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"
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"
Dear Wild Ones members: I recently had the opportunity to hear Robin Wall Kimmerer read excerpts from her new book “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.” It helped me see how her vision of a gift economy reflects what we do at Wild Ones. Kimmerer is a Potawatomi botanist, author, and the […] Continue reading "President’s Message: The Gift Economy"
A Message from the Chapter President The Wild Ones Capital Region NY community shares a common thread of commitment to native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community. We are making a difference. Native plants and natural landscapes are finding their way into our communities across the Capital Region, collaboration is on the rise, membership […] Continue reading "President’s Message: Wild Ones is All About Community"