Chapters in Iowa

Wild Ones Cedar Rapids Iowa City Chapter is based in Iowa City and serves Cedar Rapids and other communities in Linn and Johnson counties.
https://cedarrapidsiowacity.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonescedarrapidsiowacity/
https://www.instagram.com/wildonescedarrapidsiowacity/

Wild Ones Central Iowa (Seedling) Chapter serves the greater Des Moines metro and surrounding communities including Polk, Boone, Dallas, Story, Marshall, Jaspers, Marion, and Madison counties.
https://centraliowa.wildones.org/
[email protected]

Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter is located in the Siouxland area, which includes northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
https://loesshills.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/LoessHillsWildOnes/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaz3V8pg9-5Or5aZ0SOXBuA

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 Iowa

Mar
7

Native Gardens in the Home Landscape

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, 4500 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA, 51109 Map

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

Come and join us for an afternoon of learning how native gardening fits into the home landscape.  Our very own Danielle Metzger will be sharing her families personal experience with native plants around their home. 

She will present information on why native plants are important, a little information about Monarch butterflies, and how she creates her beautiful native gardens.  There will be beautiful pictures and lots of plants to learn about!

Mar
12

Wild Ones Chapter Social at Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Hosted by Wild Ones Cedar Rapids Iowa City Chapter
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Lion Bridge Brewing Co., 59 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

With spring on the way, what’s on your mind? Whether you’re working on winter sowing, garden designs, plant selections, or simply dreaming of warmer days ahead, join us for pizza and a chat with other native plant enthusiasts.

Feel free to bring your biggest question or challenge related to native plants.

Everyone is welcome – from beginners to seasoned gardeners – and you don’t need to be a Wild Ones member to attend. 

Apr
18

Meet the Plants & Roll-out the Grants

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St, Sioux City, IA, 51101 Map

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

Loess Hills Wild Ones will share details of the native plants that will be available at the upcoming Spring Plant Sale. This is a great way to learn more about native wildflowers and grasses which can help you plan your own garden.

The program will also feature a rollout of the grants available for individuals and local organizations to apply for native plants.

Apr
26

Adopt a Street Cleanup

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
to (Central Time)
South Ravine Parking Lot, Lincoln Way , Sioux City, IA, 51106 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Join us to clean our surroundings! Trash bags and vests provided. Bring work gloves and bright clothing, dress accordingly.

May
16

Spring Native Plant Sale- Public Welcome

Hosted by Wild Ones Loess Hills Chapter
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Hilltop Gardens, 2801 S Cecelia St, Sioux City, IA, 51106 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour Seed/Plant Sale Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Shop for native wildflowers and grasses at the Spring Public Native Plant Sale.

Plant list will be added at a later time and is subject to availability.

Special guests from Siouxland Prairie Farms of Rock Valley will also have native ecotype plants for sale from their native plant farm.

Proceeds from the sale are used for numerous native plant gardens and projects in the region, including individual and community grants to assist with native plantings.


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