Events

Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One's national webinar, "Matrix Landscape Design" with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt.

Matrix planting is a landscape design approach that mimics natural ecosystems by closely planting and layering compatible perennials and grasses to cover the soil, provide more ecosystem services, and eliminate the need for wood mulch or aggressive weeding.  Join Wild Ones for a webinar to learn how author, educator, and landscape designer Benjamin Vogt applies this approach to create stunning native gardens. Learn the principles behind this method, its ecological benefits, and practical steps to implement matrix planting in your own garden. 

You will also learn about Benjamin's latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Lincoln, NE. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading voice in natural garden design and take your gardening skills to the next level. Register now to secure your spot! 

Small Gardens, Big Impacts: Meet fellow plant lovers and hear Avalon Bunge speak at our first annual chapter meeting. 

Avalon will talk about stewarding biodiversity in yard-sized spaces, supporting pollinators, bird life, and our local ecosystem. Practical suggestions will be provided.

We'll cover the best native plants for beautiful blooms and berries in settings like home gardens, backyards and even containers. Add native perennials to your garden, convert a patch of lawn to wildflower meadow or plant a shrub that hosts caterpillars, feeds bees, and offers fruit to birds and people too! This presentation will draw from the Hudson Valley Pollinator Action Guide, your go-to resource for protecting threatened, locally native pollinator species, available free at pollinatehv.org. Bring your native garden questions for a lively discussion.

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

All are invited!

This is a free, public event at the Gardiner Library.

Registration is required.

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

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Learn about the Wild Ones San Diego Chapter's newest demonstration garden funded in part by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Jeanine Sharkey about this newest San Diego native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon. 

Learn about the Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter's newest demonstration garden, funded partly by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Kate Brittenham about this newest Albany NY native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

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