The last week of May was bustling with preparations for NatureFest 2026. Now in its 6th year, this is our premier spring event in Southern Maryland. NatureFest has grown since its inception in 2021 from its humble beginnings at Tilghman Lake Park to an annual event that attracts more exhibitors and attendees each year. 2021 […] Continue reading "NatureFest 2026 Wraps Up Native Plant Month"
The second and third weeks of May brought many more new and exciting ways to celebrate native plants across our region, including another native plant month proclamation, transplanting native seedlings, conducting a garden tour, and so much more! Week of May 10-16 Town of Leonardtown Proclaims May Native Plant Month The second week of Native […] Continue reading "Native Plant Month Continues in Southern Maryland!"
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!"
Spring is in full swing for Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay! 🌷🎡From spring “cleaning” in three of our partner gardens to installing a new pollinator garden at the Good Earth Natural Food Company, we are enjoying getting back out in the fresh air with our hands in the soil. ICYMI – In Case You Missed It […] Continue reading "April 2026 Happenings"
Attendees of our March Garden Chat were treated to an inspiring presentation by chapter member, Miranda Yourick, owner of Earthly Delights Native Gardening. Miranda’s presentation “The Garden is a Mirror”, made me realize that I have a wild, witchy, whimsical garden, accented with paths and architectural elements that bring me joy. We hope you enjoy […] Continue reading "March 2026 Garden Chat – “The Garden is a Mirror”"
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"
Welcome Spring! Today marks the beginning of meteorological spring, with Daylight Saving Time just around the corner. I can’t wait for the weather to get warmer and the gardens to start waking up for the season. We have an exciting lineup of programs for you in March. Please read on, as there’s sure to be something of […] Continue reading "March 2026 Happenings"
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"
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these cold winter days. Don’t miss our upcoming events, including a presentation on “Roadside Native Plants” at the Leonardtown Library and a Wild Ones national webinar “From Wasteland to Wonder.” And if you’re in the Twin Beaches area, stop by the Twin Beaches Library to check […] Continue reading "February 2026 Happenings"
2026 is off to a mission-aligned start for Wild Ones Chesapeake. Our January Garden Chat focused on the Wild Ones mission to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. Our Garden Chat attendees were treated to a presentation by Unity Gardens, followed by an update on the “Make May Maryland Native Plant Month” […] Continue reading "January 2026 Garden Chat – Grants for Gardens and Maryland Native Plant Month"