We may have wonderful intent, but our choice of words matters as we advocate for native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community. Continue reading "Words Matter as We Advocate for Native Plants"
At the Thacher Park Native Plant Sale we source every plant from growers who are committed to helping native plants and natural landscapes thrive. But one growing partner takes that commitment a step further by nurturing a new generation of gardeners and landscape professionals who understand the value of native plants. Continue reading "Cobleskill nurtures native plant enthusiasts"
For Capital Region Wild Ones members, the growing season brings the joy of visits to native gardens. Every year -- in one of our most popular events -- native gardens around the Capital Region are opened to the public. Continue reading "Get Ready for 2026 Garden Tours"
Dear Wild Ones members: Would you like to help support our native plant community? One way to do so is by volunteering your time to plan or participate in one of our upcoming events. The next opportunity will be the 2026 Native Plant Sale at Thacher Park where the theme is biodiversity and climate resilience. This […] Continue reading "President’s Message: A Call for Volunteers"
IMAGINE Farm Aligns With Wild Ones’ Mission At Wild Ones Capital Region NY, we’re happy to see organizations pop up locally with the goal of getting more native plants into the ground. Our chapter — like 100 other Wild Ones chapters in 36 states — is an all volunteer-led and volunteer-run affiliate of the national […] Continue reading "Capital Region Growers Support Native Plants"
Molly K.’s home in Altamont 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members only.Molly has been an Albany County Master Gardener since 1991. Until this year, she has designed and coordinated care of the Floral Demonstration Garden at Cornell Cooperative Extension, which used annuals, and changed scheme and design from year to year, to demonstrate the varied looks that […] Continue reading "Tour Albany County Gardens on Aug. 23"
Help Build a Future for Native Plants Would you or someone you know want to serve on the board of Wild Ones Capital Region NY? Serving on the board is an opportunity to have an influence in the direction of our chapter. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2025. Please complete this nomination form: […] Continue reading "Call For Wild Ones Board Nominations"
Dear Wild Ones members: As I was out walking the fields, enjoying the lovely scent of flowering milkweed, my thoughts turned to seed collection and our upcoming native plant celebration and seed swap. Now is the time to begin collecting seeds of spring and summer flowering plants. On my walks, I have completed collecting wild columbine […] Continue reading "President’s message: Save Your Seeds"
Welcome new Capital Region members! Our local chapter continues to add new members this year. Many thanks to all those joined and embraced the Wild Ones commitment to connecting people and plants for a healthy planet. The new members who signed up between January and May 2025 hail from all over the Greater Capital Region. […] Continue reading "Our Wild Ones Chapter grows in 2025"
THACHER NATIVE PLANT SALE: MAY 17, 2025Capital 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 at the Pear Orchard Pavilion at the park. DETAILS American Heritage Girls Troop NY0518 helped Wild Ones get ready for the Thacher Native Plant Sale […] Continue reading "Girls get the job done!"