Events

We'll be partnering up again with the Crandall Seed Library to bring free seeds to the public! We will provide a variety of native seeds, and the Crandall Seed Library will provide vegetable, herb, and ornamental flower seeds. No need to bring seeds, but if you'd like to contribute- please follow the guidelines that were sent in the August newsletter.

If you did not receive the newsletter and would like to sign up for it or just receive the seed contribution instructions, email us at [email protected] .

Planting native species is an important step toward creating habitat, but how can you tell what’s working, what’s missing, and where to focus your efforts next?

Join Wild Ones and Wildr Places for The Habitat Check-up, a free webinar exploring a practical, science-informed approach to evaluating your home landscape. Presenter Zoe Evans will introduce five key areas to consider when assessing habitat and share how thoughtful observations can help guide your next steps.

Whether you’re just getting started with native plants or have been gardening for years, this webinar will help you look at your landscape through a new lens.

Grab a coffee and a pastry and enjoy a casual discussion with fellow gardening enthusiasts about all things native gardening - plans, stories, ideas, and answers to your questions. No registration, just walk right in!

Winter Sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors in recycled containers converted into miniature greenhouses, allowing nature to provide the proper conditions for germination. Participants will take home a jug of winter-sown seeds! 

$5 per person (paid to the Master Gardeners), free for Master Gardener Volunteers. 

Pre-Registration Required: Call 518-668-4881 to register. 

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

Registration link coming soon.

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon.