Events

What can you do with your small yard, garden patch, or window box to help our native bees? Sara Wittenberg of the Pollinator Partnership will give a program on how to build a pollinator garden. Learn how to design your space, no matter the size, to provide support to bees and other pollinators. 

Join Wild Ones for an evening of community connection and thought-provoking cinema!

Common Ground is a compelling documentary that explores the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in addressing climate change, restoring ecosystems, and creating sustainable food systems. Through inspiring stories and expert insights, the film highlights the urgent need for change and showcases the individuals leading the way to a healthier, more resilient planet.

Tickets are free but space is limited.

Reserve your free tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cache/1524251

Location: The Medium, 214 S Main Street in Springdale

5:30-7:00pm: Networking and mocktails
7:00-8:00pm: Film Screening

Did you know that native plants provide a wealth of unseen benefits besides their beauty? Join Wild Ones for a fascinating presentation by Laurie Scott and discover how native plants contribute to a healthier environment.

This free presentation is open to the public and will include door prizes.

This program will be of interest to:

- Homeowners interested in creating a more sustainable and wildlife-friendly landscape.
- Gardeners looking to add beauty and biodiversity to their gardens.
- Anyone interested in learning more about the importance of native plants for the environment.

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

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.

Join Wild Ones and White River Nursery for a thought-provoking panel discussion that explores the critical role of soil in sustaining life on Earth. You’ll hear from experts who will delve into the intricate relationship between soil health and:

• Food security: How healthy soil underpins food production and global food systems.
• Climate change: The crucial role of soil in carbon sequestration and climate mitigation.
• Water quality: How soil acts as a natural filter, protecting our water resources.
• Biodiversity: The rich ecosystem beneath our feet and its vital contribution to biodiversity.

This panel will shed light on the challenges facing soil health today and discuss innovative solutions for its protection and restoration. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the unseen hero beneath our feet.

Join Wild Ones for a leisurely, ½ mile hike along the Sinking Stream Trail at Hobbs State Park. We will be looking for early spring wildflowers and identifying other native plants along the trail. Meet at the trailhead at the Sinking Stream / Van Winkle parking lot.

Tour to explore the native plants and beautiful trails at the Lower Ramble in Fayetteville.

Parking is available at the Fayetteville Public Library across the street.

Visit the beautiful native plant garden at Claudia Vilato's residence in Fayetteville. 

Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOM4dQlCo3c2MNT6T_a6S3tqF3okRyvUUG4cE7OuLGeTiNkw/viewform?usp=sharing

Join us at GOAT LAB Brewery in Lowell, Arkansas on Saturday, May 17th for our Spring Native Plant Sale!

Shop a huge selection of locally grown native plants from multiple trusted vendors. Transform your garden into a pollinator haven or a naturally beautiful landscape.

Wild Ones members will receive a 10% discount off their native plant purchases. Join now to take advantage of this offer: https://members.wildones.org/join/

Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 17th
Location: GOAT LAB Brewery, 722 S Bloomington St., Lowell, Arkansas
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What to Expect:

A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees.

Plants that are adapted to the Northwest Arkansas climate, requiring less water and maintenance.

Expert advice from local native plant enthusiasts.

Support for local ecosystems and pollinators.

Opportunities to learn about creating a beautiful and sustainable landscape.

Come and find the perfect native plants to enhance your outdoor space and contribute to a healthier environment! We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Wild Ones National Board President Loris Damerow for a special presentation as part of Week 3 of the 2025 Less Lawn More Life Challenge, “Native Plants Planted Right.” Loris will walk us through the basics of native plant gardening- from choosing the right plants to planting and maintaining them with confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT for the YouTube Live premiere of this 30-minute webinar. Native plant experts from  Wild Ones, Plan it Wild, Homegrown National Park, ReWild Your Campus, and others will be active in the live chat throughout the presentation and for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage! 

