Events

Join us for our second maintenance event of Wild Ones Charlotte Piedmont's adopted site! We'll be working with the Roots for Rivers program to care for a plot of over 200 trees, and we can't wait to watch it grow together. 

The Roots for Rivers Program is an environmental initiative by Charlotte Stormwater Services as part of their Creek Relief program. Native trees are planted in select areas around the city to reforest riparian zones, stabilize riverbanks, and improve water quality. Then, volunteers like you step in to keep these trees growing healthy and strong! 

This event will include instruction from Roots for Rivers personnel on how to maintain the site, and some light refreshments will be provided (under our tents to escape the sun!) 

Advance registration is required to participate so Roots for Rivers may provide volunteers with the appropriate number of tools. See registration link below.

Forgot to register? You may not be able to take part in the maintenance, but we'd still love for you to come out, say hello, and see what we're up to! 

*Please note, public restrooms are not available on site but are a short drive away by car. This is a free event and public parking will be available.

Join Wild Ones, Charlotte Wildlife Stewards, and other organizations to assist Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services by cleaning up litter, removing invasives from the area, and replanting wetland plant species around Briar Creek in the Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary.  This is 24-acre sanctuary is home to beautiful wildlife and habitat, and it is a great example of how restoring urban landscapes can create habitat for wildlife and improve quality of life for people who live nearby or visit.

Registration is not required but appreciated. More information is available on the registration link below.  Hope you will  join us in this important activity. 

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of conversation, native gardening chats, and community connection, It's a perfect chance to mingle with current, past, and prospective members of Wild Ones. Stay for a few minutes or settle in for the whole gathering — and feel free to invite others or bring a friend. We can't wait to see you!

Location: Under the "Big Red" umbrella in the Biergarten at The Old Mecklenburg Brewery (LoSo location), 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

Questions? Text or call Linda Nelson at 843-422-0986. 

Finding us:  Ask any staff member to direct you to Big Red outside.  (In case of rain, we will move inside into the back dining room).

Food & Drink: Plenty of great choices for purchase on their menu.

We look forward to spending time together, getting to know you, and celebrating our shared love of nature and native plants! 

Planting native species is an important step toward creating habitat, but how can you tell what’s working, what’s missing, and where to focus your efforts next?

Join Wild Ones and Wildr Places for The Habitat Check-up, a free webinar exploring a practical, science-informed approach to evaluating your home landscape. Presenter Zoe Evans will introduce five key areas to consider when assessing habitat and share how thoughtful observations can help guide your next steps.

Whether you’re just getting started with native plants or have been gardening for years, this webinar will help you look at your landscape through a new lens.

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

Registration link coming soon.

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon.