Events

Kevin Kelly, Dauphin County Master Gardener and Speaker, will present how he has been transforming his home garden to be a haven for wildlife.  

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all are welcome to attend this part of the meeting), with the general membership meeting beginning at 7:15pm.  

Homegrown National Park you tube video of “What's the Rush?” talk by Doug Tallamy will be presented.

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all are welcome to attend this part of the meeting), with the general membership meeting beginning at 7:15pm.  

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.

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

In conjunction with members of Appalachian Audubon, Wild Ones SCPA members and friends meet at 10:00 am at Mt. Cuba Center to tour the gardens and research areas.  Those attending will pay entry fee. 

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Wild Ones SCPA in conjunction with Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse will be holding a native plant sale from 9-3 on May 10.   Members will be on-hand at the Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse to help the public select plants.   Come and fill your garden with beneficial native plants while also benefiting our Wild Ones South Central PA chapter and the Diakon Wilderness Center.

Parking is available at the St. Eleanor Regina Chapel.   We will talk a hike to find the masses of pink ladyslippers that make this part of the forest home.  Celebrate PA Native Species Day with a trip to see this special spot.  

Join Wild Ones National Board President Loris Damerow for a special presentation as part of Week 3 of the 2025 Less Lawn More Life Challenge, “Native Plants Planted Right.” Loris will walk us through the basics of native plant gardening- from choosing the right plants to planting and maintaining them with confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT for the YouTube Live premiere of this 30-minute webinar. Native plant experts from  Wild Ones, Plan it Wild, Homegrown National Park, ReWild Your Campus, and others will be active in the live chat throughout the presentation and for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage! 

This event is designed for newcomers to native gardening and is part of the national Less Lawn More Life Challenge, hosted by Plan It Wild in collaboration with Wild Ones, iNaturalist, Homegrown National Park, Pollinator Partnership  and many others! 

See more about the Less Lawn More Life Challenge:  https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Rescheduled from Rainout in June: Members will tour this native plant garden originally developed by Conococheague Audubon members in Norlo Park.  This garden is a Penn State Extension certified Pollinator Friendly Garden consisting of about ⅓ acre of trees, shrubs, perennials, a vine trellis, and a water feature.   Tips for managing a garden cared for by volunteers with diverse experience levels will be shared.  

Put Norlo Park in your GPS for directions.  We will meet at the covered porch at the brick community building.  

Visit two member home gardens and a native planting at the nearby McGrath's Bakehouse.  Lunch at the restaurant “Thea” nearby after for those interested.  

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Members only event.  Members tour The Bower: A Native Plant Landscape and Sculpture Park designed by Larry Weiner Landscape Assoc.  and enjoy a potluck at the barn.  Plant swap for those with extras to bring along.  

Details coming soon! 

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Details coming soon! 

Field Trip to visit the native plant garden and enjoy a nature walk with fall color.

Attendees meet at the mansion parking lot at 1:00pm. 

Monthly business meeting starts at 6:30 (all welcome to attend this portion of the meeting), with general membership meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Open to the public and free!   Large variety of native seeds  available to take home shared from members' gardens.   Talk on native plants and information on winter seed sowing will be part of the afternoon program.   Donations welcome.

Details coming soon! 

The annual meeting will include an annual review/report, and elections will be held for board directors and officers.  A night to reflect and plan for upcoming year.