… at our chapter events. We have fantastic free* programming with expert guest speakers throughout the winter. We share details of events with members through the members-only listserv. Not quite ready to become a member, but want to stay up to date with Wild Ones Nation’s Capital Region events? Sign up at https://subscribe.wildones.org/nations-capital-region/ and we’ll keep […] Continue reading "Be Our Guest!"
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"
On October 19th we had another fun members only plant swap at Wheaton Regional Park. Hundreds of native plants found new homes! We had a special visit from Wild Ones Development Director Josh Nelson and his wife Jen. Thanks to all the experienced members who brought plants/seeds to swap, the new members who left with […] Continue reading "Plants, Food and Friends @ Second plant swap of 2024!"
Our October Open Garden was at Pam’s small urban garden where she covered the entire front in mulch. This garden visit was just shy of the one-year anniversary of the planting. From lawn to a native garden! Way to go Pam! Continue reading "Pam’s Progress – lawn to garden in one year!"
On August 31 Becky opened her garden in Garrett Park for us to see. In only about a year she turned a traditional garden she inherited into a wildlife sanctuary. Her energy was envied, her enthusiasm contagious and her gardening adventures enjoyed by all. Thank you, Becky! Continue reading "August Garden Tour in Garrett Park"
On August 10 Pru invited 18 of us to tour her garden in Potomac. Pru has been working on the garden for five years and was one of our first garden hosts. Lots has changed! See the transformation in the “Today” and “Before” photos. She has been slowly converting what was lawn into flower beds, […] Continue reading "August Garden Tour in Potomac"
On Saturday, July 27th, Nancy Lawson and her husband Will welcomed the Wild Ones Nation’s Capitol members for a garden tour at their home for the second time!. Nancy Lawson is the author of the Humane Gardener and Wildscapes. Their home is on 2.23 acres and they have lived there for over 20 years. They […] Continue reading "Revisiting Nancy’s Humane 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"
On Saturday June 15 we toured the Rachel Carson House in Silver Spring, which is a National Landmark. This is where she lived when she wrote Silent Spring, and it it near the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail along the N.W. Branch. We also got to walk through the lovely pollinator garden which was established over […] Continue reading "June Tour of Rachel Carson House"