News – Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter

Nonprofit Spotlight – Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership

Posted on Oct 18th, 2026October 19, 2026 | Nonprofit Spotlight

Did you know that for Maryland’s native birds, finding the right habitat is becoming increasingly difficult? However, the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership (MBCP) is changing that narrative from the ground up. In this sixth post in our ongoing series of nonprofit organizations, we introduce you to the MBCP, its programs, and our recent collaborations to […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership"

From Brower Youth Award to BBC Earth, Esther Bonney Helps Heal the Planet

Posted on Oct 11th, 2026October 11, 2026 | Media & Awards

We are excited and proud to announce that Esther Bonney, Founder and Executive Director of Nurture Natives, lifetime member of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and Honorary Director of Wild Ones (2026-2029), has been recognized nationally as one of six 2026 Brower Youth Award winners for promoting mental health through native landscapes. And internationally, Esther is […] Continue reading "From Brower Youth Award to BBC Earth, Esther Bonney Helps Heal the Planet"

Monarchs, Milkweed, Migration, and More

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2026 | Native Plants & Seeds, Pollinators

With the arrival of the fall equinox on September 22, environmental triggers mean the days are drawing near for our migratory garden visitors to take flight and head south. While I will dearly miss the hummingbirds, dragonflies, and monarchs when they leave later this fall, I will continue to enjoy them for a few more […] Continue reading "Monarchs, Milkweed, Migration, and More"

Fall is the best time for planting! Or is it? Part 2

Posted on Sep 20th, 2026September 24, 2026 | Native Plants & Seeds

In our last blog, we discussed when to plant container-grown plants (seedlings, plugs, etc.). In this second in a two-part series, we’ll discuss when to plant seeds. For many native plant enthusiasts, nothing beats the thrill that comes from planting a native seed and watching it germinate and thrive into a plant that provides ecosystem […] Continue reading "Fall is the best time for planting! Or is it? Part 2"

Fall is the best time for planting! Or is it?

Posted on Sep 13th, 2026September 20, 2026 | Native Plants & Seeds

In our last newsletter, we suggested that fall is the best time for planting. Although this is a generally accepted concept in the horticulture trade, digging a bit deeper into resources for planting seeds and container-grown plants opened my eyes to the nuances of when is the best time to plant. In this first of […] Continue reading "Fall is the best time for planting! Or is it?"

Nonprofit Spotlight – Maryland Native Plant Society

Posted on Aug 28th, 2026August 28, 2026 | Native Plants & Seeds, Nonprofit Spotlight

Did you know the University of Maryland Extension Maryland Native Plants Program, along with University of Maryland Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, is co-hosting this year’s Maryland Native Plant Society’s (MNPS) annual conference? In this fifth post in our ongoing series of nonprofit organizations, we introduce you to the Maryland Native Plant Society, […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Maryland Native Plant Society"