written by Becki Wells Have you ever seen a Facebook post from someone who just saw the first robin of the season?How about the first hummingbird, dragonfly, or monarch butterfly? Don’t these discussionsmake you feel great? But why? Is it because it’s a sign that spring is on the way, or thatsummer is nearing, and […] Continue reading "The Legacy of Aldo Leopold"
All the leaves have fallen down, fallen down, fallen down; all the leaves have fallen down, Winter is coming. Did you know that according to the Free Dictionary by Farlex, there are 33 verbs, nouns and adjectives for the word FALL or FALLING? That does not include the phrasal verbs or idioms. So you ask, […] Continue reading "Falling"
If you are looking for the perfect way to be a hero without ordering or making a ridiculous costume with a big S on the front of it, here is the perfect way to do it. Leave your leaves. Yes, you read that right. Leave your leaves. In addition to making your neighbors think you’ve […] Continue reading "The Perfect Way to be a Hero"
October-November 2022 Meanwhile back in Summer… By: Becki Wells, PresidentWhile as I write this it’s hard to believe that Autumn is just around the corner. It’s 93 degrees and sunny. I’m sure that Autumn weather is right behind this warm front…at least that is what the weather predictors are telling us. Our Chapter gained 13 […] Continue reading "October Newsletter"
written by Becki Wells Native plants are essential for all seasons, but especially in the Autumn. As the bright blooms of Summer begin to fade and the Fall plant colors come alive, there is a noticeable difference in the activity of the native wildlife. The cicadas begin to fade their night call; the fireflies flicker is […] Continue reading "Why Are Native Plants Essential in Autumn?"
Wild Ones, Wild NewsBecki Wells, President 2022Here we are almost to the end of Summer with Fall approaching. It’s been a very busy year so far. We have been working at growing our gardens and our Wild Ones Quad Cities Chapter! The hard lifting is almost in place and as we grow, putting the fundamentals […] Continue reading "August newsletter"
