Events

Tour the beautiful native landscape of one of our Wild Ones SOKY members, right here in Bowling Green, on Saturday, August 15, 10–11 a.m. Lizabeth's property is recognized as a Wild Ones Certified Native Plant Habitat, a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, and a registered Homegrown National Park. Her property showcases a massive variety of native plants which she adds to every year. Any native plant enthusiast will draw inspiration from her thoughtful landscaping choices which aim to provide habitat for native fauna.

Attendees are welcome to explore the beautiful grounds at their own pace or join the guided tour led by Lizabeth starting at 10:15 a.m. She will share information about the plants and the choices she’s made for her property, offering practical inspiration you can take home to your own backyard. Whether you are starting from scratch, or looking to integrate some new native species into your existing garden, this short morning tour is the perfect opportunity to see conservation in action.

Attendees must register for this event and will receive the address of the garden tour in their confirmation email. 

Native plants are the foundation of habitat, but wildlife need more than food to thrive. Join ecologist and Certified Wildlife Biologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to explore how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil conditions, and other often-overlooked resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity year-round.

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What does it really take to turn a conventional lawn into a thriving native meadow? Join Owner & Principal, New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL), Sara Weaner Cooper for a candid look at her family's ongoing lawn-to-meadow transformation featured in The New York Times and BBC. Drawing from three years of hands-on experience, Sara will share the methods, lessons learned, successes, and challenges of converting turfgrass into a dynamic native plant community. Participants will gain practical insights into site preparation, planting, management, and the ecological principles that guide successful meadow establishment, along with realistic expectations for how these landscapes evolve over time.

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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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Wild Ones member Janeen Grohsmeyer will be speaking on the topic “From Lawn to Living Landscape” at the November meeting of the Garden Club of Elizabethtown. Details on time and place TBA.

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.
 

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