Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition

05/30/2026

Event Reminder!
Today, May 30th 2026, between 12pm and 3pm,
Marinette County Land & Water Conservation is hosting an exotic pet surrender event in Marinette!
Do you have an exotic pet you are no longer able to care for? Surrender it to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, no questions asked!

05/29/2026

Have you registered for our First Annual Conservation Celebration?!
If not, now is a great time to do so! It's just 1 week away!
⭐ REGISTER NOW: https://www.wrisc.org/events-1/1st-annual-conservation-celebration-with-roots-rivers-collaborative ⭐

Celebrate local conservation, the exciting launch of our new name and brand, talks from Ed the Diver and Christie B., and a silent auction full of local goodies and activities!
FREE to attend (with lunch tickets available for purchase).
Come celebrate, connect, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter! 🌿

05/24/2026

We have some great events coming up!
First, Marinette County Land & Water Conservation and J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue are hosting an Exotic Pet Surrender event on Saturday, May 30th. Stop by between 12 pm and 3 pm at the Marinette County Resource Center if you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for.

Then, on Sunday May 31st, help us and Dickinson Trail Network pull invasive garlic mustard at the Millie Hill Trails in Iron Mountain.

And on June 5th we have our big First Annual Conservation Celebration! Where we will launch our NEW organization: Roots and Rivers Collaborative! At the event you will be able to hear about our non-profit transition, listen to featured speakers Ed the Diver and Christie Barlament, have a silent auction filled with local products, and experiences, and be able to network on the beautiful deck at Wolf River Rendezvous, Campground and bar/event center.

For more information and to register for the Conservation Celebration, go to www.WRISC.org/events

We hope to see you there!

05/23/2026

Hey everyone!
We have partnered with Crafters on Central to host a super fun and family friendly fundraiser for our organization!
Join us to paint your own flower pot and you'll get a native plant to bring home with it!
Registration is just $15!
Funds raised at this event will support our environmental education efforts throughout our service area. $100 helps us get a class out in their school forest for a day!
Sign-up today! Links in comments

Please consider signing up for one of these sessions! 🌸

For just $15, you can paint a pot, plant a flower, and help raise money for a great cause. 💛🎨🪴

05/22/2026

🌞Concordia Gardens and Perennials is accepting Trade-Up Days vouchers!
They are a local plant seller in Wausaukee Wisconsin, with many years of experience and much knowledge and passion to share!
Even if you don't have any Trade-Up Days vouchers, stop by to see what they have to offer, get some inspiration for your garden, and maybe learn something too!
Check out what got owner, Jill, into the wonderful world of perennial plants.⬇⬇

05/22/2026

2026 Invasive Species Trade-Up Days have come to an end, and they were successful! We had 450 invasive shrubs dropped off between our drop-off events, with $3,650 in vouchers exchanged! Imagine all the native species that can be planted!
Thank you to everyone who dropped off invasive shrubs. You are making a difference!
Thank you to our partners who held drop-off events. We couldn't have done it without you!
Marinette County Land & Water Conservation
Forest County Land & Water Conservation
Menominee Conservation District
Wild Rivers Gift Shop & Interpretive Center
Harmony Arboretum and Demonstration Gardens

And of course, the participating greenhouses and plant sales! Thank you for providing the native species needed to make this event possible!
Concordia Gardens and Perennials
Spread Eagle Garden Center
Dickinson Conservation District
Chenier's Greenhouse
Hanson's Garden Village of Rhinelander, WI
Flowerland Greenhouse Inc
Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association Volunteers (NLMGA)
Don't forget to head to one of the participating greenhouses to use your vouchers!

05/21/2026

Get ready, our very first Annual Conservation Celebration is almost here! 🎉

⭐ REGISTER NOW: https://www.wrisc.org/events-1/1st-annual-conservation-celebration-with-roots-rivers-collaborative ⭐

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating local conservation, the exciting launch of our new name and brand, talks from Ed the Diver and Christie B., and a silent auction you won’t want to miss!

Best of all, the event is FREE to attend (with lunch tickets available for purchase). We’ll be gathering along the beautiful Wolf River in Crandon, Wisconsin, where you can soak in the views from the scenic deck, connect with fellow conservation supporters, and enjoy a great day outdoors.

Come celebrate, connect, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter! 🌿

05/20/2026

Today is World Bee Day!
By observing World Bee Day each year, we raise awareness of the vital role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, while highlighting the challenges they face today. This day has encouraged individuals, communities, and organizations to support pollinators, protect their habitats, and promote sustainable beekeeping practices.

World Bee Day 2026 Theme
Bee together for people and the planet : A partnership that sustains us all

The 2026 theme focuses on the long-standing relationship between people and bees, and how beekeeping continues to support food systems, livelihoods, and the environment across cultures and communities worldwide. It highlights both traditional knowledge and modern innovations that improve bee health, strengthen sustainable beekeeping, and support beekeepers, including women and youth. The theme also emphasizes the importance of partnerships and inclusive approaches in creating a sustainable future for pollinators, people, and global food systems.

Learn more here: https://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en/

We wanted to highlight other ways, besides beekeeping, that humans can support bees; check them out!