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May 2026

May
15

The Extraordinary Caterpillar

Friday, May 15th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Dormouse Theatre, 1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

We’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems.

Watch the trailer here! https://vimeo.com/1117213704

From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing families practical ways to make a difference.

Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.

May
21

Pints and Native Plants

Thursday, May 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Brewery Outré, 567 E Ransom St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 Map

Public Welcome Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Pints & Native Plants is an informal meet-up that takes place on the third Thursday of each month. It’s a chance to have a drink together and chat about native plants, challenges in our gardens, pollinators, and more. Everyone is welcome–come by and get to know other native plant enthusiasts and KAWO members.

May
27

How Nature Made Me a Better Human Being

Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Portage District Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage, MI, 49002 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Spencer High is an artist, place-based educator and owner of Querkus Creative. He specializes in helping conservation based non-profit organizations cultivate their communities and further the cultural ties that they have with the land around them. Join us as Spencer shares how the creation of a simple native plant garden in his backyard helped him rediscover the awe and wonder in his every day life.

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!