HAIL TO THE HERBIVORES Thank you to everyone who joined us for our screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar! It was a wonderful evening filled with curiosity, conversation, and a shared appreciation for some of nature’s smallest—but mightiest—creatures. We were especially excited to welcome so many new faces and members to our Wild Ones community. Your […] Continue reading "An Extraordinary Evening for Extraordinary Caterpillars "
WILD ONES DFW presents THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR film and panel discussion with North Texas conservationists on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:30 PM Meet & Greet; 7:00 PM The Extraordinary Caterpillar; 8:00 PM Panel Discussion at the Grapevine Palace Arts Center, 300 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051 The Extraordinary Caterpillar invites viewers into the hidden world of nature’s […] Continue reading "THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR film and panel discussion with North Texas conservationists"
Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Learn, Design, Plant: A Beginner’s Guide to Native Landscaping,” featuring Haeley Giambalvo from the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT). It was a welcoming and encouraging session—perfect for anyone just starting their native plant journey. Haeley shared beginner-friendly tips and tools that took the mystery out of […] Continue reading "Recap: Learn, Design, Plant: A Beginner’s Guide to Native Landscaping with NPSOT’s Haeley Giambalvo"
A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar, “Native Plant Society of Texas | Native Plant Database: Features and Functions.” It was an inspiring evening of learning, exploring, and discovering new ways to connect with native plants. We are especially grateful to the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) and presenters […] Continue reading "Unlocking the Power of the Native Plant Database "
A big thanks to everyone who tuned in for our latest Wild Ones webinar with naturalist, educator, and native plant champion Carol Clark! Her presentation, “Tough Texas Native Plants for Extreme Weather,” was packed with wisdom, wit, and a long list of resilient native species ready to thrive no matter what our wild Texas weather […] Continue reading "Tough, Beautiful, and Built for Texas: A Recap of Our Webinar with Carol Clark"
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent virtual event, Plants with Purpose with Monika Maeckle! Your presence, energy, and fantastic questions made it an evening to remember. We’re always inspired by our community’s curiosity and passion for native plants—and this event was no exception. If you missed it or want to watch […] Continue reading "Plants with Purpose: A Recap of Our Wild Evening with Monika Maeckle "
Thank You for Joining Us for “Water Conservation with Native Plants”! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent virtual event, Water Conservation with Native Plants, featuring the insightful and engaging Dustan Compton from the Tarrant Regional Water District. Dustan’s presentation shed light on the urgent need […] Continue reading "Water Conservation with Tarrant Regional Water District Speaker Dustan Compton"
A Wild Thank You for an Inspiring Day at the Native Plant Propagation Center! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you the amazing team at the Native Plant Propagation Center, and the Dallas Zoo for graciously hosting us for a fantastic behind-the-scenes tour! It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about the impactful habitat […] Continue reading "Native Plant Propagation Tour at the Dallas Zoo – March 2025"
Hosted by The Wild Ones DFW Seedling Chapter Date & Time: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 @ 7pm CST Location: Virtual Presentation Thank You for Joining Our Webinar: “Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods” A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar featuring Diane Wetherbee, Texas Master Naturalist and environmental educator. […] Continue reading "Encouraging Native Landscapes in HOA Neighborhoods"
Announcing the Arrival We are overjoyed to welcome our new addition to the Wild Ones DFW family: Our Tree’s First Photo Wild Ones DFW Texas Arbor Day Tree 2024 Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) Delivered on: November 02, 2024 Weight: 15 lbs, 4 oz Height: 6 ft, 8 inches Our little sprout arrived on Texas Arbor Day 2024, […] Continue reading "Wild Ones DFW First Annual Tree Planting"