A Wild Plant Lady

A Wild Plant Lady Native species educator, but also a librarian, but also a seed library coordinator.
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Mecosta, Michigan Welcome to my journey!

Hello, I'm Danielle, a passionate advocate for native flora and fauna. Six years ago, my daughters and I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, trading Washington state's familiar landscapes for the diverse beauty of northwest Michigan. Fuelled by my passion for native plants and animals, I'm on a mission to revive my beloved nursery on our picturesque 3.5-acre haven in Branch. As a devoted advoc

ate for these incredible species, I'm dedicated to sharing their secrets and inspiring others to cherish their vital role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem. Through this platform, I'll share knowledge, spark inspiration, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our natural world for future generations.

06/19/2026

I love their song. It’s so ominous.

06/16/2026
06/08/2026

Viola pedata is a host plant for the:
Coronis Fritillary butterfly,
Edward’s Fritillary butterfly,
Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly,
Mormon Fritillary butterfly,
and Variegated Fritillary butterfly.

Watch out for turtles!
06/06/2026

Watch out for turtles!

It's that time of year again! Have you seen any of these turtles crossing roads or digging nests on your property? If so, please consider submitting your observations to the Michigan Natural Features Inventory Rare Species Form to help inform turtle conservation efforts across the state!

Click here to learn about the Rare Species Form:
https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/report

Click here to learn more about MNFI, the Natural Heritage Database, and the work that we do:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/10cff7ddf03240c395fbb384a0ab76e9

06/04/2026

Yellow pond lily is a host plant for several aquatic insects like the water lily leaf beetle, water lily borer moth, china mark moth, and polymorphic pondweed moth.

06/03/2026

I felt like sharing this one again.

05/30/2026

Saturdays are for sandhill cranes. 🥹

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