Events

While most in-person propagation activity is happening at the regional level, we'll host two more zoom meetings about propagation this winter with our expert, Jan Midgley. This free, virtual event is open chapter-wide, and we invite you to RSVP. Jan will update us on specific species she is working on figuring out germination protocols for, and she will cover some really timely propagation topics.The second workshop in this series with Jan will feature a review in propagation techniques which are covered in her manual, and each workshop will cover a different set of species, all of which aren't in the manual - yet.All registrants will receive an electronic "handout" with an agenda and notes on species to be covered 2 days in advance of the workshop.

For over 30 years Jan operated a one wheelbarrow native plant nursery in MD and AL. She kept detailed notes on every step of the propagation process for each species. The notes supported the writing of articles, lectures, and books. She continues to self-publish Native Plant Propagation, 5th edition.

After a move to Colorado seven years ago, Jan embarked on a crash course on the flora of the Southern Rockies. She now volunteers arranging specimens two days a week at Denver Botanic Gardens Herbarium. The rest of the time she “plays” with seeds and maintains a Germination Guide for Colorado native plant seeds on the Wild Ones Front Range Chapter website.

This will be a free, members-only event.  If you are not a member, please consider joining so you can access member benefits!  The sooner members register, the easier it is for us. 

Once registered, the Zoom link will be provided in the program reminder email.

All registrants will receive the recording 1-2 weeks after the workshop. Registration ends Feb. 7th at 10 am. Firm!

What is rainwater harvesting? Let's join presenter, Theodore Mencimer, as he dives into what it is, why it's important, and how it can both conserve water and help us grow more diverse, more successful native plant landscapes. You'll leave this webinar with the tools to start harvesting rainwater in your landscape and a library of resources to reference down the road.

This webinar draws much of its information from Brad Lancaster's book, Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond (vol. 1 & 2), but applies those principles to the climate of Colorado's Front Range. We'll focus on assessing your site for rainwater harvesting potential, understanding the importance of earthworks, knowing what steps we can legally take in Colorado, and covering easy first steps to get you harvesting rainwater in a day. Lastly, we'll look at a few case studies from both Tucson and Boulder.

Theodore Johnson Mencimer is a Native Plant Designer working at Meadow Pro, a native plant landscaping company in the Denver/Boulder Metro area. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Landscape Architecture from CU Boulder, is a  Colorado Native Plant Master, and received his Water Harvesting Design Practitioner Certificate from the Watershed Management Group in Tucson in 2024. He is quite fond of penstemons and bumblebees.

Members $5,  Nonmembers $25

All registrants will receive the webinar recording within a week after the webinar. 

Registration will close on Monday, February 9, at midnight.

Join us for a hands-on Winter Sowing workshop where we will germinate native seeds using plastic jugs. Check out this post on frontrange.wildones.org to learn more about this simple approach to propagating native plants that yields a high success rate.

We will provide a variety of native seed species for you to take home and grow, whether using the milk jug method or sowing directly into the soil to plant in situ.

Registration opens soon!

Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!  

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

We'll meet at the home of Boulder member Zoe T. and learn hands on about cold stratification using the refrigerator, sowing out stratified seed, and hopefully a little transplanting. Space is limited, so registration is necessary!  If you find you cannot make it, please cancel your registration as soon as possible and/or contact Kristine for help canceling it.  

If the weather cooperates, we will be on Zoe's deck outside; if not, we will be inside.  Plan your clothing accordingly.  A reminder will be sent two days before the event with Zoe's address.

Registration link will be added shortly.

Join us for a hands-on workshop to build muliple winter sowing bags for native seeds. This is a simple approach to propagating native plants that yields a high success rate. We will provide a variety of native seed species for you to try, but please also feel free to bring extra seeds you have to share with workshop participants.

Join us for a hands-on Winter Sowing workshop where we will germinate native seeds using pots in trays. 

We will provide a variety of native seed species for you to take home and grow, whether using the pot method or sowing directly into the soil to plant in situ.

As a new Wild Ones Front Range Member, we would like to welcome you to the chapter!

Are you curious about what your benefits as a member of the WO Front Range?

Would you like an opportunity to network with other native plant gardeners in the area?

This free event is for you! This is a great place to learn about the benefits of your membership, ask questions about the chapter, meet others native plant enthusiasts, and take home some beginner-friendly seeds to grow your Coloradoscape.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase with happy hour discounts including, $6 draft beers, $2 off wine, $2 off cocktails, and some discounted appetizers until 6:00 pm.

While most in-person propagation activity is happening at the regional level, we'll host three zoom meetings about propagation this winter with our expert, Jan Midgley. This free, virtual event is open chapter-wide, and we invite you to RSVP. Jan will update us on specific species she is working on figuring out germination protocols for, and she will cover some really timely propagation topics. A final agenda will be sent to registrants the week of the event. 

For over 30 years Jan operated a one wheelbarrow native plant nursery in MD and AL. She kept detailed notes on every step of the propagation process for each species. The notes supported the writing of articles, lectures, and books. She continues to self-publish Native Plant Propagation, 5th edition.

After a move to Colorado seven years ago, Jan embarked on a crash course on the flora of the Southern Rockies. She now volunteers arranging specimens two days a week at Denver Botanic Gardens Herbarium. The rest of the time she “plays” with seeds and maintains a Germination Guide for Colorado native plant seeds on the Wild Ones Front Range Chapter website.

This will be a free, members-only event.  If you are not a member, please consider joining so you can access member benefits!

Join us for a hands-on Winter Sowing workshop where we will germinate native seeds using plastic jugs. Check out this post on frontrange.wildones.org to learn more about this simple approach to propagating native plants that yields a high success rate.

We will provide a variety of native seed species for you to grow, whether using the milk jug method, or sowing directly into the soil to grow the plants in situ.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Details coming soon! 

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Details coming soon! 

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.

Details coming soon! 

Monthly meeting of the Front Range Chapter's Board of Directors. All members are welcome to attend. Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining the call.