WILD Center Mug

This attractive mug may not make your coffee taste better, but it's going to look great in your hand or on your table.

With the Wild Ones logo on one side, and a sketch of the WILD Center on the other side, you'll want to get one for every day use and another just for display.

$10.00 per mug.

Made from sturdy 80 grams per square meter (*GSM) premium quality non-woven polypropylene, 100 percent recyclable and reusable, with contrasting two-tone panels, stitched seams, reinforced sewn handles, bottom gusset, and zipper closure.These tear-resistant and water-repellent bags are made from recycled material. Silk screen imprint.

They're printed on both sides, so no matter what you're carrying – native plant identification books, groceries, or your lunch – everyone will know you're a Wild One celebrating nature.

$15 per tote bag.

This new book on Carex, those grass-like plants with triangular stems, is rich with over 200 macro-photos, plus illustrations of this difficult-to-identify genus.

This mysterious group of plants that look like grasses but are not, and have triangular rather than round stems, are the entire topic of this book. Covering only the Carex species found in the woodlands of the Upper Midwest, this book will be enjoyed by botanist, naturalists, and (because of the many photos and illustrations) just about anyone interested in plants.

Through the eye of her camera, Linda Curtis shows us the diverse textures and designs these plants lend to the woody landscape.

$25 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by author.

This laminated guide identifies 60 common invasive plants that are commonly found across the United States. Colored drawings of leaves, seed pods, and flowers assist in the identification of these plants. The guide is small enough to fit in glove compartments, so you can have the guide handy at all times to help more people identify the invasive plants that cause us all so many problems.

Get one for yourself, and buy several more so your friends can carry copies in their own cars.

$7 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

Lynn Steiner's newest book is aimed at beginners and veteran gardeners alike. Designed to help Wisconsin gardeners find, plant, and maintain the best native species for their specific sites however modest or lavish. the Native Plant Profiles section offers comprehensive descriptions of some 600 species of flowers and groundcovers, trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, grasses, and ferns native to Wisconsin, as well as information on planting, maintenance, and landscape uses for each plant. Similar books by Lynne Steiner cover Minnesota and Michigan. All signed by the author.

$30 per copy, includes shipping and handling. Signed by author.

“We all hear that insects and animals depend on plants, but in Bringing Nature Home, Douglas Tallamy presents a powerful and compelling illustration of how the choices we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards, towns and on our planet. This important work should be required reading for anyone who ever put shovel to earth.” – William Cullina, Director of Horticultural Research for the New England Wild Flower Society.

$31 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

Most of the examples of planting in this book are from yards of Wild Ones members, so it would be fair to say that this is a book about landscaping ideas encouraged by Wild Ones. I would go a step further and call this a very well-illustrated "textbook" for Wild Ones in the Midwest. – Maryann Whitman, Wild Ones Journal editor.

In this remarkable book, author Mariette Nowak takes the reader step by step along the path toward habitat restoration. While the focus is on bird habitat, all the other associated animals and plants will benefit equally from these restorations. Indeed, birds are considered barometers of the health of an ecosystem, and as birds increase or decrease, so also do all other species within that ecosystem.

This wonderfully readable and richly detailed book will serve as an indispensable reference for Midwestern gardeners wishing to leave such a legacy. Unlike books that are national in scope, this one presents valuable information specific to the Midwest and its native flora and fauna. Every region of our country needs its own guide of this kind.

Each copy signed by the author.

$35 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

This laminated, 18 x 26-inch poster features the same design by Janet Wissink as our "Roots" t-shirts. A simple black-and-white print shows just how deep our impressive prairie plants grow.

On the reverse side is a copy of the article, "The Root of the Matter," from our November/December 2002 Wild Ones Journal, that discusses the root systems of prairie plants.

$30 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

Edited by Bonnie L. Harper-Lore, Maggie Johnson, and Mark W. Skinner. A welcome guide to the best management practices for invasive species control along roadsides.

In this guide you will find essays on prevention and control of pest plant invasions, as well as summaries of relevant regulations and policies at federal and state levels. It also includes a state-by-state listing of noxious species lists and agency contacts.

