Wild Ones teaches people about the importance of native plants, for the health of the environment and everything living in it. Our goal is to get more native plants in the ground in all landscapes — homes, businesses, schools, and more. Our chapter’s membership primarily comes from St. Paul and surrounding communities in Minnesota.
Chapter Meetings and Featured Programs
Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Featured programs may have a registration fee.
All About Rain Gardens Oasis Park 05/21/2026 at 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Big River Big Woods Native Plant Sale Plant Sale 2026 Location 05/30/2026 – 05/31/2026 at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Landscape Revival: Lake Elmo Rockpoint Church 06/06/2026 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
News
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Wargo Nature Center Restoration Project Days
Read more: Wargo Nature Center Restoration Project DaysHelp restore and beautify the natural areas at Wargo Nature Center, starting May 28.
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2026 Big River Big Woods Native Plant Sale
Read more: 2026 Big River Big Woods Native Plant SaleSaturday May 30, 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday May 31, 9 am to 3 pm, Address: 4745 Debra Ln, Shoreview, MN
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New Online Native Bee Field Guide
Read more: New Online Native Bee Field GuideMinnesota Native Bees is a free digital native bee field guide recently launched by Heather Holm: https://www.beesmn.org
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Garlic Mustard & Celandine Poppy Removal
Read more: Garlic Mustard & Celandine Poppy RemovalPlease consider joining us for one or more garlic mustard and celandine poppy (invasive poppy only) removal efforts to take place this spring in Villa Park and Reservoir Woods. It is a fun way to get to know other like-minded people in Roseville. Follow the “Read More” link for the complete schedule
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Native Landscaping Grants
Read more: Native Landscaping GrantsEven though it’s still too cold to plant, it’s not too cold to plan — your native garden project, that is. Now is a good time to apply to your local watershed for a grant to help you get that project off the ground.
Events
All About Rain Gardens Oasis Park 05/21/2026, 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Big River Big Woods Native Plant Sale Plant Sale 2026 Location 05/30/2026 – 05/31/2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Landscape Revival: Lake Elmo Rockpoint Church 06/06/2026, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
More events ….
Volunteer
Big River Big Woods sponsors a number of service projects. We invite anyone who is interested in helping restore native landscapes to donate time to one or more of these projects. If you would like to volunteer, send a note to contact@bigriverbigwoods.org and we will get back to you with the most up to date details.
Also, we encourage you to take a look at out our Volunteer Questionnaire and check off the opportunities that interest you. Someone from the board will follow up with you.
Active service projects:
Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom
Villa Park
Island Lake Pollinator Garden
Media Corner
Recordings of Presentations Given at Chapter Meetings
Other Media