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HGCNY's Spring plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th. 

This will be a browse-about sale as well as a tree and shrub pre-order.

Please see the Wild Ones HGCNY newsletter for plant sale details and location.

Ernest Williams, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Hamilton College, will lead a walk along the Kirkland Trails. Marsh marigold, trillium, wild ginger, violets,and foam flower are among the native spring ephemerals and ground cover that we are likely to see. Migrating birds will be coming through, and other flowering trees and plants and wildlife will also be present along the trail. Although almost all of our events are open to the public, the number of attendees for this event will be limited, so preference will be given to dues-paying members of WOMV. Please rsvp to [email protected] if you would like to attend. Map of meeting location will be emailed to attendees. 

HGCNY's Spring Native Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th.

This will be a browse-about sale as well as a tree and shrub pre-order. 

Please see the Wild Ones HGCNY newsletter for plant sale details and location.

Garden Enthusiasts Meetup: From Lawn to Habitat - No Registration Required

What if our yards could be more than just lawn?

Join us for the next Garden Enthusiasts Meetup as local gardener and Wild Ones Board Member Alexandra Lotero Vanderkam shares a welcoming, photo-rich talk on transforming a conventional yard into a thriving native habitat. Over the past few years, she transformed her property from turf grass into a layered landscape featuring a woodland garden, hedgerow, pond, and seeded meadow—now alive with birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

In the spirit of this casual, community meetup, this session is less about “perfect gardens” and more about the real process: experimenting, learning, and adapting over time. Alexandra will share what worked, what didn’t, and how she approached challenges like deer pressure, site conditions, and phased planting.

Whether you’re just starting out, curious about native plants, or already deep into gardening, you’re invited to come, get inspired, and join the conversation. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, idea-sharing, and discussion.

No registration is required!

Where: Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603

When: Tuesday, May 12  (second Tuesday of the month)

Time:  6 to 8 pm.

Join Wild Ones for a visit to the Wild Woods Restoration Project to see the impact of their deer enclosures on the spring woodlands. Wild Woods’ focus is on restoring the health and diversity of our Hudson Valley forests with native plants. Our group visited their site last fall, and it was quite inspiring. We’ll hear about their seed propagation project and may have the opportunity to shop at their seedling sale after the tour. 

This is a free event on private property and requires registration. Address will be sent to all who register.

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