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January 2025

Jan
25

Winter Greens

Saturday, January 25th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Gatewood Preserve, 2800 Grays Rd, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

For ages 16 years through adult

Learn to identify some of our evergreen plants. We’ll explore the meadows and forest in search of the ferns, herbaceous plants, and trees that are green in the winter.

Co-sponsored by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, Calvert Nature Society and Calvert County Division of Natural Resources

Leader: Karyn Molines

Wear warm clothes for standing around outside (we won't be moving very fast)

Bring (optional, but useful) a 10x hand lens, binoculars, field guides. Bring water, lunch and/or trail snacks.

There is no water on site. There is a portable toilet. Closest "modern facilities" are in Prince Frederick Town Center (there's a WaWa, Starbucks, etc)

Free event, but registration is required.

See Maryland Native Plant Society website for specific directions and to register by clicking on the blue REGISTER button on the left hand side of the page:
https://mdflora.org/event-5845087

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Jan
28

Garden Chat/Member Meeting

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Chapter Social

Join us for our bi-monthly Garden Chat with a presentation by Lynne Wheeler, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Membership Chair, and Marlene Smith, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay President. Lynne and Marlene will introduce you to seed sowing & propagation to grow your own native plants from seed. They will include some of their own tried-and-true methods to inspire you this growing season. Learn how easy and fun it is propagating natives from seed! 

All Wild Ones members are welcome to attend and invite a guest!

February 2025

Feb
1

Winter Tree ID

Saturday, February 1st, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Kings Landing Park, 2699 Kings Landing Rd, Huntingtown, MD, 20639 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

Leader: Karyn Molines

For adults, although teens 16 years and older may attend.

All trees do not look alike in winter! We'll learn the basics of plant identification using winter keys and field guides, then take a hike to use our knowledge (so make sure you bring outdoor weather clothes). This program is designed for those with little or no experience and will focus on twigs, buds, and bark. Geared for adults, but teens 16 or older may attend.

Wear warm clothes for standing around outside (we won't be moving very fast). Bring a snack or lunch if you think you'll get hungry. (Optional, but useful) a 10x hand lens, binoculars, field guides (we'll have some to lend out).

Location: Kings Landing Park, 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD directions to be provided to those who register)

This is a free program.

Co-sponsored by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, Calvert Nature Society and Calvert County Division of Natural Resources

Registration required.

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Feb
22

All the Dirt on Winter Sowing; Make & Take, Veggies, Herbs, Annuals & Native Plants

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Lexington Park Library, 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Event Information: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/11297832

Join Marlene Smith, president of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and Molly Moore, president of Southern Maryland Audubon, as they introduce participants to the 10 simple steps to winter sowing. Learn how to grow your own veggies, herbs, annuals, and native plants from seeds, in milk jugs in the dead of winter. 

In this in-person workshop, you’ll seed your own containers to take home. We will have milk jugs available, along with all other supplies, including seeds. 

Please bring at least one clean milk jug (translucent, not white) to help replenish our supplies to keep these workshops going. Workshop is free and open to all. Registration required.

Participating Partners: University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners, St. Mary's County Community Development Corporation, St. Mary's Garden Club, Southern Maryland Audubon Society, and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay.

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March 2025

Mar
12

Designing Home Gardens with Native Plants with Ana Lee

Hosted by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter and Greater Baltimore Chapter
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Learn the basics of designing a home garden using native plants with Ana Lee of Perfectly Imperfect Gardens.

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September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!