Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events
September 2024
"The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows" with Heather McCargo
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.
Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base. Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health.
You will also learn about Heather McCargo and the Wild Seed Project's latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Portland, ME. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in native plant restoration and take your landscaping skills to the next level.
October 2024
ASHLEY'S GARDEN TOUR
2101 Hubbard Road Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Home Garden Tour Nature Walk/Hike Conference/Symposium Free Public Parking
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Public WelcomeFamily FriendlyFree EventFree Public ParkingHOME GARDEN TOUR FREEGARDEN TOUR OF ASHLEY'S SMALL CITY GARDEN.2nd Year for this wonderful event
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required due to the limited parking and limited garden space. Please contact Wild Ones Youngstown Area Chapter, Chapter President, Ashley Morrow via email at [email protected] or via phone at 330-719-4754 by Saturday, October 5th, 2024, to register for the event.
"Matrix Landscape Design" with Benjamin Vogt
Hosted by Wild Ones Omaha Tallgrass Prairie (Seedling) Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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!
1st Annual Mushrooms and Monsters
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
1st Annual Mushrooms and Monsters
Join us for the 1st Annual Mushrooms and Monsters brought to you by The Spore Sisterhood and The Spore Sorority (two brand new non-profit corporations) and Wild Ones Youngstown Area Chapter. This event is going to have one of a kind botanical organizations, unique environmental groups, fantastic flora fanatics, face painting, hair tinsel, henna tattoos, and much more. It is focused on any and all things mushroom! Plus, candy for Halloween (hence the monsters). Become a Fungi Fashionista. Vendors needed for the 1st Annual Mushrooms and Monsters! 10 foot x 10 foot space. Please bring your own table(s), chair(s), and tent. Still no application (we believe in the honor system). However, there is a $5.00 vendor fee that will be returned to you at the end of the event. If you leave early (before 4:00 p.m. when the event ends) or do not show up for the event the $5.00 will be donated to Wild Ones Youngstown Area Chapter. We ask that each Vendor provide candy for the Trick or Treaters and encourage each Vendor to dress up. This event is free and open to the public. Please spread the word.
January 2025
"San Diego, CA Native Garden Design" with Jeanine Sharkey
Hosted by Wild Ones San Diego Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.
February 2025
"Albany, NY Native Garden Design" with Kate Brittenham
Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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
September 2025
September Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2025
October Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2025
November Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!