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Doug Tallamy on October 3, 2025
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.
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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Doug Tallamy is the first speaker in our free Distinguished Lecture Series!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at UTC
Free Event
Public Welcome
Shade Gardening with Native Plants
Have a shady spot in your yard and not sure what to do with it? Discover the art of native plant landscaping and learn how to match the right plant to the right place.
Monday, September 8, 2025
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
Fall Plant Sale & New Member Social
Fall is the perfect time for planting!
Join us for this free event where a variety of local and regional native plant nurseries will be offering a large selection of plants.
New members, join us there for a casual get-together to meet, mingle, and learn more about Wild Ones committees and what’s in store for 2026.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Grace Episcopal Church
20 Belvoir Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37411 Map
Free Event
Public Welcome
Book Discussion: Bringing Nature Home by Dr. Doug Tallamy
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Oddstory Brewing Company
1604 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408 Map
Free Event
Members Only
Landscapes in Progress: Lookout Mountain
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:45 am – 12:45 pm (Eastern Time)
Lookout Mountain, TN