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Wisconsin

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in Wisconsin and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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Featured Affiliate

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation's mission is to conserve Wisconsin’s wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor sporting heritage through conservation education and advocating for strong conservation policies on state and national levels.

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Wisconsin Native Plants

Wisconsin is home to a diverse array of native plants that thrive in the state's varied landscapes. In particular, native bloomers catch the eye with their vivid colors and environmentally friendly benefits for backyard gardens.

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The Ultimate Colorado Gardening Guide

In this Colorado gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this Maryland gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in Wisconsin

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 3 gardens in Wisconsin.

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Native Plants
5 Milkweeds to Plant in Your Butterfly Garden
It’s not a weed, and it doesn’t produce milk, but the humble milkweed is one of the most important plants you can have i...
Planting Tips
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Native Species
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
Native Plants
Aphids on Your Milkweed? Call in the Ladybugs!
As passionate gardeners ourselves, we know the frustration of seeing pests like aphids munch on your beloved milkweed. B...
Plant Donations
Nurturing Nature: Cultivating Wildlife Habitats with Green Garden Child Development Centers
Green Garden Child Development Centers & Garden for Wildlife Green Garden Child Development Centers, nestled across ...
Plant Donations
Detroit’s Marygrove Community Native Plant Gardens
Abandoned Buildings Turned Habitat for Pollinators Thanks to its motivated residents, empty lots on two different street...

About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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EcoSchools U.S.

This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. 

Visit the EcoSchools website
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Botanical Club of Wisconsin

The Botanical Club of Wisconsin's mission is promote the preservation of native plants, educate the public, and foster research of Wisconsin's native flora. 

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The Prairie Enthusiasts

The Prairie Enthusiasts seek to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education. 

Visit ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org