Events

Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events

June 2023

Jun
15

Chapter Meeting - June Members Only

This event has ended
Thursday, June 15th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Multilingual

First Wild Ones San Diego Chapter Meeting!

July 2023

Jul
1

Get Wild with Native Plants - Cherokee Point

This event has ended
Saturday, July 1st, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Miranda's house, San Diego, CA, 92104 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Garden Installation/Maintenance Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking

Come meet local Wild Ones and learn about some of our coolest native San Diego plants and animals. Make a biodegradable pot and plant a native seed to take home. Try some Lemonade Berry “lemonade”. Get advice on how to plant your own native garden. Shop for pottery planters by local artists.

August 2023

Aug
7

Chapter Meeting - August Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, August 7th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Aug
12

Get Wild with Native Plants - College Area

This event has ended
Saturday, August 12th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
5244 Alcorn Place

Public Welcome Family Friendly Will be Recorded Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Sale Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

September 2023

Sep
4

Chapter Meeting - September Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, September 4th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting

Monthly San Diego Wild Ones meeting agenda

Sep
9

College Area Community Garden Seed Swap!

This event has ended
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
College Area Community Garden, Zura Wy, San Diego, CA, 92115 Map

Public Welcome Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come Get Wild! with us at our next Seed Swap at the College Area Community Garden

Sep
16

Ocean Knoll Elementary invasive removal Members Only

This event has ended
Saturday, September 16th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Ocean Knoll Elementary School , 910 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA, 92024 Map

Members Only Family Friendly Free Event Garden Installation/Maintenance Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Help this school to restore they adjoining canyon by pulling invasive weeds the third Saturday of every month.

October 2023

Oct
2

Chapter Meeting - October Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, October 2nd, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting

Monthly San Diego Wild Ones meeting agenda

Oct
7

National City Seed Library Fall Festival

This event has ended
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
The Stein Family Farm, 1808 F Ave., National City, CA, 91950 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Home Garden Tour Seed/Plant Swap

Come celebrate a historic farm in National City and swap seeds with locals. Entertainment by high school mariachi band.

Oct
12

"Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees" with Heather Holm

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

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Oct
21

University Heights Native Plants Initiative

This event has ended
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Alice Birney Elementary School, 4345 Campus Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Come listen to local music and celebrate the fall with native seeds! Take home the perfect seed for your yard or porch 🙂

November 2023

Nov
3

San Altos Elementary Fall Festival

This event has ended
Friday, November 3rd, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
San Altos Elementary School, 1750 Madera St, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Home Garden Tour Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Say hi to Chelsea at the site of a Busy Bees garden conversion for their Fall Festival, and teach the next generation about native California plants.

Nov
4

Ocean View Growing Grounds Fall Festival

This event has ended
Saturday, November 4th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Ocean View Growing Grounds, 4540 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92113 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Garden Installation/Maintenance Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Native plants are critical to pollination. You can help keep this community garden thriving!

Nov
6

Monthly San Diego Chapter Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, November 6th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting

Monthly San Diego Wild Ones meeting agenda

Nov
16

"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants" with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

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December 2023

Dec
2

Make and Take - Stained Glass California Poppy Members Only

This event has ended
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Christina's house, San Diego, CA, 92120 Map

Members Only Paid Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come learn how Christina creates the beautiful stained glass California poppies we sell at our pop up seed give-aways. Then try your hand at making one to take home yourself. Perfect for the upcoming holidays!

Dec
4

Monthly Chapter Meeting - December Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, December 4th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting.

Dec
9

North Park Seed Give-away!

This event has ended
Saturday, December 9th, 2023
to (Pacific Time)
Sidewalk pop-up, 4122 Ohio St, San Diego, CA, 92104 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking

Come learn about native California plant species and pick up some free seeds.