overall guidelines for keeping yours in great shape. Perfect for experienced and new gardeners alike. Please note: there is a s...
Wanted Dead or Dead: Invasive Species on Your Property
มุมมอง 758ปีที่แล้ว
Nearly everyone knows that invasive buckthorn disrupts ecosystems and makes it hard for native plants to thrive. But there are other colonizers, as well. Cook County Forest Preserve Steward Wyatt Widmer first discusses healthy ecosystem functions and then presents a rogue's gallery of invasive species. He includes tips on control.
Ecology of Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers
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Chris Benda, the Illinois Botanizer, talks about the beautiful spring ephemerals that grow in Illinois woodlands. These wildflowers grow and bloom in the light of early spring before the tree canopy brings shade to the woodlands. Chris is a naturalist, teacher, photographer and author well known for his expertise.
30x30: Good News for Ecosystems, Wildlife and Our Climate
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Conserving 30% of earth’s lands and waters by 2030 and 50% by 2050 will help save the ecosystems that support all life on earth. More than 100 nations have signed on to these goals, including the U.S. Yet 30x30 is an important Natural Climate Solution we can carry out in our own backyards. Learn what's being done and what you can do to help. 30x30 meshes seamlessly with all of the established i...
Bringing the Savanna Home, with Julia Bunn
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Bringing the Savanna Home, with Julia Bunn
Woodland, Savanna, Prairie: How Native Plant Communities Fit into Your Garden
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Woodland, Savanna, Prairie: How Native Plant Communities Fit into Your Garden
Innovations in Insect Pollinator Policy
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Innovations in Insect Pollinator Policy
Wild City, Human Ecosystem: Wolf Road Prairie, Westchester, Illinois
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Wild City, Human Ecosystem: Wolf Road Prairie, Westchester, Illinois
Be the Super Generation to Save the Monarch Butterfly
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Be the Super Generation to Save the Monarch Butterfly
Winter Sowing with Master Gardener Jan Gricus
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Winter Sowing with Master Gardener Jan Gricus
The Top 10 Things New Native Plant Gardeners Need to Know
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The Top 10 Things New Native Plant Gardeners Need to Know
Native Gardens through the Seasons: A Virtual Walk
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Native Gardens through the Seasons: A Virtual Walk
Year of the Butterfly Kick-Off Meeting 2/2/21
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Year of the Butterfly Kick-Off Meeting 2/2/21
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Very helpful! I’m using Carex Pennsylvania to edge the path under the oak tree in dry shade. The tree has a circle of aquilegia canadensis (50 plugs, 2”x5”) then a patch of wild strawberries where there is a patch of sun. The outline of ninebarks will eventually grow into each other on two sides to create privacy and maybe eventually keep the deer out like a hedge. Then I put a low hedge of amsonia illustrious on the sunnier edge. The open areas are now planted to aster, boneset, Scrophularia Maranda along the back fence. If I would have found your sedge presentation sooner I may have used a matrix pattern. My main focus was a secluded area to sit, and a paradise for insects so the birds will love to live here in the garden. Thank you. I would send you photos and consult with you (and pay your fee) for improving on this area. Yvonne Kolarik Ponca City OK. This is 2-3 years of study and planning.
Excellent. I am here in SC . Heat index is ridiculous. So far I have achillia, echinachia, salvia Cocinnea and Some native wild flower seeds thatI planted in a wagon. I also have a passiflora that is feeding the fritillary caterpillar as we speak. I also just got a Monarda and with this humidity I am just waiting for the powdery mildew. All is in containers and I repot as necessary. No choice, I have to get creative. Much thanks for your video. I'm on my way to the book I like on your list. Smiles.
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Excellent insights - thank you for your experiences, concepts and perspectives. I am especially focused on helping native bees, wildlife, and birds.
Very nice…thank you.
I've been dragging native plants home to my garden for 40 years. My "gardening style" has become trendy, as well as politically correct 😅 I'm by no means a beginner when it comes to gardening with native, but I learned a whole bunch of new tips and tricks from this fabulous presentation! You earned a new subscriber!
What a great video. "...the things that live on the things that live on aphids..." is the essential statement of this video. We need a huge diversity of various plants to support a proper eco-web.
Thank you for this wonderful presentation - I'm inspired!
Thanks for this!
Watching from Bowling Green, Ky
Omg totally true
Wow yes
Ive been looking for this info for so long. Thanks
A plant is neceser for men
2nd time listening. So much info and inspiration. Can't wait for spring! Will be stratifying seeds this winter.
WHO will control the 30% ?? NOT YOU !
Love this! I also taught my daughters to " baby high five" the bumble bees in fall! (with 1 finger). Master Gardener from Cagary
If you buy distilled water during the winter for indoor humidifier.. save those plastic jugs. They are excellent for sowing.
