Events

Join us as we review the results of the survey sent to our chapter members. We will discuss new in-person activities and events.

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch the talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

This popular seed swap is open to anyone. Participants are not required to bring any seeds, but all are welcome to bring their own for trade. There will be experts on hand to answer any questions about germination or advice. We will have seed sowing demonstrations and instructions for seed stratification. It's really not that hard. When in doubt, throw them outside on some bare ground or in pots - let nature do the work!

Registration for this event is now closed, and registrants have been emailed about attending. Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues getting in.

This will be a paid event for both in-person and remote viewing. Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch Dr. Kimmerer's talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Ecological restoration can be understood as an act of reciprocity, in return for the gifts of the earth. This talk explores the ecological and ethical imperatives of healing the damage we have inflicted on our land and waters. We trace the evolution of restoration philosophy and practice and consider how integration of indigenous knowledge can expand our understanding of restoration from the biophysical to the biocultural. Reciprocal restoration includes not only healing the land but our relationship to land. In healing the land, we are healing ourselves.

Wild Ones is excited to cohost this event with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Earth Week 2024 and the Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter. 

Dr. Richard McDonald ("DrMcBug") will speak about the biological control efforts of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, an insect which has devastated stands of Eastern Hemlock in our area.
This is the fascinating account of discovering a native beetle that can keep the adelgid to an acceptable level.
If you would like to see this presentation, send an email to: [email protected] for the link