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June 2026

Jun
4

Nature and Art Presented by Laura Mentor

Thursday, June 4th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
South Elkhorn Christian Church 4343 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40513

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

Laura is a local artist with who focuses on telling stories in glass. For more than 25 years she has created stained glass installations in public libraries and hospitals which tell stories of community life, history, and species specific to a place. Laura uses her art to communicate that we are part of the tapestry of life of a place. Laura will show us her work and demonstrate the power of art, the ability of beauty to interrupt thought patterns and to reflect back to us our place in the world.

Jun
13

Wild Ones Garden Tour, Rain or Shine!

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
5 Garden Homes and 3 Public Gardens, Lexington, KY

Public Welcome Home/Private Garden Tour

Admission ticket donation to all gardens: $10.00 or more/person; Cash or Check.
Tickets can be purchased at each of the garden homes locations, and at Wild Ones meetings.
Open to the public. No pets. No strollers. Tour the gardens at your own risk.

HOME GARDENS

Ann Witherington, 2004 Lampton Circle, Lexington 40514
Our garden wraps around the house and extends down to the South Elkhorn. Our garden’s sun and shade beds feature about 200 species of perennials, 75% native. All are botanically labeled.

Beate Popkin, 124 Idle Hour Drive, Lexington 40520
Our front and back gardens grace an older neighborhood. There are mature trees, shrubs and perennials, mostly native, interspersed with garden ornaments. Feel free to wander along the paths.

Ann Farrer, 2148 Ami Lane, Lexington 40516
My 3-acre plot features sun, shade, vegetable, prairie, woodland and orchard areas. Native plantings are 3-years old due to invasive removal. A bamboo stand was turned into a rain garden. Be willing to walk through a 25-year old work in progress.

Beth Blum Spiker, 2305 Cravat Pass, Lexington 40511
Over 5 years, we planted a sanctuary for ourselves & wildlife. Professional hardscaping came first. Plants are filling in. A historic stone wall bounds the back garden.

Debra Shockley, 128 S. Winter Street, Midway 40347
Our entire yard includes native plants in landscaping beds. There are also raised beds for vegetables, a pond and a rain garden.

PUBLIC GARDENS

Waverly Park, 4244 Southmoor Park, Lexington 40514
60-foot long all native garden with plant labels

Wellington Park, 565 Wellington Way, Lexington 40503
Wild Ones Lexington Pollinator Garden

Wild Birds Unlimited, 152 N. Locust Hill Drive, Lexington 40509
Bird and Pollinator Friendly Garden

Click to see map of locations

July 2026

Jul
9

Annual Picnic

Thursday, July 9th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY, 40503 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Public Restroom Free Public Parking

More info to come!

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!