Events

Autumn is often overlooked as a planting season, but it’s actually a fantastic time to plant native plants! Johnson’s Nursery is embracing the season and offering Wild Ones members 15% off native container plants for one week only. Don’t miss this limited-time offer!

The hours are Mon–Fri, 8:00–5:00, and Sat, 8:00–2:00. Wild Ones volunteers will be present at various times to assist members, and the Johnson’s staff will also be on board. Members must show a printed or digital copy of their current membership card. Same-day online registration will generate a membership card that is acceptable for this offer. Plant purchases are final, not guaranteed, and non-refundable.

If you would like to help out and hang out, please sign up for a shift below, thank you! 

Happy Planting!! 

Speaker Dr Esther Shekinah Durairaj, Education Director,  Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, presenting “Soil Health and Management for Urban Situations”

The new member (and all member and non-member ) orientation meeting will feature a brief presentation about the Wild Ones mission followed by a Q & A time hosted by the chapter president, VP,  other board members and Danielle Bell, a local native plant landscaper and owner of Native Roots.

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

Speaker Emily Helm, Conservation Biologist, Waukesha County Parks system, with the presentation “Oak Ecosystems”

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Registration link coming soon.

In partnership with FRIENDS OF WEHR, we are sponsoring a GARDEN CLASS:

Do you want to plant a native garden but don’t know how to start? Learn why native plants matter and how to use them to attract and support wildlife, birds, and insects in a way that fits your time and space. Walk away with ideas of what to plant and how to plan your native garden.

Fee: $12 per person; $10 for Milwaukee County residents; $7 for Friends of Wehr members; $5 parking fee applies to non-members

Reservations guarantee space. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

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.

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. 

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.