Chapters in Illinois

Wild Ones Greater DuPage Chapter serves communities in DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties and surrounding areas.
https://dupage.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/Wild-Ones-Greater-DuPage-Chapter-IL-225890457439946/
https://www.youtube.com/@greaterdupagewildones469

Wild Ones Jo Daviess County Chapter is based in Galena, Illinois, and serves communities in Carroll, Dubuque, Grant, Jo Daviess, Lafayette and Stephenson counties and adjacent areas.
https://jodaviesscounty.wildones.org
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonesjodaviesscounty

Wild Ones Lake-To-Prairie Chapter serves northeast Illinois counties, Lake County, McHenry County, and northern Cook County, and southeast Wisconsin.
https://laketoprairie.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/LAKETOPRAIRIEWILDONES.ORG

Wild Ones Quad Cities Chapter serves Illinois Counties of Rock Island, Henry, Mercer and Knox, and Iowa Counties of Scott, Clinton, Jones, Muscatine and Cedar.
https://quadcities.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesQuadCities
https://www.tiktok.com/@wild.ones.qc

Wild Ones Southwest Illinois Chapter serves Southwestern counties of Illinois including Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, and Washington counties.
https://southwestillinois.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonessouthwestillinois
https://www.instagram.com/wildonessouthwestillinois/

If you do not find a chapter near you, or if you choose not to be part of a Wild Ones chapter, you may choose to be a Partner At Large (PAL). A PAL is not assigned to a chapter but joins a group of members who work solo in their own communities or simply enjoy the benefits of a Wild Ones membership. Either way – as a chapter member or as a PAL, you receive all the benefits of membership. Join Now!

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Upcoming Chapter Events in Illinois

Mar
1

Spring Ephemeral Project

Hosted by Wild Ones Greater Kane County Chapter
to (Central Time)
Kane County

Public Welcome Free Event Nature Walk/Hike

This is the 3rd year we have co-sponsored the Spring Ephemeral Project.  Anyone can log onto iNaturalist and record what they see anywhere in Kane County.

May
7

Let's Get Our Native Plants in the Ground Class

Hosted by Wild Ones Quad Cities Chapter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
to (Central Time)
Hauberg Estate Carriage House, 1300 24th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Calling all gardeners and those new to gardening with native plants! 

Unlock the secrets of native plant gardening with our Wild Ones class “Let’s Get Our Native Plants in the Ground- Tips for Success!” Find out how simple and beautiful it can be to cultivate a thriving ecosystem right in your own yard. 

Everyone attending the class will receive a certificate for a free plant to use at the Hauberg Native Plant Sale, May 18th & 19th, complements of Guardians of the Prairie and Forest. 

Don't miss out - RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot now!

Plant Sale info and to purchase a Wild Ones presale flat of 16 plants: https://quadcities.wildones.org/hauberg-estate-native-plant-sale/

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May
7

Invasive Plants

Hosted by Wild Ones Jo Daviess County Chapter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
to (Central Time)
The Galena Territory Association Owners' Club Lounge, 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL, 61036 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Invasive plants are species that live in an area that they are not originally from, and cause harm to the environment by compromising native plants and animals, and reducing biodiversity.  

Natural Resource Coordinator of the Galena Territory Emily Lubcke will present a talk on common invasive plant species, new species to watch for, control methods, and good replacement plants. 

May
7

The Carrot: The Good, the Bad and the Toxic

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-To-Prairie Chapter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
to (Central Time)
Fremont Public Library, 1170 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, 60060 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Our program discussion this month is all about the plant family Apiaceae, which includes carrots and parsley. Many of these plant species can be found locally in open areas, along roadsides and in our own landscapes. Some are used as conservation plants and food crops while others can be quite invasive and downright dangerous. 

Register

May
10

Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter Native Plant Sale

Hosted by Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter
to (Central Time)
Paulson Farm

Public Welcome Seed/Plant Sale Free Public Parking

Annual native plant sale

Members Only pick-up Thursday May 9, 2024 3:00-7:00 PM

General Pick-up and Public Sale: 

Friday, May 10, 2024 3:00-7:00 PM

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

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