Chapters in Pennsylvania

Presentations on plants for winter interest and gardening in small spaces.

Join us for the first workshop of the year at Reciprocity Community Food Forest.  We will be giving a how to presentation on tapping a Large Silver Maple Tree at our Food Forest by tapping it together. For refreshments  we will have taste samples of  Sugar Maple Water that we plan to tap a week before our workshop. Along with the Sugar Maple Water samples we will also have White Pine Soda samples so if you would like to try, please bring your own Cup! While enjoying the refreshments we will talk about the benefits of drinking Maple water seasonally and respecting the tree by only taking what is needed & giving back by planting more trees with Reciprocity. Maple water contains more Manganese, Calcium, Sodium, and almost as much potassium as Coconut Water. For Gatorade fans, Maple water is an all natural sports drink! For maple syrup fans it would take 50 gallons of sugar maple water to get 1 gallon of maple syrup. So although we love maple syrup as a treat, this workshop is to show the value of an absolute necessity, clean mineral rich, free, Water that revitalizes our body with minerals we are lacking in a season when we need it the most. (Event is subject to being rescheduled t Sunday , February 22nd depending on weather.)

Erie Drift Plains Native Plant Summit

A free, virtual gathering for people who care about native plants, place, and community. Join us for the Erie Drift Plains Native Plant Summit, a free virtual event bringing together gardeners, growers, educators, advocates, and curious community members from across the region.

Over the course of the summit, you’ll hear from local and regional voices sharing real-world experiences with native plants — from urban gardens and pollinator meadows to seed starting, watershed health, and policies that support biodiversity. Sessions are practical, approachable, and designed for all experience levels.
Whether you’re just getting started with native plants or have been growing them for years, this summit is a space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who care about creating healthier landscapes — one yard, neighborhood, or project at a time.

Who this is for:

Gardeners, landowners, educators, students, volunteers, and anyone curious about native plants and caring for the places we call home.

Format: Virtual
Dates: 24-26 February 2026
Cost: Free

Hosted by the Wild Ones Erie Drift Plains Chapter.

Come learn with us — and be part of a growing community helping native plants take root across our region.

Join Wild Ones Western Pennsylvania for an inspiring discussion exploring how regenerative agriculture and native plants can work together to create healthier, more resilient landscapes. 

Audubon Society of Western Pa, Education Director Chris Kubiak will share real-world insights from managing two apple orchards in Mercer County and Butler County, demonstrating how native plants can rebuild soil health, support pollinators, and provide natural pest control. 

This event is open to the public and offers practical ideas for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, natural landscaping, and native plant stewardship.

Please use this link to attend this event: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/85281187441?pwd=yiCbaiu2GdkBdVRZ6LVUyh3VPtJ1uu.1

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm.