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June 2025

Jun
5

Magnolia Tree Seeds Bungee Jump?

Thursday, June 5th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
St. Michael’s Church, 2025 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington, KY, 40503 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Yes, they do!  Discover how by joining nature photographer Janet James as she shares colorful images and describes how she learned to really “see” the engineering, architecture, and designs of native tree features.  She has photographed all aspects of the 120 Kentucky species. Find out also how to participate in a citizen science, national tree observation project.

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Jun
7

The Weird and the Rare at the Arboretum

Saturday, June 7th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky (Meet in the parking lot near the kiosk) , 500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY, 40503 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Janet will lead a follow-up tree walk that focuses on a variety of Kentucky native tree and shrub species not commonly seen in our state’s natural areas or have intriguing botanical features.  We will walk on paved or mulched paths and grassy areas.

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July 2025

Jul
10

Lexington Wild Ones Picnic

Thursday, July 10th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Wellington Park Picnic Shelter, 565 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY, 40503 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Potluck picnic followed by a tour of the park given by Victoria Meyer.

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September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!