free ‣ public welcome
(Virtual) Paying attention: The practice of mindfulness in nature with Jeanne Malmgren
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Virtual
SAVE THE DATE: DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
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.
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Public Program: Seeds for Education
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
Upcoming Wild Ones Events
PAID ‣ Public Welcome ‣ 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 ‣ 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
PAID ‣ Public Welcome ‣ Certificate in native plants elective
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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The Latest from the Blog
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”.
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Events in our Region
Hixon High School Plant Sale Fundraiser
April 10 & 11th; Fridays in April / May
Crabtree Farms Spring Plant Sale
April 17 – 19
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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.
