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"
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.”"
T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags, youth shirts, big & tall sizes, and more is now available! You can order now through May 1, 2026. Our storefront has been created with Breedlove’s Sporting Goods. Continue reading "Our New Wild Ones Quad Cities Merchandise is Now Available!"
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!"
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"
written by Meghan Hollister The spring solstice has a funny way of infusing my spirit with life. Days lengthen, energy is refreshed, and life begins to stir. Birdsong greets the morning with sunlight that has already been waiting, almost offensive in its motivation, on its effortless celestial path that nudges life along. This is a […] Continue reading "Spring Awakenings"
T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags, youth shirts, big & tall sizes, and more is now available! You can order now through April 14. Our storefront has been created with Breedlove’s Sporting Goods. Continue reading "Our New Shirts are Now Available!"
Host plants support insects, particularly caterpillars, by providing food in the form of leaves! For some species of butterflies, they only have one host plant that caterpillars can eat (think monarch caterpillars and milkweed). You absolutely want host plants in your garden! And if you see a chewed up leaf- hooray!! Wild Lupine: Hosts the […] Continue reading "Plant Sale Preview: Native Host Plants"
Let us help you keep track of your must-haves for the native plant sale! This two page document includes all of the plants that will be available, along with some helpful tips to consider when planning your garden. We will continue to feature and highlight various plants leading up to the sale. So- print out […] Continue reading "Plant Sale Planning Guide"
Who’s excited for the plant sale!? We will be highlighting different native plants in the weeks leading up to our spring plant sale, to help you come ready with a list of your must-haves! First up is for all you purple people out there! (I am one of them ) Anise hyssop: 3-4 ft tall, […] Continue reading "Plant Sale Preview: Native Purple Flowers"