Turn your lawn into life in just 12 weeks

Join thousands across America restoring nature in their own backyards. Start anytime — fall and winter are perfect for planning so you’re ready to plant in spring. It’s fun, easy, and free!

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In This Class, the Teacher Wants You to Be Wild

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Weekly Challenges

Each week you’ll get a new challenge in your inbox. Every action counts, and by the end you’ll see your yard — and the life it supports — grow healthier and more joyful.
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Expert Speakers

Learn from experts like renowned ecologist Doug Tallamy and other rewilding specialists—including ecological designers, authors, and movement leaders.
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Free Land Assessment

Start with your Wildr Score, a free 5-minute quiz that shows how healthy your yard is today. Take it again at the end of 12 weeks to celebrate your progress, see how you stack up.
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Prizes & Badges

Complete all 12 challenges for a chance to win prizes like a native garden kit, a personalized action plan, or fun merch. Everyone who finishes also earns a special Wildr badge and receives a free subscription to Design Your Wild.

Not ready to jump into all 12 weeks? Try a free 5-minute quiz and get your Wildr ScoreTM

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Real stories
from people who took the challenge

"I really enjoyed the less lawn more life challenges but even more, I enjoyed walking by my overgrown patch of front yard and watching it change throughout the summer. Looking forward to watching it rewild in years to come."

Jen

Jen

Tennesee

"A most rewarding journey, watching nature’s quick response! Thank you so much for the opportunity and such a high quality program, with increasingly “stretching," yet still attainable, challenges in the second year!"

Birgit

Connecticut

"I’m fully committed! I took out ALL of my backyard lawn and have added in only native plants. I planted clover in my front yard and it’s flourishing. I completed all 12 challenges and so many birds and insects are visiting."

Chris

Chris

Idaho

"We started converting parts of our lawn to native gardens approximately 2 springs ago, and used the Less Lawn More Life challenge to continue learning, and to continue to improve our property for nature. Keep up the good work!"

Angela

Angela

Pennsylvania

"Thanks for putting the challenge together. I made it through all 12 steps. A few of the highlights were adding a button bush, adding 2 additional water features and used an app to help identify invasives for removal. I see more activity in my yard every time I go out."

Bill

Michigan

"Thank you for all this! It really is encouraging. I participated in all 12 weeks and added more native plants at my house and family members'. My Wildr score went up! I was so proud 😊 It's great getting to do this work within a community of others."

Liz

Liz

Wisconson

Expert Guidance

Answers and inspiration
from the people leading this movement

Your questions, answered. Curious about native plants, pests, or pollinators? Each week you’ll have the chance to send in questions, and the most commonly asked will be hand picked and answered by the experts at Wild Ones.

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Dr. Douglas Tallamy
Entomologist & Founder of Homegrown National Park
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Zoe Evans
Rewilding Coach at Plan it Wild
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Dave Baker
Co-Founder & COO of Plan it Wild
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Becca Rodomsky-Bish
Project Leader at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Dr. Mhairi McFarlane
Ecologist at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Dr. Thor Hanson
Biologist & Author of “Close to Home”
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Filippine Hoogland
Ecological Landscaper & CO-Manager of Healthy Yards
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Les Stroud
Survival Expert, Filmmaker, & Author
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Edwina von Gal
Landscape Designer & Founder, Perfect Earth Project
Murray Fisher
CHIEF NATURALIST AT 
PLAN IT WILD
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Leslie Needham
Landscape Designer
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Krista de Cooke
Science Lead at Homegrown National Park

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