The is the third post in a 3-post series inspired by the recommendations of Shaun McCoshum, in which he inspires us, as stewards of the land, to shift our focus from doing no harm to doing least harm when managing our yards. In our first post, we presented McCoshum’s ideas and discussed the 50 degree […] Continue reading "Spring Cleaning and Mowing with Intentionality – Part 3"
The is the second post in a 3-post series inspired by the recommendations of Shaun McCoshum, in which he inspires us, as stewards of the land, to shift our focus from doing no harm to doing least harm when managing our yards. In our first post, we presented McCoshum’s ideas and discussed the 50 degree […] Continue reading "Spring Cleaning and Mowing with Intentionality – Part 2"
Over the years, I’ve wanted to write about tips for spring cleaning in the garden. But it seems the tips I wanted to share can be controversial. You may have heard catchy phrases like “chop and drop”, “save the stems”, “leave the leaves”, “no mow May” or “slow mow summer”. And then there’s “less is […] Continue reading "Spring Cleaning and Mowing with Intentionality – Part 1"
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"
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a seed library? Did you know there’s a national Seed Library Network that has everything you need to know to get started? In this second post in our ongoing series of nonprofit organizations, we introduce you to the Seed Library Network, whose work aligns with the […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Seed Library Network"
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"
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is here! NISAW is happening from February 23–27, 2026, and is an international event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they pose, and the actions that can be taken to prevent their spread. NISAW is led by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) in […] Continue reading "National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026"
Several national nonprofit organizations share a similar mission with Wild Ones in promoting native plant communities, biodiversity, and ecological landscaping. This is the first in a series of nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the Wild Ones mission to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action, with a shared vision of native plants […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Xerces"
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"