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.
April Board of Directors Meeting
April 22nd at 5:00 PM (CDT)
All Wild Ones members are invited to bi-monthly national Wild Ones board meetings! During meetings, the board strives to uphold Wild Ones’ mission, hone our vision, implement strategies and provide organizational oversight; you are welcome to attend!
Webinar Schedule
Recorded Webinars
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Event: Robin Wall Kimmerer, “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants”
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.
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Wild Ones Presents “America’s Public Gardens: A Resource for Native Plants” webinar with Matthew Ross
Take a journey to several of the nation’s public gardens. From gardens that grow exclusively native plants to others that have worked them into their diverse collections, get an in-depth look into how public gardens can help inform and influence your design and maintenance practices. This webinar is free and open to the public. A…