Welcome to the Nation’s Capital Region site!
We are proud to be the first Maryland chapter of a national organization. Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities. Our chapter, Wild Ones Nation’s Capital Region, covers Montgomery County, the District of Columbia, and Northern Prince George’s County.
Be Wild!
Consider a habitat in harmony with nature.
Wild Ones educates people about the importance of native plants, for the health of the environment and everything that lives within it. Wild Ones’ goal is to get more native plants in the ground in all types of landscapes – homes, businesses, farms, schools, and along roadways.
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Benefits of
Membership:
- Native habitat garden tours
- Native plant & seed exchanges in Spring and Fall
- Help identifying invasive species
- Natural landscaping educational programs
- Networking and camaraderie with like-minded people who care about native plants and our planet
Recent Posts
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- Less Lawn More Life Challenge begins May 7th
Wild Ones is partnering again with the Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a free 12-week program helping people turn everyday spaces into real habitat. Each week offers one practical, expert-led action. It’s designed to be simple, approachable, and grounded in what actually works across different regions. Challenge begins: 📅 Thursday, May 7th 🕔 7 pm… Read more: Less Lawn More Life Challenge begins May 7th - Pru’s Winter Sowing Experiment
Pru Foster shares the fabulous results from her winter sowing experiment with native seeds: This past winter, I once again tried winter sowing. I’ve been winter sowing for a few years now – in open pots, in milk jugs, and straight onto the soil. My results have been underwhelming. I got low germination rates, and… Read more: Pru’s Winter Sowing Experiment