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November 2025

Nov
2

Winter Speaker Series: How to Get Help Online from the University of Maryland and the Extension Services

Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Lisa Kuder, Native Plants & Landscapes Specialist from the University of Maryland, will speak on "How to Get Help Online from the University of Maryland and the Extension Services" for questions you may have about your plants.

The Winter Speaker Series is open to the public.  All participants will be asked to register via Eventbrite.  A registration link will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  

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Nov
3

Informal Garden Chat

Monday, November 3rd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

The Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chats are held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom.

Garden Chats are monthly Zoom conversations about a variety of topics including what is happening in our gardens, how we're encouraging native gardening in our communities, ideas for our WildOnes chapter, and more!  

A topic/prompt and Zoom details will be sent out to chapter members via the listserve prior to the meeting.  Past topics have included winter sowing, pruning trees/shrubs, engaging neighbors in native planting, pocket forests/thickets, jumping worms, mosquito control and leaving the leaves.  

Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

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Nov
20

Free Webinar: "Living in the Liberated Landscape" with Larry Weaner

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Discover the power of ecological garden design in this free national webinar, Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard, with award-winning landscape designer Larry Weaner. Join us for a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of controlling it. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Larry will share practical strategies for designing dynamic gardens that evolve naturally, support biodiversity, and bring lasting beauty to your yard.

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December 2025

Dec
1

Informal Garden Chat

Monday, December 1st, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

The Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chats are held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom.

Garden Chats are monthly Zoom conversations about a variety of topics including what is happening in our gardens, how we're encouraging native gardening in our communities, ideas for our WildOnes chapter, and more!  

A topic/prompt and Zoom details will be sent out to chapter members via the listserve prior to the meeting.  Past topics have included winter sowing, pruning trees/shrubs, engaging neighbors in native planting, pocket forests/thickets, jumping worms, mosquito control and leaving the leaves.  

Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

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Dec
6

Winter Speaker Series: Microbial Ecology of Soils and What it Means for our Habitats

Saturday, December 6th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Dr. Stephanie Yarwood from the University of Maryland will be speaking on “Microbial Ecology of Soils and What it Means for our Habitats”.  Dr. Yarwood studies the microbial ecology of soils across many different ecosystems: agricultural, wetland, forest, and urban soils.  

The Winter Speaker Series is open to the public.  All participants will be asked to register via Eventbrite.  A registration link will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  Note that this meeting is the only one this season on a Saturday.

Dec
9

Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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January 2026

Jan
5

Informal Garden Chat

Monday, January 5th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

The Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chats are held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom.

Garden Chats are monthly Zoom conversations about a variety of topics including what is happening in our gardens, how we're encouraging native gardening in our communities, ideas for our WildOnes chapter, and more!  

A topic/prompt and Zoom details will be sent out to chapter members via the listserve prior to the meeting.  Past topics have included winter sowing, pruning trees/shrubs, engaging neighbors in native planting, pocket forests/thickets, jumping worms, mosquito control and leaving the leaves.  

Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

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Jan
11

Winter Speaker Series: Rare and Threatened Native Plants

Sunday, January 11th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Rachael Renzi from the C & O Canal will be speaking on "Rare and Threatened  Native  Plants".  Her PowerPoint presentation will show the beauty of these native plants.

The Winter Speaker Series is open to the public.  All participants will be asked to register via Eventbrite.  A registration link will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  

Jan
21

Free National Webinar- January 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

February 2026

Feb
1

Winter Speaker Series: Native Ferns

Sunday, February 1st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Kit Sheffield, a Virginia Master Naturalist, will be speaking on “Native Ferns”.  Sheffield leads fern-related hikes and has been featured on gardening podcasts.

The Winter Speaker Series is open to the public.  All participants will be asked to register via Eventbrite.  A registration link will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  

Feb
2

Informal Garden Chat

Monday, February 2nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

The Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chats are held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom.

Garden Chats are monthly Zoom conversations about a variety of topics including what is happening in our gardens, how we're encouraging native gardening in our communities, ideas for our WildOnes chapter, and more!  

A topic/prompt and Zoom details will be sent out to chapter members via the listserve prior to the meeting.  Past topics have included winter sowing, pruning trees/shrubs, engaging neighbors in native planting, pocket forests/thickets, jumping worms, mosquito control and leaving the leaves.  

Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

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Feb
18

Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Paid Event Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

March 2026

Mar
1

Winter Speaker Series: Working with Landscapers Panel

Sunday, March 1st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Brookside Gardens

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

"Working with Landscapers panel" ---How to make the best use of my garden?  What should I ask?  What should I share about my property and about what I want? 

 Backyard Bounty (Kris Colby) Puts together low-cost packages 

Kris has been a very active member of our Wild Ones chapter.  He has given us many ideas and support for our initiatives through our listserv.  He runs a company which gives many levels of service from consulting, landscape design, installation and even maintenance to his broad range of clients throughout Maryland. 

Native PlantScapes (Robert Severynse) 30-minute free consultation Owned by a Virginia Tech graduate with specialists in the DMV.

Native Plant Specialist Rob has always admired nature and found his love of native plants while studying at college. With degrees in Environmental Science and Geography, as well as a minor in Meteorology, his goal is to create positive and lasting changes in our natural world. 

Lauren Hubbard 

Planning Specialist III with the Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Program Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

 Marianne Borelli (not a landscaper, by appointment only) grows plants in her backyard and offers ideas to those who buy from her, including landscapers. She is not in town on the day of the panel but she told me to let you know that it is not just the condition of the plants but also the behavior of them that is important for your garden.

Bee Knees (Lolly Jewet) designs and acts to project manage the contractors who do the work.   Lolly transitioned to landscape design from a career in international development. She appreciates the way landscape design uses both the creative and the analytical sides of her brain, and the way working with native plants allows us to benefit the environment while surrounding ourselves with beauty. 

DC Natives---non-profit encouraging pollinator gardening and vegetable gardening in DC.  Our Wild Ones may like this model of how they bring communities together.   (Contact has been made with board member who will provide someone for the panel)

The Winter Speaker Series is open to the public.  All participants will be asked to register via Eventbrite.  A registration link will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.  

Mar
2

Informal Garden Chat

Monday, March 2nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social

The Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region chapter's Informal Garden Chats are held the first Monday of each month from 7-8 pm ET via Zoom.

Garden Chats are monthly Zoom conversations about a variety of topics including what is happening in our gardens, how we're encouraging native gardening in our communities, ideas for our WildOnes chapter, and more!  

A topic/prompt and Zoom details will be sent out to chapter members via the listserve prior to the meeting.  Past topics have included winter sowing, pruning trees/shrubs, engaging neighbors in native planting, pocket forests/thickets, jumping worms, mosquito control and leaving the leaves.  

Beginners welcome! Bring your stories, questions, or just sit back and listen.

Not a member, but want to attend? We'd love to have you! Fill out the contact us form at https://nationscapitalregion.wildones.org/contact-us/ to request the Zoom details.

Read More

Mar
18

Free National Webinar- March 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!