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Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events

June 2025

Jun
14

Native Plants: A Super Start with the Super Nine

Saturday, June 14th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Elkhart Public Library Main Branch

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

For people either on or ready to begin their native plant journey!  This presentation provides advice and resources to help with planning, sourcing, selecting and planting these wonderful life-supporting plants. Guests will also meet the “Super Nine,” native plants selected by South Bend Wild Ones for their size, adaptability, beauty, and benefit to wildlife. 

Join our Speakers Bureau Coordinator, Jan McGowan, as she spreads the Wild Ones message in our communities!

Jun
19

Zoo Garden Workday

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Potawatomi Zoo, 500 S Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Help maintain the native garden at the Potawatomi Zoo.  We will meet in the parking lot. We are working before the zoo opens, so please be on time so there will be someone to let you in. Bring along gardening gloves and weeding tools.

Jun
25

Native Garden Tour

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Member Home, 913 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN, 46601 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.

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.

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
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!