The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity in the Southeast. 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!
Featured Upcoming Events

Rescheduled! Volunteer Appreciation & Information Workshop
Saturday, March 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
REFLECTION RIDING Arboretum and Nature Center
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map

Certificate in Native Plants – Spring Wildflower Hike
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
North Chickamauga Creek State Natural Area
354 Montlake Rd
Soddy-Daisy, TN, 37379 Map

Public Program: Learn to Harvest: Permaculture and Invasive Species Remediation
Monday, April 14, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Joseph Glasscock Community Center
3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map

Members’ Spring Hike – Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
4158 Klondike Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038 Map

Landscapes in Progress: Signal Mountain, TN Area
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Signal Mountain, TN area
Members Only Free Event———-
Outside Events We Recommend

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference – Registration Opens April 1st!
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
Public Welcome Paid Event