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/
wildonesgreaterindianapolis@gmail.com
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/
wildones.southbend@gmail.com
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/
WildOnesSouthCentralIN@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesCentralIndiana
https://www.instagram.com/wildonessouthcentralindiana/

If you do not find a chapter near you, or if you choose not to be part of a Wild Ones chapter, you may choose to be a Partner At Large (PAL). A PAL is not assigned to a chapter but joins a group of members who work solo in their own communities or simply enjoy the benefits of a Wild Ones membership. Either way – as a chapter member or as a PAL, you receive all the benefits of membership. Join Now!

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Upcoming Chapter Events in Indiana

May
31

Demonstration Garden Planting

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Potawatomi Conservatories, 2105 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615 Map

Public Welcome Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom

Wild Ones South Bend is planting our Native Demonstration Garden on the grounds of the Potawatomi Conservatories. We have hundreds of plugs to plant. Please bring gloves, planting tools, and a water bottle.

May
31

Earth Fest 2025

Hosted by Wild Ones Greater Indianapolis Chapter
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46203 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Jun
1

Building Habitat for Native Bees

Hosted by Wild Ones Greater Indianapolis Chapter
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Zionsville Nature Center

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Presentation of native bee habitats during Zionsville Nature Play Days

Construction of a native bee house after Presentation. 

Jun
2

Lessons in Native Plant Gardening: There are no mistakes, just learning experiences! 

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Lessons in Native Plant Gardening: There are no mistakes, just learning experiences! 
Adapting existing gardens to incorporate natives can be a challenge. Evie Kirkwood shares
laments and laughable anecdotes about her experiences gardening in the same yard for 45
years. 

Speaker Info:
Evie has a life-long passion for connecting people to parks and natural areas in Indiana and beyond, sharing her enthusiasm for outdoor experiences with others. In her past role as director of St. Joseph County Parks, her efforts expanded visitor opportunities with mountain bike trails, regional pathways, festivals and natural playscapes. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her work, including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash from Indiana’s Governor Holcomb. She hosts a weekly webisode of "Outdoor Elements" on social media and PBS Michiana, a role she has fulfilled for 20 years, often covering topics on native and invasive plants. She is an active board member with Shirley Heinze Land Trust. 
 

She comes from a family of gardeners.

Jun
2

June Meeting: Guest Speaker Evie Kirkwood

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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

Evie Kirkwood shares laments and laughable anecdotes about her experiences gardening in the same yard for 45 years!


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