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.
On October 21, Join Wild Ones and experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape choices can help support North America’s night flyers. Continue reading "Bats in the Backyard"
On September 16th- Learn how to convert lawn into a native meadow with Sara Weaner Cooper. Explore site preparation, planting, management, challenges, and realistic expectations. Continue reading "From Lawn to Meadow"
On August 19th- Join ecologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to learn how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil, and other resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity throughout the year. Continue reading "The Ecology of Home: Creating Habitat That Works"
Lorraine Johnson offers a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, addressing neighbor concerns, and fostering community conversations about native plant gardening and ecological landscapes. Continue reading "How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden"
Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for a webinar presented by Homegrown National Park and Wild Ones. In "What Is Wild and Why It Matters," you’ll discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. Continue reading "What Is Wild and Why It Matters: Free Webinar with Rick Darke on Native Plant Landscapes"
In this webinar, Joey Santore explored how traditional garden rules shape the way we plant and why real plant communities rarely follow them. Continue reading "Rethinking Horticulture with Real Ecology"
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"