Events

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.

Janeen's talk will focus on transforming the space around our houses or businesses from a monoculture of mowed grass to a living landscape that provides a home for butterflies and birds. Learn how our yards can become a lifesaving oasis of food, water and shelter for Kentucky wildlife. Attendees gather at 8:30 (CDT) for light refreshments and social time, followed by the program at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place in the Eastern time zone, we have adjusted the times above for the Central time zone.

Planting native species is an important step toward creating habitat, but how can you tell what’s working, what’s missing, and where to focus your efforts next?

Join Wild Ones and Wildr Places for The Habitat Check-up, a free webinar exploring a practical, science-informed approach to evaluating your home landscape. Presenter Zoe Evans will introduce five key areas to consider when assessing habitat and share how thoughtful observations can help guide your next steps.

Whether you’re just getting started with native plants or have been gardening for years, this webinar will help you look at your landscape through a new lens.

Join us for our annual Holiday Party and Seed Swap. We’re gathering to socialize, swap seeds, and celebrate another year of growing.

What to expect: 

Enjoy cookies and snacks (feel free to bring cookies to share or swap, though not required!). 

Peruse the seed swap table and take home new plant species! You can bring seeds from your garden if you have them, or just grab some from our stash. Leftover seeds will be donated to the Warren County Public Library Seed Library.

  This year, we would like to try something new. Send us a picture (or pictures!) of your garden. We will build a garden showcase slideshow! Send photos of your garden to [email protected] so we can admire your hard work, ask questions, and share inspiration during the party.

No seeds or cookies required to attend — just bring yourself!

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.