Upcoming Events

Have you ever wondered how to create a more wildlife-friendly yard while helping your neighbors and community understand what you’re doing?

Join Wild Ones Western Pennsylvania and the Audubon Society for an informative Zoom program about the Certified Backyard Habitat program. Nick Stahlman and Alina Iwanowicz will explain the program, its many benefits, how certification works, and why having your yard recognized can help communicate that your natural landscaping is intentional—not an “unkempt” yard.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about an important program and discover how certification can support your wildlife-friendly gardening efforts.

Nick and Alina will do a Q&A following the presentation so bring all of your questions.

Zoom link for this event: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/82647475372?pwd=fn8rbyM97xnBubRodoHsjqffHgvGI5.1

Join with our other Wild Ones members for our annual meeting.

This is a great opportunity to look back over the last year's programs, discuss future programming, our new grant program and share valuable input on ideas you have on how our chapter can share our mission to the region.

We will also discuss the nomination and voting procedures for the upcoming year along with a few bylaw changes. 

The best part about our Annual Meeting is  connecting with fellow Wild Ones members and hearing about all of the  amazing and vital projects that you are working on

So please join us for an hour of connection.

Zoom Link: https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/82137576476?pwd=2euUyFlNmauHAtU2eHgWo14WBAAsim.1
 

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.

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.