Events Calendar

Events Archive: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Upcoming Events

January 2023

Jan
12

January Chapter Meeting

This event has ended
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

Starting Native Seeds

February 2023

Feb
8

February Chapter Meeting

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Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Chapter Meeting

Native Trees for Southeastern PA with Marc Radell

Living Landscape Function Calculator with Christopher Sohnly

March 2023

Mar
9

March Program

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Thursday, March 9th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Program/Speaker Presentation

Rain Barrels with Beth Myers of the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy

April 2023

Apr
5

April Program -- Pollination: What's the Story, Part One

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

The relationship between plants and animals that visit the flowers to get nectar and pollen is a complicated one. Like most ecological relationships the two parties each have their own goals. Plants want their pollen moved around and animals want nectar and/or pollen for food. The tension between these two goals has driven a wide array of adaptations in flowers and in animal anatomy and behavior. Join Mike Slater for a fascinating look into insect adaptations for a pollination lifestyle. Part One will explore insect-plant/flower interactions in general, including some less obvious consequences of the flower-visiting behavior on different parts of natural ecosystems.

Apr
12

April Program -- Pollination: What's the Story, Part Two

This event has ended
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

The relationship between plants and animals that visit the flowers to get nectar and pollen is a complicated one. Like most ecological relationships the two parties each have their own goals. Plants want their pollen moved around and animals want nectar and/or pollen for food. The tension between these two goals has driven a wide array of adaptations in flowers and in animal anatomy and behavior. Join Mike Slater for a fascinating exploration into some special insect-plant relationships,  including native orchids, milkweeds, hummingbird pollinated plants, and Pennsylvania’s state flower, mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia).

May 2023

May
11

May Program

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Thursday, May 11th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Program/Speaker Presentation

Native Edibles & Companion Planting with Ben Kessler

September 2023

Sep
14

September Chapter Meeting

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Thursday, September 14th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting

No More Fall Cleanup! Join us for a brief slide presentation about traditional fall yard cleanup practices and recommendations for more insect-friendly alternatives. After the presentation, please join the on-line open-forum discussion of your own experiences and suggestions for native-friendly fall yard practices.

October 2023

Oct
11

October Chapter Meeting

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

Our next chapter meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, October 11th, will feature a presentation on Seed Collection by Mark Gormel. We will also be presenting our nomination slate for Chapter Board and Officer elections.  If you are interested in taking on a more active role with the chapter, please reach out so we can get you on the slate! 

Oct
12

"Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees" with Heather Holm

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

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November 2023

Nov
16

"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants" with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox

Hosted by Wild Ones National
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Thursday, November 16th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

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Nov
16

November Chapter Meeting

This event has ended
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting

We will have a brief 15-20 minute meeting to vote on chapter Board members and Officers for 2024.  If you are a WO SEPA Chapter member, you can cast your vote during the meeting, or email your vote prior to that day (members were sent a separate email with instructions for voting via email).  After the vote, we will be switching over to a webinar being presented at 7:00 by Wild Ones National with authors Neil Diboll and Hillary Cox, who will present a program focusing on their latest book, “The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants.” 

Please register separately for that webinar here: https://wildones.org/webinar