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
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Free Event
Public Welcome
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
Few spaces remaining
Landscapes in Progress: Red Bank
Saturday, July 19, 2025
9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Eastern)
Private Homes
Red Bank, TN
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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Public Welcome
Paid Event
Certificate in Native Plants Elective
Few spaces remaining
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