We received hundreds of stunning entries in the 2026 Wild Ones Photo Contest! By sharing their photographs, participants help Wild Ones advance its mission of promoting native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action. Wild Ones uses contest images in publications, promotional materials, presentations, and on our websites to inspire others to learn about native […] Continue reading "2026 Photo Contest Results"
Across the country, Wild Ones chapters continue to bring native plants into public view through media coverage that connects local action to broader environmental goals. Through interviews, podcasts, educational programming, and public garden tours, chapters are helping more people discover how native plants support biodiversity, strengthen communities, and create healthier landscapes. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"
Wild Ones chapters continue to make headlines through advocacy efforts, educational programming, conservation partnerships, and community-based restoration initiatives. From television interviews and NPR features to legislative testimony and Bird City designations, local chapters across the country are helping advance native plant awareness while demonstrating the growing impact of grassroots conservation leadership. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"
April is Native Plant Month, a nationally recognized celebration that highlights the essential role native plants play in supporting biodiversity, ecological health, and climate-resilient landscapes. Continue reading "Native Plant Month"
Wild Ones members are invited to join the 2026 Annual Member Meeting, a yearly opportunity to connect with the organization, reflect on impact, and look ahead to what’s next for native plants and natural landscapes. Continue reading "2026 Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting"
Across the country, Wild Ones chapters are helping native plants move from the margins to the mainstream. Not through one big moment, but through a steady stream of visible, practical actions that meet people where they are: on the radio, in parks, in libraries, at community planting days, and in conversations with local decision-makers. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"
Grow Where You Are is a call to action this summer. Wild Ones’ free Native Garden Designs help you turn any yard into pollinator habitat. With regionally tailored layouts, plant lists, and tips that make native planting easier than ever. Download, plant, and share today. Continue reading "Grow Where You Are: Native Garden Designs That Bring Habitat Home"
From seed libraries to shoreline advocacy, Wild Ones chapters are making headlines nationwide. This Q1 roundup features inspiring media stories about native plant education, youth programs, invasive species removal, and policy change. Explore how chapters are leading the way in restoring biodiversity and engaging communities. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"
Honoring Indigenous Voices in the Native Plant Movement No conversation about native plants is complete without recognizing the voices of the Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with them for thousands of years. At Wild Ones, we recognize the importance of honoring these voices, and we are committed to doing more to support Indigenous communities. Through […] Continue reading "Strengthen the Native Landscaping Movement by Supporting Indigenous Voices"
Wild Ones members are invited to join the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00 pm CT. This meeting provides an opportunity to hear updates from leadership, review key accomplishments from the past year, and learn about plans for the future. Continue reading "Wild Ones 2024-2025 Annual Membership Meeting"