Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events
January 2025
Arbor Day at Burden
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Wild Ones GBR gave away native lyre leaf sage plants and offered information on Soft landing plantings under native trees.
Join the LSU AgCenter and Wild Ones to celebrate Arbor Day. Not ony caan you take home a tree, but you'll have a unique opportunity to plant one in the Burden Woods and even track it's growth with GPS coordintes. This will help restore native tees lot to hurricanes and drought.
Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly day with activities for all ages, including educational exhibits on native trees, a scavenger hunt, and a special visit from Smokey Bear.
Gardening Symposium LSU Hilltop Arboretum
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Seed/Plant Sale Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Come visit out WOs table and see our natve plants and seed display.
February 2025
National Panel Discussion: "Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators"
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.
Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.
March 2025
National Panel Discussion: The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens
Hosted by Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter, Hocking Hills (Seedling) Chapter, San Diego Chapter and Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship.
This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.
We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.
Quarterly Member Meeting (Open to Public)
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
At this spring quarterly meeting, we will have speakers Peggy Coates (WOGBR Member and retired Executive Director of LSU Hilltop Arboretum), and Elise and Leigh from the West Baton Rouge Garden Club will be discussing the growing interest in native plants in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. This will be followed by a talk from Katie Clarke, WOGBR Member and owner of Let it Bee Landscaping, about dealing with invasive plants in home gardens. We will end with a discussion of upcoming chapter events and other membership updates.
May 2025
Quarterly Member Meeting (Open to Public)
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Quarterly Member Meeting (open to the public) - speaker to be announced. Will discuss upcoming chapter events and member volunteer opportunities.
September 2025
September Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2025
October Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2025
November Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!