Upcoming Events

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting — a gathering where we celebrate all we’ve accomplished together, dream big for the year ahead, and give every member a chance to help shape our future programming.

This is more than just a recap — it’s your opportunity to:

Look back at the events and garden tours from the past year.

Share your ideas for future workshops, tours, and speakers.

Connect with fellow members who share your passion for native plants.

Have a real voice in the direction of our chapter’s programs and outreach.

Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new, your input and energy are what make our chapter thrive. Together, we’ll brainstorm, plan, and plant the seeds for another exciting year of growth.

Log in from the comfort of home, and join us for this important and inspiring conversation. We can’t wait to see you there!

Topic: Western PA Chapter Annual Meeting
Time: Sep 30, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/84446950956?pwd=NybCWU5QIvSCqPj11YJwCBUyMDlJ4s.1

Meeting ID: 844 4695 0956
Passcode: Yb!zs2

Join us for a Wild Ones members only seed/plant swap hosted by Cindie Wilson at Root Cellar Natives! 

Bring your extra native seeds or plants to trade and share with fellow gardeners.

Swap Guidelines:

Keep it native – please include both the botanical Latin name and common name.
  ✅ Make sure your plant ID is correct (don’t rely on apps or guesswork).
  ✅ Plants should be bare root or seedlings in potting soil to help prevent the spread of invasive species.

Other Goodies:

Have extra garden-related items you no longer need? Bring them along to trade.
 A freebie table will be available — anything left after swapping will be divided among the group.

This is a relaxed, community-focused event. Even if you don’t bring anything to trade, come anyway — you won’t leave empty-handed!

This event is for Wild Ones members only, please do not bring friends.

No registration necessary.

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. 

Wild Ones Coffee Meetups 

Join fellow Wild Ones members for a relaxed coffee shop meetup — a chance to sip, chat, and connect with like-minded folks who share your passion for native plants. 

These gatherings are purely social, giving us all an opportunity to get to know one another outside of garden tours and events.

Bring your stories, your questions, a friend, and enjoy some casual conversation in good company. 

Whether you’re brand new to Wild Ones or a long-time member, this is the perfect way to build friendships.

Wild Ones board member and the owner of GaiaScape Landscape, Chris Kosin will be holding this winter sowing event!

Learn how to winter sow perennial seeds, specifically focusing on native species. 

This can be as easy as using an old milk jug or getting specific starting trays for this technique. 

Chris will show you a few ways to have the best success at sowing seeds with minimal fuss and maximum germination. 

This is a great way to save money and have plants to share. Our chapter will be doing this technique for many of our native plants for our sale in 2026.

Things to know about this event:

-The demonstration will occur outside in a sloped yard with indoor basement options if weather is not cooperative. 

-Dress accordingly. Please bring any seeds you would like to sow, we will provide enough soil for a few pots for everyone to take home. 

-Bring garden gloves if you use them.

-Bringing a container you would like to use is suggested, this will be something that will sit outside until the following spring. A gallon milk jug is the most common vessel but 3 inch pots are also appropriate with some protection. 

Registration is required so we can plan accordingly.

The address will be sent to all registrants a few days before the event.

Details coming soon! 

Wild Ones Coffee Shop Meetups 

Join fellow Wild Ones members for a relaxed coffee shop meetup — a chance to sip, chat, and connect with like-minded folks who share your passion for native plants. 

These gatherings are purely social, giving us all an opportunity to get to know one another outside of garden tours and events.

Whether you’re brand new to Wild Ones or a long-time member, this is the perfect way to build friendships and grow community. Nonmembers are welcome.

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.

Details coming soon! 

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

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!