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Welcome to The Prairie Post! News, events & native gardening from Wild Ones Quad Cities!

Posted on | General

To help keep everyone connected and informed, Wild Ones Quad Cities will now send most chapter updates in a monthly newsletter format. We’ll reserve one-off emails for timely or important updates, such as event changes, reminders, or volunteer opportunities. Our goal is simple: keep you informed while keeping your inbox free from clutter! Please send […] Continue reading "Welcome to The Prairie Post! News, events & native gardening from Wild Ones Quad Cities!"

New Native Plant Resources for Quad Cities Gardeners

Posted on | Education, Native Plants

Planning a native garden? Looking for trustworthy plant information? Wondering where to actually find the plants? We’ve been working on something for you! Wild Ones Quad Cities has expanded the Resources section of our website with new and updated information designed to make native gardening easier, whether you are planting your first few natives or adding to […] Continue reading "New Native Plant Resources for Quad Cities Gardeners"

BiCAN BioBlitz

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The BiCAN 2026 BioBlitz is just ONE MONTH away, volunteers are needed! This year’s blitz will take place from 2PM on Friday, 6/26 to 2PM on Saturday, 6/27. The event will take place between Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and Sherman Park. They are also looking for vendor tables for Friday, 6/26 2:00PM – 6PM […] Continue reading "BiCAN BioBlitz"

Spring Symposium Keynote – Grant Fessler, Botanist “Flora of the Quad Cities: a Natural History and Vision for the Future.”

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Our 4th annual Plants, Paths, & Pizza spring symposium was a great success enjoyed by many under the generous blue skies and beaming sunshine. Grant Fessler, presented to a packed room in the historic Hauberg Estate Mansion. If you missed his talk please enjoy the recording below. Grant Fessler, botanist, was keynote speaker in Hauberg […] Continue reading "Spring Symposium Keynote – Grant Fessler, Botanist “Flora of the Quad Cities: a Natural History and Vision for the Future.”"

Join us for this awesome free event!

Posted on | Garden Tour, Native Plants

Join us April 25th at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Grant Fessler, a panel discussion, sustainability experts, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, yoga, sound bowls, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2026! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join us to learn about […] Continue reading "Join us for this awesome free event!"

Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!

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We now have the plant sale list available! Now’s the time to start narrowing down your must-have selections. You can download the PDF here to print and bring to the sale. Visit the Hauberg Estate Native Plant Sale page for more information and the latest updates. Happy planning! See all the info about our Plant […] Continue reading "Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!"

Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025

Posted on | General, Native Plants

Join us for this awesome free event! Join us April 11 at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Pauline Drobney, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, therapy dogs, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2025! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join […] Continue reading "Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025"