Our Mission
Our primary goal is to provide habitat for all the wild things that have been historically displaced by human development. With a particular focus on pollinators and native plants, we aim to restore the land and promote a healthy environment that is conducive to life.
Before Restoration:
Inanimate Lawn
After multi-year restoration efforts:
Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden, a critical biodiversity hotspot
Before Restoration:
Private Front Yard Lawn
After multi-year restoration efforts:
Please note Wild Wonder Garden’s sole focus is plant and animal life. We work with dirt and wildflowers. We do not improve, build, or install hardscapes, masonry, lumber or artistic elements of any kind on private property. For zero cost, we will replace your lawn with a lush native prairie garden. Please email: wildwondergarden@gmail.com
Public Community Access
Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden is open for public access. We encourage you to visit and bring your friends and family to immerse yourself in this little pocket of nature. The publicly accessible area is outlined in red below (the neighbor’s driveway is the start of private property). You will see signs on Bensch Street directing you to Wild Wonder Garden. If further wayfinding is needed: Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden is in between 1225 Bensch Street and 1233 Bensch Street. The aerial photos below are from the Ingham County Equalization Map.
Adopt-a-Wildflower
The native wildflowers are spreading onto the path. Feel free to adopt a plant from Wild Wonder Garden’s Successional Path. We use these extra plants for transplanting projects (Wild Successional Wonders) to expand nature in the neighborhood. It is a hands-free natural nursery! Please stay within the bounds of established walkways.
Mythical critter spotlight
Albino Squirrel spotted in the Potter-Walsh Neighborhood
Albinism is caused by a rare genetic mutation in genes that code for the amount of pigmentation an animal can produce. The chance of an albino Eastern Grey Squirrel being born is 1/100,000. Come by the Potter-Walsh Neighborhood! You may catch a glimpse of this wild and wonderful creature! Here are the most recent sightings:
“If you build it, they will come”
Charismatic pollinators like butterflies & bees and apex predators like dragonflies & praying mantises take refuge in this restoration. Everything they need to thrive is abundant in Wild Wonder Garden. How many different species did you notice during your visit?
Look very carefully at the picture below. Do you see it?
