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January 2026

Jan
21

Free National Webinar: "Intergenerational Care for Land and Community: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Esther Bonney"

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

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Jan
21

An intergenerational discussion on belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action Members Only

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Program/Speaker Presentation

Webinar reflecting on how people of all ages find their place in the native plant movement and why relationships matter as much as resources. https://wildones.org/conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-esther-bonney/

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Jan
24

Wild Ones Conference

Saturday, January 24th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Oshkosh

Public Welcome Conference/Symposium

February 2026

Feb
2

Certification Classes for POLLINATING

to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Program/Speaker Presentation

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026psc/event/psc2026/

Feb-April zoom classes to get certified as a POLLINATOR STEWARD:

Make a positive difference for pollinators, people, and the planet. 

 Topics include an introduction to the world of pollinators, how they live and thrive, threats to pollinators, and how we all can help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators in many landscapes including home gardens, parks, rights-of-way, and agricultural landscapes. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to share your knowledge through community outreach will be provided. 

 This course is ideal for home gardeners, land managers (large and small), farmers, organizations, government departments, and anyone who wants to do more to support pollinators. Join the growing community of Certified Pollinator Stewards!

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Feb
13

Garden & Green Living Expo

to (Central Time)
Madison, WI, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713 Map

Public Welcome Conference/Symposium

Join like-minded gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this three-day celebration of gardening, landscaping, local food culture and more! Learn from 150+ educational presentations, browse through the exhibitor mall, connect with us at the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture booth, or bring the kids to explore the PBS KIDS Backyard family area. 

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Feb
14

Monthly Chapter Meeting and Presentation

Saturday, February 14th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132 Map

Public Welcome Chapter Meeting

VISIONS for our Chapter.  

Feb
18

Free National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!  

March 2026

Mar
18

Free National Webinar- March 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

May 2026

May
30

Native Plant Sale

to (Central Time)
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132 Map

Public Welcome Seed/Plant Sale Public Restroom

Wehr's Native Plant Sale.  More info coming later…

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!