One of the ways Wild Ones seeks to accomplish our mission of promoting native plants and landscaping is by providing learning opportunities for both seasoned gardeners and those who are new to gardening and/or the native plant movement alike. All of these webinar opportunities are free and open to the public to attend.
Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!
On February 18th - Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play. Continue reading "From Wasteland to Wonder"
This webinar brings together author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer and youth organizer Esther Bonney for a live, intergenerational discussion on native plants, community care, and long term engagement in the native plant movement. Continue reading "A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer & Esther Bonney"
Sketch along with experts Zoe & Heather Evans and learn a simple step-by-step method to sketch your first layout and tie it to a larger vision. Continue reading "Turn That Patch Into a Plan"
Doug Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. Continue reading "“Next Steps for Nature” with Doug Tallamy"
Larry Weaner offers a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of control it. Continue reading "Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard"
Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring […] Continue reading "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis"
The presentation, "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together" highlights how turning lawns into habitat and taking individual eco-friendly actions can scale into lasting community impact. Learn how to deepen your role by connecting with others, inspiring participation in the native plant movement, and helping grow a nationwide effort to create healthier, more resilient landscapes that support biodiversity. Continue reading "Growing the Native Plant Movement Together"
Looking to create a more sustainable yard, reduce lawn maintenance, or build a pollinator-friendly garden? Start with native plants! As part of the Less Lawn More Life Challenge, Wild Ones is thrilled to share a webinar for native plant newcomers: “Native Plants Planted Right: A Practical Guide for Beginners,” hosted by Wild Ones Board President, […] Continue reading "Native Plants Planted Right: A Practical Guide for Beginners"
Discover how Indigenous knowledge and Western ecology intersect in Shayla Chalifoux’s presentation on Two-Eyed Seeing. Learn about native plants, seed propagation, and cultural connections to the land. Watch the talk and explore a Q&A with Shayla. Continue reading "A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Native & Cultural Plants"
Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens,” featuring Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist, Keller Science Action Center at the Field Museum. This event explores how public and demonstration gardens inspire action, connect people with native plants, and drive community engagement. We’ll feature case studies from two Wild Ones […] Continue reading "The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens"