Wild Ones Front Range Chapter

Denver, Colorado

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Front Range Chapter is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Front Range residents to transform their landscapes into climate-resilient native plant gardens, known locally as Coloradoscapes. Serving the Denver, Colorado area and surrounding regions including Boulder County, Douglas & Elbert Counties, Jefferson County, Northern Colorado, and Pikes Peak, the chapter connects people with native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees to create sustainable biodiverse habitats that support local wildlife. Through educational programming, plant swaps, seed exchanges, and community events, Wild Ones Front Range Chapter inspires individuals to add native species to their yards and outdoor spaces, with the goal of incorporating at least 70% native plants into landscapes. Each native plant serves as a landing place, food source, and nesting site for local wildlife, multiplying the environmental impact of individual conservation efforts.

Programs

Plant swaps (Denver Native Plant Swap, Boulder Regional Plant Swap, Northern Colorado Plant Swap & Giveaway)
Seed swaps
Native gardening toolkit and resources
Educational workshops (winter sowing, seed stratification, rainwater harvesting)
Regional meetups and community gardens
Native plant species identification guides with PDF plant sheets
Newsletter and blog content
National webinar hosting and participation

Focus Areas

Native PlantsNatural LandscapingPollinatorsEducation