Chapters in New York

UPDATE: This event has been moved forward 1 week to Sunday, April 19th, 2026 to better align with peak ephemeral blooms during this warmer-than-average spring.

Join botanist Charlotte Way and other native plant enthusiasts for a 1-hour guided tour of the spring ephemerals of the Onondaga escarpment at Akron Falls. 

Learn ID tips and fun facts about this beautiful but short-lived group of wildflowers, including trilliums, violets, lilies, and more! We will also discuss early spring ecology, adaptations, and the role of trees. 

Please dress appropriately for the weather, including mud-proof shoes. We will meet at the parking lot above the falls at 1:00 pm (at the end, past the rock garden when coming from the Parkview Drive entrance).

Join us for a discussion about creating the landscape you want and an open question and answer session.  Bring your questions about anything related to native plants to this open group discussion. Do you have pragmatic questions about which native plants will work best for a difficult area in your yard, need suggestions for starting a new garden, removing invasive plants, or dealing with deer pressure? Are you wondering about how to plant for a changing climate or seeking resources for designing a garden? No questions? Come anyway to enjoy the discussion and perhaps answer someone else’s question.

And if you have a favorite gardening tool – a great pair of gloves, pruners, digger, or anything else that has made a gardening chore much easier – please bring that to display!

Please RSVP to [email protected] for location

Come join this talk and learn why natives are much better than non-natives for you, birds and wildlife, and the environment. You will go home with lists of good natives to add to your garden as well as sample native garden plans. 

Wild Ones Habitat Gardening in Central New York (HGCNY) is excited to partner with the Fayetteville Library for a special screening of "The Extraordinary Caterpillar"!

This inspiring documentary explores the fascinating world of caterpillars, their critical role in our ecosystems, and why supporting native plants is essential for these extraordinary insects — and the butterflies and moths they become.

Join us for an evening of learning and wonder!

Location: Fayetteville Library, Fayetteville, NY

Free public screening (open to everyone!) This is a partnership between Wild Ones HGCNY and the Fayetteville Library and registration will need to be done via the Library website - link below! 

Bring your family, friends, and anyone who cares about pollinators, native plants, or the wonders of the natural world. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired to create more habitat in Central New York!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate the incredible life cycles happening right in our own neighborhoods! ✨

Description: From wetlands, to upland forests, sand dunes and oak savanna fragments, this talk will cover how we can intentionally connect our yards to local ecosystem types. Through closely observing and learning from exemplary trails and natural areas within the Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands, we can learn which plant choices and layers support struggling and fragmented plant and wildlife communities close to home. 

Speaker’s Bio: Sarah Sutton is an Ontario County master gardener and owner of Spicebush Swallowtail Native Plants and Ecological Garden Design.

Registration is required.  This meeting is by Zoom only.

Recording
Meetings are typically recorded and posted on our YouTube channel.