Chapters in Iowa

Wild Ones Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Area (Seedling) Chapter is based in Iowa City and serves Cedar Rapids and other communities in Linn and Johnson counties.
https://cedarrapids.wildones.org/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086047865280

Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter is located in the Siouxland area, which includes northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
https://loesshills.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/LoessHillsWildOnes/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz3V8pg9-5Or5aZ0SOXBuA

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Upcoming Chapter Events in Iowa

Jan
11

Winter Seed Sowing

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA, 51109 Map

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

Hands-On workshop to learn how to sow native seeds in mini containers that can be grown outside this Winter season.  In the Spring, you'll have native seedlings ready to plant! 

Bring 1 - 2 empty, clean milk/water jugs.  Soil and Native Seeds will be provided.

Inclement Weather Alternate Date: January 18th* (Same Time & Location)

* Check our Facebook page if the weather is questionable.  

Feb
8

Germinating Difficult Seeds

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA, 51109 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Rod Tondreau, from Western Iowa Tech's Biology department, will present how to germinate native grass and wildflower seeds. Examples of some of the more difficult seeds to start will be included in the discussion. 

Mar
8

Pollinator Friendly Plants & Habitat with Jamie Beyer

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA, 51109 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

This presentation is about how to attract pollinators to your yard and gardens.  Jamie will share his 3-step approach: The Fun Part, the Easy Part, and the Hard Part.  

Apr
12

Meet the Plants & Roll-out the Grants

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA, 51109 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Loess Hills Wild Ones will share details of the native plants that will be available at the upcoming Spring Plant Sale. This is a great way to learn more about native wildflowers and grasses which can help you plan your own garden.

The program will also feature a rollout of the grants available for individuals and local organizations to apply for native plants.

May
16

Spring Native Plant Sale - Members Preview Members Only

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Friday, May 16th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Tom & Cheri's Backyard, 2801 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA, 51106 Map

Members Only Family Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Members Only Plant Sale Preview Event.  Members get reduced pricing and first choice at the plants today. 

Join at: https://loesshills.wildones.org

Spring Grant Awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m


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