Chapters in Indiana

Wild Ones Greater Indianapolis Chapter serves communities in Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson and Marion counties and adjacent areas.
https://greaterindianapolis.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesGreaterIndianapolis
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesgreaterindianapolis/

Wild Ones South Bend Chapter centered in South Bend, Indiana. The South Bend Chapter serves residents in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and surrounding counties (Elkhart, Laporte, Marshall, Starke, Kosciusko, and Michigan counties of Berrien and Cass.)
https://southbend.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075865006272
https://www.instagram.com/WildOnesSouthBend/

Wild Ones South Central Indiana (Seedling) Chapter serves communities in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan and Shelby counties and adjacent areas.
https://southcentralindiana.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesCentralIndiana
https://www.instagram.com/wildonessouthcentralindiana/

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Upcoming Chapter Events in Indiana

Jan
5

"Tales of Local Ecology: Strategies and Methods for Creating and Restoring Native Habitats in St. Joseph County"

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, January 5th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

In this program, Steve Sass from IN Nature/Ecometrid will reflect on St. Joseph County's rich natural history, discuss local ecosystem threats and opportunities, spotlight recent projects, and share techniques for ecological assessment, stewardship, advocacy, and education.

Feb
2

"Surviving Fowl Weather in Fine Feather"

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

We'll be joined by local Naturalist, Jan McGowan, who will talk about how we can support our local birds through the winter season. 

Feb
7

Gibson Woods chapter - Garden Tool Sharpening

Hosted by Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Wild Ones member, Dave Dornberg, will be presenting a special session to help you get your small garden tools ready for the upcoming spring season. He will be demonstrating the technique for you to observe. After his demonstration, you will have the chance to practice sharpening your tools while receiving guidance from Dave to ensure you are doing it correctly and safely. NOTE: Dave will not be doing any tool sharpening for you.

To get ready for the session, Dave has provided a list of recommended items and where you can purchase them. Additionally, there are two great YouTube tutorial videos that show using the flat file and Corona carbide tool. Don't forget to bring a pair of gloves, safety glasses, and either one hand pruner or one lopper of your choice. You will also need two flat files or the Corona tool.

Dave Dornberg recently retired after nearly 40 years as an IT professional. He has a passion for nature photography, organic vegetable gardening with 14 raised beds and practices regenerative soil techniques. He actively supports organizations such as the National Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Shirley Heinze Land Trust and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Project FeederWatch. He has sharpened kitchen knives and garden tools as long as he has gardened and now enjoys sharing that knowledge with fellow gardeners.

Follow our website's event page for the PDF list, and for In-Person RSVPs .

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Mar
2

"Invasive Species: What they are and why they Matter"

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

AJ Popovic, Northwest Indiana Regional Specialist for the State of  Indiana Cooperative Invasives  Management (SICIM), will join us to discuss this important topic. 


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