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January 2023

Jan
9

Wild Ones SCPA Heather Andrews "Butterfly Science"

This event has ended
Monday, January 9th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

Learn how to create a "pollinator paradise" and incorporate the newest science based techniques in your garden for a beautiful and healthy "pollinator pharmacy".  Webinar by Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener  [email protected]

Jan
30

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, January 30th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting

Monthly meeting to review webinar, membership, treasurer's report, calendar, and information session.

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February 2023

Feb
13

Wild Ones SCPA Webinar from OSU with Heather Homes

This event has ended
Monday, February 13th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

We will be watching Heather Holmes "Creating and Managing Habitat for Bees" from the 2022 OSU Pollinator 101 series together and having discussion following.

Feb
27

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, February 27th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting

Monthly meeting to discuss business, fundraising, spring plant sale with Diakon Greenhouse and recent webinars.

March 2023

Mar
27

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, March 27th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly meeting by Zoom.  Link will be provided prior to meeting. Contact wildonesscpa@gmail if you have not received link.

Mar
30

Wild Ones SCPA Volunteer Work Days Diakon Members Only

This event has ended
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse, 571 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007 Map

Members Only Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Vounteers neeeded to prep plants for spring plant sale

Mar
31

Wild Ones SCPA Volunteer Work Days Diakon Members Only

This event has ended
Friday, March 31st, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse, 571 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007 Map

Members Only Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Prep for upcoming plant sale; sign up for 10-12 or 1-3 time slot

April 2023

Apr
8

Wild Ones SCPA Volunteer Work Day at Diakon Members Only

This event has ended
Saturday, April 8th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse, 571 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007 Map

Members Only Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Volunteers will be prepping for upcoming plant sale. Sign up for 10-12 or 1-3 time slot

Apr
23

Field Trip to Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

This event has ended
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA, 18938 Map

Public Welcome Paid Event Group Tour Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Members will meet at the parking lot at 1 pm and tour the Wildflower Preserve.  Opportunity to purchase plants, as well.   Members will pay entrance fee:  $12 adults; $9 seniors; $6 children 5-14

Apr
24

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, April 24th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Chapter Board Meeting

Chapter Monthly Meeting.  Look for Zoom link prior to meeting.  Contact [email protected] for link if not received.  Jane Shull will present "Plant It and They Will Come"

May 2023

May
5

Wild Ones SCPA Volunteer Work Day at Diakon Members Only

This event has ended
Friday, May 5th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse, 571 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007 Map

Members Only Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Volunteers will prepare for the Wild Ones Plant Sale the following day.  Sign up for 10-12 or 1-3 time slot

May
6

Wild Ones SCPA-Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse Plant Sale

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Saturday, May 6th, 2023
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Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse, 571 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA, 17007 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Free Public Parking

Native Plant Sale open to the public; members help staff in shifts from 10-12 or 1-3

May
18

PA Native Species Day Celebratory Walk

This event has ended
Thursday, May 18th, 2023
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Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve, 110 Sample Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Seed/Plant Swap Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones South Central PA and Appalachian Audubon will host a walk to identify birds, plants, insects and more and talk about their interdependence on each other to complete their healthy lifecycles.  Attendees will receive a mini-packet of native plant seed mix. 

May
22

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly meeting by zoom.  Members will get the zoom link prior to the meeting; contact [email protected] if you do not receive the link.

June 2023

Jun
11

Five Senses Garden Tour

This event has ended
Sunday, June 11th, 2023
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Five Senses Garden, 1350 N Harrisburg St, Harrisburg, PA, 17111 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Free Public Parking

Cindy Hogeman will lead members on a tour of the 5 Senses Garden,  including native and non-native plants, and discuss how volunteers can help.

Jun
26

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, June 26th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly zoom meeting.  Members and friends will get a zoom link before the meeting.  Contact [email protected] if you do not receive a link.

July 2023

Jul
1

Ft. Indiantown Gap observation of Regal Fritillary Butterflies

This event has ended
Saturday, July 1st, 2023
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Ft. Indiantown Gap

Public Welcome Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

Members must sign up individually for a tour date with Ft. Indiantown Gap.  A link for sign ups will be provided prior to July.  Dates will vary through July.

Jul
31

WIld Ones SCPA Monthly Zoom Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, July 31st, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting. Link will be provided prior to meeting.  Contact [email protected] if you have not received the link.

August 2023

Aug
20

Wild Ones SCPA Penn State Pollinator Research Plots, Manheim

This event has ended
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
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Penn State Pollinator Research Plots, Manheim, PA, 17545 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Home Garden Tour Group Tour Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Guided tour of the pollinator research plots in Manheim, PA

Aug
28

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, August 28th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Wild Ones SCPA monthly zoom meeting.  Link will be provided prior to meeting. Contact [email protected] if you do not receive the link.

September 2023

Sep
25

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, September 25th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Wild Ones SCPA monthly zoom meeting.  A link will be provided prior to the meeting.  Contact [email protected] for link if not received.

October 2023

Oct
1

Wild Ones SCPA Potluck and Tour of The Bower Members Only

This event has ended
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
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The Bower, 1190 Bower Rd, Shermans Dale, PA, 17090 Map

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

Members bring a dish to share.  Enjoy a stroll through the gardens, meadow, woods, and wetland pools at The Bower: A Native Garden and Sculpture Park

Oct
12

"Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees" with Heather Holm

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

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Oct
30

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Meeting

This event has ended
Monday, October 30th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Wild Ones SCPA Monthly Zoom Meeting.  A link will be provided prior to the meeting. Contact [email protected] if link has not been received.  This meeting will include prep for the seed swap.

November 2023

Nov
12

Wild Ones SCPA Seed Share

This event has ended
Sunday, November 12th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Giant Foods Community Room, Camp Hill Giant, 3301 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA, 17011 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Members will provide native seeds and instructions for a seed swap open to the public.  Tony Campisi will do a presentation on native plant landscaping at 2pm.

Nov
16

"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants" with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

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Nov
20

Janet Lawson Talk Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, November 20th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Janet Lawson sharing from her new book.   "A World of Discovery: How Science and Heart Can Make You a More Ecological Gardener"

December 2023

Dec
4

Wild Ones SCPA Annual Meeting and Elections

This event has ended
Monday, December 4th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Board Meeting

Combined November/December Monthly Zoom Meeting. Annual membership meeting and Elections.  A link will be provided prior to the meeting; contact [email protected] if a link has not been received.

Dec
11

Zoom meeting with interview of Calvin Ernst

This event has ended
Monday, December 11th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation

We will be seeing a Kim Eirman interview of Calvin Ernst of Ernst Seeds and discussion to follow.

Dec
18

Talk by Benjamin Vogt Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, December 18th, 2023
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Western PA Wild Ones is sponsoring the event.  Our chapter is contributing to the speaker's fee.