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September 2025

Sep
20

Native prairie seed collection

Saturday, September 20th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Emmaus Church, Northfield, MN, 712 Linden St N, Northfield, MN, 55057 Map

Public Welcome Seed Handling Free Public Parking

We will be offering a seed collection day on Saturday September 20th - 10AM  Seed harvest with the location and backup rain day date to be determined.  Stay tuned for more details.  

Participants will be able to harvest native seeds and take them home for their own use.  Experts will be on hand to help confirm species.

A carpool from the church will be offered.  Location of event details to be posted later.

October 2025

Oct
9

Shelley Gorham, DNR - restorations for wildlife

Thursday, October 9th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Emmaus Church, Northfield, MN, 712 Linden St N, Northfield, MN, 55057 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Shelley Gorham, DNR – restorations for wildlife

Oct
16

Free Webinar: "Next Steps for Nature" with Doug Tallamy

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. 

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November 2025

Nov
13

Annual Seed share, treats potluck, seed germination and care demo and annual meeting

Thursday, November 13th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Emmaus Church, Northfield, MN, 712 Linden St N, Northfield, MN, 55057 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Social Seed/Plant Share Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

We will offer our annual Seed Share, led by Scott R., plus a seed germination demo by Nancy S, along with treats and appetizers, socializing time and our annual meeting to vote for 2026 officers

The event is open to all with the exception of only members will be able to vote for 2026 officers.

Nov
20

Free Webinar: "Living in the Liberated Landscape" with Larry Weaner

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

December 2025

Dec
9

Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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Dec
11

Annual Luncheon Members Only

Thursday, December 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Buntrock Commons, St. Olaf college campus, 1521 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057 Map

Members Only Family-Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Annual end-of-the-year luncheon St. Olaf Buntrock Commons.  Come hungry and ready to enjoy the company of fellow members.

January 2026

Jan
21

Free National Webinar- January 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

February 2026

Feb
18

Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv

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

Paid Event Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

March 2026

Mar
18

Free National Webinar- March 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

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
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
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!