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

Posted on | 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"

October 2026 WOCB Chapter Pulse – Just Say No to Fall Cleanup

Posted on | Monthly Newsletter

Over time, our gardens and our garden practices change, and that’s ok. And quite frankly, it’s to be expected. I often say “when we know better, we do better.” One of the many things I’ve learned over the years – native gardens are not “no maintenance”, but they can be lower maintenance, especially this time […] Continue reading "October 2026 WOCB Chapter Pulse – Just Say No to Fall Cleanup"

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

Posted on | 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"

Nonprofit Spotlight – Maryland Native Plant Society

Posted on | 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"

It’s a Wrap on Our 2026 Milkweed Distribution

Posted on | Native Plants & Seeds, Public Outreach

During three recent events, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay partnered with Nurture Natives to distribute close to 500 common and swamp milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca and A. incarnata) that we propagated from seed this year. First up: UNIVERSITY PARK (UP) MEADOW DAY, which you may remember from our recent blog, Pollinator Week 2026 Highlights. Meadow Day […] Continue reading "It’s a Wrap on Our 2026 Milkweed Distribution"

July 2026 Garden Chat – “Charismatic Carnivorous Plants”

Posted on | Native Plants & Seeds, Our Education

Attendees of our July 2026 Garden Chat were treated to an inspiring presentation by our guest speaker, Kerry Wixted. Did you know there are a variety of fens and bogs out there – some of which are calcareous and some of which are acidic. In Maryland, our main distinction is how they fill up with […] Continue reading "July 2026 Garden Chat – “Charismatic Carnivorous Plants”"