Wild Ones, Gibson Woods Chapter Business Meetings are held via Zoom
on the first or second Wednesday evening of each month (unless otherwise noted).
Educational Presentations are at 10:00 a.m. the first Saturday of the Month
(unless otherwise noted).
Typically held at Gibson Woods Environmental Awareness Center
6201 Parrish Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323.
Phone 219-844-3188
| November Chapter Board Meeting |
| Wednesday, November 4th, 20266:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. via Zoom **Members Only** This is a business meeting that is open to all members. |
| Register via Zoom |
| Turn That Patch Into a Plan – recorded presentation with Zoe & Heather Evans |
| Saturday, November 7th, 202610:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gibson Woods – 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond IN In-Person & online via Zoom Open to the Public **Please RSVP or Register Below** This meeting will be recorded, and will be sent to all who registered. |
| Thinking about transforming your lawn into a native plant garden but not sure where to start? In this design workshop webinar, “Turn That Patch Into a Plan,” experts Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) show you how to reimagine your entire yard as a place that truly works for both people and wildlife. You’ll discover practical design strategies, like using paths, destinations, and enclosure, that make outdoor spaces more restorative for humans while supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. About the Webinar Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Wildr) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity. You’ll learn: Why layout matters as much as plant choice How paths, destinations, and enclosure create restorative outdoor spaces Ways to integrate trees and shrubs for privacy, structure, and habitat A step-by-step method to sketch your first draft layout and connect it to a larger vision Participants will sketch along, reflect through guided prompts, and come away with a draft plan they can refine over time. Whether you’re just starting or already transforming your whole yard, this webinar provides the tools to create a design that works for both people and wildlife. Materials for Your Yard Design Exercise If you want to participate in the yard layout sketching exercises – and we hope you will – please have these materials on hand: 1. Your Property Base Map – Find your entire property using: Online sources: County assessor, Google Maps satellite view, or real estate sites Existing documents: Architectural plans, survey, or drone photo Note: If your property exceeds ⅓ acre, zoom in on the area around your house you want to design. No map? No problem: Just bring blank paper. 2. Sketching Supplies Paper Method: 3+ copies of your base map (black & white is fine) Dark pens or highlighters that show on copies (thick tips work best – avoid pencils) Digital Method: Tablet with stylus Property image saved Know how to use your tablet’s photo markup feature |
| In-person RSVP Register via Zoom |