Chapter Events

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

Our fall Book Group will be “Night Magic” by Leigh Ann Henion; October 22nd will be our first group meeting. For this meet-up we will take some time to introduce ourselves and schedule our second meeting. This meeting will be in-person and on Zoom.

For this meeting, please acquire the book and read ‘section one’: Season of Inspiration (preface through page 15). Please do not plan to discuss further for those who may not have read further than page 15. 

We will then read the book in 3 more sections: 

'Section 2' Spring (pages 19-104)

'Section 3' Summer (pages 107-219)

'Section 4' Fall (pages 223-294)

Nonmembers are welcome to attend with registration. Book is required. We will cap the book group at 12 persons.

Please email [email protected] with questions.

Register via the Google Form linked below by October 20th. 

Zoom link will be provided to all registrants, as will a post meeting recording. 

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

We will not be able to provide copies of the book; to participate you will need to acquire a copy of the book for yourself whether it be print, electronic, or audio book.

**If you would like to be part of the Book Study and this time will not work for you, please fill out the form and 

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Registration link coming soon.

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

Registration link coming soon.

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

Registration link coming soon. 

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon.