Chapters in Pennsylvania

Annual native plant sale featuring trees, shrubs, grasses, ferns, forbs and more.  Wild Ones South Central PA members will be on site to help visitors select the best plants for their locations.  

Join us for a guided spring hike at McConnells Mill State Park led by Tamara OBrien. This moderate-level hike includes some steep sections and plenty of steps, so come prepared!

Along the way, we’ll explore emerging spring plant life and diverse habitats while enjoying the stunning scenery of Slippery Rock Creek. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, learn about native plants, and take in one of the region’s most beautiful landscapes.

Guild planting is about transforming us from laborers into wild-tenders. By designing plant communities that mimic the stability and function of natural ecosystems, we create gardens that are incredibly productive yet require very little maintenance. Instead of fighting against nature, we recruit plants to do the work for us by building soil, deterring pests, and conserving water. This allows us to catch and store our energy into years of abundant yields. We will be planting a symbiotic network of plants to help sustain our food forest for years to come!

Join us for a hands-on afternoon of growth and stewardship at the Reciprocity Community Food Forest. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or have never touched a trowel, this session is the perfect way to connect with your neighbors and the land.

We are focusing our energy on building a resilient ecosystem through guild planting. By surrounding our existing fruit trees with supportive companion plants, we create a self-sustaining “guild” that naturally suppresses weeds, deters pests, and enriches the soil.
 

This is an all-ages event with tasks ranging from heavy lifting to light weeding. Activities include:

Installing flowers, herbs, and groundcovers around our fruit trees. Maintaining our raicn garden to ensure proper drainage. Invasive species identification and removal. General Maintenance like mulching, path clearing, and general cleanup of the forest.

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, sun protection, snacks, and your favorite gardening gloves if you have them.

A food forest is more than just a collection of trees. It is a community resource that provides fresh produce, pollinator habitats, and a peaceful green space for everyone. Your help ensures this forest thrives for seasons to come.

No registration is required. Just show up ready to get your hands in the earth!

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

Hike the preserve to see Mt. Laurel in peak bloom.   Entrance off of Fishing Creek Road, 2.6 miles north of 322 on the right.