The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity in the Southeast.
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!
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The Phenology of Bird Migration
Paying attention to Plants and the Timing of Migration
Migrating and nesting birds have always relied on abundant fuel high in fat and protein to navigate the challenges of weather, geography, and competition. How can we lay the best botanical table for the birds coming, going, and raising families here in Eastern Tennessee?
Monday, March 9, 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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Certificate in Native Plants Elective
Certificate in Native Plants – Design and Maintenance Considerations for Building Bird Habitat with Native Plants
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Virtual – Zoom
Free Event
Public Welcome
Ecological Gardening Series: Native Plants’ Sociability – How to think in terms of plant communities
Monday, March 16, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
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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
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
Free Event
Public Welcome
Be Here Now: How paying attention to nature cultivates a sense of place
Monday, April 11, 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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Other Events
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, Hixon 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
