Chapters in Pennsylvania

Join us for an inspiring evening with Jared Rosenbaum, a botanist, native plant grower, and Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner.

Jared is a founding partner at Wild Ridge Plants LLC, where he grows local ecotype native plants using sustainable practices and conducts botanical surveys. He is also the author of Wild Plant Culture: A Guide to Restoring Native Edible and Medicinal Plant Communities and the beloved children’s book The Puddle Garden.

In this presentation:

-Jared will explore how native edible and medicinal plants can be thoughtfully integrated into gardens, parks, farms, and restoration projects to create habitats that support both ecological diversity and human use.

-How to apply habitat-based approaches to home gardens and community spaces

-How to reimagine foodways to celebrate and sustain native biodiversity

Jared’s lively, fun, and engaging teaching style makes complex ecological ideas accessible and exciting. He invites us to consider a vital question: How can we honor native ecosystems and Indigenous lifeways while restoring landscapes that nourish humans, wildlife, and plants together?

Whether you're a gardener, forager, native plant enthusiast, or simply curious about deepening your connection to the land, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.

Join with this zoom link: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/83917863766?pwd=cpao6uvlDWDsMDliSdXVi9LPM3uYDR.1

Dickinson Professor Gene Wingert will present information about deer overpopulation in the area and its effect on native plants.

Join Wild Ones Western Pennsylvania for an inspiring and solution-focused panel discussion on how individuals, neighborhoods, and municipalities can create friendlier conditions for natural landscaping and native plant stewardship.

Our expert panel will explore three key areas where real change is possible:

Land Access
How do we make more space—public and private—for native plants, habitat projects, and community-driven restoration?

Property Management Codes
What outdated or restrictive rules get in the way of natural landscapes, and how can residents work with local officials to update codes that support ecological practices?

Educating & Enabling Citizens (Including Youth)
How do we empower people of all ages to understand, appreciate, and actively engage in native planting and habitat care?

Whether you’re a homeowner, gardener, community volunteer, educator, or simply passionate about native plants, this session will offer practical ideas, local examples, and opportunities to get involved.

Come learn how everyday actions—combined with thoughtful policy change—can help our region create healthier, more resilient landscapes for people and wildlife.

All are welcome!
This program is perfect for anyone interested in advocacy, community engagement, or expanding the impact of native planting in Western Pennsylvania.

Use this zoom link to attend this presentation: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/84590596197?pwd=MCMYlHu0u7CfzwbTQZjgel3ohsTiFD.1

Board meeting (all members welcome to attend) starts at 6:30pm and general membership meeting begins at approximately 7pm.

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