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December 2025

Dec
9

Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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Dec
11

Talk by Lisa Olson "Growing the Native Plant Movement"

Thursday, December 11th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Get inspired about our efforts to educated others and learn more about the Less Lawn, More Life challenge at the same time.

January 2026

Jan
12

Talk by Gene Wengert on the Effects of Deer Overpopulation

Monday, January 12th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Dickinson Professor Gene Wingert will present information about deer overpopulation in the area and its effect on native plants.

Jan
21

Free National Webinar- January 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

Jan
22

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome to attend) starts at 6:30pm and general membership meeting begins at approximately 7pm.

February 2026

Feb
18

Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv

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

Paid Event Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

Feb
26

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, February 26th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

March 2026

Mar
5

Wild Ones South Central PA webinar/talk

Thursday, March 5th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

TBD

Mar
18

Free National Webinar- March 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

Mar
19

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, March 19th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

April 2026

Apr
18

Wild Ones South Central PA Spring Wildflower Hike

Saturday, April 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Appalachian Trail in Silver Spring Twp

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Walk along the Appalachian Trail (flat hike) to see spring ephemerals in bloom, led by Wild Ones South Central PA member Lorrie P.   (Rain date is Sunday, April 19 same time).

Apr
30

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, April 30th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

May 2026

May
28

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 28th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

May
31

Wild Ones South Central PA field trip to Boyd's Big Tree Preserve

Sunday, May 31st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Boyd's Big Tree Preserve, 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17112 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Hike the preserve to see Mt. Laurel in peak bloom.  

June 2026

Jun
25

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, June 25th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

July 2026

Jul
18

Wild Ones South Central PA Member Garden Tour Members Only

Saturday, July 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Member garden in Dauphin County and Five Senses Garden

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

Tour a rich member garden with a highlight being extensive use of groundcovers in the morning, enjoy lunch out, and then visit the Five Senses Garden which has been transformed to nearly all native plants.   (Rain date is Sunday at the same time).

Jul
30

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, July 30th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

August 2026

Aug
15

Wild Ones South Central PA Field Trip to Glenstone, Potomac MD

Saturday, August 15th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Glenstone, 12100 Glen Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Public Garden Tour Nature Walk/Hike Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Enjoy lunch at the cafe on arrival and then enjoy a tour of the grounds, many aspects designed by Larry Weaner Landscape Assoc., and the art outside and in the museum. 

Aug
27

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, August 27th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

September 2026

Sep
13

Wild Ones South Central PA Member Potluck Members Only

Sunday, September 13th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
The Bower, 1190 Bower Rd, Shermans Dale, PA, 17090 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike Seed/Plant Share Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Bring a dish to share and enjoy a walk around The Bower: A Native Plant Landscape and Sculpture Park in Perry County.   Highlight social event of the season!  Bring plants to trade as well.  

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

Sep
24

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 24th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

October 2026

Oct
11

Wild Ones South Central PA field trip to Waggoners Gap Hawk Watch

Sunday, October 11th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Waggoners Gap Hawk Watch

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

Enjoy a picnic lunch if you wish while observing the annual raptor migration at the top of the Kittatinny Ridge.

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

Oct
29

Wild Ones South Central PA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, October 29th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Board meeting (all members welcome) starts at 6:30 pm and the general membership portion of the meeting starts at approximately 7 pm. 

November 2026

Nov
8

Wild Ones South Central PA Annual Seed Share Event

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Camp Hill Giant Community Room, 3301 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, 17011 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Members will bring seeds to share with each other and the public, as well as used tools, potting jugs, etc.   A talk on the importance of native plants will also take place.  More information on speaker as the event approaches. 

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

December 2026

Dec
3

Wild Ones South Central PA Annual Meeting and Elections Members Only

Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election Chapter Member/Director Vote Program/Speaker Presentation

Annual member meeting and election of board members and officers for 2027.   Annual review slide show.