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.
Portage County Master Gardener’s 28th annual Garden Parade Held on Saturday, July 11th from 8:30am-4:30pm. Enjoy a special look at six beautiful and varied landscapes in the Stevens Point/Plover area. Live music, artists, vendors, educational information, petting zoo and a garden showcase raffle are also featured.
Tickets are now available for $10 in Plover at Jay-Mar and Village Gardens; and in Stevens Point at Jung’s Garden Center, Stevens Point Area Co-op and, on Saturdays at the Master Gardener Volunteer booth at the Stevens Point Farmer’s Market. Learn more about the event here.
Wood County Master Gardener’s Garden Walk Reserve Saturday, July 18, 2026 9am-4pm for their 23nd Annual Garden Walk. Six beautiful gardens in and around Wisconsin Rapids will provide a wonderful day of touring and learning. There will be basket raffles, live music, nature themed fine art for sale, live demos, and more! Learn more about the event here.
Wild Ones National Webinar: How to Talk to Your Neighbors (and Your HOA) About Your Garden In this webinar, author and activist Lorraine Johnson gets into the how: how to talk to neighbors who don’t get it yet, how to respond to HOA complaints or bylaw challenges, and how to build support in your community for the kind of garden that actually does something for the ecosystem. With three decades of writing and advocacy behind her, Lorraine has seen these conversations play out in every direction – and she’s full of practical, grounded advice for navigating them well. Register for the event here.
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 6 PM CST
Location: Online! A link to watch will be emailed to registrants and Less Lawn More Life Challenge participants.
Join via YouTube and participate in the live community chat with Lorraine and partners from the Less Lawn More Life Challenge.
NCCT’S 2026 Bike Ride for Conservation Join NCCT on the Green Circle Trail for a fun bike ride to raise awareness and funds for conservation in Central Wisconsin! Multiple course lengths and open to everyone! Enjoy the beautiful Green Circle Trail, connect with fellow conservation supporters, and help protect the natural places that make our region so special. Learn more about the event here.
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day 2026 Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local conservation groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). You can help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, lakes, and wetlands from these invasive plants and animals that may negatively impact habitat, wildlife, recreation and health. This event is coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners, and YOU! Learn more about the event here.
Date: Saturday, August 8th
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
