SAVE THE DATE: DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
J. Drew Lanham, Ornithologist, Naturalist, and Writer, 2022 MacArthur Fellow, Clemson, SC

Dr. J. Drew Lanham

Renowned ornithologist, hunter-conservationist, and poet

Join us for a free public lecture with one of the leading voices in conservation and environmental justice.

Members’ Hike – Keel Mtn Preserve

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Keel Mtn Preserve (Lost sink falls), Gurley, AL, 37385

Upcoming Wild Ones Events

Certificate in Native Plants – Integrated Pest Management for Native Landscapes

Saturday, May 9, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute (TNACI), 175 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37405 Map

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Ecological Gardening Series: How to Plant a Plant – It may not be what you’ve been doing.

Monday, May 18, 2026

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Crabtree Farms 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, 37407 Map

Events in our Region

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference

July 15 – 18

Registration opens April 15

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity in the Southeast. 

Free Public Programs

Learn about topics spanning permaculture to easy groundcovers to bookclubs and tree canopies – all for free.

Certificate in Native Plants

Become an expert in our native flora through in-depth core classes and fascinating electives.

Member Hikes & Garden Tours

Enjoy our diverse surroundings on guided hikes, garden tours, and more.

We offer a variety of free monthly programs, Certificate in Native Plants classes, free members only events, spring and fall native plant sales and special events throughout the year. In these programs and events, you can learn about sustainable landscaping practices using plants that are native to our region.  We invite you to attend our programs and to become a member!

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