Events

Join us outdoors and tour a local native garden during our August member meeting! We’ll socialize and enjoy light refreshments and drinks.

Guests will explore the wild spaces curated by Tosha Clark, a longtime member of the Wild Ones Southern Kentucky Chapter. Over the last five years, Tosha and her husband have worked to re-wild several spaces that were previously mowed lawn on their one-acre property.

The wild spaces were accomplished with a lot of experimentation, and Tosha is happy to share the lessons they’ve learned from their trial and error.

Attendees can also explore the outdoor tortoise enclosure and meet the animals who live among the native plants!

The garden tour is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The exact address of the member garden will be provided after registration is complete.

Explore how native plants can enhance biodiversity and support ecosystems in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “Combating the Biodiversity Crisis with Native Plants” featuring Sarah Gray and Coralie Palmer from the Indiana Native Plant Society.

Native plants are essential for maintaining biodiversity as they provide food and shelter for a wide range of wildlife, including pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. By incorporating native plants into your landscape, you can create a thriving ecosystem that supports local fauna and flora. These plants are well-adapted to local environmental conditions, making them more resilient to climate change and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Attendees will learn how native plants can improve soil health, enhance water retention, and contribute to a more sustainable and vibrant ecosystem.

Sara and Coralie are part of the Indiana Native Plant Society (INPS) Landscaping team, and they have collaborated on diverse projects across Indiana, including native planting schemes for schools, community gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Humane Society. Their new design for Indianapolis reflects typical sub-divisions in Indiana and considers future climate challenges, such as increased flooding and hotter, drier summers. The design features resilient, native Indiana plants that thrive in local soil conditions and contribute to the ecosystem.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading experts in native plants! Participants will gain practical insights into native garden designs and learn how tailored landscaping can support wildlife, promote ecological balance, and help restore natural habitats. 

Fall is a wonderful time to plant native perennials. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the benefits of fall planting, and how to plan and prepare your site. Registration includes a Pollinator Pack of 12 native plants including Eastern red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae).*

The workshop is presented in partnership with Community Education. The $50 registration fee includes the educational presentation, hands-on garden bed planning with Wild Ones volunteers, and the 12-plant Pollinator Pack. Registrants can add additional participants to their order for $15 each (the additional participant fee does not include a Pollinator Pack).

Attendees may want to bring maps or photos of their property, to help with their garden plan. We will have materials to share, but students may wish to bring their own tools to help draft their garden plan (e.g. colored pencils, graph paper, and tools like a ruler, compass, or protractor).

*Please note: We may substitute appropriate species in case of unforeseen difficulties.

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. 

Wild Ones SoKY Chapter is happy to announce our 4th Annual Fall Native Plant Sale! It will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 9am until noon at the Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot at 2033 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, KY!

Members are invited to the Early Bird shop&Swap at 8am. Native plants and seeds from Wild Ones Member gardens will be available for purchase and/or swap. Everyone is encouraged to bring plants and seeds to sell and/or swap. Please label your plants. Botanical names are much appreciated.

The sale is open from 9-12.  Set up time starts at 7AM.  Restrooms will be available in the church's buildings.

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! 

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Biebighauser
 https://www.wetlandrestorationandtraining.com
 [email protected].

This event is cosponsored by Wild Ones Southern Kentucky Chapter and the Franklin-Simpson Garden Club. The doors open at 1pm for snacks and socializing. The meeting starts at 1:30pm, and the presentation will start by about 1:40.

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. 

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