Our chapter was honored to be a part of the celebration with the City of Charlotte for National Pollinator Week. That week, Linda Nelson of Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont spoke on a panel on WFAE Charlotte Talks. Listen to the recording HERE.
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February 2025
Garden Design Symposium
Union County Agricultural and Event Center, 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112 Map
Public Welcome Paid Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Join fellow garden enthusiasts, experts and novices alike for a garden design symposium. Grow your knowledge and realize your garden dreams with presentations from acclaimed landscape designers Jay Sifford and Preston Montague along with a special lunch and learn presentation with Mary Roberts of Windcrest Farm. The day will also include vendors and exhibitors. This event offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and gain inspiration for your garden projects.
The Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont chapter is supporting this event with a table in the exhibit area.
Gardening in the Southern Piedmont
Marvin Village Hall
Public Welcome Paid Event Conference/Symposium Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Join NCWF Habitat Builders Chapter, the NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Union County, and the Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont Chapter for an in-person, four class gardening series focused on Gardening in the Southern Piedmont. The four class dates are on Mondays - Feb 24, March 3, 10, and 17 - at 6PM - 8PM.
If you are new to gardening or new to the area, this is the series for you. We provide a class that covers the basics, with a strong focus on native plants, building soil, and gardening for wildlife. Learn to garden with nature and create spaces that are easy to maintain.
Registration includes your choice of a native plant guide or garden tool, knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in the Piedmont, and educational resources provided by the sponsor organizations. We will cover gardening basics, turf, landscaping, and gardening for wildlife all with a focus on making the process as low maintenance and environmentally friendly as possible.
Registration link provides more detailed information.
September 2025
September Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2025
October Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2025
November Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!