Events

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Join us for a Seed & Plant Cuttings
Swap with fun activities like Plant
Trivia, tips on native landscaping &
propagation, and awesome prizes!

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.

Organizing for the 2025 Calendar Year

EcoFest is a collaborative annual event planned by several local non-profit environmental and arts groups, along with other community organizations.  

The Corridor’s premier Earth Day celebration, this family-friendly festival includes interactive educational activities, eco-products, eco-practice demonstrations in how to reduce our consumption of resources, fun ways to reduce and reuse household items, local foods, arts and free live music!  EcoFest helps us connect our personal choices to individual, community and planetary sustainability.   

Our local Wild Ones chapter will have a table at this event to spread awareness and attract new members.

Let's tour some member gardens! This event is a chance to exchange ideas and education about our shared passion, landscaping with native plants.

Please note that these members' gardens are opened for our visit with the understanding that they are shared "AS IS" and no extra preparation will be done, and the ravages of such factors as the weather, vacation neglect, and works-in-progress will be evident!

Wild Ones member Eric Miller will be speaking about native spring ephemerals as part of Johnson County Conservation's Native Plant Series. 

Let's tour some member gardens! This event is a chance to exchange ideas and education about our shared passion, landscaping with native plants.

Please note that these members' gardens are opened for our visit with the understanding that they are shared "AS IS" and no extra preparation will be done, and the ravages of such factors as the weather, vacation neglect, and works-in-progress will be evident!

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!