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May 2026

May
28

SWIL Wild Ones 2+ Acres Restoration & Planting Special Interest Group Members Only

Thursday, May 28th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Registration Required Chapter Social

This is an open-ended, participant-driven  monthly conversation focused on learning from one another.  Sharon Groh, SWIL Wild Ones President will facilitate the discussion.  Topics may include sharing resources, success stories, lessons learned from trials and errors, and planning directions the group would like to explore.

Whether you're just getting started or well into your restoration journey, we hope you'll join us.

Zoom link will be sent when you register.

June 2026

Jun
13

SWIL Wild Ones Coffee & Conversation

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
to (Central Time)
LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Jun
14

Exploration Garden (Heartlands Conservancy)

Sunday, June 14th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Clinton Hills Conservation Park, 1524 Clinton Hls Pkwy, Swansea, IL, 62226 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Chapter Social Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike

Tour and discussion on the transformation from golf course to prairie meadow. Talk about different native plant demonstration garden areas and highlight some species.

Link to page for more details about the Exploration Garden. https://heartlandsconservancy.org/project/exploration-garden-at-swansea-clinton-hills-conservation-park/

Register

Jun
25

SWIL Wild Ones 2+ Acres Restoration & Planting Special Interest Group Members Only

Thursday, June 25th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Social

This is an open-ended, participant-driven  monthly conversation focused on learning from one another.  Sharon Groh, SWIL Wild Ones President will facilitate the discussion.  Topics may include sharing resources, success stories, lessons learned from trials and errors, and planning directions the group would like to explore.

Whether you're just getting started or well into your restoration journey, we hope you'll join us.

Zoom link will be sent when you register.

July 2026

Jul
11

SWIL Wild Ones Coffee & Conversation

Saturday, July 11th, 2026
to (Central Time)
LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Jul
12

July Garden Gathering Members Only

Sunday, July 12th, 2026
to (Central Time)

Members Only Chapter Social

Jim Rubenstein will be hosting July's garden gathering.

August 2026

Aug
8

SWIL Wild Ones Coffee & Conversation

Saturday, August 8th, 2026
to (Central Time)
LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Aug
9

Peter H Raven Library Missouri Botanical Garden Members Only

Sunday, August 9th, 2026
to (Central Time)

Members Only Registration Required Chapter Social Public Restroom

Private tour at the Peter H Raven Library  Missouri Botanical Garden , divided mostly between the Rare Book Room and the Library Conservation Lab the first hour then we will see the Herbarium. 

The full tour will last and hour and half.

Register

September 2026

Sep
12

SWIL Wild Ones Coffee & Conversation

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
to (Central Time)
LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
10

SWILWild Ones Coffee & Conversation

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
to (Central Time)
LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Because distance often keeps members from attending monthly programs, we're offering a relaxed new way to connect.  Join us for casual conversation about native plants, gardens, birds, and pollinators - just good company and shared ideas.  Let's learn from one another - no program.  Just conversation. 

Members cover their own food and drinks.

Oct
11

October Garden Gathering Members Only

Sunday, October 11th, 2026
to (Central Time)

Members Only Chapter Social

Carlee Hawkins is hosting at her garden.

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
8

SWIL Wild Ones Annual Meeting--State of the Chapter, Elections, Potluck, Seed & Garden Swap Members Only

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Stone Lodge, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, IL, 62226 Map

Members Only Chapter Meeting Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election

 Annual meeting including……

Snacks/Potluck--Your chapter will provide beverages and serving items, you are welcome to bring a nibble, dish or dessert to share. 

Seed and Garden Swap--please bring your native seeds labeled with the botanical and common name, place and date collected.  Gently used garden tools or materials/books/magazines that may need a new home are welcome as well. 

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!