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February 2025

Feb
23

Seed Starting and Plant Propagation Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Hall D, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Seed Starting and Plant Propagation Hands-On Workshop. Free to members and the public for the first 40  that RSVP to [email protected]   Materials provided but bring your own cuttings (at least 12 inch of new growth).

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March 2025

Mar
14

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, March 14th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Abita Springs Nature Center, 22315 Main St, Abita Springs, LA, 70420 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Mar
17

Seed Cleaning & Packing Social meeting

Monday, March 17th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Covington Public Library , 310 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA, 70433 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come join us for a Seed Packaging Social event. We will be packing up native plant seeds for our upcoming tabling events at festivals in our area.  We usually have some lively conversations while we work and always walk away having learned something new.
We would love for you to come join the party!

Mar
20

National Panel Discussion: The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens

Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter, Hocking Hills (Seedling) Chapter, San Diego Chapter and Wild Ones National
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

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.

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April 2025

Apr
11

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, April 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room F, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

June 2025

Jun
13

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, June 13th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meetings

July 2025

Jul
11

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, July 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

August 2025

Aug
15

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, August 15th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

September 2025

Sep
12

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, September 12th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
10

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, October 10th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

December 2025

Dec
12

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, December 12th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board of directors meeting