Chapter Events

Chapter Members Only - Join us for a walk at Wompatuck State Park.  We will meet at one of our newest board member's house (Keren's) and head out from there to see what native plants we can find.  We will also have the opportunity to warm up in her home with a warm beverage after the walk.  We will send out an email with her address and further instructions to those who sign up. Be sure to dress for the weather!!

Hosted by Pinewoods Camp, Inc and Wild Ones - South Shore, MA Chapter

Elizabeth James-Perry is a culture bearer, a Mass Cultural Council award recipient, and a Tribal citizen of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head-Aquinnah. Elizabeth’s virtual presentation, followed by a Q & A discussion, will focus on the intersection between Nature and Sustainable Artwork in Native Northeastern Tribal Homelands. 
 
Sponsored in part by the Mass Cultural Council and the Plymouth and Scituate Local Cultural Councils.

Join us for an evening with Aaron Hunt, an expert in moths.  Moths are often a forgotten important pollinator!  Aaron conducted research in Lori-Ann's backyard this past summer for his thesis.  It should be a very interesting and informative presentation.  Aaron is a masters student at the University of Delaware currently writing his thesis on how urbanization shapes moth community composition. He intends to pursue a PhD next, most likely working on moth systematics, and will publish his first species description this year. He is an editor at Moth Photographers Group, which hosts the authoritative list of described species of moths in North America, and curates the moth section of BugGuide.

Chapter Members Only - Join us for a walk at Ames Nowell State Park.  We will meet in the parking lot and head out from there to see what native plants we can find.   Be sure to dress for the weather!  We have blocked off 2 hours, but depending on the weather, we can always decide to head back earlier.  

Stop by to see our table and say hello at the North and South River Watershed Association's Gardening Green Expo 2023!  We will be in the greenhouse with the other organizations and vendors on March 18 from 10am-2pm.  

Check out the "Read More" link below for tons of other info, like Zoom presentations during the week before, in person presentations, links to resources and giveaways!  So much good stuff!!

Chapter Members:  Would you like to sign up to help staff the table for a short time to answer questions and tell everyone how awesome we are?  Just email [email protected] and let us know the approximate time you will be there.

Open the the Public
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a annual global biodiversity study using iNaturalist as its platform to make observations. The 2023 CNC observation portion will take place Friday - Monday, April 28-May1. Join Wild Ones - South Shore MA Chapter for a Zoom program to learn more about the Boston Area City Nature Challenge, how to get involved and a quick introduction to iNaturalist. 

Members Only
Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://wildones-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vceChrjsvGdHzXFAlKRJCrF41TCg8sZRn

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a global biodiversity study using iNaturalist to make observations. Join Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Please use the Sign-up Genius Link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48AFAF2FA2F49-wild

Please look at available slots, location, and click on the button to sign up.
Space is limited so we ask that if you sign-up, you commit to attending.
Please consider carpooling if attending with friends.
This program is rain or shine (except in the case of extreme inclement weather)

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a global biodiversity study using iNaturalist to make observations. Join Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Please use the Sign-up Genius Link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48AFAF2FA2F49-wild

Please look at available slots, location, and click on the button to sign up.
Space is limited so we ask that if you sign-up, you commit to attending.
Please consider carpooling if attending with friends.
This program is rain or shine (except in the case of extreme inclement weather)

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a global biodiversity study using iNaturalist to make observations. Join Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Please use the Sign-up Genius Link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48AFAF2FA2F49-wild

Please look at available slots, location, and click on the button to sign up.
Space is limited so we ask that if you sign-up, you commit to attending.
Please consider carpooling if attending with friends.
This program is rain or shine (except in the case of extreme inclement weather)

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a global biodiversity study using iNaturalist to make observations. Join Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Please use the Sign-up Genius Link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48AFAF2FA2F49-wild

Please look at available slots, location, and click on the button to sign up.
Space is limited so we ask that if you sign-up, you commit to attending.
Please consider carpooling if attending with friends.
This program is rain or shine (except in the case of extreme inclement weather)

The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a global biodiversity study using iNaturalist to make observations. Join Wild Ones-South Shore Ma Chapter board members on observation walks during the 4-day observation period of the CNC. No experience necessary. Just download iNaturalist, join the Boston Area City Nature Challenge - 2023, and start taking photos of wild, living species. 

Please use the Sign-up Genius Link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48AFAF2FA2F49-wild

Please look at available slots, location, and click on the button to sign up.
Space is limited so we ask that if you sign-up, you commit to attending.
Please consider carpooling if attending with friends.
This program is rain or shine (except in the case of extreme inclement weather)

Chapter Members are welcome to attend any of our Board Meetings.  Have an idea you would like to pitch, just want to say hi and see some behind the scenes action. We would love to have you! Just send an email to [email protected] to ask for the Zoom link.

We will have an informational table set up in the greenhouse with a few other vendors/organizations.  Come on down to say hi!  

Chapter Members: Send an email to [email protected] if you would like to sign up for an hour or 2 to be in charge of the table.

We will have an informational table set up in the greenhouse with a few other vendors/organizations.  Come on down to say hi!  

Chapter Members: Send an email to [email protected] if you would like to sign up for an hour or 2 to be in charge of the table.

Join us on a Zoom Presentation to learn what wild native plant species were observed by Wild Ones - South Shore Mass Chapter.  This informal program will break down the data of most common, most unique, and member favorites. We will discuss the habitat where the species was observed and ask members if they have this species growing in their gardens.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://wildones-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuutrT8tHNRc6xPYy2a8j_EjtR2OMyaJ

Join us at Blue Stem Natives to celebrate "Wild Ones Day" on Saturday, June 3 between 10am-5pm. We are so happy to be celebrating this wonderful group. All official chapter members receive 10% off on all plant purchases on this day (in-person only). Plus 10% of all sales on this day will be donated back to Wild Ones South Shore MA chapter for future programming. Come and help us celebrate Wild Ones!

Blue Stem Natives
376 Washington Street
Norwell, MA
REAR LOT

CHAPTER MEMBERS - check your email for instruction on how to get the 10% discount.  (Not a member? - Click the Join Now button at the top of this page)

The Weymouth Food Pantry would like to put in a native garden around their sign.  The area is approximately a 4x8 foot oval.  We will meet at the sign at 9am, design the garden, then go to Blue Stem Natives to purchase plants, then bring them back and plant them.  Once the work is done, we will have some lunch together.  You are welcome to come for the whole time, or just part of it.  Send an email to [email protected] to sign up and let us know how much you would like to participate.  Bring water, sunscreen and planting tool (if you have one).  No experience necessary.  Happy to have anyone at any skill level to help out.  We can all learn together!  Send an email to [email protected] to let us know if you plan to come by.

Chapter Members are welcome to attend any of our Board Meetings.  Have an idea you would like to pitch, just want to say hi and see some behind the scenes action. We would love to have you! Just send an email to [email protected] to ask for the Zoom link.

If you happen to be going to the Marshfield Fair, stop by to check out our display!

August 19th, 9 am - 12 pm
Tour from 10 am - 11am

Come check out board member, Jenn's, native gardens!

A second-year lawn turned native plant garden that focuses on variety. You will see more than 80 species of native plantings and 20 species of naturally occurring natives on this quarter-acre property. A collection of botanical books will be available to look through.

Come as early as 9 am for coffee, pastries, conversation, and exploring the garden.
A group tour of the garden will start at 10 am and last an hour. 
Stay after the tour to enjoy conversation and books. 
Arrive and leave at your convenience.

Street parking and restrooms are available.
North Plymouth Route 3 exit 15A. 

Members, click the link to register.  Address will be provided a few days before the tour.

A day of speakers and info about native plants!  One of our own chapter members is one of the keynote speakers!

Save the Date! It's always a good time when the Wild Ones show up at Blue Stem Natives!  We will have our informational display set up.  Chapter members will receive 10% off plants in person and online.  Stop by our display table to get your coupon in person.  Check your email for the coupon code for online shopping.  Not a member?  Stop by and learn about our chapter - you can join on the spot and get a coupon!

Chapter Members - Would you like to volunteer to help tend to our display for an hour or more while you are there?  Hit the registration link below.  You can help hand out pamphlets, give coupons to other members, chat about native plants to anyone who will listen, etc.

And the fun does not stop there.  Be sure to check out the next event the same day, After Hours at Blue Stem Natives!

What goes on after hours at Blue Stem Natives?  Register for this Members Only event and find out!  Or I guess I could give you a hint. . . 

We will get a behind the scenes tour and a special presentation by Blue Stem Natives staff.  There will be some time for mingling with light snacks and beverages.  You can also do some private shopping with your 10% off coupon!

Presentation Details from Blue Stem:

"Most of us are used to getting our gardening into gear in the Spring, but the Fall is a perfect time to put many plants in the ground! For the vast majority of native plants, you can put them into the ground so long as the soil remains workable. Along with planting, there are so many valuable opportunites to promote a native plant garden, such as seed collection. Our presentation includes helpful tips for planting, preparing garden beds for the winter, and seed collection and sowing techniques. This is your opportunity to pick our brains for all of our Fall native plant knowledge!"

Chapter Members are welcome to attend any of our Board Meetings.  Have an idea you would like to pitch, just want to say hi and see some behind the scenes action. We would love to have you! Just send an email to [email protected] to ask for the Zoom link.

Join us for an informal discussion on ways that you could volunteer for the chapter.  Maybe you are considering running for one of the board positions.  Maybe you just want to help out on a small task.  Maybe you just miss us and want to say hi.  These are all great reasons to pop in on this Zoom meeting.  Just hit the Registration button to get the link.

Chapter Members are welcome to attend any of our Board Meetings.  Have an idea you would like to pitch, just want to say hi and see some behind the scenes action. We would love to have you! Just send an email to [email protected] to ask for the Zoom link.

Keeping with tradition, we will have a seed swap/social event in December.  Just collect some seeds from your native plants and bring them to the event.  You can put them in an envelope, pill bottle, ziplock bag, etc.  We will have small envelopes and pens so you can take some seeds home from what everyone brings.  If you are new to native plants and don't have access to seeds, please come anyway. Everyone is always happy to share.

Something different for this year - we will have an appetizer potluck.  Bring your favorite appetizer to share.  We will have water, lemonade and tea.

This is a members only event.  David will send the address to members who sign up.