Events Archive: 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events
January 2025
Winter Greens
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
Garden Chat/Member Meeting
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
Winter Tree ID
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.
All the Dirt on Winter Sowing; Make & Take, Veggies, Herbs, Annuals & Native Plants
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.
March 2025
Designing Home Gardens with Native Plants with Ana Lee
Hosted by Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter and Greater Baltimore ChapterOnline/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.
September 2025
September Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2025
October Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2025
November Wild Ones National Webinar
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!