Events

Join Marlene Smith, President of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, to learn the tips and tricks of the trade for harvesting, cleaning, and storing native plant seeds. Harvesting seeds is fun and easy, but beware, it can also become addicting. 

Topics covered include:

- Ethical collection guidelines

-Identifying source plants

-Recognizing when seeds are ready (learn the difference between “time sensitive” seeds and “Mama’s Boys”)

-Harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing seeds

Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.

Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base.  Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. 

 You will also learn about Heather McCargo and the Wild Seed Project's latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Portland, ME. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in native plant restoration and take your landscaping skills to the next level. 

Join us for our bi-monthly Garden Chat to connect and learn from other native plant garden enthusiasts in our area. We welcome gardeners that are just beginning their journey to those with many years of experience as we all continue to learn about native plants and their ecosystems.

Save the date for our fall native plant and seed swap - September 28 from 10 AM to 12 noon at the Mayaone Reserve Wagner Community Center at 2311 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, Maryland.

Jeremy Tidd, owner and lead grower of Bona Terra Nursery in Friendship, MD, has over 20 years of growing, designing, installation, and maintenance experience, and has designed and installed over 1,000 urban conservation gardens. He currently focuses his efforts on the native plant nursery and expanding accessibility to native plants which he has done in a spectacular fashion with seedling give-away events and plant grants. 

Join Jeremy for an hour-long discussion about his experience with Bona Terra followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. 

Topics will include:

-How Bona Terra got started and our sustainability practices

-Seed sourcing

-Soil making with a focus on biochar

-Future goals for Bona Terra

Wild Ones Greater Baltimore and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay are co-hosting this event. 

Bring your native plants and seeds to trade with other gardeners at this annual native plant swap at the “Front Yard” native gardens. Fall is the best time for planting, so this event is a great way to add new plants to your native gardens and to obtain seeds for winter sowing native plants.

Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One’s national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt.

Matrix planting is a landscape design approach that mimics natural ecosystems by closely planting and layering compatible perennials and grasses to cover the soil, provide more ecosystem services, and eliminate the need for wood mulch or aggressive weeding.  Join Wild Ones for a webinar to learn how author, educator, and landscape designer Benjamin Vogt applies this approach to create stunning native gardens. Learn the principles behind this method, its ecological benefits, and practical steps to implement matrix planting in your own garden. 

You will also learn about Benjamin’s latest collaboration with Wild Ones on the new Native Garden Design for Lincoln, NE. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading voice in natural garden design and take your gardening skills to the next level. Register now to secure your spot! 

Annual Chapter meeting agenda will include: Chapter activities report, Financial report, Board of Directors elections. All are welcome to attend the annual meeting. Participation in the Board of Directors election is limited to current members.

Learn about the Wild Ones San Diego Chapter's newest demonstration garden funded in part by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Jeanine Sharkey about this newest San Diego native garden design. 

More details and registration coming soon. 

Learn about the Wild Ones Capital Region NY Chapter's newest demonstration garden, funded partly by Monarch Joint Venture and U.S. Forest Service International Programs. You'll also hear from landscape designer Kate Brittenham about this newest Albany NY native garden design. 

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