How a local a native plant nursery in the midcoast region found fertile ground with a new client thanks to Wild Ones Midcoast Maine and the fruitful work of native plant gardening. Text and photos by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine founding members Rooted Elements owners Amber Lewis and Sara Melanson. Rooted Elements is a participating […] Continue reading "Native Plants Take Root in Owls Head, Maine"
The Camden Herald, Camden’s largest local print paper, has featured Wild Ones Midcoast Maine as its most prominent upcoming event in its August 1, 2023 print issue. Pick up a print issue near you or subscribe online today. Continue reading "Camden Herald Features Native Plant Celebration & Sale"
The Penobscot Bay Pilot, the midcoast’s largest publication, features Wild Ones Midcoast Maine and its upcoming 2nd annual event, the Camden Native Plant Celebration & Sale. Continue reading "PenBay Pilot Features 2023 Native Plant Celebration & Sale"
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Chapter, presents the second annual “Camden Native Plant Celebration & Sale” to be held Sunday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the grounds of the Camden Amphitheatre. There will be shopping from local native plant nurseries, educational booths, conversations with native plant […] Continue reading "2nd Annual Plant Celebration & Sale Announced"
The Courier-Gazette, a prominent midcoast publication based in Rockport, has featured Wild Ones Midcoast Maine and its upcoming Camden Native Plant Celebration & Sale on August 22, 2023 online. Continue reading "Courier-Gazette Features Native Plant Celebration & Sale"
Greetings Wild Ones Midcoast Maine members, subscribers, and regional supporters. We are so glad to be building a community of invested and engaged Native Plant enthusiasts. Your membership commitment is greatly appreciated. The board and I would like to offer members this special opportunity to meet on a weekly basis throughout the summer to learn, […] Continue reading "WOMM Launches Wednesday Walk & Talks"
In support of the organization’s mission, all midcoast neighbors who are interested in or want to learn more about native plants are invited to join the first Maine chapter of the national non-profit organization Wild Ones. The chapter includes a diverse, multigenerational membership of 65+, and is excited to be planning programs and events to […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Charters, Elects Founding Officers on Earth Day 2023"
Wild Ones Midcoast Maine presents nominations for its incoming slate of founding officers. Officers are expected to be voted in at the upcoming first chapter meeting on Earth Day during which the chapter will officially charter. The officers were nominated from the chapter’s founding members and will comprise the chapter’s inaugural board of directors. Nominees […] Continue reading "Founding Officers Nominated"
We asked Governor Mills to proclaim this month Maine Native Plant Month, and she has done so. Join us in celebrating native plants. “I urge all citizens to recognize the importance of native plants to Maine’s rich biological heritage.” — Maine State Governor Janet. T. Mills on declaring April 2023 Maine Native Plant Month | […] Continue reading "Governor Mills Proclaims April 2023 Maine Native Plant Month"
Supporters from across the State of Maine joined our chapter in asking Maine State Governor Mills to proclaim April 2023 Maine Native Plant Month. The petition was launched on Change.org and garnered signatures and support from all over Maine. Here is what some signers had to say: “Maine has a dire need for the comprehensive […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Petitions Governor to Name April 2023 Maine Native Plant Month"
