Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events
November 2024
Resilient Landscapes with the Native Plant Society of Texas
Hosted by Wild Ones DFW (Seedling) Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Native plants have an incredible ability to adapt to climate extremes, offering sustainable solutions for resilient landscapes. Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas to explore the power of native plants to thrive in challenging conditions.
This event features Christy Ten Eyck, founder of Ten Eyck Landscape Architects. Drawing from her latest Dallas-Fort Worth native garden design, Christy will share insights into designing low-maintenance, ecologically rich spaces that withstand intense climate fluctuations.
December 2024
Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Neonicotinoid insecticides, commonly known as “neonics,” have become the most widely used insecticides in the U.S., leading to drastic declines in bees, pollinators, birds, and aquatic ecosystems. In this webinar, Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with NRDC’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team, will share expert insights on how neonics impact our environment and pose serious risks to human health. He’ll delve into the harms associated with neonic-treated seeds, which are a major source of contamination, and explore effective policy advocacy strategies to rein in their widespread use without disrupting farmers or landscapers.
2024 Annual Meeting
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event
At this annual Chapter meeting we will announce the new board, summarize the events and programs that occurred during the year, and solicit ideas and recommendations for the coming year.
January 2025
Native Plant Seed Starting
National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building, 1301 Mitchell Blvd, Springfield, OH, 45503 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Many native plants require a little different seed starting technique to successfully germinate into healthy plants. In this hands-on workshop, learn about best practices for collecting seeds, seed storage, and providing optimum seed starting conditions. Bring an empty, clean one-gallon opaque milk jug and take home a mini-greenhouse to start some native plants! This free program is held in partnership with the National Trail Parks and Recreation District and registration is required through them.
"San Diego, CA Native Garden Design" with Jeanine Sharkey
Hosted by Wild Ones San Diego Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Learn about the Wild Ones San Diego Chapter's newest demonstration garden funded in part by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Jeanine Sharkey about this newest San Diego native garden design.
More details and registration coming soon.
February 2025
"Albany, NY Native Garden Design" with Kate Brittenham
Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Learn about the Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter's newest demonstration garden, funded partly by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Kate Brittenham about this newest Albany NY native garden design.
More details and registration coming soon
September 2025
September Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2025
October Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2025
November Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!