Upcoming Events

Please join us for a tour of the incredible gardens of Elaine Silver Liberati!

This garden tells the story of an evolving relationship with the natural world. What began as a traditional ornamental garden focused on beauty and design gradually transformed into a thriving native plant habitat centered on ecological purpose, connection and belonging.

As Elaine’s understanding of gardening deepened, so did the questions guiding her landscape: Which plants support pollinators? What provides food and shelter for birds and wildlife? Which species truly belong here?

That journey led to the gradual introduction of native plants —and with them came an incredible transformation. The garden became more vibrant, active, and alive, filled with pollinators, birds, and the rich interactions that native landscapes invite.

This tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore how a garden can evolve over time from decorative space into a living ecosystem that supports both beauty and biodiversity.

Registration is required to attend this tour. 

You will receive an email a few days before the tour with the address and location information.

Explore this exciting transformation of two acres of former farmland into a thriving native plant landscape. 

Since purchasing the property in fall 2022, Cindie has been steadily converting open ground into a series of thoughtfully designed garden spaces that highlight the beauty and ecological value of native species. 

The site is also home to a growing native plant nursery, offering you a unique behind-the-scenes look.

This tour is a wonderful opportunity to see a young garden in active evolution, learn about the process of starting from scratch, and gather inspiration for your own native planting projects.

Please register and let us know how many people will be attending this garden tour.

We'll send an email with the address a few days before the actual event.

You planted native. Your neighbor has opinions. Maybe your HOA does too. If you’ve ever felt like the hardest part of native plant gardening is the conversations, not the gardening, you’re not alone.

Wild Ones is thrilled to share this upcoming free webinar as part of the 2026 Less Lawn More Life Challenge. Join Lorraine Johnson for a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, addressing neighbor concerns, and fostering community conversations about native plant gardening and ecological landscapes.

Native plants are the foundation of habitat, but wildlife need more than food to thrive. Join ecologist and Certified Wildlife Biologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to explore how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil conditions, and other often-overlooked resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity year-round.

Registration link coming soon.

What does it really take to turn a conventional lawn into a thriving native meadow? Join Owner & Principal, New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL), Sara Weaner Cooper for a candid look at her family's ongoing lawn-to-meadow transformation featured in The New York Times and BBC. Drawing from three years of hands-on experience, Sara will share the methods, lessons learned, successes, and challenges of converting turfgrass into a dynamic native plant community. Participants will gain practical insights into site preparation, planting, management, and the ecological principles that guide successful meadow establishment, along with realistic expectations for how these landscapes evolve over time.

Registration link coming soon.

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

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.