Become a Wild Ones Member! Wild Ones educates people on the importance of native plants, for the health of the environment and everything living in it. Wild Ones’ goal is to get more native plants in all landscapes – homes, businesses, schools, and along roadways. Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities.
Click the button above to go to the Wild Ones national website and become a member online or to download a form for mailing. Be sure to select the Dayton Area Chapter from the “Chapter to Join” drop-down list. A portion of your annual Wild Ones membership dues goes to support chapter-organized projects and activities in the Greater Dayton area.
When You Join Wild Ones
Joining Wild Ones gives you access to the camaraderie and information resources of other native plant enthusiasts. A single membership covers both the national organization and the Dayton Area Chapter. Because Wild Ones is a non-profit, educational organization, your membership is considered a donation and is entirely tax-deductible. If your employer matches donations you make, please consider submitting your membership for a company match.
At the national level, membership benefits include:
- Wild Ones E-Journal and archived Journals
- Wild Ones Members-Only area on the website: www.wildones.org
- New Member Handbook
- Wild for Monarchs and Native Garden Recognition Program
- Seeds for Education grant program
- Annual member meeting and conference
- Photo contests
- Citizen Science and networking with conservation partners
- WILD Center prairie demo garden and nature trail