Wild One Events – Chapter and National

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

Details coming soon! 

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.  

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.

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

"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.  

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.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!