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April 2025

Apr
2

The BUZZZZZ on Pollinator Habitat

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Unity Gardens LaSalle Square, 3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46628 Map

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

We have all heard that insects, including the pollinators, are in decline.  This presentation goes beyond bees and butterflies to describe the many types of insects that provide this valuable service.  Learn that a few changes to how we manage our land and gardens can help reverse the decline.

Apr
7

How Native Plants Bring LIFE to our Landscapes

Monday, April 7th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Forever Learning , 54191 N Ironwood Rd, South Bend, IN, 46635 Map

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

This presentation defines what native plants are; how they are a win-win for gardeners and land managers; why they are essential for supporting biodiversity, soil health and our climate; how beautiful they are; and lastly, a brief bit on how people can find them and learn more. 

Apr
7

April Presentation: Joe Dits

Monday, April 7th, 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

"On the native plant beat:  What a Tribune reporter has observed locally"

Please join us as we welcome South Bend Tribune reporter, Joe Dits.

Joe will talk about his dabblings in gardening, as well as his parents', review articles he's written, and speak about the Woodlawn Woods area, Portage Woods, and more.

Apr
9

Native Plants: A Super Start with the Super Nine

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Unity Gardens LaSalle Square, 3701 Prast Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46628 Map

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. 

May 2025

May
5

May Presentation: The Potawatomi Conservatory

Monday, May 5th, 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

Please join us as we welcome Joseph Tychonievich, current director of the Potawatomi Conservatory!

May
24

The BUZZZZZ on Pollinator Habitat

Saturday, May 24th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Elkhart Public Library Main Branch

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

We have all heard that insects, including the pollinators, are in decline.  This presentation goes beyond bees and butterflies to describe the many types of insects that provide this valuable service.  Learn that a few changes to how we manage our land and gardens can help reverse the decline.

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. 

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!