The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity in the Southeast.
THIS WEEKEND Spring 2026 Native Plant Sale
March 28, 2026 9 – 2 PM, First Horizon Pavilion
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.
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!
Free Event
Public Welcome
Paying attention: The practice of mindfulness in nature with Jeanne Malmgren
Join nature-based therapist Jeanne Malmgren to explore practices of mindfulness, sensory awareness, and compassion designed to bring us into closer connection with the natural world.
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
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Public Welcome
Paid Event
Certificate in Native Plants Elective
Certificate in Native Plants – Spring Ephemerals at Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail
The Latest from the Blog
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Notes from March
This month, we look at when should you trim back your dead stems, how some insects use electrical fields to their advantage, and discuss exactly what do we mean by “low maintanance”.
Free Event
Members Only
Members’ Hike – Chickamauga Battlefield Cedar Glade Trails
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
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Other Events
THIS WEEKEND! Spring Native Plant Sale
Mark your calendars! March 28, 2026 9 – 2 pm at First Horizon Pavilion
Join us for this free event. A variety of local and regional native plant nurseries will be selling a large selection of plants.
Some vendors may take pre-orders as well – contact them individually for more info.
The Azalea Farm, Bird Fork Farm, Buttonbush Farm and Nursery, Cat and Crow Botanicals, Chattanooga Bluebird Society, Chattanooga Gardener, Carolina Wild, Crabtree Farms, Curzon Botanicals, Dream Gardens USA, Euchee Meadows Nursery, GreenGrace, Hixson High School, Magical Sprouts Nursery, Native Plant Rescue Squad, Pennyrile Botanics, Reflection Riding Native Plant Nursery, Solstice Handmade, Sustainabillies LLC, Tennessee Native Plant Society, Tennessee Naturescapes, Thomas Nursery, WaterWays, Wild Violet Permaculture
