We’re writing a book!
Help us raise funds for Native Plants for Michiana: Planting with Nature and Beauty in Mind.
The Wild Ones South Bend chapter, formed in 2021, promotes native landscapes and the wildlife that depends on them. We serve the greater Michiana region of Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, to connect people and native plants for a healthy planet. Wild Ones South Bend values respect, inclusivity, evidence-based information, action, and growth.
The Chapter holds monthly meetings at Pinhook Park Community Center featuring educational speakers and activities, a twice-annual plant sale, field trips, community projects, and invasive removal days. We also provide educational outreach through presentations and tabling events. Our members are offered plant-sharing opportunities, and have access to the quarterly Wild Ones Journal, the New Member Handbook, native garden designs, and many educational resources available at wildones.org. In addition, our chapter website offers educational resources, including book and website recommendations, local native plant information, and much more.
Click here to meet the 2025 South Bend Wild Ones Board of Directors!
Contact us at [email protected], or reach out at our next event!
Volunteers and donations are always welcome! The chapter runs entirely by volunteers, whether it’s pulling invasives, helping at member meetings, serving on a committee, or as a board member. If you are interested in volunteering, click here! If you’re interested in helping through a donation, click here!