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July 2025

Jul
7

July Meeting: Basics of Landscaping with Native Plants with Brian Killen

Monday, July 7th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Wild Ones own, Brian Killen  will discuss the basics of landscaping with native plants. 

"Over the past few years, I set out on my journey to convert my property into a pollinator and bird-friendly landscape by gardening with native plants, removing lawn, and creating habitat. In order to help other home gardeners in their native landscaping pursuits, I wanted to share what I have learned, including the basics of native plants, planting, design,
and maintenance."

Jul
12

Native Garden Tour

Saturday, July 12th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Member Home, 24449 Righter Ct, South Bend, IN, 46628 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour

Get inspired by seeing how Wild Ones members are protecting biodiversity by planting native gardens. During this series of yard tours, you'll see firsthand how they've used native plants to build sustainable and vibrant landscapes.  Drop by one or all of the opportunities, to get ideas, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of native plants.

Jul
16

Native Garden Tour

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Member Home, 630 S 27th St, South Bend, IN, 46615 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour

Get inspired by seeing how Wild Ones members are protecting biodiversity by planting native gardens. During this series of yard tours, you'll see firsthand how they've used native plants to build sustainable and vibrant landscapes.  Drop by one or all of the opportunities, to get ideas, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of native plants.

Jul
22

Growing the Native Plant Movement Together

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

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August 2025

Aug
2

Native Garden Tour

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
834 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Home/Private Garden Tour

Get inspired by seeing how Wild Ones members are protecting biodiversity by planting native gardens. During this series of yard tours, you'll see firsthand how they've used native plants to build sustainable and vibrant landscapes.  Drop by one or all of the opportunities, to get ideas, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of native plants.

Aug
4

August Presentation: The Everglades of the North: Revisiting Northern Indiana's Grand Kankakee Marsh

Monday, August 4th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Pinhook Park Community Center, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN, 46616 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Aaron Helman is an author, adventurer and storyteller in South Bend, Indiana. 

He’s the author of An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County, Ride the Jack Rabbit, and The Turtle, The Mitten, and An Epic History of Michigan.

Aug
17

Native Garden Tour

Sunday, August 17th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Member Home, 1201 Echo Dr, South Bend, IN, 46614 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Home/Private Garden Tour

Get inspired by seeing how Wild Ones members are protecting biodiversity by planting native gardens. During this series of yard tours, you'll see firsthand how they've used native plants to build sustainable and vibrant landscapes.  Drop by one or all of the opportunities, to get ideas, ask questions, and enjoy the beauty of native plants.

September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!