What Is Wild and Why It Matters: Free Webinar on Native Plant Landscapes

Join award-winning author, landscape designer, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on native plant gardening, ecological landscape design, and biodiversity.

Taking place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, this virtual event explores how welcoming authentic wildness into your home landscape can create resilient, beautiful spaces that support pollinators, wildlife, and local ecosystems.

Event Details
Live Webinar: What Is Wild and Why It Matters presented by Rick Darke with Q&A
Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MT | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT
Location: Virtual. Link provided with registration.
Can’t make it live? A recording will be available through May 28, 2026.
Cost: Free – $25 (pay what you can). This webinar supports the shared missions of Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park