Connecting people and native plants
for a healthy planet
Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action.
Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans
December 9th at 5:00 PM (CT)
Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.
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Help Us Say “Yes”
Wild Ones connects people and native plants for a healthier planet. When you donate, you help us say yes!- to new youth gardens, free garden designs, climate action, and the chapters that power this movement. Every “yes” grows something extraordinary.
Wild Ones Presents
“Living in the Liberated Landscape” with Larry Weaner
Join us for a free webinar, featuring award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner, on November 20th!
News
2025 Photo Contest Results
We had hundreds of stunning entries in this year’s contest! By submitting their photos, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in publications, promotional materials, presentations, and on our websites to inspire others to learn about native plants and natural landscaping. We were proud to have the 2025…
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Check Out the Wild Ones Store
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new store! Get your Wild Ones t-shirt, hoodie, jacket, and much more today!
New Certified Native Habitat Program
Wild Ones Certified Native Habitats are symbols of dedication to biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the nurturing of environments where native flora and fauna can thrive. Join Wild Ones in spreading the message and inspiring others, showcasing your habitat as a beacon of environmental stewardship.
How You Can Help
A healthy planet starts with native plants
Dwindling biodiversity is a threat to the foundation of life on Earth. In the last century alone, we’ve lost millions of acres of diverse ecosystems to urbanization.
Native plants help protect and restore biodiversity, improve air and water quality and provide wildlife with quality food and shelter. Our vision is native plants and natural landscapes in every community.
Local Chapters
Supporting the efforts of over 100+ local chapters across the US
Resources
Providing free, educational resources like a sample native plant ordinance and learning opportunities
Garden Designs
We want to help you create striking home landscapes that benefit wildlife and you.
Check out the Reading List
This list has been Wild Ones staff and volunteers to feature a wide variety of great titles.
Certify your Habitat
When you certify your habitat you are contributing to the larger vision of 5,000 gardens for the wild.
Become a Volunteer
Whether it is with your chapter, or through one of our national opportunities, Wild Ones relies on the hard work of volunteers to carry out our mission.
Meet our Chapters
Find a Local Chapter
View the Latest Wild Ones Award-Winning Journal
The Wild Ones Journal is published digitally on a quarterly basis in March, June, September and December for members.
Collaboration
Partners in environmental progress
Since 1977, we’ve discovered we can do more for our environment together than alone. Wild Ones® partners with industry organizations and businesses to offer mutual advocacy and mission support, locally and nationally. By sharing knowledge, goods and services, we can all create a healthier planet.
