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/

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

Apr
6

Native Plants for Michiana Book Launch

Hosted by Wild Ones South Bend Chapter
Monday, April 6th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

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

A Sparkling Toast will help us all celebrate the launch of the book Native Plants for Michiana: Planting with Nature and Beauty in Mind. A panel from the book committee will discuss the book including Doug Botka of Shirley Heinze, Wild Ones member Emily McKnight, Lamanda Hilty from Love Creek Nature Center, Kyle Strain from Wellfield Botanical Gardens, and Dr. Deb Marr, Professor of Biology at IUSB. 

The book will be available for purchase for $8 cash, check or Paypal.

Apr
8

Gibson Woods chapter: Monarch Conservation and the Critical Role of Milkweed and How You Can Help - with Jim Starin

Hosted by Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Learn about the distinct and amazing qualities of Monarch butterflies, their annual migration of nearly 3,000 miles, and their specialized relationship with Milkweed that is crucial to their survival. Jim invites all attendees to do their part to help preserve this unique creature. Attendees are invited to become Citizen Scientists for the Monarch.

Jim Starin is a retired professional, having earned respect as a successful business entrepreneur and leader. He launched Starin Marketing in 1988, an Audio-Visual Equipment distributor across North America. After 30 years as its CEO, he sold it to his employees and began looking for different opportunities to bring that same energy and passion. Jim has accomplished that with his role on the executive committee at CoAction, a community action agency serving approximately 50,000 people, and in his primary focus of gardening, educating and campaigning for the conservation of the Monarch butterfly. Jim has recently been named to the Board of Directors of Save the Dunes!

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May
2

Native Plant Sale

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

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Purchase native plants from local nurseries and talk to our community partners.

Vendors:

Bernacchi's Oak Valley

Blue Fox

Chapman Lake

Native Roots

Naturally Native Nursery

New Leaf

Spaulding Restorations

May
2

Gibson Woods chapter: 26th Annual Native Plant Sale

Hosted by Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
to (Central Time)
Lake Etta County Park

Public Welcome Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

26th Annual Native Plant Sale 

Over 100 species of native plants including prairie plants, grasses/sedges, shrubs, ferns, wetland, and woodland plants.

True natives - no cultivars. 

Arrive early for best selection - no preorders. 

This event is rain or shine, but we are in a covered pavilion. Please dress accordingly.

See our website's Plant Sale page for more information.

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