Events Calendar

Come meet face to face on November 2nd for companionship along with a warm beverage and maybe some baked goods or breakfast/lunch dishes. Share your personal journey of embracing a native yard with others. Find us in a quiet and cozy room toward the back of Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary.  

Park at the Kelly Adirondack Center. From there we will follow the Paul Schaefer Yellow Trail, about 1.3 mi, looking out for birds, late-fall flora, and the remnants of dry vernal pools. Bring appropriate attire for a hike and the weather; note that this area can get wet and muddy.  Always check the Events Calendar for any cancellation.  

The walk is just the start! Afterward, join us at the Whistling Kettle, connect over our shared passion for native plants, and give our dedicated volunteers a round of applause. Breakfast is optional and self-funded. See you at The Whistling Kettle, 138 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 at 10:00am.

Join us for our monthly  Leadership Team & Business Meeting.   Reach out by email for zoom link:  [email protected] 

 Wild Ones is celebrating our New York native plants with a seed swap!  Join us for a free, family-friendly seed swap celebrating the beauty of New York's native plants! Connect with fellow gardeners, share your favorite local seeds, and discover new varieties to cultivate for a more vibrant, resilient, and biodiverse garden. Please pre-register any seeds you wish to bring so we can have plant care signs made.

Don't have seeds to trade? No problem! All are welcome to come and learn about seed saving and take home some native treasures to get started.

In addition to the main event, attendees can explore tables from various like-minded organizations, participate in dedicated crafts for kids and adults, get started with winter seed sowing, and enjoy a special bake sale that showcases native ingredients.  If you would like to volunteer for the day of the event, please register here.

Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of controlling it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.

Natives are much better than non-natives for you, birds and wildlife, and the environment. You will go home with lists of good natives to add to your garden as well as sample native garden plans. 

Join Wild Ones and others interested in ecological landscapes at a beloved local restaurant. Delicious brunch / lunch items. Use US Route 4 and you'll follow along the side of the Hudson River, for a lovely drive to this historic town.

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

Keep the warmth going with a cozy chat among fellow native plant enthusiasts! Blue Ribbon is a well-established local restaurant with a friendly vibe and a wide choice of diner items.  Bring a book or website to share info about native gardening  - January is good reading weather! 

In this fun presentation with powerpoint, you will learn the parts of a botanical name and how to pronounce them, as well as why it is much better to use a botanical name rather than the common or vernacular name.

Saturday, January 10 10:00am - 12:30pm @ Shaker Heritage Society Meeting House - join us for Native Seed Packaging.  Come and help package surplus from the Seed Swap at the historical site where seed packages were invented!  Seeds will be donated to libraries across counties served by WOCRNY.  If you have time, join for lunch afterwards (pay your own).  

Check our website for snow date information (1/11) in case of inclement weather.

Details coming soon! 

Saturday, January 31st 1-3pm. Join Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Friends of Thacher, and Wild Ones as we host the Native Plant Sale Kick-Off Social to be held at the Nature Center (87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, NY 12186 (518) 872-0800).  Come join us if you have volunteered to or are thinking of volunteering for the Annual Native Plant Sale to be held May 16, 2026.  There are so many ways to become involved, come and join this dedicated group of volunteers and see what’s right for you! Please register here, to be notified in case of a weather event and to help us plan for appetizers.

Come for companionship along with a beverage  as we swap stories about  our personal journeys towards embracing a native yard.  This location includes the TreeHouse's huge fireplace for extra cozy! Featuring Treehouse's award-winning brews and pizza.  

A healthy garden depends on a strong interconnected ecological system, where everything is in order. Sun and water, insects, birds and plants all create a biological balance. This presentation with PowerPoint will show you how to create a balanced and flourishing yard. 

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

Enjoy chatting with fellow native planting enthusiasts in this sunny restaurant! Just the thing for our l-o-n-g winter. Wide-ranging diner-style breakfast/brunch options. 

This presentation will cover how to plan and plant for a wonderful garden this year. Discussion of soil, plant choices, and climate change adaptations will be included. 

Details coming soon! 

As spring begins to stir,  enjoy a chat with fellow native gardeners and incredibly delicious Mediterranean food and drink. Simone's is named after Mama Simone, who made delicious school lunches for her children.  Share ideas about what you hope to plant this year and brainstorm with others on what they might want to plant. 

Last Cozy Chat until October! Enjoy chatting with old and new friends about our shared passion about native plants! This bar/restaurant has renowned smashburgers. Outside eating / gathering area with cornhole games. We'll be outside, weather permitting. Come play!

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!