Chapters in New York

Come one, come all to our first fall plant sale at the Vassar Barns!  Did you know….now is the perfect time for planting - the soil is warm and the roots are ready to grow before the plants settle in for the winter.   These plants are beautiful, economical, fast growing and will fit right into your garden spaces.   Most will bloom in their second or third season.   

Volunteers welcome!  Please use the registration link to volunteer.

Wild Ones members receive a 10% discount off their plant total.

Here's the plant list - you may filter by sun/shade/bloom color, etc.  - it is best viewed on a desktop.  Bring a box or two for plant carrying.

Pre-ordering deadline Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 pm:  please send  an email to [email protected] with the number and type of plants desired.    Order early - limited quantities available of many species.  Pre-orders must be picked up by 9:30 am on Saturday, Sept.12 at the Barns.

Please bring newspaper and a plant carry box if possible!  Thank you.

The Preserve at Vassar and Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley are working to amplify the supply of native seeds across the Hudson Valley, and teaching others how to do the same.

 Join us for a  workshop where you can  harvest seeds from the Vassar College seed amplification plots and design your own seed mix to take home. We’ll cover best practices for wild seed collection and share some of the ways seeds are being used to strengthen native plant communities in our area and beyond. 

There are two workshop sessions, please choose which session you would like when registering:

Saturday, Sept. 19 10-12 pm  and

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3-5 pm

Registration is required.

Wild Ones Western New York, in partnership with the University at Buffalo, presents a free public educational lecture by Dr. Wayne Gall, one of the foremost naturalists in Western New York. This engaging program explores wetland ecology, glacial history, rare plants, and the remarkable natural history of Western New York’s unique bog ecosystems.

Designated visitor parking for this event is in Hochstetter Lot A.  More information about parking is available at the registration link.

WHERE: Westvale (Syracuse), NY – please see our upcoming August Newsletter or Contact Us for the address.

WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm & Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This fall we’re having a browse-about sale as well as our tree and shrub pre-order.

We will pre-order trees and shrubs from White Oak Nursery through September 20, 2026. Use this list to see which native trees and shrubs White Oak Nursery offers. Please see our upcoming August Newsletter for details on submitting an order.

Please note: payments accepted for the plant sale are limited to cash or check.

Wondering how to add native plants to your garden? This presentation will introduce you to several beautiful and hardy native plants which will support the ecosystem in your space. You will leave with lists of plant species to guide your planning and shopping.  Experienced Master Gardener and teacher Martie Teumim, who created this presentation, will be your presenter.