Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Upcoming Events
September 2025
WOWC Seeds to Community Monthly Planning Members Only
Online/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Meeting Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Seed Handling
The mission of the WOWC Seeds to Community program is to create connections with people and nature through the process of growing native plants from seed. The program is driven through community engagement in collection, germination and cultivation workshops.
WOWC Seeds to Community events require planning and community engagement. Join each third Thursday of the month to be a part of the year-round community initiative of growing native plants from seed.
This September meeting will include discussion on:
Seed Collection Opportunities
Monthly Seed Collection Watch Communications
Seed Cleaning Event Planning
Collaborative Efforts with S2C Washtenaw
Program Donations
Members will receive invite and Zoom link via email. Reach out to Derek Shaffer or [email protected] with questions.
Free Webinar: "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis" with Kim Eierman
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring environmental horticulturalist and ecological landscape designer Kim Eierman.
October 2025
WOWC Seeds to Community Monthly Planning Members Only
Online/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Meeting Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Seed Handling
The mission of the WOWC Seeds to Community program is to create connections with people and nature through the process of growing native plants from seed. The program is driven through community engagement in collection, germination and cultivation workshops.
WOWC Seeds to Community events require planning and community engagement. Join each third Thursday of the month to be a part of the year-round community initiative of growing native plants from seed.
This October meeting will include discussion on:
Seed Cleaning Event Planning
Collaborative Efforts with S2C Washtenaw
Seed Storage Planning
Program Donations
Members will receive invite and Zoom link via email. Reach out to Derek Shaffer or [email protected] with questions.
Free Webinar: "Next Steps for Nature" with Doug Tallamy
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces.
Stewardship Workday - Stewardship Saturday at the Environmental Interpretive Center
Environmental Interpretive Center at University of Michigan Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48128 Map
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Invasive Species Removal Habitat Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Join WOWC for a Stewardship Saturday volunteer workday event to preserve the health of the Environmental Study Area at U of M-Dearborn!
This year-round, ongoing effort helps to improve and sustain the ecological health of the habitats in the Environmental Study Area. That includes addressing the many threats posed by invasive plants and re-establishing native plant life.
Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Center. But if you can bring a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. No sandals, please.
Read more about the Environmental Study Area here
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
November 2025
WOWC Seeds to Community Monthly Planning Members Only
Online/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Meeting Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Seed Handling
The mission of the WOWC Seeds to Community program is to create connections with people and nature through the process of growing native plants from seed. The program is driven through community engagement in collection, germination and cultivation workshops.
WOWC Seeds to Community events require planning and community engagement. Join each third Thursday of the month to be a part of the year-round community initiative of growing native plants from seed.
This November meeting will include discussion on:
Winter Sowing Workshop Planning
Seed Data Updates
Collaborative Efforts with S2C Washtenaw
Program Donations
Members will receive invite and Zoom link via email. Reach out to Derek Shaffer or [email protected] with questions.
Free Webinar: "Living in the Liberated Landscape" with Larry Weaner
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
December 2025
Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
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.
WOWC Seeds to Community Monthly Planning Members Only
Online/Virtual
Volunteers Needed Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Meeting Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Share Seed Handling
The mission of the WOWC Seeds to Community program is to create connections with people and nature through the process of growing native plants from seed. The program is driven through community engagement in collection, germination and cultivation workshops.
WOWC Seeds to Community events require planning and community engagement. Join each third Thursday of the month to be a part of the year-round community initiative of growing native plants from seed.
This December meeting will include discussion on:
Winter Sowing Workshop Planning
Seed Data Updates
Program Donations
Members will receive invite and Zoom link via email. Reach out to Derek Shaffer or [email protected] with questions.
January 2026
Free National Webinar- January 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
February 2026
Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Paid Event Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program.
March 2026
Free National Webinar- March 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
September 2026
Free National Webinar- September 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2026
Free National Webinar- October 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2026
Free National Webinar- November 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!