Chapters in Illinois

Over the past 50 years human alteration of the Earth’s climate has accelerated rapidly. We need to get smarter about gardening in an era of weather unpredictability. Embracing native plant species resilient to local climate shifts can help gardeners significantly contribute to environmental preservation. This years’ conference focuses on looking at various approaches to the weather related challenges we may face as we nurture our own gardens and landscape.

Details will be emailed to chapter members.

If you are interested in learning more about native plants, or want to share your knowledge and expertise, please come to an informational meeting on how you can do that. Join members of the Wild Ones Tri-State Driftless Chapter, a local non-profit chapter of the National Wild Ones, as we talk about how you can increase your knowledge of these important plants and the community they support. After a short presentation about our organization, we will have an open discussion. Have a question about native plants? Have some comments or pictures you want to share? What would you like to learn? This is the place to be.

This is a free event and no reservations are required. If you have questions please contact Wild Ones Tri-state Driftless Chapter at:  [email protected]

30th Anniversary annual meeting with review of the year and recognition of our longtime members, pot luck, annual seed exchange

Join us for a twice-monthly stewardship workday at Collinson Ecological Preserve in partnership with the QC Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society and Augustana College. Activities change with the season and needs of the preserve's natural communities, but you can expect to participate in native seed collection and dispersal, invasive species removal, brush cutting and burning, and more. Come lend a hand and experience the magic of engaging with our local ecology!

Workdays will happen every second Wednesday from 5-7pm and every fourth Sunday from 10am-Noon each month, unless otherwise noted. 

We will meet at the parking area located at
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PCdzAp6X8AdLDAze7
41.436870, -90.552758

If the lot is full when you arrive, please pull all the way down the driveway and park in front of the garage.
Please make sure to wear long pants, bring bug spray, sun protection, water, and any other items you will need to be comfortable outdoors. All tools and equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! We will do our best to announce the focus activities for each workday ahead of time.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP to [email protected]. Let us know if you have any questions and hope to see you at the preserve!