We are excited to bring you a wide range of events that support our mission to promote environmentally sound landscaping practices and the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities in the Metro region of New York. Our events include chapter meetings, local clean-ups, planting days, education-based events, community events and hearings, and more.
We invite you to join us in learning about and supporting the use of native plants to create healthy habitats for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a community member, our events offer something for everyone. Check back often for updates and new events, sign up for our newsletter so you receive all event dates and details; and we look forward to seeing you there!
Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | Upcoming Events
October 2026
Fall Transplanting at Bush Terminal in Brooklyn
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Seed Handling Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Join us and help expand our native garden, while harvesting and taking home native seeds. We need help with transplanting, mulching, and fencing. Our garden is located near the orange bathroom building inside the park.
November 2026
Free National Webinar - The Habitat Check-up with Wildr Places
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Planting native species is an important step toward creating habitat, but how can you tell what’s working, what’s missing, and where to focus your efforts next?
Join Wild Ones and Wildr Places for The Habitat Check-up, a free webinar exploring a practical, science-informed approach to evaluating your home landscape. Presenter Zoe Evans will introduce five key areas to consider when assessing habitat and share how thoughtful observations can help guide your next steps.
Whether you’re just getting started with native plants or have been gardening for years, this webinar will help you look at your landscape through a new lens.
January 2027
Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.
Registration link coming soon.
February 2027
Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.
Registration link coming soon.
March 2027
Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
Registration link coming soon.