Events

In 2023, this end-of-the-calendar-year celebration is purely a social event for those Chapter members who are available to gather. We can share and "toast" our gardening experiences (and lessons learned) this year, and members are encouraged to request to "share screen" to showcase photos of favorite plants, events, or experiences any of us wish to highlight. 

At this meeting the Board will establish/adjust the planned schedule of meetings and events for the upcoming year. 

Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

Theme: Preparation and Planning for Spring Planting (final topic/presenter TBD). 

Members of the public who would like to attend a Zoom presentation are encouraged to request a meeting invitation/link by contacting the Chapter at [email protected].

With prior permission from the presenter, the presentation may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online. 

Details to come. 

With prior permission from the speaker(s), Zoom presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or for later posting online. 

Members of the public who wish to attend a Zoom presentation are encouraged to request a meeting invitation/link by contacting the Chapter at [email protected].

Each year, the Board will meet in January, April, July, and October, to oversee planning and execution of chapter activities and events. The January meeting will primarily address updating planning and scheduling of events for the coming year. At the October Board meeting, which follows the September elections, the outgoing Board will meet with/orient the incoming Board. At the April and July meetings the Board will make any adjustments needed and consider new activities/events that can be worked into the schedule. When necessary, additional Board meetings may be organized by the Chapter Officers. 

Presentation topic and presenter TBD. 

Members of the public who would like to attend this Zoom presentation are encouraged to contact the Chapter at [email protected] to request a meeting invitation/link.

With prior permission from the speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online. 

Chapter Meeting with presentation, topic TBD. 

Members of the public who would like to attend this presentation are encouraged to request a meeting invitation/link by contacting the Chapter at [email protected].

With prior permission from the speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online. 

Quarterly Board Meeting at which the Board reviews and adjusts plans that were approved for the year in January. Members are always welcome to attend Chapter Board meetings.  

Chapter Meeting with possible presentation (speaker, topic TBD). This Chapter Meeting will include administrative business (e.g., nominations in advance of the elections that will take place in September), but may also include a topical presentation or discussion.

With prior permission from speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for later dissemination to registrants and/or posting online.  

This meeting will be for members only.

This is the formal Annual Chapter Meeting at which elections will be held for officer positions for the coming year. The first election is planned for September 16, 2024. Nominations/candidate information will be developed and distributed to members in advance of this meeting in accordance with the Chapter By-Laws. Access to a recording of the Annual Chapter Meeting will be available to members. 

Quarterly Chapter Board Meeting. At this meeting the outgoing Board provides an orientation to new Board members and officially transfers planning duties to the newly elected Board, which will have its first scheduled meeting in January. The outgoing officers remain responsible for completing the SOTC reports for the year in which they held office. Members are always welcome to attend Chapter Board meetings. 

The presenter and topic for this meeting is TBD.

Members of the public who would like to attend this presentation are encouraged to request a meeting invitation/link by contacting the Chapter at [email protected]. 

With prior permission from the speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online. 

This is a purely social gathering for Chapter members to celebrate their native plant gardening efforts for the year. Members are encouraged to share stories and photos of their favorite events (and plants) across the year.