Upcoming Events

The first Chapter meeting of the year to set the annual agenda and get committee updates. 

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! The original date was 2/17/25. 

The Chapter will be seeding plants for the annual plant sale at Stone Silo Prairie Gardens from 4-6pm. Please make sure to sign up on the signup genius for this event. At 6 pm we will have a brief chapter meeting to get committee updates, all are welcome for the chapter meeting

Seeding at Stone Silo Prairie Gardens for the annual plant sale. Please sign up for this event on the signup genius

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

This is a work day for transplanting plant sale seedlings. Please sign up for this event on the plant sale signup genius

We will have a presentation from Maria Otto and Mark Konlock about their Green Bay Pollinator Corridor project followed by a brief monthly meeting. The event will be hosted in the Cornerstone Foundation Hall East

This is a work day for transplanting Plant Sale seedlings. Please sign up for this event on the plant sale signup genius

This is a work day to assemble plant kits for the Wild Ones Plant Sale. Please sign up for this event on the plant sale signup genius

The annual Wild Ones Plant Sale! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!