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"
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these cold winter days. Don’t miss our upcoming events, including a presentation on “Roadside Native Plants” at the Leonardtown Library and a Wild Ones national webinar “From Wasteland to Wonder.” And if you’re in the Twin Beaches area, stop by the Twin Beaches Library to check […] Continue reading "February 2026 Happenings"
2026 is off to a mission-aligned start for Wild Ones Chesapeake. Our January Garden Chat focused on the Wild Ones mission to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. Our Garden Chat attendees were treated to a presentation by Unity Gardens, followed by an update on the “Make May Maryland Native Plant Month” […] Continue reading "January 2026 Garden Chat – Grants for Gardens and Maryland Native Plant Month"
National Seed Swap Day (January 31, 2026) and Valentine’s Day (February 14) are just around the corner. Looking for a last-minute gift idea that won’t break your budget and will be cherished by gardening friends? Consider creating native plant seed kits! First, package individual species of native seeds. Prepare instructions for growing, such as our […] Continue reading "Gifting, Sharing, and Winter Sowing Seeds"
Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is deeply passionate about highlighting the accomplishments of our chapter and of our members. We were excited to begin 2026 with an article by our chapter President in the Wild Ones Journal. And we continue celebrating the achievements of chapter member, Esther Bonney. Throughout the year, we celebrate many chapter accomplishments […] Continue reading "Media and Awards – 2026"
When Wild Ones put out a request for chapter leaders to host upcoming National webinars, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay president Marlene Smith jumped at the opportunity. And she was delighted to be chosen to introduce Honorary Director Larry Weaner’s presentation, “Living in a Liberated Landscape: My Yard.” Larry Weaner is a nationally recognized landscape designer […] Continue reading "Larry Weaner – Living in a Liberated Landscape: My Yard"