The Erie Drift Plains Chapter is led by a small but mighty group of volunteers who share a love for native plants and a commitment to community. Each of us brings different experiences, skills, and passions—but we’re all here to help support our members and grow the native plant movement in our region.
We’d love for you to get to know us a little better.
Chapter Officers & Directors
Chapter President: Bobbi Hartsock
Bobbi is a sustainability advocate, educator, and everyday earth enthusiast who first discovered the power of native plants through her own journey toward a more intentional, eco-conscious lifestyle. With a background in environmental communication and a passion for community engagement, she is excited (and a little nervous) to be given the opportunity to be chapter President and bring native plant education and habitat restoration to the forefront in eastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Whether she’s recording her podcast, writing for her blog, or driving her partner insane with her chaos gardening, Bobbi’s mission is simple: to help others reconnect with the natural world—one native plant at a time.
Why We Serve
Being part of Wild Ones leadership isn’t just about running a chapter—it’s about building a community rooted in education, conservation, and stewardship. Together, we:
- Plan events like wildflower walks and garden tours
- Build relationships with local schools and organizations
- Support native plant restoration in our region
- Help our members grow their knowledge and passion
Join Us
Interested in being part of the leadership team? Check out how you can get involved to see open positions and learn more.
Vice President:
The Vice-President shall assist the President as necessary and assume the President’s duties when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with all aspects of chapter functions.
- Coordinate the implementation of Chapter goals as determined by periodic goal-setting meetings.
- Be familiar with material in the Chapter Guidebook.
- Assist in completion of the SOCR.
- Create a year-end wrap-up, such as a slide program of chapter activities, to be presented at the final membership meeting of the year.
- The Vice-President may also serve as a committee or project chair or participate in active committees such as membership or programs.
Membership Chair:
The Membership Chair shall maintain the membership records, provide a membership report regularly to the board, and encourage chapter growth with the assistance of all board members.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Treasurer on dues receipts.
- Maintain a current membership roster as well as a contact list for complimentary mailings sent to non-members.
- Arrange for name tags for all members.
- Initiate contact for prospective members.
- Welcome new members.
- Initiate and maintain member interest survey and report to board for planning purposes.
- Regularly encourage chapter members to bring in new members.
- Work with officers and national to reduce the loss of members and report this information to the board.
Secretary:
The Secretary shall maintain records of chapter business.
Responsibilities:
- Record minutes of business meetings and distribute same to officers and attendees.
- Prepare correspondence as needed.
- Maintain file of all minutes and chapter correspondence.
- Assist in chapter elections.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall be the principal financial officer of chapter.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain depository accounts of the chapter and make disbursements as required for conduct of chapter business.
- Prepare and maintain accounting of all income and expenses, including the required annual year-end Chapter Financial Report (CFR) for national.
- Provide a treasurer’s report at all board and business meetings.
- Work with membership chair to collect membership dues and fees and forward same to national on a weekly basis.
- Coordinate annual budget for board approval.
- Secure contracts from rental, transportation, and other vendors as needed.
- Maintain a post office box for chapter if applicable.
“Just keep planting. Planting, planting, planting.”
Together, we’re rebuilding habitat and restoring hope—one native plant at a time.