Wild Ones Western New York closed out its summer series of Member-to-Member (M2M) yard tours with a visit to a tidy, welcoming garden in the heart of Snyder, New York. Though modest in size, the garden reflected a journey of transformation — from traditional landscaping toward a deeper embrace of native plants and local ecotype. […] Continue reading "A Native Garden in Snyder: Wrapping Up Our 2025 M2M Yard Tour Season"
On a late-summer evening in Fredonia, Wild Ones members and guests gathered at the Botany Barn to kick off a memorable night hosted by Jonathan and Jess Townsend of Royal Fern Nursery. Joseph Han, president of Wild Ones WNY, welcomed everyone with a warm introduction about the importance of our mission and thanked Jonathan and […] Continue reading "Seeds of Inspiration: An Evening with Royal Fern Nursery"
Our latest Member-to-Member yard tour took us right into the heart of North Buffalo, where two very different but equally inspiring urban gardens showed us what’s possible when you swap lawn for life. First stop: a small but mighty North Buffalo front yard that proves size is no limit to biodiversity. This mature garden is […] Continue reading "Wild Ones WNY Member-to-Member Tour: Urban Gardens Bursting with Life in North Buffalo"
Wild Ones WNY members were treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour of The Riverline — a transformative urban nature trail taking shape along the Buffalo River. Hosted by Jeffrey Lebsack, Executive Director of The Riverline, our group explored The Basswoods section of the project, which will soon become a vibrant public green space filled with […] Continue reading "Exploring The Riverline: A Private Tour of Buffalo’s Future Greenway"
On a sunny summer day, Wild Ones WNY gathered for our first Member-to-Member (M2M) Yard Tour in the Ken/Ton area, and what a great day it was! We had 15 participants join us to explore two gardens, with members sharing stories about how their native plant landscapes have evolved — from sourcing plants to trial-and-error […] Continue reading "Sharing Gardens and Knowledge: Our M2M Yard Tour"
As part of our lead‑up to Wild Ones Western New York’s inaugural Native Plant Day on June 14, we’re shining the spotlight on local native plant nurseries. Every few days, we are sharing a different feature to introduce you to the dedicated nurseries helping restore our regional ecosystems. Today, we’re thrilled to showcase The English […] Continue reading "Q&A with Joseph Han of The English Gardener: Cultivating Native Plant Passion in Western New York"
As we count down to Wild Ones Western New York’s first-ever Native Plant Day on June 14, we’re continuing to spotlight the amazing native plant nurseries participating in this regional celebration. Every few days, we’re sharing a new feature to help you connect with the nurseries working to restore habitat and bring native plants back […] Continue reading "Q&A with Primeval Forest Nursery: A Rebellious Spirit Rooted in Native Plants"
As we approach Wild Ones Western New York’s first-ever Native Plant Day on June 14, we’re highlighting the amazing local nurseries participating in this region-wide celebration. Every few days, we’re featuring a different participating nursery to help you get to know the passionate people behind the plants—and inspire your own native gardening journey. For a […] Continue reading "Q&A with CW Native Plant Farm: Personal Guidance and a Passion for Education"
As we gear up for Wild Ones Western New York’s first-ever Native Plant Day on June 14, we’re spotlighting the incredible native nurseries that make this celebration possible. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring more participating nurseries to help you get to know the passionate people growing the native plant movement across our region. […] Continue reading "Q&A with Royal Fern Nursery: Growing Local, True Native Plants for Western New York"
On April 17, Wild Ones Western New York hosted a vibrant Spring Gathering at the Harlem Road Community Center—and what a night it was! With more than 60 attendees joining us, the evening was full of connection, inspiration, and a shared passion for native plants and the ecosystems they support. The evening began with a […] Continue reading "Spring Energy & Community Roots: Wild Ones WNY Spring Gathering Recap"