Chapters in New York

Tree give away and arboretum walk

Invasive species are one of the largest drivers of ecological change on planet Earth today and cost the US $120 billion annually, and their impacts are expected to only increase in the coming decades. Horticulture can play a crucial role in helping prevent and control the spread of invasive plant species — not only to help the environment — but to save yourself time, energy, and money.

Come learn about invasive species that might be popping up in your garden and how you can be a part of the solution to this growing problem.

Matt Gallo is a Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator at the Finger Lakes Institute - Finger Lakes PRISM; Hobert and William Smith Colleges.

Join us for a presentation on how to ethically harvest native plant seeds to increase biodiversity! New York Flora Association will be available to help you identify plants and use the New York Flora Atlas to find out if they are native to NY. This is also a great opportunity to meet Wild Ones a group of gardners dedicated to thriving native plants in the Capital Region.

Join us in a Spring Ephemeral Walk at Emery Park - Wild Ones WNY and County Forester Josh Konovitz are having a short meeting at 4:30, followed by an Ephemeral Walk at 5:30-6:30. 

You will be escorted through the park on a guided tour to view and learn about unusual native Ephemerals, including Yellow Trout Lily, Toothwort, Trillium, Wild Leeks, Carolina and Virginia Spring Beauties, and so many more.

Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and outerwear for weather and site conditions.

Map can be found here: https://www.mapquest.com/us/new-york/the-fieldhouse-at-emery-park-388199271

Stay tuned for additional details.

Wild Ones Finger Lakes Seedling Chapter has been invited to be on site during Amanda's Native Garden Wildflower Celebration. We'll have a sign up coming soon for volunteers to be at our table and promote Wild Ones membership.