In a press release on Earth Day (April 22, 2026), the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commission on the Environment announced its 2025 Sustainability Awards. Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is proud to share that the winners in all three categories are partners with our chapter in promoting native plants through education, advocacy, and […] Continue reading "Three Partners Sweep 2025 Sustainability Awards"
Have you noticed that partnerships are key to successful nonprofits? Did you know that Wild Ones partners with Homegrown National Park? In this third post in our ongoing series of nonprofit organizations, we introduce you to Homegrown National Parks, whose work aligns with the Wild Ones mission to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Homegrown National Park"
Spring is in full swing for Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay! 🌷🎡From spring “cleaning” in three of our partner gardens to installing a new pollinator garden at the Good Earth Natural Food Company, we are enjoying getting back out in the fresh air with our hands in the soil. ICYMI – In Case You Missed It […] Continue reading "April 2026 Happenings"
Attendees of our March Garden Chat were treated to an inspiring presentation by chapter member, Miranda Yourick, owner of Earthly Delights Native Gardening. Miranda’s presentation “The Garden is a Mirror”, made me realize that I have a wild, witchy, whimsical garden, accented with paths and architectural elements that bring me joy. We hope you enjoy […] Continue reading "March 2026 Garden Chat – “The Garden is a Mirror”"
On March 27th, 2026, Senate Resolution 665 was approved with unanimous bipartisan consent in the United States Senate designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month! This year, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was the lead sponsor and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) the bipartisan cosponsor of this important native plant resolution. Thank you Senators Hyde-Smith and […] Continue reading "April 2026 is National Native Plant Month!!!"
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"