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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- Guided Walk through Rachel Carson Conservation ParkOn September 20, Wild Ones members enjoyed a guided walk through Rachel Carson Conservation Park led by Carole Bergmann, retired Montgomery County Forest Ecologist and Botanist. This beautiful 650-acre park, once a Quaker farm, is dedicated to the legacy of renowned environmentalist Rachel Carson, who lived and worked in Montgomery County. One of the park’s… Read more: Guided Walk through Rachel Carson Conservation Park
- Invasive Plant Species Added to Maryland’s Prohibited ListGreat news! Seven additional invasive species have been added the Maryland’s Prohibited (from sale) List. Nurseries can still sell existing stock for up to two years but after that, sales will be absolutely prohibited. This brings the grand total of banned species to 20, in large part due to the work by the Maryland Native… Read more: Invasive Plant Species Added to Maryland’s Prohibited List