Events

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Representative from the Ridges Sanctuary and Door County Climate Change discussed their reseach on planting trees in both boreal and temperate landscapes

Wild Ones member Karen Newbern will offer a Powerpoint Lecture on Rain Gardens…where and how to create them and how to select native plants appropriate to the site.

Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!  

Discover what's trending - and buzzing - in the garden this year!  Join Kori Zawojski of Sunnypoint Gardensfor a fresh, fun look at the newest plant varieties, colors, and can't miss pollinator friendly annuals that are stealing the spotlight this season!  Learn how today's annuals are bred for beauty, performance and purpose and discover easy ways to attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial visitors to your containers and garden beds. Expect lots of garden eye candy, and plenty of ideas to help your garden look great and give back!  

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a vibrant, living ecosystem teeming with activity. Every choice we make in the garden, from spring bed prep to the final harvest, shapes the underground communities that keep our soils healthy, resilient, and productive.

Join Jamie Patton, Certified Professional Soil Scientist and lifelong soil enthusiast, as she brings more than 30 years of experience exploring the hidden wonders below ground. Together, we’ll dig into the fascinating lives of soil organisms and learn practical ways to nurture this “living underground” while growing delicious fruits, hearty vegetables, and native perennials. 

Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!