Wild Ones Louisville Chapter

Louisville, KY

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 that preserves biodiversity through native plant communities. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the chapter brings together like-minded individuals committed to learning about native plant landscaping and sharing knowledge about reintroducing native plants into residential and public gardens. The organization directly impacts habitat restoration by offering a Lawns-to-Natives Reimbursement Program that helps Jefferson County homeowners replace turf grass with Kentucky native plants, removing financial barriers to ecological landscape conversion. Through educational webinars, community garden tours, native plant swaps, and advocacy work on local weed ordinances, Wild Ones Louisville empowers residents to become active participants in the natural landscaping movement while supporting local pollinators and wildlife.

Programs

Lawns-to-Natives Reimbursement Program (cost-share grants for lawn replacement)
Native Plant Swap
Garden tours and home garden showcases
Community projects at Wildflower Woods and Bloom Elementary
Educational webinars on native landscaping
Weed ordinance advocacy and information
Plant identification and native landscaping guidance

Focus Areas

Native PlantsHabitat GardeningEducation