Events

Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.

Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base.  Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. 

 You will also learn about Heather McCargo and the Wild Seed Project's latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Portland, ME. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in native plant restoration and take your landscaping skills to the next level. 

Come and join Laurie Scott from Wild Ones to learn all about native seed collecting! This program is designed for beginners to learn the anatomy of a flower, where plants store their seeds, and different strategies for seed collection, and will include a “hands on” experience to discover all the things you need to know to turn seeds into baby plants!

Speaker Bio: Laurie Scott is the manager of the Outdoor Living Laboratory at the Northwest Arkansas Community College, a steering committee member of the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership, and the Vice President of the Ozark Chapter of Wild Ones.

Add native plants to your garden! Fall is the best time to plant because plants can get established with strong roots before the summer. Wetter and milder weather in fall gives them a good head start.

Open to the public, and Wild Ones members get a 10% discount!

Our local Ozark native plant nurseries will be offering a variety of native plants for sale. 

Vendors include:

-Bluestem Hollow Nursery
-Buckthorn's Native Nursery
-Moonlit Heights Native Nursery
-Ozark Compost & Swap
-Ozark Roots Native Plants, Seeds & Foods LLC
-Ozark Soul Native Plants
-Solaramic Stoneware
-Two Gardeners Ozark Native Shrubs

GoatLab Brewery offers homemade pizzas and locally brewed beer. They open at 11 am. Come for the plants, then grab a pizza and beer and talk with friends about plants!

Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One’s national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt.

Matrix planting is a landscape design approach that mimics natural ecosystems by closely planting and layering compatible perennials and grasses to cover the soil, provide more ecosystem services, and eliminate the need for wood mulch or aggressive weeding.  Join Wild Ones for a webinar to learn how author, educator, and landscape designer Benjamin Vogt applies this approach to create stunning native gardens. Learn the principles behind this method, its ecological benefits, and practical steps to implement matrix planting in your own garden. 

You will also learn about Benjamin’s latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Lincoln, NE. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading voice in natural garden design and take your gardening skills to the next level. Register now to secure your spot! 

Join Ozark Wild Ones for our 3rd annual Native Seed Swap on Saturday, November 16!

This year we will be at the Bentonville Public Library. Anyone is welcome to come and either bring native seeds that they have collected to share or simply come and get some free seed that they can plant in their garden. The Seed Swap is a great way to increase the diversity of native plants in your garden!

If you are bringing seeds, you may enter at 1:30 pm to set up. Also, Wild Ones Ozark members are welcome to come in at 1:30 also to get first pick of the seeds. The event from 2 to 4 pm is free and open to the public. No need to bring seeds to swap.

Seeds of native plants only, please. If you are collecting seeds in an area other than your own property, make sure you have permission. Also, be sure to leave some seeds for wildlife and for reseeding.

Learn about the Wild Ones San Diego Chapter's newest demonstration garden funded in part by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Jeanine Sharkey about this newest San Diego native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon. 

Learn about the Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter's newest demonstration garden, funded partly by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Kate Brittenham about this newest Albany NY native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon

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