Wild One Events – Chapter and National

Please join the Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chat held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom

We'll be chatting about native plants - those in your garden, those out in the wild, or an article you read about natives - whatever fits into the general native plant category. Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

The chats are open to the public. Chapter members will receive the Zoom link details from the chapter listserve.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

Hear from Matt Partain --- expert from Glenstone on Converting to natives from lawn

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

Please join the Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chat held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom

We'll be chatting about native plants - those in your garden, those out in the wild, or an article you read about natives - whatever fits into the general native plant category. Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

The chats are open to the public. Chapter members will receive the Zoom link details from the chapter listserve.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!