Just $10 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

By Hans W. Morsbach. Illustrations by Robert W. Hutchinson. Published by Chelsea Green. Straight talk about managing your woodland. A great how-to manual for cultivating trees and small woodlands. An excellent reference.

Just $25 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

One covers prairie seedlings and the other covers agricultural (weed) seedlings. Colored photographs help in the identification of all the plants that are listed. Each plant has information about its habitat, when it flowers, and distinguishing characteristics.

Just $14 per copy, includes shipping and handling.

• Pentium II 100 MHz or equivalent
• Windows 95 or higher (CD is NOT Mac compatible)
• 8 MB RAM
• Double-Speed CD-ROM Drive

Wild Ones has produced a film to introduce the idea of creating an outdoor school natural area using native plant species. The intended audience would be teachers, parent-teacher organizations, neighbors, community groups and possible school natural area funding sources. Featuring Lorrie Otto prominently throughout, the film captures in just 7 minutes the essence of an outdoor learning center. Produced by David Savinski, the narration and sound track was provided gratis by Emmy award winning film producer, Mike Syverson, who is a Wild Ones member thru marriage.

Now produced in CD format, the film is partnered with interative activities which can be used by young and old who have an interest in creating and using outdoor nature areas and learning centers.

This CD is a wonderful resource and would make a great gift to your local school. It could be used as a memorial gift or just simply as a nudge to get them off in the right direction.

How to Manage Small Prairie Fires

This booklet was written by Wayne R Pauly, Dane County Wisconsin Naturalist, for the Dane county Environmental Council and the Dane County Highway and Transportation Department. The narrative is divided into 6 topics: 1)What, when, and how often to burn, 2) Equipment, including proper clothing, 3) Weather conditions and controlled fires, and contacting neighbors, 4) Firebreaks, 5) Conducting a simple burn and 6) Hazards. An appendix has a summary of how fire stimulates prairie plants and how it controls some weeds. The booklet was initially written in April 1982, revised 1985, and reprinted in 1988.

The Nature of Roadsides

This reference guide includes a variety of information about roadside beautification from "Invasives 101," to management practices, to policies. It also contains a complete list of references, including books, web sites, regional plant centers, and invasive plant councils.

This guide is yours for the shipping and handling. Supplies are limited, so don't wait too long to order this very helpful reference guide.

Common Native Roadside Wildflowers - Western Edition

This field guide identifies 100 showy native forbs and grasses often found on highway western roadsides. All are native to the United States and do not include introduced plants that have naturalized. These native plants are part of America’s natural heritage.

In a store this laminated field guide would cost at least $10.95. But from Wild Ones it is only $7.00 which covers shipping and handling First Class mail. Quantities are limited.

25 Years of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes

This wide-format, 36-page book, printed in full color, tells the story of Wild Ones - from the early days of 1979 right up to present day and includes a variety of educational information on all the ecosystems from design to maintenance.

A great instructional guide as well as Wild Ones 25 year timeline, it is only $12.00, which includes shipping and handling (First Class mail). Quantities are limited.

Photographer Ann Thering spends countless hours in the field searching for opportunities to make beautiful butterfly portraits. Her backyard, filled with many native plants, attracts many subjects. Her photography has been featured in American Butterflies, Butterfly Gardener, and other magazines. The four butterflies in this set can be found in the central and eastern United States.

The butterflies in this card set are Regal Fritillary, Black Swallowtail, American Copper, and Marine Blue. The Regal Fritillary is a magnificent butterfly that is an endangered species – it requires open prairies/grasslands. Our largest fritillary especially loves nectaring on magenta-colored flowers, such as bee balm and rough blazing star (in photograph). Black Swallowtails can often be found in backyard gardens where their beautiful caterpillars are sometimes discovered feeding on parsley or fennel. The American Copper butterfly, named for the lustrous coppery tones on its upper side, is shown basking on blackberry blossoms. The Marine Blue Butterfly is a rare visitor to the Midwest – its normal range is Mexico and the southwestern United States. This dime-sized butterfly is nectaring on leadplant on a remnant Midwest prairie. 6-1/4 x 4-12 inch cards are printed on heavy cardstock, using environmentally friendly ink, and are carefully packaged in a clear bag.

$12 per set (four cards and four envelopes), includes shipping and handling.