As temperatures drop and gardeners move indoors, there’s time to take a breath, rethink the last growing season and learn more about how native plants help build thriving ecosystems. What better way to do that than in a Wild Ones Cozy Chat with other native plant enthusiasts. This winter Capital Region NY Wild Ones will host monthly gatherings of like-minded gardeners on the first Sunday of the month from noon to 1:30 p.m. Every Wild Ones Cozy Chat takes place at a local restaurant or coffee house. All locations are handicap accessible.
Mark your calendar for these Cozy Chats below, but be sure to check our Wild Ones calendar for changes and weather-related cancellations. Capital Region NY Wild Ones Calendar.
Oct. 5, 2025 – TreeHouse Brewery, 3376 U S Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 12866. This location features TreeHouse’s award-winning brews, pizza and a lovely outdoor deck, still open during leaf peeping season.
Nov. 2, 2025 – Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary, 145 Wolf Rd (Shoppers’ Plaza), Albany, 12205. This cafe offers great coffee and tea, baked goods and breakfast orders. Wild Ones will meet in a quiet room toward the back.
Dec. 7, 2025 – Ugly Rooster Cafe, 312 N. 3rd Ave., Mechanicville, 12118. Enjoy the Rooster’s brunch and lunch items at this location in a riverside community with a railroading history.
Jan. 4, 2025 – Blue Ribbon Restaurant, 1801 State St., Schenectady, 12304. The Blue Ribbon is a Schenectady institution with a wide choice of diner items and a friendly vibe.
Feb. 1, 2025 – TreeHouse Brewery, 3376 U S Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 12866. This month’s event will be inside at the TreeHouse with its award-winning brews, pizza and a huge fireplace.
March 1, 2025 – Common Crumb, 1011 Hoosick St., Troy, 12180. The Common Crumb is a bakery/ cafe that features both food and art in an historic 1870s schoolhouse.
April 5, 2025 – Simone’s Kitchen, 1475 Western Ave. (Stuyvesant Plaza), Albany, 12203. Simone’s offers delicious Mediterranean food and drink. The restaurant is named after Mama Simone who made delicious school lunches for her children.
May 3, 2025 – Lionheart on the Green, 952 Broadway, Albany, 12207. Lionheart’s restaurant/bar in Albany’s warehouse district is renowned for its smashburgers. It features an outside eating/ gathering area with cornhole games.