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August 2025

Aug
21

Wild Ones DFW - Certified Native Habitat Program (Virtual)

Hosted by Wild Ones DFW Chapter and South Central Texas (Seedling) Chapter
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

A Wild Ones Certified Native Habitat is a symbol of your dedication to biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the creation of a nurturing environment where native flora and fauna can thrive. A certified native habitat demonstrates your support for beneficial pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, and contributes to a healthier, more sustainable environment.

Join us on Thursday, August 21st, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT to learn about Wild Ones, their Certified Native Habitat program, and the step-by-step process to qualify your landscape.

About our Speaker:

Trent Cruthis, Vice President, Wild Ones DFW – Grapevine, Texas

As Vice President of Wild Ones DFW, Trent Cruthis is a passionate advocate for native plant conservation and ecological restoration. With a deep-rooted commitment to sustainable landscaping and environmental education, Trent plays a pivotal role in advancing Wild Ones’ mission to connect people with nature through native plants.

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September 2025

Sep
13

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Flower Mound

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - Flower Mound

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Sat,  Sep 13, 2025 - 10 am to 3 pm

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - Flower Mound - Native Plant Sale - Sat, 10 to 3

Wild Ones DFW volunteers needed to support native plant sale by the Texas Conservation Alliance. Native Plant Propagation Center at the Flower Mound Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop.

Location: 2704 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028 - (972) 874-1111

To express your interest in volunteering or to request additional information, send an email to [email protected]

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Sep
18

Free Webinar: "EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis" with Kim Eierman

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Discover how ecological landscaping with native plants can make your landscape more resilient and help address the climate crisis. This webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based approaches to designing and maintaining landscapes that build resilience to climate change and support native biodiversity. Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “EcoBeneficial Landscape Strategies for the Climate Crisis,” featuring environmental horticulturalist and ecological landscape designer Kim Eierman.

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Sep
18

Wild Ones DFW - Native Plant Database - Features and Functions

Hosted by Wild Ones DFW Chapter and South Central Texas (Seedling) Chapter
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop

Discover the Native Plant Database! Claire Sorenson and Craig Dalton provide an engaging overview of the Native Plant Society of Texas’ Native Plant Database—a powerful tool designed to help gardeners find the perfect native plants for their landscapes. This volunteer-led resource offers region-specific native plant recommendations, detailed plant profiles, and filters for light, water, soil, bloom times and wildlife benefits. 

Whether you're planting for pollinators, conserving water, or seeking seasonal color, the Native Plant Database makes it easy to choose plants that support Texas ecosystems and beautify your garden.

Presented by Craig Dalton, Native Plant Society of Texas, Webmaster, and Claire Soreson, Native Plant Society of Texas, Native Plant Database, Committee Leader.

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Sep
27

Wild Ones DFW - Information Booth @ Fall KFMB Eco Action Day - Flower Mound

Saturday, September 27th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound, TX, 75022 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones DFW Information table at the Fall Eco-Action Day/Environmental Fair hosted by Keep Flower Mound Beautiful.

Volunteer to share your passion for native plants in natural landscapes thriving in our North Texas communities.  One hour booth shifts available for Wild Ones DFW members to help spread awareness, share native plant resources, and recruit new members.

To volunteer, send an email to [email protected] and specify your desired shift. 

09:30 AM - 10:30 AM Booth Set Up

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Booth Take Down

2025 Fall Eco-Action Day

Bring the entire family to a community-wide cleanup, recycling and shredding drop-off, and an informative environmental fair.

The Fall event will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at Flower Mound High School. 3411  Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound TX 75022.  Use the Old Settlers Rd and Sagebrush Dr parking lot entrance.  Free parking.  No admission.

Recycle Drop-off 10:00am - 1:00pm

Environmental Fair 10:00am to Noon

Acceptable items for the Recycle Drop-off:

Shredding (personal only)

Household items (small appliances, small furniture)

Clothing and textiles

Electronics 

Pens, pencils and markers

Eyeglasses

Plastic bags and other thin-film plastic

Wire Clothes Hangers

Books

Kids' books

Gently used sneakers

Medications will be collected by FMPD

(no sharps or liquids)

We cannot accept:

Liquids of any sort

Fluorescent bulbs of any sort

Auto batteries

Tires

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October 2025

Oct
3

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - East Dallas

Friday, October 3rd, 2025
to (Central Time)
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - East Dallas

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 10 AM - 3 PM 

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - Dallas

Wild Ones DFW volunteers needed to support a native plant sale by the Texas Conservation Alliance, Native Plant Propagation Center at the East Dallas Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop.

Location: 5708 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214 - (214) 821-7400

To express your interest in volunteering or to request additional information, send an email to [email protected]

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Oct
4

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - East Dallas

Saturday, October 4th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - East Dallas

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Sat Oct 04, 2025 - 10 AM - 3 PM 

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - East Dallas

Wild Ones DFW volunteers needed to support a native plant sale by the Texas Conservation Alliance, Native Plant Propagation Center at the East Dallas Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop.

Location: 5708 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214 - (214) 821-7400

To express your interest in volunteering or to request additional information, send an email to [email protected]

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Oct
11

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Keller

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - Keller

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Wild Ones DFW - TCA Native Plant Sale - Sat Oct 04, 2025 - 10 AM - 3 PM 

Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop - Keller

Wild Ones DFW volunteers needed to support a native plant sale by the Texas Conservation Alliance, Native Plant Propagation Center at the Keller Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop.

Location:  2041 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste 309, Keller, TX 76248 - (817) 393-3539

To express your interest in volunteering or to request additional information, send an email to [email protected]

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Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar 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

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar 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!