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LEADERS ROOTED IN ACTION
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
ONE DAY. ONE MOVEMENT. A LEGACY THAT GROWS.
Join NSLS members nationwide as we plant wildflowers and trees (for chapter-led events) for long-term impact and mark 25 years of NSLS leadership by creating a future that will cultivate communities for generations to come.
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Registration is now closed but you can still participate by planning your own environmentally-focused service project on April 18, 2026.
WHY WILDFLOWER PLANTING?
Leadership means creating change that endures and wildflowers embody this, blooming year after year and spreading naturally over time
Transform neglected spaces into vibrant habitats as wildflowers beautify communities while fighting pollinator decline
Wildflowers support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that are essential to our food systems and ecosystems
Turn one afternoon of service into a living legacy you can watch grow year after year
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Spring 2026 Impact Day is a nationwide initiative where NSLS members participate in a shared mission: planting wildflower seeds to support pollinators and create long-term environmental impact.

Taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, this event coincides with Earth Day and NSLS's 25th anniversary, a natural opportunity to think about legacy, stewardship, and leadership that benefits future generations.

This is your chance to create impact that returns season after season. By planting wildflowers, you're supporting critical pollinator populations including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, that are essential to our food systems and ecosystems. You'll also be part of NSLS history: our 25th anniversary celebration and our first national environmental leadership initiative.

Whether you plant solo or with your chapter, you're joining thousands of members nationwide in a powerful statement about leadership that thinks beyond the moment.

Simply register using the form on this page and you'll receive one free wildflower seed pack delivered to your address.

You can plant on your own, with your chapter, or partner with a local organization for a group planting event. Wildflowers are easy to grow and can beautify yards, gardens, campus green spaces, or neglected areas that need life.

Important: Register by March 31 to ensure your seeds arrive in time for April 18. Always secure permission before planting on campus or public property.

April 18 is the official Impact Day date, but we understand schedules vary. You can plant your wildflowers any time between April 15-25. Just be sure to share your experience with #NSLSImpactDay!

You can plant wildflowers in many locations:

  • Your own yard or property (with landlord permission if renting)
  • Campus green spaces or gardens (with campus approval)
  • Community gardens or parks (with permission from local authorities)
  • Neglected areas that could use beautification (with proper permission)

Important: Always secure approval before planting on campus or public property.

Chapter Leaders coordinating group planting events can choose between wildflower seed packs or red maple tree seedlings (available in 50-packs only). Register your event and indicate your preference and quantity needed.

Important: Chapters in Hawaii, New Jersey, Ohio, and Wisconsin must select wildflowers due to state-specific planting restrictions.