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!
Save the Date
Doug Tallamy is the first speaker in our free Distinguished Lecture Series!
Friday, October 3, 2025
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Free Event
Public Welcome
Book Discussion – Art and the Gardener: Fine Painting as Inspiration for Garden Design
Join us as we dive into the captivating intersection of fine art and garden design with Gordon Hayward’s Art and the Gardener: Fine Painting as Inspiration for Garden Design. Explore how timeless paintings can shape and inspire the way we think about our gardens. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a passionate gardener, or simply curious, this discussion will offer fresh perspectives and spark your imagination. Don’t miss this chance to share ideas, engage with fellow enthusiasts, and find inspiration for your own green spaces!
Monday, May 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Oddstory Brewing Company
1604 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408 Map
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Free Event
Members Only
Members’ Hike – AEDC and May Prairie wildflower walk
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Exact location given to registered participants, Manchester, TN, 37355
Free Event
Public Welcome
Plant these Shrubs!
Monday, June 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
Certificate in Native Plants Elective
Certificate in Native Plants – The Magical World of Moss
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Eastern Time)
REFLECTION RIDING Arboretum and Nature Center
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map
Free Event
Public Welcome
Community Sourcing of Native Plants
Monday, June 16, 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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Other Events We Recommend
Less Lawn More Life
Over 12 expert-led weekly challenges, transform your lawn into a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life. Discover simple techniques to create habitat that butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects can’t resist.
Watch the kickoff video by Doug Tallamy (who will be speaking to us in October!)
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Cullowhee Native Plant Conference – Registration Opens April 16th!
July 16 – 19, 2025
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
The Cullowhee Conference promotes interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native southeastern plant species in the landscape. Past participants of the conference have included landscape architects, commercial nursery operators, garden club members, botanists, and horticulturists from state highway departments, universities, native plant societies, botanical gardens, and arboretums
Info & Registration