Learn how conservation science can guide practical native landscaping choices that benefit wildlife, people, and the planet.
Science at Home brings together national experts to show how home landscapes can support biodiversity, build resilience, and create healthier communities.
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Learn & Act
Native Garden Designs
Explore regionally tailored designs to inspire healthy, beautiful native landscapes.
When Wildlife Comes Home
Short conversations with Nancy Lawson about living alongside wildlife at home.
Coexisting with Wildlife
Practical guidance for navigating common wildlife conflicts while supporting habitat.
2026-2027 Webinar Schedule
All webinars free and open to everyone. Live captions will be available. Webinar recordings and related resources will be shared with registrants and added to the Wild Ones webinar library after each event.
The Ecology of Home
with Shaun McCoshum • 7:00 PM ET
Native plants are the foundation of habitat, but wildlife need more than food to thrive. Learn how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil conditions, and other resources can help turn a yard into a functioning ecosystem.
From Lawn to Meadow
with Sara Weaner Cooper • 7:00 PM ET
Learn what it really takes to convert conventional turf into a thriving native meadow, including site preparation, planting, management, challenges, and realistic expectations.
Bats in the Backyard
with Bat Conservation International • 7:00 PM ET
Explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape choices can support bats and other night-flying wildlife.
The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home
with Monarch Joint Venture • 7:00 PM ET
Discover the science behind monarch habitat and how native plants, milkweeds, and community action make a difference.
The Science of Climate Resilience at Home
with Katharine Hayhoe • 7:00 PM ET
Practical, science-based steps to build climate-resilient landscapes with atmospheric scientist and author of Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World.
Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife
with Cornell Lab of Ornithology • 7:00 PM ET
Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Learn how you can provide what birds need throughout the year.
Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces
with Homegrown National Park • 7:00 PM ET
Bring nature home and find inspiration and ideas for using native plants in containers and small spaces for big ecological impact.
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