Wild Ones Events

Caring for our yards is the most direct way we care for the earth. By planting native plants, we can provide habitat for even the smallest creatures, and by using earth-friendly landscaping practices, we can create a healthy yard for our family and a healthy planet for future generations. Just as important, we can reconnect with the natural world as we enjoy our own piece of the earth every day. Janet Allen will be presenting remotely, but attendees are welcome to attend in-person.

Instructor's bio: Janet is President and co-founder of the Habitat Gardening in Central New York Wild Ones chapter. She has written articles for the Wild Ones Journal and for other publications and has given presentations at garden clubs, conferences, and libraries. She is webmaster of Our Habitat Garden at www.ourhabitat.org.

This class is being offered hybrid:  either you can come in-person to Cornell Cooperative Extension or join us via Zoom. 

Fee

This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class.

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.

Wild Ones HGCNY Chapter will be tabling again this year at Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex “Bee Smart: Grow Native!” native plant festival.

This event includes a native plant sale and presentations by several native plant experts, as well as a guided walk.

Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. 

Wild Ones HGCNY is thrilled to join the Rice Creek Associates Pollinator Celebration with a table on Saturday, October 18, 2025!

Inspired in honor of SUNY Oswego’s first year as a Bee Campus USA participant. Learn about pollinators, how to increase conservation practices, create art and experience the field station’s 350 acres in surprising ways. 

Student vendors, native plants, a food truck and much more will be present for this celebration 10/18 11-3. 

The October Wild Ones HGCNY Chapter meeting will feature a presentation topic TBD about native plant gardening and landscaping. During this hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting, Zoom attendees will be able to hear the speaker, see their slide presentation, and ask questions during Q&A at the end. Typically, the meeting is recorded and posted on our YouTube channel.

Come to the library at 1 p.m. for refreshments and chat with other native plant enthusiasts. The presentation starts at 1:30. This meeting is both in-person and on Zoom. Registration is only needed for Zoom attendance.

Details coming soon! 

The Zoom-only November Wild Ones HGCNY Chapter meeting will feature a presentation topic TBD about native plant gardening and landscaping. Registration is needed for Zoom attendance.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

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