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October 2026

Oct
3

A New Gardener's Workshop - Postponed Until Spring

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
FDR Historic Site in Hyde Park

Paid Event Public Welcome Registration Required Program/Speaker Presentation Conference/Symposium Public Garden Tour Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Dear Gardening Friends,

Unfortunately, we need to postpone our Saturday workshop until this spring. We’ll keep you updated on this wonderful opportunity to learn more about reducing your lawn and nurturing nature. Anyone who is currently registered will be contacted and a refund issued. 

See you in the Spring!

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Oct
14

Leadership Meeting Members Only

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Private residence, New Paltz, NY, 12561 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting

Members are invited to join the next Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley leadership team meeting. We will be discussing a range of topics. As a new chapter, we have a lot we're doing and planning, and we appreciate our members' participation.

If you would like to attend, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- Bats in the Backyard with Bat Conservation International

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

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November 2026

Nov
12

Leadership Meeting Members Only

Thursday, November 12th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting

Members are invited to join the next Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley leadership team meeting on zoom. We will be discussing a range of topics including ongoing business and chapter operations. As a new chapter, we have a lot we're doing and planning, and we appreciate our members' participation.

If you would like to attend, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Nov
18

Free National Webinar - The Habitat Health Check with Wildr

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Registration link coming soon.

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Nov
21

Annual Meeting With Speaker Carolyn Summers

Saturday, November 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer\'s Turnpike, Gardiner, NY, 12525 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Chapter Annual Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Growing Leaves for Lepidoptera: It’s Not Just About the Flowers

Meet fellow native plant gardeners and hear Carolyn Summers speak at our third annual meeting.

Carolyn will talk about the value of leaves to biodiversity and why you should consider leaves when planting for wildlife, especially caterpillars. As gardeners, our focus is often on the flowers to the exclusion of the leaves. We plan according to the bloom cycle but neglect the seasonal beauty of leaves. Carolyn will talk about the ways you can design your landscape with a focus on both leaves and flower blooms.

Carolyn Summers is co-founder of Go Native U and is author of Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East.  Carolyn’s 300-acre Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve in the Catskills is open to the public by appointment.

The annual meeting of Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley will follow Carolyn’s talk. You will learn more about our work and opportunities to get involved. Snacks and coffee available.

All are invited.

Registration is required and will be available on  October 11th.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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December 2026

Dec
10

Leadership Meeting Members Only

Thursday, December 10th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting

Members are invited to join the next Wild Ones Mid-Hudson Valley leadership team meeting on zoom. We will be discussing a range of topics including ongoing business and chapter operations. As a new chapter, we have a lot we're doing and planning, and we appreciate our members' participation.

If you would like to attend, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

January 2027

Jan
20

Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 20th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

Registration link coming soon.

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February 2027

Feb
17

Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 17th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

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March 2027

Mar
17

Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 17th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon. 
 

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