One of the ways Wild Ones seeks to accomplish our mission of promoting native plants and landscaping is by providing learning opportunities for both seasoned gardeners and those who are new to gardening and/or the native plant movement alike. All of these webinar opportunities are free and open to the public to attend.
"The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows" with Heather McCargo
September 19th at 6:00 PM (CDT)
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.
Webinar Schedule
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Free Webinar: “Matrix Landscape Design” with Benjamin Vogt on October 24th at 6 PM (CT)
Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One’s national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt.
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Free Webinar: “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo on September 19th at 6 PM (CT)
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming free Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.
Recorded Webinars
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“Combating the Biodiversity Crisis with Native Plants” with Sarah Gray & Coralie Palmer
Explore how native plants can enhance biodiversity and support ecosystems in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “Combating the Biodiversity Crisis with Native Plants” featuring Sarah Gray and Coralie Palmer from the Indiana Native Plant Society.
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“Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join Wild Ones and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations and the Inter-Tribal Student Council on Tuesday, March 19 as we present: “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” with celebrated ecologist, educator and author Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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Webinar: Cultivating Change with Lorraine Johnson on January 25th at 6 PM (CT)
Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson.
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The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox
Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, “The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants.” This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application…
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View the Recording of “Native Plants for Improving Outdoor Air Quality” Webinar with Eric Fuselier
This program will go in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve outdoor air quality and cover a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds, and atmospheric carbon.
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View the Recording of “Native Plants for Improving Stormwater” Webinar with Eric Fuselier
This program will go in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve stormwater quality and cover a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including arsenic, chlorinated solvents, sediment, and nutrient pollution.
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Wild Ones Presents “Weed Ordinances,” a webinar with Rosanne Plante
Join Iowa attorney and business professor Rosanne Plante as she explains what to do if the “Weed Police” knock on your door!
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View the Recording of “Wild Ones Presents ‘Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination’” with Speaker Eric Fuselier
This program goes in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve soil quality and covers a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including petroleum, pesticides, heavy metals, and the emerging field of “phytomining,” an exciting new form of phytotechnology where heavy metals are reclaimed from the soil for reuse.
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Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll
This webinar discusses plant genetic diversity and the role it plays in our gardens, landscapes, and natural areas. The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology creates a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend on them for survival. Neil Diboll is…
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Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants
How do we marshal human and community resources to incorporate native plants into our gardens, parks and communities? This recording was a part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University and has been shared with permission.