Events

Join us for a tour of a beautifully curated city garden that has been thoughtfully transitioned to native plants over the past seven years. Spanning roughly 4,000 square feet, this garden is now home to 60–70% native plants, with every corner shaped by a deep respect for wildlife, design, and sustainable choices.

Inspired by a desire to support local ecosystems, the homeowner has created a vibrant space filled with milkweed, bee balm, cup plant, wild ginger, and even native prickly pear cactus. There’s also a small vegetable patch, container gardens, a rain garden, a small pond and a water bowl.

Sourced from local native plant sales, nurseries, and seed swaps, this garden is a hands-on labor of love—and a great example of how an urban yard can support biodiversity while looking beautiful.

Come explore, get inspired, and gather ideas for your own native garden transformation!

The address will be emailed the day before the event.

Join us for a guided tour of a truly unique and long-loved community space. For the past 30 years, the Sterrett Middle School Garden in Point Breeze has served as both a living classroom and a peaceful sanctuary—thanks to the dedication of longtime volunteer Howard Aiken, who has lovingly overseen its design and care from the beginning.

Originally funded by a grant from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, this garden features a rich collection of medicinal herbs and native plants, with over 100 species. It's a space designed to inspire students and engage the wider community, offering a chance to see how education, ecology, and local stewardship can beautifully intersect.

Maintained by volunteers and supported by individual contributions, this garden is a quiet gem—and Howard’s insights and stories make the tour even more meaningful.

Come discover the power of plants and people working together to create something lasting and educational!

Join us for a special day at the beautiful and historic Chestnut Farm, a 90-acre property dedicated to large-scale habitat restoration and biodiversity. While not a traditional garden, this landscape is a living example of what it means to care for the land with purpose and passion.

Owners Byron and Jean Black have planted over 1,400 trees, restored pollinator-friendly meadows, managed invasive species, and documented more than 1,160 species of flora and fauna on the property—including 19 species listed as critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. Their deep commitment to environmental stewardship shines through every acre.

After the tour, we’ll gather for a potluck lunch in the garden so bring a dish to share, this is a chance to learn from two deeply experienced advocates and connect with fellow nature lovers.

Don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes, bring a water bottle, and a potluck dish to share with 25 others.

This event fills up quickly so don't hesitate to get this special tour on your calendar!

All registrants will receive the address in an email the day before the event.

Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring environmental horticulturalist and ecological landscape designer Kim Eierman.

Join us for a special group hike celebrating the beauty and impact of the Native Plant Butterfly Trail at Moraine State Park—a site with deep roots in native plant education and habitat restoration. This year marks 30 years since the trail’s creation, and we’re thrilled to explore it together.

Located on 13 acres of scenic lakeshore, this charming looped trail winds through woodlands, prairie, and wetland habitats, showcasing demonstration gardens filled with native plants. You’ll also find bridges, a boardwalk, a gazebo (with a surprising ceiling!), and even recent handiwork from the local beaver residents.

Wild Ones member Ed Keiser, who oversees the trail maintenance alone with members of the Butler County Master Gardeners, will be our guide and will share insights along the way. 

This is a great chance to see how native plants support wildlife, spark inspiration for your own garden, and enjoy a walk through a truly special place.

Bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and be prepared to hike approximately 2 miles in total, a few areas of the trails have rough, uneven, or muddy surfaces.

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