Connecting people and native plants
for a healthy planet

Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action.

Growing the Native Plant Movement Together
July 22nd at 5:00 PM (CDT)

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

News

7 Native Blue Flowers for Every Garden

Looking to add color to your native plant garden while supporting pollinators? Blue-flowering native plants are a striking choice that provide essential food sources from spring through fall. Whether you’re planting in sun or shade, dry or moist soil, there’s a native blue bloom for every garden.

Wild Ones Presents

Native Plants Planted Right: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Looking to create a more sustainable yard, reduce lawn maintenance, or build a pollinator-friendly garden? Start with native plants! As part of the Less Lawn More Life Challenge, Wild Ones is thrilled to share a webinar for native plant newcomers: “Native Plants Planted Right: A Practical Guide for Beginners,” hosted by Wild Ones Board President,…

Member Garden

Garden Profile: SoBro Conservancy

Tucked within Saratoga Springs, New York, lies an inspiring transformation: A once-abandoned gas station turned vibrant pollinator haven. The SoBro Conservancy‘s inaugural public demonstration garden, the “SoBro Triangle,” symbolizes what dedicated community action can achieve.

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Check Out the Wild Ones Store

We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new store! Get your Wild Ones t-shirt, hoodie, jacket, and much more today!

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Certified Native Habitat Sign

New Certified Native Habitat Program

Wild Ones Certified Native Habitats are symbols of dedication to biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the nurturing of environments where native flora and fauna can thrive. Join Wild Ones in spreading the message and inspiring others, showcasing your habitat as a beacon of environmental stewardship.

How You Can Help

A healthy planet starts with native plants

Dwindling biodiversity is a threat to the foundation of life on Earth. In the last century alone, we’ve lost millions of acres of diverse ecosystems to urbanization. 

Native plants help protect and restore biodiversity, improve air and water quality and provide wildlife with quality food and shelter. Our vision is native plants and natural landscapes in every community. 

Local Chapters

Supporting the efforts of over 100+ local chapters across the US

Resources

Providing free, educational resources like a sample native plant ordinance and learning opportunities

Garden Designs

We want to help you create striking home landscapes that benefit wildlife and you.

Check out the Reading List

This list has been Wild Ones staff and volunteers to feature a wide variety of great titles. 

Certify your Habitat

When you certify your habitat you are contributing to the larger vision of 5,000 gardens for the wild.

Become a Volunteer

Whether it is with your chapter, or through one of our national opportunities, Wild Ones relies on the hard work of volunteers to carry out our mission.

Meet our Chapters

Find a Local Chapter

View the Latest Wild Ones Award-Winning Journal

The Wild Ones Journal is published digitally on a quarterly basis in March, June, September and December for members.

Partners in environmental progress 

Since 1977, we’ve discovered we can do more for our environment together than alone. Wild Ones® partners with industry organizations and businesses to offer mutual advocacy and mission support, locally and nationally. By sharing knowledge, goods and services, we can all create a healthier planet.