Events

Wild Ones New York Metro Region Chapter will enjoy a tour of both the Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Long Island Native Plant Initiative both next to each other in Brentwood, NY commencing at 10:30 AM and finishing at roughly 2:30 PM. There will be a 30-minute lunch break between the tours.

At St. Josephs we will be educated on their on-going program of forest restoration and prairie grass installations (removing turf grass), and their efforts to eradicate invasive plant species. With a lunch break in between, we will then proceed to the LI Native Plant Initiative to learn of their work harvesting local seed and propagating plants for sale to the public. LINPI will generously provide a 20% discount on plant purchases to our attendees for that day.

To attend, please reply to [email protected] with an ‘affirmative’. If you have mobility problems, St. Josephs can provide transportation with their golf carts. Please advise if you require this service. We will take a 30-minute lunch break between these two tours, so it is advisable to bring a lunch with you. If you don’t plan to attend, it is unnecessary to reply. Those planning on joining this event will receive a ‘reply’ confirmation that they are on the list. We will plan to meet about 10:10 AM so that we can begin touring promptly at 10:30 AM. The rain date for this event will be Saturday, July 26.

Regards,

Fred Nass – President

Wild Ones New York Metro Region Chapter

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/ 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!