This page contains presentations from past Wild Ones meetings held at the Petoskey Library.
Native Plant Online Resources (December 2025)
Please click on the following presentation for a wonderful list of internet resources put together by NWLMWO member Deb Pruitt. This was presented at our December 2025 meeting.
Forest Health Update Presentation (January 2026)
Learn more about the current health of Michigan forests with this presentation by Cheryl Nelson, MI DNR Forest Health Outreach Forester
Winter Sowing with CAKE CISMA (February 2026)
CAKE CISMA presentation on their who they are (invasive species management), the importance of native plants, & winter sowing.
Also, from CAKE CISMA – Spotted Knapweed Weevil Species Information
As a follow-up to our discussion on spotted knapweed biocontrol, the two species referenced are the seed head weevil (Larinus minutus) and the root-boring weevil (Cyphocleonus achates).
For additional information:
- Michigan State University overview article: MSU Article
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development bulletin (including public comment information): MDARD Bulletin