Events Calendar

Rexford; Nancy W.'s Garden, open 11 AM-1 PM

“A Mostly Native Plant Property”   On almost three acres, two thirds of which is federal wetlands, Nancy W. has  planted a mix of native and non-native perennials,  shrubs and trees, an extensive vegetable garden, as well as woodland medicinal herbs.   Learn more about her garden here.

Mechanicville; Cybill C’s Garden, open 2-4PM

“From Poppy’s Tomatoes to Native Blooms”  Cybill  first exposure to gardening was at her grandparents’ house with her Poppy’s tomatoes and her Babu’s flowers.  For the last several years, Cybill has been clearing  and improving her small space, battling invasive plants, building beds and experimenting with plants.  Read about how Cybill's garden has evolved.

Garden tours are open to members only, but members are welcome to bring a guest. Sign up below to get the exact addresses for the gardens.

What better way than to spend a Monday evening hobnobbing with fellow gardeners and shoring up the wood chips and brick edging to our lovely demonstration garden.  Jobs included are: Shoveling wood chips and transporting wheel barrels of chips,  adjusting  bricks and laying them on the edge.   Many hands make the work light.  Please fill out the form below to let us know that you plan to attend.  Hope to see you all there!

This preserve follows the Indian Kill, and has a nice mix of hardwood forest and wetlands, and a chance to see some perennials and shrubs that like wet feet, as well as steep bluffs and some nice woodland habitat. This is a hilly hike! 

Everyone is welcome, with no need to RSVP. To get reminders and be informed of any last-minute changes, sign up for meet-and-hike updates.

On this lovely evening we will be planting more native plants into our demonstration garden.  Feel free to bring work gloves, shovels, trowels, and kneeling pads.  We can show you how to plant native plants and what to look for when deciding where to plant them.  Please register for this evening so we can plan accordingly.  Hope to see you all there!  

What better way than to spend a Monday evening hobnobbing with fellow gardeners and adding new drip lines to our lovely demonstration garden tree line.   Many hands make the work light.  Please fill out the form below to let us know that you plan to attend.  Hope to see you all there!

We have big plans to add a bush and low growing tree-line to add some privacy and sound barrier to the playground-- and what better way than to do so with native plants!  Please join us for the tree line planting party (9-10:30am) with refreshments, membership & congregation social and a brief meeting to follow (10:30-11:30).  We welcome more wheelbarrows, shovels and/or pitch forks.

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

This preserve features some open meadow-like habitat, as well as views of the Catskill Creek. Expect to see some sun-loving and part-shade meadow plants. See the Scenic Hudson site for a map and guide.

Everyone is welcome, with no need to RSVP. To get reminders and be informed of any last-minute changes, sign up for meet-and-hike updates.

Ecological Landscapes Open Days. Visit seven different Columbia County properties where ecologically-minded landowners are incorporating native plants, creating meadows and managing invasive species.   More info and details to come, but save these dates. Open to the public.

Join us as we come together during National Moth Week (July 18-25) to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths.

Take a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest and mightiest superheroes during a one-time showing of the powerful documentary The Extraordinary Caterpillar.  Great for all audiences!  Join Wild Ones and Thacher Nature Center for this family-friendly event with a free showing of the movie along with kid-friendly crafts.  Following the movie, join a nature educator for a short walk outdoors to hunt for these tiny superheroes (caterpillars!) that drive biodiversity in the most surprising places.   

Learn how our native gardens are supporting the food web!   

It is noted that Thacher State Park charges a $6 vehicle entrance fee, typically collected daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between May 1 and October 31. Payment is required at automated kiosks (cash or card) or via attendants at the booths. The fee applies to the Visitor Center lot and other main parking areas. 

This is the Part- 2 the mid-summer viewing of Genoveffa V’s garden through the season.  Gen, a long time member of Capital Region NY Wild Ones and our current VP,  is opening her wonderful expansive gardens of native trees, shrubs, perennials and vegetables for a second time this season.

Chapter Board Meeting - open to chapter directors, officers, and/or committees.  Meet for dinner; then discuss and make decisions about chapter activities, conducted in accordance with the chapter's bylaws.

This park has a nice waterfall and views over Myosotis Lake.  We will meet at the visitor's center parking lot and walk around the lake, for a total of about 3 miles. See the Preserve's website for visit information and a trail map.

Everyone is welcome, with no need to RSVP. To get reminders and be informed of any last-minute changes, sign up for meet-and-hike updates.

Details coming soon! 

Mills Park:

One-acre meadow park in its 10th-year of growth in the village of Kinderhook.  Volunteers and Kinderhook's Department of Public Works cooperated in renovating the mowed green into a managed meadow. A mowed grass path circuits the gentle roll of the park.  New York State's Empire Trail transits through the center of the park. 

The park entrance is at the corner of Albany Avenue and Railroad Avenue, Kinderhook.

Sigrid G’s one acre property is  85%-90% native species, but other than house/barn/paths she has solidly planted (plugs, seeds) with NO lawn.

Mills Park's volunteers will join Wild Ones for tea/coffee/snacks at Sigrid’s barn, to talk native plants following the tour.

Sunday Sept. 27, 2026. 1:30pm- 4pm  Our annual Membership Appreciation Garden Party!  at the Kelly Adirondack Center. What a great 5th year our Wild Ones chapter has had! Come celebrate our successful growth and projects at our Garden Party!  We will also briefly  highlight  our achievements of the past year, and elect new officers.  It will be a wonderful opportunity to mingle with members (both new and renewed) and fellow garden enthusiasts, maybe win a prize, and enjoy the beautiful setting. We will have refreshments.  Bring an interested friend(s): registration required to plan for appetizers.  to plan for appetizers.  Address:  897 St David's Ln, Niskayuna, NY, 12309  

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

Details coming soon! 

Join us for our monthly  Leadership Team & Business Meeting.   Reach out by email for zoom link:  [email protected] .  Please note date change from 2nd Wednesday to 1st Wednesday.

 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. 

Details coming soon!