The Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones is an environmental advocacy group that promotes the use of native plants in private gardens and public landscapes.

Happy New Year! No Wild Ones meeting in January

Cultivars & Native Plants: Of form & function

Thursday February 5, 2026 6:30pm

St. Michael’s Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington KY 40503

Alicia Bosela, owner of Ironweed Native Plant Nursery will discuss the ongoing debate in the native plant community over whether nativars (cultivars of native plants selected for specific plant traits) are acceptable in a native plant garden or if only strictly native plants are acceptable.  Many argue that nativars offer a stepping stone to native plants, and they increase genetic diversity and research shows nativars just as good at helping pollinators as their wild counterparts.

Bringing Back the Forest

Thursday March 5, 2026 6:30pm

St. Michael’s Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington KY 40503

Dr. Chris Barton, UK Professor of Forestry, is also founder and president of Green Forests Work, an NGO that aims to improve the environment and economy of mined landscapes. Through this program, 8 million trees have been planted on mined lands in Appalachia and Australia and over 30,000 volunteers have participated. Dr. Barton will share research into reforestation of post-mined land and supporting programs.

Looking to buy native plants, hire a landscape service or volunteer? Please see the Community tab.

To receive our monthly e-Newsletter, sign up.