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.
Intergenerational Care for Land and Community: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Esther Bonney Looking for meaningful ways to engage with native plants beyond your own yard? Our upcoming webinar features Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, and Esther Bonney, youth organizer and founder of Nurture Natives. Drawing on their work in education, storytelling, and youth leadership, they will explore how people of all ages can take part in the native plant movement through shared learning, relationships, and local action. Register today!
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Location: YouTube Live (link provided with registration)
This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants after the webinar premiere.
Winter Sowing Native Seeds Workshop Hosted by Growing Collective in partnership with Wild Ones. Join us for Growing Collective’s first workshop! Native plant expert and educator Paul Skawinski will be leading an engaging, hands-on session on winter sowing native seeds. Learn about the plant species native to our region, why some require cold stratification, and why January is the ideal time to start them so they’re ready to flourish in your garden come spring. Participants will receive guided instruction, get hands-on experience planting native seeds in a take-home tray, and leave with clear instructions on how to care for their seeds over the winter and what to do once spring arrives. The workshop will take place inside the greenhouse, which is only slightly warm during winter months. Please dress appropriately. Registration is required: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-sowing-native-seeds-workshop
Date: Saturday, January 24th
Time: 10 a.m. CT
Location: Greenhouses located near downtown Stevens Point (1220 Briggs Court, Stevens Point, WI)
Toward Harmony With Nature Conference Save the date for the Toward Harmony with Nature Conference for January 24, 2026! Explore a diverse array of natural landscaping and native plant-related topics, featuring many exhibitors, vendors, speakers, and engaging discussions. Don’t miss out on our silent auction—a perfect opportunity to discover unique treasures while enjoying a celebration of nature. Learn more via this link here.
UMN Extension’s 5th Annual Pollinator Series January 26-28, 2026 Daily from 1 to 2:30 pm CST. Register here.
Monday, January 26: Keystone Plants & Soft Landings Plantings for Native Bees, presented by Heather Holm, pollinator conservationist and author.
Tuesday, January 27: The Latest Buzz on Bee Research, presented by Dr. Elaine Evans, UMN Extension Native Bee Educator and Researcher.
Wednesday, January 28: Pollinator Habitats in Action: Tips, Tricks, & Inspiration from Master Gardeners, presented by University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners.
