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!
Free Event
Public Welcome
Phenology: Paying attention to Nature’s timing
Monday, January 12, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
Join us as we discusses phenology and it’s importance in the natural world!
What is phenology? The word means “the study of phenomena” – so it literally refers to the study of things that appear or show themselves at certain times throughout the calendar year.
Lucy Ellis, City of Chattanooga Department of Natural Resources, will be discussing what phenology is and how it relates to gardening and conservation landscaping.
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Public Welcome
Paid Event
Core Certificate in Native Plants
Botany I (Core Class)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
400 Garden Rd
Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map
Free Event
Public Welcome
Conservation Advocacy Work
Paying Attention to What You Have before it’s Gone
Monday, February 9, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 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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Other Events
Journaling Place
Celebrate and document your place, your life, and the world around you through creative journaling, live via Zoom on Sun evenings 5-6 ET in January and February
Nature writer Janisse Ray will inspire and guide you in nature journaling to celebrate your life journey, experience nature around you, record sightings, and write about places you have known and loved in a meaningful and creative way.
