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.
Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.
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"
Watch our March 2025 Wild Ones National Webinar, “Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding the Roles of Native and Managed Bees in Pollination,” featuring Sam Droege, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Dave Hunter, Founder & Owner, Crown Bees; and Lora Morandin, Associate Director, Pollinator Partnership. Together, we explored the diverse roles bees play in ecosystems, the […] Continue reading "Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators"
Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy,” featuring Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team. Learn about the environmental impact of neonicotinoid insecticides, the leading causes of pollinator and wildlife declines, and advocacy strategies to influence policies at both state […] Continue reading "Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy"
Watch the recording of “Landscaping for Resilience with Texas Native Plants” with the Native Plant Society of Texas and featuring Christy Ten Eyck. Discover drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape design, water-smart techniques, and native plant choices for sustainable, resilient gardens nationwide. Register now for insights on creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes that support biodiversity. Continue reading "Landscaping for Resilience"
Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One's national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt. Continue reading "“Matrix Landscape Design” with Benjamin Vogt"
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming free Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project. Continue reading "“The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo"
Explore how native plants can enhance biodiversity and support ecosystems in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, "Combating the Biodiversity Crisis with Native Plants" featuring Sarah Gray and Coralie Palmer from the Indiana Native Plant Society. Continue reading "“Combating the Biodiversity Crisis with Native Plants” with Sarah Gray & Coralie Palmer"
Join Wild Ones and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations and the Inter-Tribal Student Council on Tuesday, March 19 as we present: “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” with celebrated ecologist, educator and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. Continue reading "“Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” with Robin Wall Kimmerer"
Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Continue reading "Cultivating Change with Lorraine Johnson"