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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- Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Us!
Mark your calendars! National Seed Swap Day is this Saturday, January 31, 2026. Celebrate with us at our next winter speaker series on Sunday, February 1 and plan to arrive a little early. We’re continuing the ad hoc NATIVE seed swap before the official session begins. You don’t need to bring any seeds in order… Read more: Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Us! - Welcoming Wildlife to your Patio Garden
Nation’s Capital Region member Diana Colangelo has developed a wonderful video on how to convert a gray space into a thriving mini-habitat. Diana will share how she’s been able to attract over 50 species of insects, mammals, amphibians, and birds to her 50-square-foot patio. She’ll also dive into the how-tos of patio gardening, from plant and… Read more: Welcoming Wildlife to your Patio Garden