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!

Save the Date

Doug Tallamy is the first speaker in our free Distinguished Lecture Series!

Friday, October 3, 2025 at UTC

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Free Event

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Fungi and Mycorrhizae

Hill Craddock will discuss the role of fungi and mycorrhizae in plant development.

Monday, July 14, 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

Members Only

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Landscapes in Progress: Red Bank

Saturday, July 19, 2025

9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Eastern)
Private Homes
Red Bank, TN

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Free Event

Members Only

Rock Island State Park wildflower walk

Saturday, July 26, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Paid Event

Certificate in Native Plants Elective

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Medicinal Native Plants in the Tennessee Valley Region

Saturday, August 9, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map

Free Event

Public Welcome

Book Discussion: Nature’s Best Hope by Dr. Doug Tallamy

Monday, August 18, 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

Bumblebee Atlas Workshop: August 2nd

Participate as citizen scientist with the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas, hosted by the Xerces Society. You’ll learn how to catch, photograph, and release bumble bees safely, record habitat information, and submit your findings.

The workshop is free and at Reflection Riding.

Registration

Tennessee Naturalist Program: Registration Closes July 25th

Want to expand your knowledge of nature beyond plants? Sign up for the Tennessee Naturalist program at Audubon Acres to learn about our state’s natural history, including: ornithology, geology, insects, astronomy, reptiles, fungi, mammals, and more.

Limited space is available!

Info & Registration

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