Chapter Events

Many of us have heard about water gardens, but what are rain gardens? Sue will start with the basics of what a rain garden is, what the benefits are, and how to get started.
Sue has two rain gardens, both of them do-it-yourself projects, and she will share her experiences, including some plants to use carefully or perhaps not at all! Come learn about this environmentally friendly way to manage your storm water and create a beautiful wildlife habitat. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited. The presentation is open to the public and will be advertised on our facebook pages.

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch the talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

Bugs in your garden

Registration for this event is now closed, and registrants have been emailed about attending. Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues getting in.

This will be a paid event for both in-person and remote viewing. Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch Dr. Kimmerer's talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Ecological restoration can be understood as an act of reciprocity, in return for the gifts of the earth. This talk explores the ecological and ethical imperatives of healing the damage we have inflicted on our land and waters. We trace the evolution of restoration philosophy and practice and consider how integration of indigenous knowledge can expand our understanding of restoration from the biophysical to the biocultural. Reciprocal restoration includes not only healing the land but our relationship to land. In healing the land, we are healing ourselves.

Wild Ones is excited to cohost this event with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Earth Week 2024 and the Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter. 

Natural remedies     Corey is a herbalist and massage therapist.  She will be showing us how she uses herbs to craft products for medicinal use.

Tour the garden of Bev and Jim Arnold

Tour the garden of Bev and Jim Arnold