Wild Ones RRVC is an organization that advocates for landscaping with native plants. Our August educational program features Alan Branhagen, Executive Director of the Natural Land Institute. Branhagen will explore the native annual, perennial and woody vines found in the Midwest and how you can utilize them in the home landscape. Vines can conform to tight spaces and cover structures to cool and enliven them. As green curtains, they have a lot to offer in cooling buildings and urban spaces, reduce air conditioning, and lower heat islands. Learn how the flowers of various vines offer nectar and pollen, which have fruits for wildlife and foliage that host a wide variety of caterpillars. From beauty to ecosystem services, they are a vital component of a healthy landscape.