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From Bloom to Buzz: Protecting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Amid Climate Change

Posted on | Our Education

On Tuesday, September 23, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay was proud to host “From Bloom to Buzz: Protecting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Amid Climate Change” with Madeline Potter, Faculty Specialist in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Home and Garden Information Center. In this presentation, Madeline explored the vital […] Continue reading "From Bloom to Buzz: Protecting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Amid Climate Change"

Butterfly Trails and Pollinator Paths: Beautiful and Beneficial

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Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay member Amy Henderson is passionate about native plants. Read about Amy’s journey in her own words and watch Amy’s presentation on “Butterfly Trails and Pollinator Paths: Beautiful and Beneficial” presented at the Leonardtown Library earlier this summer. Thank you, Amy, for all you do to promote native plants and biodiversity in […] Continue reading "Butterfly Trails and Pollinator Paths: Beautiful and Beneficial"

2025 Fall Native Plant Distributions are now underway!

Posted on | Native Plants & Seeds, Our Work

If you’ve been following our plant propagation activities at the USGS Bee Lab, you may be wondering when and where our locally grown native plants will be available for adoption. Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay will be distributing FREE native plants at several of our upcoming events, including: Species will vary at each of the above […] Continue reading "2025 Fall Native Plant Distributions are now underway!"

Support Zoning for On-Site Nursery Sales at Bona Terra

Posted on | Advocacy, Native Plants & Seeds

Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay would like to encourage you to support Bona Terra Nursery’s zoning request for on-site nursery sales in its new location in Charles County, Maryland. The Bona Terra native plant nursery is carefully maintained by experts, focusing on growing local ecotypes within 100 miles of the nursery in Charles County, using minimal […] Continue reading "Support Zoning for On-Site Nursery Sales at Bona Terra"

September Events Featuring Madeline Potter

Posted on | Habitat Impact, Our Education

Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is excited to announce two events in September featuring Madeline Potter, Faculty Specialist in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Home and Garden Information Center. In this role, she educates the public and provides training to UME faculty and staff on insect conservation, sustainable […] Continue reading "September Events Featuring Madeline Potter"

Increasing Biodiversity One Yard at a Time

Posted on | Native Plants & Seeds, Our Education

During our July 2025 meeting, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay (WOCB) members Robin Madel and Sue Williams present “Increasing Biodiversity One Yard at a Time” and discuss turning residential gardens into more biodiverse native plantings. Topics include ecoregions, critical areas, and considerations for choosing native plants. Robin Madel is an environmental educator who has been helping […] Continue reading "Increasing Biodiversity One Yard at a Time"

Chesapeake Bay Trust Community Forestry Catalyst Fund

Posted on | Habitat Impact

The Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) has announced that the Community Forestry Catalyst Fund (CF2) is now open! You can find more information, view the Request for Proposals, and start an application by going to the Community Forestry Catalyst Fund website. This program was created by the Maryland Department of Resources Forest Service with funds from […] Continue reading "Chesapeake Bay Trust Community Forestry Catalyst Fund"

Unity Gardens – Cultivating Communities, One Native Garden at a Time

Posted on | Native Plants & Seeds

Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is wildly appreciative of our partnerships with businesses and organizations in the community. Unity Gardens recently joined our chapter, and we are excited to share with you their amazing grant opportunity for organizations in Anne Arundel County. Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Unity Gardens are now accepting applications for their Fall 2025 […] Continue reading "Unity Gardens – Cultivating Communities, One Native Garden at a Time"

National Pollinator Week June 16-22, 2025

Posted on | Community Engagement, Native Plants & Seeds, Public Outreach

Happy National Pollinator Week from Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay! The 2025 Pollinator Poster titled Pollinators Weave Connections was “crafted by Deanna Derosia, highlighting the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. “As we reflect on the interconnectedness of our world, let’s unite in a collective effort to […] Continue reading "National Pollinator Week June 16-22, 2025"