2025 Menomonee River Area Wild Ones (WO) Programs
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October 2025
Seed Collection and Yard Tour with Carolyn and Rick Larkin Members Only
Pewaukee, WI
Members Only Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour Seed/Plant Share Public Restroom Lots of Physical Activity
Don’t miss this chance to collect a wide variety of native seeds while touring an in progress restoration prairie and wetland on 20 Acres in Pewaukee. We will also be demonstrating winter seed sowing and invasive species control equipment.
Bring envelopes along with a pen/pencil to label the seeds. Plan to collect about different types seeds including, Common Milkweed, Asters, Coneflowers, Indian Grass, Big Bluestem, Ironweed, Baptisia , Rattlesnake master and more . A handout with the native plants in the garden will be provided. Sturdy hiking shoes for trails and some wet areas and gloves. Parking is limited please consider car pooling.
Please RSVP, we will be emailing the address and parking information a few days before the program.
Free Webinar: "Next Steps for Nature" with Doug Tallamy
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces.
November 2025
Native Seed Fest and Annual Meeting Members Only
Pewaukee Public Library
Members Only Family-Friendly Free Event Chapter Annual Meeting Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Join us to socialize and connect with fellow native plant lovers! We have lots of seeds for you to take home from our October seed-collecting activity - and/or feel free to bring any you might want to share from your yard! Bring paper lunch bags and envelopes for your seeds; we will also have some available. There will be a short membership meeting at 10:30 to elect the 2024 Officers. There will be no meeting in December, so if we miss you, we hope you'll be able to join us in January for our winter program series.
Free Webinar: "Living in the Liberated Landscape" with Larry Weaner
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
December 2025
Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/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.
January 2026
Free National Webinar- January 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
February 2026
Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/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.
March 2026
Free National Webinar- March 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
September 2026
Free National Webinar- September 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2026
Free National Webinar- October 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2026
Free National Webinar- November 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!