Category: Media & Awards

From Brower Youth Award to BBC Earth, Esther Bonney Helps Heal the Planet

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We are excited and proud to announce that Esther Bonney, Founder and Executive Director of Nurture Natives, lifetime member of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and Honorary Director of Wild Ones (2026-2029), has been recognized nationally as one of six 2026 Brower Youth Award winners for promoting mental health through native landscapes. And internationally, Esther is […] Continue reading "From Brower Youth Award to BBC Earth, Esther Bonney Helps Heal the Planet"

Chapter Recognition at the 2025-2026 Wild Ones Annual Meeting

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During the Wild Ones Annual Membership Meeting on April 15,2026, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay and members were recognized for their contributions to the Wild Ones’ mission. We are proud of our members’ accomplishments! 19:38 When reviewing chapter policy work in 2025, Sara Ressing noted: “the Chesapeake Bay region, the chapter secured zoning approval for native plant nurseries through public […] Continue reading "Chapter Recognition at the 2025-2026 Wild Ones Annual Meeting"

Three Partners Sweep 2025 Sustainability Awards

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In a press release on Earth Day (April 22, 2026), the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commission on the Environment announced its 2025 Sustainability Awards. Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is proud to share that the winners in all three categories are partners with our chapter in promoting native plants through education, advocacy, and […] Continue reading "Three Partners Sweep 2025 Sustainability Awards"

Media and Awards – 2026

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Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is deeply passionate about highlighting the accomplishments of our chapter and of our members. We were excited to begin 2026 with an article by our chapter President in the Wild Ones Journal. And we continue celebrating the achievements of chapter member, Esther Bonney. Throughout the year, we celebrate many chapter accomplishments […] Continue reading "Media and Awards – 2026"

Chapter Recognition at the 2024-2025 Wild Ones Annual Meeting

Posted on | Media & Awards, Native Plants & Seeds

During the Wild Ones Annual Membership Meeting on April 10,2025, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay and members were recognized for their contributions to the Wild Ones’ mission. We are proud of our members’ accomplishments! 18:11 Wild Ones’ support for seed libraries is growing. The … Chesapeake Bay, Maryland chapter supported seed libraries across St. Mary’s County […] Continue reading "Chapter Recognition at the 2024-2025 Wild Ones Annual Meeting"

Media and Awards – 2025

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Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is deeply rooted in collaborating with and recognizing the like-minded organizations that share our passion for native plants and natural landscapes.  At the College of Southern Maryland, we have the pleasure of partnering with Tracey Stuller and Madeline Kaba on numerous initiatives, including native seed cleaning workshops, winter sowing, and starting […] Continue reading "Media and Awards – 2025"