Welcome to Wild Ones Tennessee Valley Chapter!

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.

Member Hikes & Tours

Enjoy our diverse surroundings on guided hikes, garden tours, and more.

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

Monthly Seminar

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

Other Events

Spring Native Plant Sale

Mark your calendars! March 28, 2026

First Horizon Pavilion

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