At Capital Region Wild Ones, we're getting ready for our Native Plant Celebration and Seed Swap on Nov. 14. Collect seeds to share or simply show up on Nov. 14 and go home with the beginnings of new plants for your native garden. Continue reading "President’s Message: Save Your Seeds"
The election of the 2027 Officers will be held by an in-person vote on October 18, 2026 during the Membership Meeting. We are in need of someone to fill the Secretary position. Continue reading "Upcoming 2027 Board of Directors Election"
For Capital Region Wild Ones members, the growing season brings the joy of visits to native gardens. Every year -- in one of our most popular events -- native gardens around the Capital Region are opened to the public. Continue reading "Get Ready for 2026 Garden Tours"
Help Build a Future for Native Plants Would you or someone you know want to serve on the board of Wild Ones Capital Region NY? Serving on the board is an opportunity to have an influence in the direction of our chapter. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2025. Please complete this nomination form: […] Continue reading "Call For Wild Ones Board Nominations"
A Message from the Chapter President The Wild Ones Capital Region NY community shares a common thread of commitment to native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community. We are making a difference. Native plants and natural landscapes are finding their way into our communities across the Capital Region, collaboration is on the rise, membership […] Continue reading "President’s Message: Wild Ones is All About Community"
Do you want to help Wild Ones spread the word about native plants? We would love your help for our chapter display table at the upcoming Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo. You can join us to volunteer for a two-hour or three-hour shift over the weekend. There’s no need to be a gardening expert, […] Continue reading "Join us at the Garden Expo"
The annual Thacher Native Plant Sale is still five months away but, as gardeners know, it’s already time to start planning for a successful growing season. And we are looking for volunteers. Join Wild Ones on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center (87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville) as […] Continue reading "Let’s kick off the Thacher plant sale"
Hundreds of native plant enthusiasts joined the Capital Region Wild Ones on Nov. 16 at the Thacher Park Visitor Center for the 4th Annual Native Plant Celebration and Seed Swap. Participants walked away with seeds to sow in their home gardens. They also learned about winter sowing, participated in nature-based craft activities and enjoyed goodies […] Continue reading "Native Plant Celebration – 2024 edition"
Ring in 2024! Volunteer Not going to ask you to make any dreaded “New Year’s resolutions”. Instead, I invite you to consider how you may engage further with Wild Ones and our community. You already read our blog, so here are some suggestions on how to get the most from your membership in 2024: Opportunities […] Continue reading "Happy New Year"