Wild Ones Louisville Chapter

Louisville, Kentucky

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Louisville Chapter is a local affiliate of the national Wild Ones Natural Landscapers organization, dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly landscaping practices that preserve biodiversity through native plant communities. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the chapter serves as a gathering space for like-minded individuals committed to learning about native plant landscaping and sharing that knowledge with their broader community. The organization actively supports residential native plant adoption through its innovative Lawns-to-Natives Reimbursement Program, which provides cost-share grants to Jefferson County homeowners replacing turf grass with Kentucky native plants. Through educational events, community projects, garden tours, and advocacy efforts including local weed ordinance reform, Wild Ones Louisville Chapter empowers residents to make a tangible impact on the natural landscaping movement while enhancing local ecosystems and supporting essential wildlife like pollinators and fireflies.

Programs

Lawns-to-Natives Reimbursement Program (cost-share grants for lawn replacement)
Native Plant Swap
Garden Tours
Plant Identification and Education
Community Projects (Wildflower Woods, Bloom Elementary)
Webinars and Educational Workshops
Weed Ordinance Advocacy
Pollinator Stakeholder Meetings

Focus Areas

Native PlantsNatural LandscapingPollinatorsEducation