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July 2026

Jul
18

Old Ypsilanti Member-to-Member Garden Tour Members Only

Saturday, July 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Three locations in Old Ypsilanti , Ypsilanti, MI

Members Only Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour Free Public Parking

Join us for a tour of three locations in Old Ypsilanti where native plants are being employed for a healthier environment. This tour features three stops in the Garland Street/Vinewood Court Area.

A Preview of Some of the Gardens We Will See 

Awkward Island Native Plant Pollinator Garden (installed in 2024) - Blair Treglown shares that, “We experienced tremendous success using starts from Seeds to Community events, friend’s plants and native plant swaps. The first year, I had monarch butterfly caterpillars on the swamp milkweed. Due to the success, it was suggested that I expand the garden this year as you can see with the new plantings on each side.  I put an emphasis on identifying the plants with signs containing a picture, the common name and scientific name.  Being a novice with native plants myself, I felt these signs would be a good learning tool to allow others to experience the plants that they may want to grow in their own yards.  It has helped me become more familiar with the plants and their families while allowing the public to view the garden at a self-guided pace.”

Residence of Blair Treglown and Michelle Williamson - Regarding the side yard, Michelle says that, "Last year, we asked our neighbor about if we could put in a native plant garden this area.  We had some success, and we continue to work on the garden’s limitations: 1) Stones used for landscaping seems to limit the plants' growth, so this year, we added compost to provide a firmer growth medium; 2) A rather large groundhog “mows” the plants just as they are starting off,  so we added fencing to limit its access. 

NOTE TO MEMBERS: We will send an email with the addresses to you at least three days before the event. 

Jul
22

Free National Webinar: How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden with Lorraine Johnson

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

You planted native. Your neighbor has opinions. Maybe your HOA does too. If you’ve ever felt like the hardest part of native plant gardening is the conversations, not the gardening, you’re not alone.

Wild Ones is thrilled to share this upcoming free webinar as part of the 2026 Less Lawn More Life Challenge. Join Lorraine Johnson for a practical conversation on navigating HOA rules, addressing neighbor concerns, and fostering community conversations about native plant gardening and ecological landscapes.

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August 2026

Aug
19

Free National Webinar: The Ecology of Home: Creating Habitat That Works with Shaun McCoshum

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Native plants are the foundation of habitat, but wildlife need more than food to thrive. Join ecologist and Certified Wildlife Biologist Shaun McCoshum, PhD, to explore how nesting sites, shelter, water, soil conditions, and other often-overlooked resources can transform a yard into a functioning ecosystem that supports biodiversity year-round.

Registration link coming soon.

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- From Lawn to Meadow with Sara Weaner Cooper

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

What does it really take to turn a conventional lawn into a thriving native meadow? Join Owner & Principal, New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL), Sara Weaner Cooper for a candid look at her family's ongoing lawn-to-meadow transformation featured in The New York Times and BBC. Drawing from three years of hands-on experience, Sara will share the methods, lessons learned, successes, and challenges of converting turfgrass into a dynamic native plant community. Participants will gain practical insights into site preparation, planting, management, and the ecological principles that guide successful meadow establishment, along with realistic expectations for how these landscapes evolve over time.

Registration link coming soon.

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- Bats in the Backyard with Bat Conservation International

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

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.

Registration link coming soon.

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture

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

Public Welcome Recording Available 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.