Events

Come join us for a morning of native seed collection near Boulder, Saturday, Sept 7th 9am-1pm.  No experience necessary.
This is a favorite annual event at a member's home and surrounding property.  We'll hike this beautiful mountainous property while we collect some amazing native seed and then enjoy a picnic together -- BYO Sack Lunch.
This involves moderate physical activity including a 1-1.5 mile hike on and off trail.  Bending, stooping and kneeling may be required.  Please be prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, long pants,  sun protection and water.
Wild Ones will supply all seed collection materials. 
Due to limited access and terrain, we'll meet up and carpool from a central  location.  Please indicate on the Sign Up Comments if you have a high clearance, all-wheel drive car and are willing to drive a group.  Please note how many your car can hold.
Questions?  Contact Peggy Hanson at [email protected]

New! Monthly Social Hour in the southeast Denver area! Join us on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.

Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month to chat about our Coloradoscaping progress. We'll celebrate our successes and get advice on our challenges. Feel free to bring pictures of your garden to share with other members. And if you've discovered a great habitat or native plant book, we'd love to have you bring that, too and talk about it with the group.

You will receive the location's address in a separate email after registering for this event. 

Go to the Events section of our website or click here to register.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month to chat about our Coloradoscaping progress. We'll celebrate our successes and get advice on our challenges. Feel free to bring extra seedlings and/or pictures of your garden to share with other members.

You will receive the location's address in a separate email after registering for this event. 

Questions? Contact Jen Smith at [email protected].

Registration here!

Join the Northern Colorado Native Exchange team in collecting seed collection in Berthoud,  CO for the upcoming seed swap in Fort Collins on Sunday, November 10 11am-2pm at The Gardens on Spring Creek.

A short tour will precede the collection, so please be prompt.  This is a wonderful opportunity to see native landscapes demonstrated beautifully.  Then we'll get to work on harvesting!

No experience necessary.  There will be ample expertise to help.  

Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, layers and gloves (optional).

All seed harvesting supplies will be provided.

An opportunity to grow our Wild Ones relationships!

Members and their families are invited to a free gathering and potluck lunch.

The event address and potluck sign up link will be sent with your registration confirmation.

Door prizes will include must-have Wild Ones swag, gardening gadgets and books.

Questions? Contact: Sue Parilla, Organizer at  [email protected]

Register here!

All members are welcome.  Please email us if you are interested in attending.

Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.

Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base.  Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. 

 You will also learn about Heather McCargo and the Wild Seed Project's latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Portland, ME. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in native plant restoration and take your landscaping skills to the next level. 

In partnership with Edge Gallery and Wild Ones Jeffco Chapter

Join us for a FREE giveaway* of native seeds! Learn more about how to care for these Colorado plants and connect to neighbors who are striving to make a difference one plant at a time. *while supplies last*

This social event is hosted in an art gallery with the exhibition “Goodbye, Grass!” created by artist Faith Williams Dyrsten. Inspired by the process of removing her front yard grass using the “cardboard composting” method, Faith shares her mixed-media illustrations as observations on the phases of new growth, ongoing decay, and insect life. Her new work considers what can happen when we create more pollinator-friendly spaces in place of traditional turf.

Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month to chat about our Coloradoscaping progress. We'll celebrate our successes and get advice on our challenges. Feel free to bring extra seedlings and/or pictures of your garden to share with other members.

You will receive the location's address in a separate email after registering for this event. 

Questions? Contact Jen Smith at [email protected].

Registration is not yet open.

Native plant seeds are ripening!  Join us as we start collecting in preparation for our November seed swap and giveaway.  This is a great volunteer opportunity to get outside, learn about native species and seed harvesting techniques, and connect with other native plant enthusiasts!  Peggy Hanson, Wild Ones Front Range Chapter Plant/Seed Swap Co-chair, will lead the collection.

This event has limited registration to keep our footprint light on our host's site, so sign-up early.

Note:  This event will require physical ability including kneeling, standing for long periods of time, 1-1.5 miles of walking and carrying some lightweight seed collection supplies.  Participants should bring sun protection, hydration pack or water bottle, comfortable and sturdy hiking shoes, daypack or hand-held sturdy bag and a snack if desired.  All seed collection supplies will be provided.

Need more info?  

Sue Wright                                                

Pikes Peak Regional Coordinator

[email protected]

All members are welcome.  Please email us if you are interested in attending.

Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One’s national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt.

Matrix planting is a landscape design approach that mimics natural ecosystems by closely planting and layering compatible perennials and grasses to cover the soil, provide more ecosystem services, and eliminate the need for wood mulch or aggressive weeding.  Join Wild Ones for a webinar to learn how author, educator, and landscape designer Benjamin Vogt applies this approach to create stunning native gardens. Learn the principles behind this method, its ecological benefits, and practical steps to implement matrix planting in your own garden. 

You will also learn about Benjamin’s latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Lincoln, NE. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading voice in natural garden design and take your gardening skills to the next level. Register now to secure your spot! 

All members are welcome.  Please email us if you are interested in attending.

All members are welcome.  Please email us if you are interested in attending.

Learn about the Wild Ones San Diego Chapter's newest demonstration garden funded in part by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Jeanine Sharkey about this newest San Diego native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon. 

Learn about the Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter's newest demonstration garden, funded partly by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Kate Brittenham about this newest Albany NY native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!