This event is designed for newcomers to native gardening and is part of the national Less Lawn More Life Challenge, hosted by Plan It Wild in collaboration with Wild Ones, iNaturalist, Homegrown National Park, Pollinator Partnership  and many others! 

See more about the Less Lawn More Life Challenge:  https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Join Camille Newell, former City of Fayetteville horticulture assistant, as she shares details on the process of plant choice, maintenance, and design on Gulley Park's native plant garden beds.

Meet at the Old Wire parking lot near the elderberry shrub.

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Join Rachel Woody-Pumford, a PhD student at the University of Arkansas, as she shares her research on managing native roadside plantings.

This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about innovative strategies for combating the decline of North American grasslands and prairies. Rachel's research focuses on Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM), exploring how tools like mowing, herbicides, grazing, burning, and replanting can cultivate desirable vegetation along roadsides.

Specifically, she'll delve into the potential of postemergence (POST) herbicides to control invasive species and create space for newly established native grasses and forbs. While these herbicides are registered for use in certain areas, their effectiveness in establishing native plantings remains largely unknown. Rachel's work addresses this critical gap, presenting findings from a greenhouse screen and field trial that investigated the safety and utility of four POST herbicides on 24 native Arkansas plant species (6 grass and 18 forb species).

Doors open at 10:00 AM for networking and camaraderie.
The program begins at 10:30 AM.

One way to keep costs down when adding native plants to your garden is to start some plants from seed. Pam Morgan and Camille Newell will lead an instructional workshop on how to start native plants from seed.

This event will take you through the basics, including:

• When is the right time to collect seed from native plants
• What's different about starting native seeds compared to vegetable seeds
• What are the different methods for starting native seeds
• Where are some places to get native seed

We will collect some seed together from the Lake Springdale Rain Garden (if available) and participants can take the seed home.

Free and open to the public.

Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring environmental horticulturalist and ecological landscape designer Kim Eierman.

Join us at GOAT LAB Brewery in Lowell, Arkansas on Saturday, October 11th for our Fall Native Plant Sale!

Shop a huge selection of locally grown native plants from multiple trusted vendors. Transform your garden into a pollinator haven or a naturally beautiful landscape.

Wild Ones members will receive a 10% discount off their native plant purchases. Join now to take advantage of this offer: https://members.wildones.org/join/

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 11th
Location: GOAT LAB Brewery, 722 S Bloomington St., Lowell, Arkansas
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What to Expect:

A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees.

Plants that are adapted to the Northwest Arkansas climate, requiring less water and maintenance.

Expert advice from local native plant enthusiasts.

Support for local ecosystems and pollinators.

Opportunities to learn about creating a beautiful and sustainable landscape.

Come and find the perfect native plants to enhance your outdoor space and contribute to a healthier environment! We look forward to seeing you there!

Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. 

Join Ozark Wild Ones for the 4th Annual Native Seed Swap!

Ozark Wild Ones is thrilled to partner once again with the Bentonville Public Library to host this beloved community event celebrating native plants and biodiversity.

Free and open to everyone—no registration required!

Date & Time:
Doors open at 2:00 PM for the general public. If you're bringing seeds or you're a Wild Ones member, you're welcome to enter early at 1:30 PM to set up and get first pick!

Location:
Community Room at the Bentonville Public Library,

What to Expect:
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, the Native Seed Swap is a fantastic opportunity to expand your garden with locally adapted native plants.
• No seeds required to participate! Come browse and take home seeds for free!
• Have seeds to share? Bring them along in labeled containers (small envelopes work great).
• Only native plant species, please. Be mindful when collecting. Always get permission if it's not your property, and leave plenty for wildlife and natural reseeding.

Seed Labeling Guidelines:
All containers should be clearly marked with:
• Common name
• Scientific name (genus and species)

Want early access to seeds? Members of Wild Ones get first dibs at 1:30 PM.

Let’s grow a more resilient and beautiful ecosystem—one seed at a time!

Details coming soon! 

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.