HGCNY is a volunteer-run chapter of Wild Ones, united by a shared vision: native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community. Through education, advocacy, and collaborative action, we connect people with native plants for a healthy planet — and we’d love you to join us!
Your time and talents can make a real impact, whether you are supporting events, outreach, or behind-the-scenes planning. Your involvement helps create flourishing native landscapes – and it is a great way to connect with others passionate about a thriving planet.
Explore the ways you can get involved! Join us in promoting native plants and natural landscapes by filling one of these volunteer roles:
Garden Buddies – Mentor others in creating and maintaining native plant gardens
Host a Show Me, Help Me Tours – Host garden tours to help everyone—host and guests alike—learn how to create living landscapes
Native Plant Content Contributor – Write engaging posts about native plants, events, and HGCNY’s mission.
Tabling – Represent HGCNY at local events to share info and inspire action
Other – Have a skill, passion, or idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one of the roles above? We’d love to hear it.
Native Plant Content Contributor
Do you love native plants and enjoy sharing stories, tips, or insights? Our private Facebook group is looking for posters to help us keep the conversation blooming—whether that’s once a week, once a month, or even just once a year. We’re flexible!
What You’d Do:
- Write engaging posts that highlight native plants, gardening tips, seasonal spotlights, local events, or personal reflections
- Share your voice in welcoming, informative way
- Spark discussion and deepen appreciation for native biodiversity
What We’re Looking For:
- A clear, friendly writing style—humor and warmth welcome!
- Passion for native plants, ecological gardening, or habitat restoration
- Comfortable writing for a casual, private Facebook audience
- No need to be a professional writer—just enthusiasm and good communication
Commitment:
- Totally flexible! Post weekly, monthly, or occasionally—whatever works for you.
Why Join Us?
- Connect with a supportive, plant-loving community
- Share your knowledge and grow your voice
- Inspire others to discover the joy and importance of native plants
If this sounds like a good fit — or even a maybe — click the “Volunteer” button below. We’d love to chat and see how your voice could help our group flourish.