I and others offer our plants to share my joy with others when I’m thinning my plants in our gardens.
When you suggest only cutting off the tops of “weeds”, letting the roots nourish the soil. Certain weeds will grow stronger when the top is cut off. I’m thinking if I dig or pull a plant as deep as I can, it takes longer to become a plant again?
Thanks Roy! Are carex like Carex Appalachia east to grow from seed? We can’t get this sedge out her in Colorado
Well worth watching -- beyond the basics. Thank you.
We had a pretty big aphid population this year, and the lady bugs came in. We had lots of baby lady bugs too, and over time, all the aphids were gone. Love God's natural design!
...FYI: I GOT RID OF ALL OF MY LAWN, (EXCEPT FOR A NARROW STRIP, BORDERING ALONG THE ROAD. IMHO: ...KILL YOUR LAWN!!! RESTORE AS MANY NATIVE SPECIES AS YOU CAN GET, TO REPRODUCE, ON YOUR PROPERTY!
Why not the native soil
cities seem very against getting rid of grass. old barbaric laws in my city make it very difficult.
how can i propagate or find swamp cabbage
i walk with a cane and when i am in the gardens i use a cane with a nail on the end that is 4 inches long so my cane wont fall over. but what it does well is help notice soil compacting by just walking you find soil problems and help aerate the soil you cane have canes with different length nails which helps new wildflower gardens that are being transformed using no dig helps get moisture into the soil. and the seeds to have pockets to settle into to sprout and help the new gardens spread. just my helpful observation.
What an amazing presentation. Thank you so much, I appreciate my native plant garden so much more.
this is such a great video. The idea that we need to focus on the entire life cycle of bugs rather than just the adult stage makes so much sense
My family owns Hamilton native outpost company. You should check them out
Thanks for presenting Roy! I Learned a lot about sedge installation plantings.
this was great and really helpful. thanks for posting. my garden is very young, and i don’t have many major plants to fill. the cover plant info was most insightful !!
To say natives can’t be invasive is absolutely wrong in my opinion. Natives do push out other natives and it happens in most lands.
I'm trying the "sod flipping" method for my asparagus bed.
great video full of love
Hope of Jesus help all gardeners for you are the only and lasting hope ❤️
I'm starting a pollinator garden in my front yard. I'm starting it in sections. As I got a mix seed packet and Don't know what's coming up. Don't want to scare the neighbors.
Excellent presentation, thank you! But... "Turf grass is barely alive to begin with. It dies pretty easily." Guess you've never had to battle Zoysia grass, huh? You are fortunate. My father put in that stuff many years ago and it's a Dense Mat of Rhizomatous Evil.
Thank you for this helpful presentation. With all due respect, please stop telling people to chop up leaves with a mower. The amount of life you kill with this action is defeating and unnecessary. Whole leaves will stay in place after a few rain events and will more slowly break down and return nutrients to the earth while providing shelter for many. If you’re planting natives for beneficials, please stop killing them in the process.
Solid content all the way through!
Boomer brain never ends. I like tried but geez.
Even though your chapter is not local to me, I find your conversations very inspiring and helpful for me when considering how my local natives will perform and the associations they may have to each other. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge for us newbie native gardners! 💚
I am very interested in trying this. I liked Doug Tallamy and his presentation also. He is a wealth of knowledge. I have a very small acreage of land. I think it is doable in a small way ,but if landowners become aware and become involved it would be great. Editing would be difficult for me, but if necessary I would be okay. I like the way you present this and very informative.
Roy, can you get on board with doing presentations at iLandscape next year?
I can't thank you enough for this wonderful presentation! Such valuable information.
What is the plant blossom that you took a photo of shown at 1:35 minutes? Looks as a pink whirlwind ;)
Prairie smoke
@@jimgraf1720 Thank You, what a wonderful fun name. Your reply is much appreciated, as, well as your uplift outlooks found treasured in native grown plants!
Pity James Lovelock is not alive to see this & precision produced foods. I'd be good if there were also legislation to stop harmful practices such as trawler net bottom dragging. In Greece dynamite fishing was outlawed but my local farmer was still doing this in 1982/3 on Sifnos. Locals were still going out with 12 to twenty guns & all their dogs shooting these tiny birds they put on their belts. The boys stoning rare bird gliding into rest on the Isle. I took this to a sympathetic local & he spoke to the local Priest who spoke about this in the Church. For some time that stopped the boys but it'd need the Priest to do this on a regular basis. This is a problem all round the Med.
My city bans thistle , ragweed , burdock, Wayfair plantain and sumac ...... Insane , cuz they let buckthorn grow everywhere Anyway i had a baby sumac and some plantain growing well that instantly melted , not sure if the city or a neighbor sprayed ........ Ugh so disappointing. Isn't it illegal to spray with out consent?