The events listed below are local presentations/events that are natural resource-related and open to the general public. They are not necessarily related to Wild Ones or organized by our chapter.
Pumpkin Smash: Compost Your Fall Decorations! Don’t toss your pumpkins in the trash — compost them instead! Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 12–3 PM at the Giving Farm (130 Georgia St N, Stevens Point) for a fun, eco-friendly way to say goodbye to your fall decorations. Bring your pumpkins and other organic fall décor to be composted locally by Bucket Ruckus. Stay tuned for details on extra activities and family-friendly fun happening alongside the composting! This event is in partnership with Golden Sands RC&D, Recycling Connections, and Bucket Ruckus. Let’s keep food waste out of the landfill and turn our autumn leftovers into healthy soil for the community. Learn more & RSVP here.
When: Saturday, November 15th from 12–3 PM
Where: The Giving Farm (130 Georgia St N, Stevens Point)
November Tap Talk: Protect Land & Nature with your Local Land Trust Learn about land trusts, how they work, NCCT’s role, how landowners can join the conservation easement program, and ways to get involved. All Tap Talks are informal presentations that encourage questions and lively discussion. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required, but we’d love to know if you plan to join! RSVP here.
When: Sunday, November 16th from 4-5pm
Where: Central Waters Brewery Co. Tap Room (351 Allen St, Amherst, WI 54406)
Living in the Liberated Landscape Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of controlling it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.
When: Thursday, November 20th at 6pm CST
Where: Virtual, register here
December Tap Talk: Getting Started with Native Plants Winter is the perfect time to start thinking about next year’s garden plans. Join Amanda Barth, owner of Lucky Bird Natives, LCC, for an accessible introduction to starting native plants and preparing your garden for planting. They’ll demystify seed stratification with practical methods, cover the basics on establishing new garden beds, in addition to the ecological benefits of incorporating native species into your landscape. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started.
All Tap Talks are informal presentations that encourage questions and lively discussion. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required, but we’d love to know if you plan to join! RSVP here.
When: Sunday, December 21st from 4-5pm
Where: Central Waters Brewery Co. Tap Room (351 Allen St, Amherst, WI 54406)
