Connect with our gardeners
Wild Ones Capital Region members have plant knowledge and personal gardening stories to share. Invite us to speak to your group on any of the topics below. To learn more, email [email protected] or use the form below. The Speakers Bureau team will reach out to make arrangements.
Beginner: Discovering native plant gardening
Intermediate: Detailed information, such as how to
Advanced: Comprehensive information about particular topics
Welcoming Native Plants Into Your Garden (Beginner) — 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.
Attracting Beneficial Wildlife to Your Backyard: When We Save Wildlife, We Save Ourselves (Intermediate) — 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 will show you how to create a balanced and flourishing yard.
Native Plants Almost Everywhere – Why and How (Intermediate) — We need many more acres of native plants to heal the earth. Learn the breadth of where native plants can grow and how to get them there.
Wake Up, Garden! It’s Spring! (Intermediate) — 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.
Sleep Tight, Garden! It’s Fall! (Intermediate) — What to do to prepare your garden for winter, while helping to make spring clean-up easier. Fall plants and bulbs will also be discussed.
It’s All Greek to Me – Understanding Latin Botanical Names (Intermediate) — In this fun presentation, 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.
Gardening with Climate Resilience (Advanced) — In this presentation you will learn how to make your garden resilient to the ravages of climate change, from drought to flooding rains. Plant choices and gardening methods will be included.
Updated September 2024
Contact us
Use this form or email us at [email protected]. Let us know which topics interest your group along with any event details such as day, time and location.
What is Wild Ones Capital Region?
Wild Ones Capital Region NY is a local chapter of a national nonprofit that provides a supportive community for ecologically minded gardeners with an interest in native plants. Join Wild Ones now and be a part of our community and events throughout the year.