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.
Join Us!
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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- Making Sugar While the Sun Shines – Photosynthesis and EnergyOur chapter president, Pru Foster, recently published a article on photosynthesis in her blog. It is a fascinating dive into some of the marvels of photosynthesis that underpin life as we know it. The article covers the bizarre, including engulfed beings and spinning turbines, as well as the mind boggling scales at which various processes… Read more: Making Sugar While the Sun Shines – Photosynthesis and Energy
- New! Guidebook to Help Increase Native Plantings in Your CommunitiesWe are delighted to announce the release of a new, hands-on guide developed by chapter members: Growing Pollinator Corridors in Your Neighborhood. This guide offers actionable steps to increase native plantings in various community settings, including our streets, neighborhoods, schools, and places of worship. Our sincere thanks to the members of the Working Group for… Read more: New! Guidebook to Help Increase Native Plantings in Your Communities