Events

Are you tired of mowing your lawn? Are you looking for a way to nurture nature? If you're excited by the idea of learning pollinator-friendly garden strategies, join us for the New Gardener’s Workshop on October 3rd for an afternoon of inspiring ideas, helpful how-tos, and useful tips for nurturing nature around your home. 

Inspired by the philosophy that “Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow,” you will learn about strategies for shrinking your lawn and creating new outdoor rooms that bring beauty and biodiversity to your landscape. Expert presenters, mini-tours of the Wild Garden, and meeting local organizations round out the day. 

The Workshop's presentations will include :
     • Ecological design ideas for shrinking your lawn 
     • How-to's for preparing your site 
     • Selecting and finding native plants

New homeowners, the newly retired, and those new to gardening are all welcome to this Mid-Hudson Valley event. Refreshments will be provided; meet your neighbors and others who share your interests; get access to useful local resources; and go home with helpful materials!

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].

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.

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].

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.

Meet fellow plant lovers and hear Carolyn Summers speak at our annual meeting.

Carolyn Summers is co-founder of Go Native U and is co-author with Kate Brittenham of the newly revised 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. She holds a bachelor of science in landscape architecture from the City College of New York and has worked for the Trust for Public Land, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. She is a member of The Native Plant Center’s Steering Committee.

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 in early October.

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

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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].

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.

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. 

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.