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
PLEASE NOTE – Zoom registrations and In-Person R.S.V.Ps are required for all events
- Please check the calendar prior to an event for any changes/updates.
- All Presentations are free of charge and open to the public.
- Memberships are encouraged as they are vital to furthering Wild One’s Mission
January Board Meeting
Members only – via Zoom
Wednesday, January 8th, 6:30-8:00 pm
A new year & new beginning will be discussed.
Please Register below. A link will be sent to you.
Greenhouse Orientation
When: Saturday, January 11th 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with Peggy Foster
Sunday, January 12th 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with Kim Moor
Where: Our Greenhouse
You must be a paid MEMBER to work in the greenhouse, but you can come to orientation if you are considering becoming a member!!
We will have two sessions for you to join. We will go over greenhouse procedures & best practices, and will take down volunteer availability information.
Follow the link to our 2025 Greenhouse Orientation sign-up sheet and pick an available option. Attendance at each session is limited, so make your choice early! (please contact us if you need directions)
Project Wingspan: A grassroots effort to expand habitat for imperiled pollinators
In-person & Open to the Public – and via Zoom
Saturday, February 1st, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Gibson Woods – 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond IN 46323
Project Wingspan (PW), backed by donations and grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, is a multi-year effort by the non-profit Pollinator Partnership. It aims to improve pollinator habitats across the Midwest and Great Lakes Region. By collaborating with volunteers and land stewards, PW provides support, training, and resources to enhance habitats for monarchs, rusty patched bumble bees, and other pollinators. The goal is to secure over 18,000 acres of high-quality habitat for these species.
Maraiah Russell, Indiana State Coordinator for Project Wingspan since April 2024, has a background in wildlife conservation. She worked as a veterinary technician at Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and as a steward and volunteer manager with Little River Wetlands Project. Maraiah advocates for native plants and pollinators professionally and personally and collaborates with community volunteers to enhance connectivity for pollinators and people.
We will join Maraiah via Zoom live at Gibson Woods, and will show the presentation on the big screen.
February Board Meeting
Members only – via Zoom
Wednesday, February 5th, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Spring event planning – Wild Things conference, Earth Day events, Plant Sale.
Please Register below. A link will be sent to you.