Wild One Events – Chapter and National

Join us for a joyful celebration of the season at the Milwaukee Public Market's very first Festival of Flowers, taking place Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 3pm at Riverwalk Commons, right across from the Milwaukee Public Market.

Wild Ones National Board Secretary Jermey Rappaport will present on how people can help support a healthy planet by transitioning away from traditional lawns and gardens to more sustainable alternatives featuring native plants. 

This free, family-friendly event is bursting with color, fragrance, and fun! Explore a vibrant flower market featuring locally grown blooms and botanicals perfect for brightening your home or garden. Enjoy live music from local artists as you wander, shop, and relax along the riverfront.

Bring the whole family- there’s something for everyone! From interactive activities for kids to garden-inspired crafts, the Festival of Flowers is designed to delight visitors of all ages. Grown-ups can savor seasonal beverages, while everyone can dig into a variety of tasty eats from local food vendors.

Whether you're a plant enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a fresh way to spend your Saturday, the Festival of Flowers is the perfect spring outing.

On Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM, Nancy Lawson—author of The Humane Gardener and Wildscape—will be giving a talk.

The event, “How to Really Save the Bees: Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators,” will explore how to support North America's 4,000 native bee species and other pollinators like moths, beetles, and hummingbirds—no beekeeper suit required!

Spring swap

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!