The Greater Kane County Illinois Chapter of Wild Ones was founded in 2009 as a chapter of Wild Ones. We are committed to promoting the use of native plants in landscaping, gardening, naturescaping and land restoration. In April, 2021, we changed our name to from Northern Kane County Wild Ones to Greater Kane County Wild Ones. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization.
The mission of Wild Ones is to promote native plants, natural landscapes, and environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones continues to lead the natural landscaping movement as we explore, teach, and change the practice of gardening in our communities and around the country to using native plants.
We have an initiative called Start in Your Yard. We are here to help you started with native plants in your yard or garden plot. There are ideas and videos to watch on our website. You can also click the “register your interest” button, and we will send a few seasoned gardeners out to work with you as you plan your native garden. This is available for free for members and non-members. Go to: http://startinyouryard.com
We encourage you to join Wild Ones and become a part of our healthy, vibrant community of native plant enthusiasts. There are chapters all across the country. Go to wildones.org to join.
| If you are a member of our Wild Ones chapter, you are eligible to be part of making a difference. Many people attending the Farmers Market respond to the information they get. Some get involved through tours, site visits, and return visits to talk with us. Sometimes they already have progress to share. It’s satisfying to be part of helping new people take their first steps with native plants. |
| And It’s Fun! When there are lulls in attendees, we have our own fun on the volunteers side of the table. (And there is great food to be had up and down the street!) FYI: – We have a tent and trees for shade, plus a nice breeze off the river. It’s comfortable! – You needn’t be a plant expert to welcome people and steer them toward the booth. – You can click here for our tips on talking to people at the booth. |
Click here to go to Signup Genius.
Choose a 2.5-hour slot to help at our Farmers Market booth.
Friday’s, 3-5:30 or 5:30-8
(You can also find this link on the front page of startinyouryard.com.)