All the plants sold at the Thacher Native Plant sale come from growers who share Wild Ones’ commitment to native plants and natural landscapes. Like our members, they recognize how native plants help protect and restore our biodiversity, improve our air and water quality and provide wildlife with food and shelter. That connects with this year’s sale theme: “Native plants supporting the life cycle of birds.” Read more about our growers, Keystone Wildflowers, Saratoga Tree Nursery and Wild Things Rescue Nursery.
THACHER NATIVE PLANT SALE: MAY 17, 2025
Capital Region NY Wild Ones joins forces with Friends of Thacher State Park and the Emma Treadwell Nature Center to host a sale of native seedlings Pear Orchard Pavilion at the park. DETAILS | PLANT LIST.
Keystone Wildflowers
Keystone Wildflowers is a family-operated, retail-wholesale grower of native perennial plants, based in Pennsylvania. The nursery specializes in growing plant materials for restoration and natural landscaping. All Keystone’s plant species are propagated from seed to support genetic diversity.
Saratoga Tree Nursery
The Saratoga Tree Nursery currently produces more than 1.5 million seedlings annually and maintains more than 200 acres of seed production areas and orchards across the state. More than 6 million seedlings representing over 50 species are currently growing at the location in Saratoga Springs. The nursery uses local seed collected from around the state to ensure that its trees and shrubs are adapted to New York’s conditions.
Wild Things Rescue Nursery
At the Rescue Nursery, all plants are grown right on site in Valley Falls, Rensselaer County by the solo proprietor who has been growing plants at that location for decades. The nursery is dedicated to the support of native plants and natural landscapes, collecting all seed and divisions from its 2.5 acres of display gardens. Everything is grown chemical free, making sure Wild Things plants won’t harm pollinators or birds.