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2024 Classes: Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program – Wild Ones

On: March 15, 2024

In: certification, class, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, FWWA, habitat, Lake Management, native plants, vegetation, Wild Ones, Winnebago Waterways, Wisconsin

Interested in learning more about Wisconsin’s native plants? Earn your Native Plant Certification by attending classes. A variety of classes are available throughout the year and throughout the state, and more may be added! Click here to learn more!

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Katie Reed

Learning Opportunity: Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages

On: May 31, 2023

In: class, Environmental Education, Event, Event - Non-FWWA, native plant, native plants, plant certification, project WILD, scholarship, Wild Ones, wildones, wildones fox valley, Winnebago, Winnebago Waterways

Find out more here.

Wild Ones Fox Valley chapter has a new 4-day retreat in beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin to learn “Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages.” This course is to help you become a better environmental advocate and is aimed at learning fun ways to connect people to each other and to nature. You do not have to be a formal educator to attend this class. The fee includes the course, meals, and lodging. There will be plenty of time for relaxing and exploring! Registration closes June 24th.

Become a strong environmental advocate. Offering hands-on learning set in beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin, this course aims to develop sense of place, basic science inquiry skills, and strong stewardship. Using environmental education strategies from a variety of sources, we will be actively playing games, observing nature, discussing conservation ethics, exploring, nature journaling, and connecting with each other. We will cover a variety of grade levels, even college level. In addition to receiving credit for the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program, you will receive a Project WILD book and be certified in Project WILD upon completion of this course.

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Registration closes June 24.

$300 nonmembers/$255 members (includes lodging and meals)

Questions? Email wildonesfoxvalley@gmail.com.

Check out the Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter Website by clicking here!

Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative. Contact us at wwinfo@fwwa.org

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Katie Reed

WI Native Plant Certification Scholarship for College Students

On: May 22, 2023

In: class, Event, Event - Non-FWWA, native plant, native plants, plant certification, scholarship, Wild Ones, wildones, wildones fox valley, Winnebago, Winnebago Waterways

Wild Ones Fox Valley Area chapter has a new scholarship for college students to take courses as part of the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification program! Apply by June 2nd 2023!

If you are enrolled in any college program related to natural resources, you are qualified to get 75% off course fees for one year. Complete the application form by June 2nd. Discounts will run for one year from from July 1 to June 30.

The Wild Ones Fox Valley Area chapter offers a 50-hour certificate in Wisconsin native plants. Participants gain knowledge and skills in botany, ecology, conservation, and uses of native flora in Wisconsin. The program includes both classroom education and hands-on application. Classes are held evenings and weekends. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other native plant enthusiasts and benefits home gardeners, students, landscapers, teachers, and professionals.

A limited number of scholarships are available to college students majoring in programs related to conservation.

The scholarship is for 75% off all classes for one full year.

Email foxvalleywildones@gmail.com for more information.