Events

Join the North Alabama Native Plant Society for our first annual plant swap and meeting. Feel free to bring plants to trade, photos to identify or any seeds you'd like to trade or distribute to people. This will be our first meeting to establish the society and meet the many people interested in native plants! Please register on Facebook or email [email protected] if you plan to attend

This will be the first in-person meeting of the Wild Ones North Alabama seedling chapter. It will take the form of a meet & greet, ideation session and organizational goal setting. The event is open to members and the public, so please feel free to bring a friend. The meeting will take place in Conference Room 119.

An introductory workshop on systematic botany and plant identification

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

Monthly meeting to network and plan activities to support our mission.

Sinead Lounmala from the Extension office will join us to discuss the Extension office's programs and ways Wild Ones and the Extension office can collaborate.

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora.