Events

Come watch our own Danielle Metzger, Wild Ones, Loess Hills chapter secretary,  present “Residential Landscaping with Native Plants” at Sioux County Extension's Native Plant Day.  Danielle will be sharing her experiences about what has worked well in her native gardens at 11am.  

And while you're there, why not stay for all the Native Plant programs?  It's gonna be a fun day filled with many nuggets of information on how to use native plants in areas small and large.   

For the complete Native Plant Program description, see this flyer:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/lyon/native-plant-day-march-1-2025

Register by February 27th:

This presentation is about how to attract pollinators to your yard and gardens.  Jamie will share his 3-step approach: The Fun Part, the Easy Part, and the Hard Part.  

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

Loess Hills Wild Ones will share details of the native plants that will be available at the upcoming Spring Plant Sale. This is a great way to learn more about native wildflowers and grasses which can help you plan your own garden.

The program will also feature a rollout of the grants available for individuals and local organizations to apply for native plants.

Members Only Plant Sale Preview Event.  Members get reduced pricing and first choice at the plants today. 

Join at: https://loesshills.wildones.org

Spring Grant Awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m

Shop for native wildflowers and grasses at this public native plant sale.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!