The chapter holds monthly programs on various topics related to native plants. The chapter also sponsors and organizes a variety of other events throughout the year. These include volunteer opportunities and social events. For full details about all of the chapter’s events, view the programs and events listed below. The Volunteer page lists the various activities where we need help from members.
Programs & Events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise designated as a members-only program). Some of our programs are being held online via Zoom. To register for a specific virtual program, visit the individual program links below.
Recordings of some of our past programs can be found on our YouTube Channel.
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October 2026
Test Event Members Only
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Members Only Chapter Meeting
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November 2026
Field Trip to Allerton Park Members Only
Members Only Nature Walk/Hike
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Free National Webinar - The Habitat Check-up with Wildr Places
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.
January 2027
Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.
February 2027
Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.
March 2027
Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.