Events

First Quarterly Membership and Public Meeting of 2025. Presentation by Ally Harding.  Have a problem plant that you'd like advice on?  Grab as complete a plant as you can from your space, bringing the root, stem, and leaves if possible. Put the plant in a container to help make sure we're not propagating problem plants!  A tied garbage bag would be great for this. We'll avoid accidentally distributing seeds and cuttings by doing this.  If you have success dealing with problem plants, please bring your tips and tricks to help us battle our way back to more native spaces.

Do a Native walk with Scouts and identify trees and native plants in area, explaining the benefits of native plants as food source to wildlife and pollinators. Allow the boys to plant native seeds in designated areas and explain how and when seeds should be picked.

We will be cleaning seeds and packaging them into envelopes as giveaways to the public  for our upcoming tabling events in 2025. We usually have an assembly line, one person stamps envelope, another adds seeds,another seals pkg, another adds the labels. We usually have great conversation’s while we are doing this activity.

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.

Monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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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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!

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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This is a quarterly meeting for members and the public. The presentation will be geared towards high school students and of interest to adults.  Catherine Fox,  LSU-Ag Extension Associate will be talking about the 4-H Youth Program  overall and about the 4-H Wetlands Ambassadors which is the statewide leadership opportunity for high school students with an interest in natural resources and conservation.  The 4-H Youth Wetlands Program engages Louisiana youth in the state's wetlands through classroom lessons, educator resources, field trips. camps, and other outreach efforts.

Join us for a joyful celebration of the season at the Milwaukee Public Market's very first Festival of Flowers, taking place Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 3pm at Riverwalk Commons, right across from the Milwaukee Public Market.

Wild Ones National Board Secretary Jermey Rappaport will present on how people can help support a healthy planet by transitioning away from traditional lawns and gardens to more sustainable alternatives featuring native plants. 

This free, family-friendly event is bursting with color, fragrance, and fun! Explore a vibrant flower market featuring locally grown blooms and botanicals perfect for brightening your home or garden. Enjoy live music from local artists as you wander, shop, and relax along the riverfront.

Bring the whole family- there’s something for everyone! From interactive activities for kids to garden-inspired crafts, the Festival of Flowers is designed to delight visitors of all ages. Grown-ups can savor seasonal beverages, while everyone can dig into a variety of tasty eats from local food vendors.

Whether you're a plant enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a fresh way to spend your Saturday, the Festival of Flowers is the perfect spring outing.

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Monthly Board of Directors meetings

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Knoxville’s Native Plant Rescue Squad talk by Joy Grissom. 
NOTE: Time and date is tentative and could change.

Joy will be sharing how the native plant rescue squad was established and the goals of the squad and challenges they faced getting it set up. 

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Johnny Armstrong will be discussing his book on Rescuing Biodiversity in depth.

NOTE: This event date and venue is still in the planning stages. Will update event  once all the detail's are worked out.

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Details coming soon! 

Mitch Mouton will educate us on Native Soils.

We will also have  a speaker TBD on collecting Native Seeds, when is the proper time and 

place to do this. 

Mitch Mouton will educate us on Native Soils.

We will also have  a speaker TBD on collecting Native Seeds, when is the proper time and 

place to do this. 

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Monthly Board of directors meeting