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.
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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Public Welcome
Conservation Advocacy Work
Paying Attention to What You Have before it’s Gone
Join us for Margaret Rasmussen from Gainesville, Georgia’s Redbud Project, A Model for Green Space Preservation, to hear how paying attention to what is around you can lead conservation advocacy in directions which connect nature within our community to all aspects of health and wellness: Biodiversity, Indigenous American Cultural Heritage, Spirituality, and Physical Health.
Monday, February 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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Free Event
Public Welcome
Book Discussion: The Garden Awakening – Designs to Nurture Our Land and Ourselves by Mary Reynolds
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Oddstory Brewing
1604 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408 Map
Free Event
Public Welcome
Ecological Gardening Series: What is Ecological Gardening?
Monday, February 16, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
Public Welcome
Paid Event
Core Certificate in Native Plants
Botany II (Core Class)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
400 Garden Rd
Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map
Public Welcome
Free Event
Phenology of Bird Migration
Paying Attention to Plants and the Timing of Migration
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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Paid Event
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
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Other Events
Once Around Orion: Constellation Lore and Interesting Objects
Join Dr. Richard Clements (one of our Botany instructors) for an evening at the UTC Observatory
February 8, 2026 from 6 – 8 pm
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.
Possible vendors (list confirmed closer to time): Carolina Wild, Chattanooga Bluebird Society, Euchee Meadows Nursery , Native Plant Rescue Squad, Overhill Gardens, Pennyrile Botanics, Reflection Riding Native Plant Nursery, Solstice Handmade, Sustainabillies LLC, Tennessee Naturescapes, Thomas Nursery, The Azalea Farm
