Wild Ones Events

Transform your yard into a thriving, low-maintenance sanctuary for local wildlife and water purification, no matter it's size. This presentation will guide you through practical, budget-friendly ways to restore ecological balance to your outdoor space. 

Janice Wiles is an environmental advocate, community leader, and ecological entrepreneur. She founded Go Native! Perennials LLC, a nursery focused on growing the appropriate local ecotype of native plants for rewilding and gardening, to protect water bodies, restore habitats and support a supply chain for native plants and seeds. Her career promoting responsible water and land stewardship includes roles such as: South America Director for Global Forest Watch, Liaison to the Brazilian Science Ministry for NASA's Large Scale Atmosphere Biosphere Research in Amazonia (LBA), Senior Program Officer for the World Wildlife Fund and Co-founder of the Frederick County Food Council and Farm to School program. Recognized by the National Women's History Project for "Women Taking the Lead to Save the Planet," Janice is dedicated to building healthier ecosystems and stronger communities.