
free ‣ public welcome
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
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.

FREE ‣ MEMBERS ONLY
Members’ Hike – Keel Mtn Preserve
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Keel Mtn Preserve (Lost sink falls), Gurley, AL, 37385
Upcoming Wild Ones Events

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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Notes from April
A villainized bee, our Distinguished Lecture speaker is honored, and the feeling of awe.

FREE ‣ Public Welcome
Ecological Gardening Series: How to Plant a Plant – It may not be what you’ve been doing.
Monday, May 18, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Crabtree Farms 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, 37407 Map
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Events in our Region
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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.




