Connecting people and native plants
for a healthy planet
Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action.
"Free National Webinar: What Is Wild and Why It Matters" presented by Rick Darke
April 28th at 11:00 AM (ET)
Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.
Wild Ones Presents
Annual Member Meeting
The Wild Ones 2025–2026 Annual Membership Meeting highlights the growth, impact, and direction of a national movement advancing native plants and natural landscapes.
National News
Native Plant Month
April is Native Plant Month, a nationally recognized celebration that highlights the essential role native plants play in supporting biodiversity, ecological health, and climate-resilient landscapes.
Meet our Chapters
Find a Local Chapter
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.
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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!
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.
