Ongoing Programs
Scheduled Educational Programs
Held once a month or more throughout the year. See detailed listings on the Calendar.
Monthly Meetings with Presentations (September-March)
Our indoor meetings feature presentations to inform and inspire attendees and provide a forum for native plant enthusiasts to connect with each other.
Announcement: A Calendar listing and emails to chapter members and the [email protected] listserv.
Location: Auditorium, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Schedule: Second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Access: Free and open to the public.
Livestream: When possible these events are livestreamed for greater accessibility; the livestream link is shared in the calendar listing and via email to chapter members and the [email protected] listserv.
Video: The Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area YouTube channel has videos of many of our past presentations.
Event Cancellation Policy: If we need to cancel (e.g., because of severe weather), we will update the Calendar listing and send an email to members and the [email protected] listserv.
Our Home Base – Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical Gardens of the University of Michigan generously gives us a free place to meet; shares information about our programs; and offers rich opportunities to learn more about native plants through either classes or volunteering. Come early to our September-March meetings and enjoy strolling from the tropics to the desert in the conservatory.
Visit Matthaei’s Know Before You Go page for current information on hours and parking fees, which cover admission to the Matthaei conservatory and grounds. (Members of Matthaei Botanical Gardens park for free.)
Outdoor Locations (April-September)
Announcement: A Calendar listing and emails to chapter members and the [email protected] listserv.
Locations: These include local gardens, native plant nurseries, and nature preserves.
Schedule: Day of the week and time varies.
Access: Free and open to the public.
Event Cancellation Policy: If we need to cancel (e.g., because of severe weather), we will update the Calendar listing and send an email to members and the [email protected] listserv.
Member-to-Member Garden Tours (April-October)
Announcement: A Calendar listing and emails to chapter members.
Locations: Properties of chapter members.
Schedule: Day of the week and time varies.
Access: Chapter members and their guests only.
Event Cancellation Policy: If we need to cancel (e.g., because of severe weather), we will update the Calendar listing and send an email to members.