Chapter Calendar

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

Monthly meeting discussing Spring ephemerals and walks at Black Hawk State Park and Fairmount Cemetery

Intro to Wild Ones for potential garden installation

Mark your calendars for Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025! 

Join us April 11 at Hauberg Estate for a  Keynote Speaker &  Panel discussion, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, therapy dogs, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there!

Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2025!Bring a friend. It is FREE!

Join us to learn about the connection between wellness and nature, network with local green organizations, and visit with others that love nature! 

 We are busy putting 2025 together and it will start earlier & last a bit later at Hauberg Estate! A surprise Keynote Speaker! '

Check back for more details as we get closer to April!

Presenation on Wild Ones and pollinators

Earth Day Spring Plant Sale.

Social Event

Now that our milk jugs are full of tiny seedlings what do we do next.  Care and transplanting hands on demonstration.  Tips for getting plants in the ground.

Seedling exchange.

Hauberg Estates Native Plant Sale.   Guardians of the Prairie and Forest and Wild Ones Quad Cities Chapter join together to help Hauberg Estates bring a spring native plant sale to the Quad Cities area.

Intro to Wild Ones and native plants

Social Event

Discussion on summer pollinators and potential seed to collect

Two day event more to follow

Social Event

Presentation on Native shrubs and edibles

Visit a 3 year old hillside planting

Social Event

All about Monarchs

Social Event

Join Judy and learn about using native plants in a floral arrangement.

Details coming soon! 

Social Event

Details coming soon! 

Social Event

Fun event!!

Details coming soon!