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 […] Continue reading "Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Us!"
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 […] Continue reading "Welcoming Wildlife to your Patio Garden"
Our Open Garden in June was hosted by Michael who took Doug Tallamy’s advice to heart. As a birder he then realized that his property was contributing next to nothing to wildlife. Starting with one small plot in 2017, he expanded to multiple plots in the front, back, and side of his house. There’s still […] Continue reading "For the Birds! Michael’s Open Garden"
Wild Ones Nation’s Capital had another wonderful members-only plant swap on Saturday May 11, this time at Wheaton Regional Park. The site was terrific and so was the day. Hundreds of native plants found new homes and 40+ members found new friends as well as plants. Thank you so much Pam and Maura for making […] Continue reading "Member Plant Swap was Huge Success!"