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:
Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden Lawn
Private front yard Lawn
After multi-year Restoration:
Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden, a critical biodiversity hotspot
Prairie restoration in private front yard
This can be your front yard. Please email: wildwondergarden@gmail.com
Public Community Access
The 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. Please be careful to not trample or step on the plants. Please stay within the bounds of established walkways. 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.
Mythical critter highlight: 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 & spiders take refuge in this restoration. How many different species did you notice during your visit?
