Events Calendar

Let's see what native plants are popping up in this lovely park! Past spring sightings have included Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) , Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), and Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum). Lots of wildlife to see, too!

In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Corinth is having a clean-up day! People come together to pick up the trash and learn about the environment. 

Join Unity Lutheran Church for a potluck lunch while Kristi gives a brief presentation on Citizen Science: Bioblitz with iNaturalist. Provided the weather is nice we will head out to log what early spring species we find into iNaturalist. Bring your smartphone loaded with the iNaturalist app and any wear appropriate clothing for our unpredictable weather. Come get a look at the location for our native plant garden and there is plenty to see! There are already several native plants growing and supporting wildlife. This event is open to the community so please bring a friend and spread the word.

Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month for a brief presentation and garden related activity! 

Join us for a presentation on how to ethically harvest native plant seeds to increase biodiversity! New York Flora Association will be available to help you identify plants and use the New York Flora Atlas to find out if they are native to NY. This is also a great opportunity to meet Wild Ones a group of gardners dedicated to thriving native plants in the Capital Region.

Saturday, May 4th @ 10:00 am Albany Rural Cemetery Meet & Hike with Laura Davis. Meet at  3 Cemetery Avenue, Menands in the parking area near the chapel. Incorporated in 1841, Albany Rural Cemetery (ARC) is one of the oldest and grandest examples of the rural or garden cemetery movement in America.  There are many large mature, beautiful trees, and we will try to seek out any flowers that may be blooming in the wooded areas. It is hilly terrain with some steep sections, and can be wet so please wear sturdy hiking shoes. We will reschedule if it rains steadily or heavily. Recommend you bring a camera, and your own water/snacks. No restrooms available.  

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

SoBro conserves vacant urban parcels and transforms them into pollinator-friendly green spaces, while educating about how such green spaces strengthen the web of life on which human well-being depends.

SoBro has already created berms and paths so now it's time to get native plants in the ground! From 8am to 10am, they would like more experienced gardeners to help out; from 10am to noon, everyone is welcome. And if you're not sure which group you are in, please just come when you can - we would be delighted to see you!

Join Friends of Thacher, Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, and us as we feature native plants that support pollinators through all stages of their life cycle. Please check back for updates as we finish off details!

Join Unity Lutheran Church for a potluck lunch while Laura Davis presents A Journey to a Natural Yard in Suburbia. Provided the weather is nice we will head out to remove invasive species such as garlic mustard weed and dames rocket before they go to seed. Bring your gloves, tick repellent, and any wear appropriate clothing for our unpredictable weather. This event is open to the community so please bring a friend and spread the word.  

Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month for a brief presentation and garden related activity! 

Towns and HOAs can do a lot more to support pollinators than just plant some milkweed. Discover strategies for getting your town or homeowners association excited about native plants and pollinators. Find out how to think like a town or HOA, not like a homeowner, so you can make your community pollinator-friendly!

Sustainable Saratoga is hosting Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale - with over 35 native plant species!

Make a day of it! Learn how your garden, no matter how small, can help pollinators. Pollinator Palooza features information about sustainable gardening, the importance of native species, and general plant and pollinator educational resources, including free soil pH testing. We will have fun kids’ activities, raffles (gift certificates, books, plants, and more), entertainment, and delicious food. PLEASE NOTE: Cash or check preferred.

We welcome our members, and their guests, or anyone who likes to discuss and share their stories of native plants and ecological landscaping. Jennifer Michelle of GreenTown Consulting will lead our group in delightful conversations about current and relevant topics. Please use the registration link to sign up for the Zoom link and submit any topics/questions that you might have. Then share this event with others so we always have a lively group!

***Comments and statements made during the forum are not a reflection of Wild Ones, our chapter, or our partners. Please note all in attendance have varying skill sets and levels. Additional research should be done outside of our forum from industry leaders. We also encourage you to bring your findings back to the group at the next event.***

Get Outdoors & Get Together Day will bring people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds together for fun, healthful activities as part of the state's initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Camp Saratoga is a Karner Blue butterfly preserve. With any luck, we will see lots of these tiny but lovely butterflies! Lots of native plants, too - Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), and Horsemint (Monada punctata). Maybe a few native lupine (Lupinus perennis) still in bloom, too!

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Two Wild Ones' members and Schenectady County Master Gardeners will give a tour of the native gardens they have developed and expanded over several years times.  Our event will be accompanied by a celebratory luncheon of the past year, and our vote on the 2025 leadership.  If you'd like to have an impact on the future of our organization, please reach out to discuss the perfect opportunity for you.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.

Join our leadership team to discuss the direction of the chapter.  These monthly meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.  It is a great time to present events and opportunities for the chapter.   Ideas such as networking, collaborations, lobbying, advocacy, community science/conservation/restoration projects, fundraising, demonstration gardens, invasive species removals, and any other idea you can think of are welcome.  Contact us if you would like to receive a zoom link to attend this meeting.