2026 native seed propagation is underway! This year we have moved our plant propagation activities to Providence Greenhouses in Arnold and the University of Maryland Extension Dairy Farm location in Gambrills under the leadership of RePollinate Anne Arundel project lead Lauren Toomey and UME Master Gardener Coordinator Maxine Yoon. And sow it begins….. It all […] Continue reading "Native Plant Propagation 2026 is Underway!"
The first week of May brought so many new and exciting ways to celebrate native plants across our region. Leonardtown First Friday On May 1, we were on hand to celebrate the relaunch of the Leonardtown Butterfly Trail. Through collaboration with other members of the Butterfly Trail committee, there’s now a new Butterfly Trail brochure […] Continue reading "Native Plant Month is in full swing in Southern Maryland!"
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day! Give the gift of native plants or a Wild Ones membership!! Give Her Native Plants! Skip the ornamental plants or cut flower arrangements. Visit our native plant swap on Saturday, May 9, 10 […] Continue reading "Give the Gift of Native Plants for Mother’s Day 2026"
Happy May! Thank you to all our chapter members who were involved in various activities and events during April to celebrate Earth Month and National Native Plant Month. But wait… there’s more! May 2026 has been declared Maryland Native Plant Month by Governor Wes Moore. This designation celebrates the essential role that native plants play […] Continue reading "May 2026 is Native Plant Month in Southern Maryland!"
On March 27th, 2026, Senate Resolution 665 was approved with unanimous bipartisan consent in the United States Senate designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month! This year, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was the lead sponsor and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) the bipartisan cosponsor of this important native plant resolution. Thank you Senators Hyde-Smith and […] Continue reading "April 2026 is National Native Plant Month!!!"
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the 2025-2035 Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). This wide-ranging document examines the state’s plants and animals, outlining ways to support species of greatest conservation need – species which are rare, declining, or at risk of declining in Maryland – along with the key […] Continue reading "Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan"
The first week of spring saw a flurry of activities for Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, from creating a welcoming display case at the local library, to winter sowing and seed sharing at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), to advocating for legislation in Maryland. Twin Beaches Display Case On Monday, several chapter members converted the […] Continue reading "Welcome Spring! 2026"
Happy Valentine’s Day!! Collecting, cleaning, sharing, stratifying, winter sowing, and gifting native seeds are keystone activities of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay. Read on to learn more!! Collecting Seeds On October 1, 2025, thirteen students from the Natural Resources Management class at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown visited the Leonardtown Library […] Continue reading "Show Your Love with Native Seeds 2026"
National Seed Swap Day (January 31, 2026) and Valentine’s Day (February 14) are just around the corner. Looking for a last-minute gift idea that won’t break your budget and will be cherished by gardening friends? Consider creating native plant seed kits! First, package individual species of native seeds. Prepare instructions for growing, such as our […] Continue reading "Gifting, Sharing, and Winter Sowing Seeds"
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The winter solstice officially occurred today, December 21, 2025 at 10:03 am. Tonight marks the longest night of the year. As the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, darkness lingers longer than on any other night. But from this moment on, the balance slowly shifts, […] Continue reading "Winter Solstice Sowing 2025"