Events

Chapter leaders and volunteers sharing information on native plants, supporting insects, birds and pollinators species, and backyard restoration plans.

Sign up sheet and membership information.

Volunteer meeting to discuss marketing and events for the summer 2023 season. Sign up for your own garden consult!

Join your Wild Ones Seedlings chapter for an afternoon of learning and sharing stories about Native Plant Best Practices.  Stefanie Frankenstein, owner of Frankenstein's Nursery at Adopt-A-Plant Greenhouse will give two short talks and answer your questions about selecting, placing, and nurturing more native plants in your backyard. 

Plants will be available for purchase through MOON Co-op.

Watch this space and check our Facebook Page for more details.

Shademakers has received an exciting shipment of native plants grown specifically for southwestern Ohio yards.  Wild Ones Miami Valley volunteers and experts from Miami University will join Shademakers staff for guided informational sessions through the display and help native plant enthusiasts find the best options to meet their landscaping goals. 

Come visit any of four open yards on this self-guided walking tour!  Homes to visit include: 

6195 Contrearas Road; 102 Hilltop Drive; 6061 Joseph Drive; 30 Panda Lane.

Come get ideas and talk to homeowners about their successes and challenges in re-wilding their spaces.

RAIN DATE JULY 30TH.

Miami Valley Wild Ones are hosting a guided hike and potluck at the Mill Race Preserve.  Joe Dumyahn, Senior Natural Resources Manager at Butler County MetroParks will lead a tour beginning at 5:00 pm.  

SEED BOMBS ARE MADE FROM A MIXTURE OF COMPOST, CLAY AND WILDFLOWER SEEDS.  COME READY TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY, AND TO TAKE A FEW HOME TO 'BOMB' WHEREVER BIODIVERSITY CAN BE INCREASED.

Dr David Gorchov will present the on-going status of research into invasive honeysuckle in the Oxford area, and propose best practices for fighting it on your own property.  Overview of research at the ecology station, and brief organizational meeting.

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

Our seedling chapter will be holding the first official election for Board Members, and work to establish our chapter by-laws.  Nominations are open.  Job descriptions have been posted.

Visit volunteers and friends of Wild Ones Miami Valley on Sunday afternoon, December 3rd, for an Open and Free Seed Exchange!  Bring your echinacea, milkweed, wild grasses, goldenrod, and more and exchange them for a variety of native species suitable for planting in the Oxford and Miami Valley area!

The is a kid-friendly event, with a chance to meet and talk with knowledgeable local gardeners and landscape restorers!  Get tips and support for your own yard project. All are welcome, even if you don't have seeds to exchange.

2:00-4:30 PM

Lane Library Havighurst Meeting Room (upstairs)