Events

Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. 

Bat Ambassador John Davies will present a 1-hour exploration of the mysteries, habitats, benefits, and human interactions of Wisconsin bats, followed by Q&A

We are requiring registration for this event to ensure we stay below the venue capacity. Please register here to secure your seats:

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"Lots to be proud of in my own nature garden" 

As we all know, planting and caring for native plants creates good habitat for pollinators, feeds wildlife and provides erosion control.  At this meeting, Wild Ones members can briefly show off their 2025 native planting to the group in a Wild One's Elevator Pitch Relay."

1. Take one picture with your phone of a highlight in your garden (or other native plant topic).

2. At the meeting, you will be invited to place your phone on a document camera at the front of the room to project your image to the group.

3. Explain the photo in a 45-second elevator pitch.

What is an "elevator pitch?"  Imagine you are riding in a skyscraper elevator.  As the door closes, you spot that the person next to you is wearing a Wild Ones logoed shirt.  With your phone in hand, you say "let me show you the best thing that happened in my native garden this year."

You only have time to show one picture and have just 45 seconds to tell your story before the elevator stops at your audience's floor and your fellow nature lover departs.

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If you want to participate (please do, it will be fun to see what everyone is working on), check in with Mike Palecek, before the start of the meeting to test your phone and get final instructions.  A prize will be awarded to the best 45-second presentation.

Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of controlling it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.

Join us for our annual holiday brunch. This is a no-fee meal sponsored by the Chapter. We will enjoy socializing, recapping our time together this year, and hold our annual chapter elections.

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

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