Chapters in Pennsylvania

Wild Ones Northeastern Pennsylvania (Seedling) Chapter serves communities in Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Carbon and adjacent counties in northeast Pennsylvania.
https://northeasternpa.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077081056859

Wild Ones Pennsylvania Ridge & Valley Chapter is based in Altoona and serves communities in Blair, Centre, Cambria, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties in central Pennsylvania.
https://paridgeandvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildonesPAridgeandvalley
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesparidgeandvalley/

Wild Ones South Central Pennsylvania Chapter serves communities in Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, York, Perry, Juniata, Huntingdon, Adams, Franklin, Mifflin, and Fulton counties.
https://southcentralpa.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildones.scpa/
https://www.instagram.com/wildones.scpa/

Wild Ones Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter serves communities in Chester, Montgomery, Lancaster, Berks, Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
https://sepa.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonesofsepa/
http://instagram.com/wo.sepa/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2V_ovz6utGilZ5xxVbs9aQ

Wild Ones Western Pennsylvania Area Chapter serves the greater Pittsburgh area and counties in western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio.
https://westernpa.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildoneswpa
https://www.instagram.com/wildoneswpa/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wild-ones-western-pa-chapter
https://www.youtube.com/@WildOnesWPA

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 Pennsylvania

Mar
16

Living Willow Dome/Tunnel - Planting/Weaving Workshop 1st session

Hosted by Wild Ones Pennsylvania Ridge & Valley Chapter
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Reciprocity Community Food Forest, 211 Browning Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking

Willow Dome/Tunnel planting/weaving workshop with Wildones Non-Profit at Reciprocity Community Food Forest Session 1 of 2

We will be gathering at our 1.4 acre Community green space with a large bundle of harvested Willow branch “Wisps” or “Live Stakes” that were coppiced or pollard from local Willow trees/shrubs. These Wisps will be soaking in a bucket of water for a couple days until ready to plant. Once the still dormant stakes are pushed into the late winter ground about 6 inches they will then root out into the wet ground with early spring temperatures rising. After pushing the 6 to 10 ft Wisps into the ground in a structurally sound pattern, we will then weave them together in the shape of a tunnel & dome. After the installation days in March are over, we will see the transition the Living Willow dome/tunnel takes as it leaves out and all the stakes that are weaved together with ties, literally bond into one another to create a tight connection.

As this project is a Workshop we will go step by step through the entire process (besides willow coppicing) over March 16th and March 23rd

Encourage folks to watch Youtube videos on Willow Domes/Tunnels to get a head start on understanding. If we have extra Live Willow stakes we can give them out to members of our Wildones Non-Profit who are interested in doing this project in there own yard!

(We plan on having a Willow Basket weaving workshop over the winter next year.)

Hope you can make it! Email us with any questions - [email protected]

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Mar
20

March Chapter Program

Hosted by Wild Ones Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us for an open discussion about Spring Garden Solutions. Ask questions, offer solutions that have worked in your garden, and discuss options with other native gardeners.

Mar
23

Living Willow Dome/Tunnel - Planting/Weaving Workshop 2nd session

Hosted by Wild Ones Pennsylvania Ridge & Valley Chapter
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Reciprocity Community Food Forest, 211 Browning Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking

We will be gathering at our 1.4 acre Community green space with a large bundle of harvested Willow branch “Wisps” or “Live Stakes” that were coppiced or pollard from local Willow trees/shrubs. These Wisps will be soaking in a bucket of water for a couple days until ready to plant. Once the still dormant stakes are pushed into the late winter ground about 6 inches they will then root out into the wet ground with early spring temperatures rising. After pushing the 6 to 10 ft Wisps into the ground in a structurally sound pattern, we will then weave them together in the shape of a tunnel & dome. After the installation days in March are over, we will see the transition the Living Willow dome/tunnel takes as it leaves out and all the stakes that are weaved together with ties, literally bond into one another to create a tight connection.

As this project is a Workshop we will go step by step through the entire process (besides willow coppicing) over March 16th and March 23rd

Encourage folks to watch Youtube videos on Willow Domes/Tunnels to get a head start on understanding. If we have extra Live Willow stakes we can give them out to members of our Wildones Non-Profit who are interested in doing this project in there own yard!

(We plan on having a Willow Basket weaving workshop over the winter next year.)

Hope you can make it! Email us with any questions - [email protected]

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Mar
26

2025 Symposium: "Naturally Connected: Strengthening Communities by Reimagining our Role in Native Habitats"

Hosted by Wild Ones Western Pennsylvania Area Chapter
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Frick Environmental Center

Paid Event Public Welcome Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Join the Western Pennsylvania Wild Ones for our 3rd Annual Symposium that explores the vital connection between communities and native ecosystems. This engaging event will feature thought-provoking panel discussions with experts and advocates, delicious food, refreshing drinks (including alcoholic options), and ample opportunities for socializing and networking. Together, we’ll reimagine our role in fostering harmony between human activity and natural habitats while celebrating the power of community. Whether you’re a conservationist, gardener, or simply a nature enthusiast, this gathering promises to leave you inspired and “naturally connected.”

Let’s grow together—because building stronger communities starts with restoring the land we share.

PANELISTS:

Adam Haritan (Learn Your Land)
Nick Liadis (Bird Lab)
Abigail Salisbury (State Representative)
Heather Hulton VanTassel, Ph.D. (Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Carnegie MNH)
Chris Murakami (Chatham University)

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Mar
27

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

Hosted by Wild Ones South Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Chapter Meeting Chapter Social

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.


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