Chapters in New York

Wild Ones Habitat Gardening in Central New York Chapter Meeting in the Syracuse area, serving Onondaga and adjacent areas of Cayuga, Cortland, Oswego, and Tompkins counties.
https://hgcny.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/hgcny/
https://www.instagram.com/wildones_hgcny/
https://www.reddit.com/user/wildones_hgcny/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IoyYZLCn-O47NgdZc5JwA

Wild Ones Lower Hudson Valley (Seedling) Chapter serves the vibrant regions of Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. Our chapter is situated in an area rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. This region is characterized by its stunning landscapes, which include rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque waterfronts along the Hudson River. These natural features not only provide aesthetic beauty but also serve as critical habitats for a variety of plant and animal species.
https://lowerhudsonvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildoneslowerhudsonvalley
https://www.instagram.com/wildoneslowerhudsonvalley/

Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter serves communities in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties and adjacent areas.
https://midhudsonvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonesmidhudsonvalley/
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesmidhudsonvalley/

Wild Ones Mohawk Valley Chapter serves Oneida, Madison, and Herkimer Counties. Our in-person events are centered around Utica, NY.
https://mohawkvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/MVLawnsGoneWild

Wild Ones New York Metro Region (Seedling) Chapter serves communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, plus residents of Queens and Brooklyn.
https://newyorkmetroregion.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092285504998

Wild Ones Southern Adirondacks Chapter is based in Queensbury and serves communities in Essex, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties and adjacent areas.
https://southernadirondacks.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesSouthernAdirondacks/
https://www.instagram.com/wildonessouthernadirondacks/

Wild Ones Western New York Chapter Serving Western New York in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara and Wyoming Counties
https://westernnewyork.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesWesternNewYork
https://www.instagram.com/wildoneswesternnewyork/

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Upcoming Chapter Events in New York

Jan
4

Cozy Chat

Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Blue Ribbon Restaurant, 1801 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12304 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Keep the warmth going with a cozy chat among fellow native plant enthusiasts! Blue Ribbon is a well-established local restaurant with a friendly vibe and a wide choice of diner items.  Bring a book or website to share info about native gardening  - January is good reading weather! 

Jan
7

It's All Greek to Me

Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY, 12084 Map

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

In this fun presentation with powerpoint, you will learn the parts of a botanical name and how to pronounce them, as well as why it is much better to use a botanical name rather than the common or vernacular name.

Jan
10

Native Seed Packaging Party!

Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Shaker Heritage Society Meeting House, 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY, 12211 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Seed Handling Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Saturday, January 10 10:00am - 12:30pm @ Shaker Heritage Society Meeting House - join us for Native Seed Packaging.  Come and help package surplus from the Seed Swap at the historical site where seed packages were invented!  Seeds will be donated to libraries across counties served by WOCRNY.  If you have time, join for lunch afterwards (pay your own).  

Check our website for snow date information (1/11) in case of inclement weather.

Jan
17

Southtowns Cozy Chat about Native Plants

Hosted by Wild Ones Western New York Chapter
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Art's Cafe in Springville, NY, 5 E Main St, Springville, NY, 14141 Map

Public Welcome Chapter Social Free Public Parking

Come out of the cold and meet with folks who love plants and supporting local ecology. We will be meeting informally for an hour or so at the Art's Cafe in Springville. A variety of hot drinks and delicious foods are available for purchase.

All are welcome to attend. If you would like an event reminder, please register at the link below. 

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Jan
24

Chapter Book Club

Hosted by Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Kingston Library, 61 Crown St, Kingston, NY, 12401 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Wild Ones MHV is kicking off our book club!  For January we will be reading The Case for Native Plants by Jeremy Wuolle.  We will meet at the Kingston Library in the small conference room from 10 am to 11:30 am. See the registration link below to sign up.

For February we will read Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy.  Location and date to be determined.

For March we will read Wildscape by Nancy Lawson. Location and date to be determined.

Subscribe to the Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley monthly newsletter to receive program announcements. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

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