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Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Upcoming Events

March 2026

Mar
18

Free National Webinar: Rethinking Horticulture with Real Ecology presented by Joey Santore

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

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April 2026

Apr
12

Discussion Group (former book club) your choice by John Muir Members Only

Sunday, April 12th, 2026
to (Central Time)
TBD, 1211w Homer M Adams Pkwy, Godfrey, IL, 62035 Map

Members Only Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

In honor of John Muir's birthday this month, participants find and read something of their choice by or about John Muir

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Apr
12

Spring Ephemeral Walk Members Only

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

Members Only Chapter Social Nature Walk/Hike

TBD on location.

Apr
25

Table Event - Riverlands Native Plant Festival

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, 63386 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Public Restroom Free Public Parking

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May 2026

May
3

Sam's Native Nursery & Restoration Tour Members Only

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
to (Central Time)

Members Only Chapter Social

Join us at Sam's Native Nursery and Restoration Services.

June 2026

Jun
14

Exploration Garden (Heartlands Conservancy) Members Only

Sunday, June 14th, 2026
to (Central Time)

Members Only Chapter Social

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

July 2026

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.

September 2026

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
11

October Garden Gathering Members Only

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

Members Only Chapter Social

Carlee Hawkins will be hosting July's garden gathering.

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

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

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
to (Central Time)

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!