Events Calendar

Join your native plant friends in celebrating another successful year for the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones at the Chapter Holiday Gathering. Members are welcome to bring a guest. Register below to attend. 

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Spiral ham, smoked turkey, and beverages will be provided.

We’ll also collect canned goods, cash, or checks for donation to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Most-needed items include unopened and unexpired peanut butter, soup, jams and preserves, boxed dinners, canned fruit and vegetables, cereals, oatmeal, and canned proteins.

Volunteers: want to help with decorations, event setup or clean up, greeting attendees, the food drive, or the potluck? Register below to let us know you’d like to help - and thanks! 

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

The goals of the class are to explain qualities that plants share with other living things, as well as characteristics that set them apart, and to become acquainted with the range of different organisms that make up the plant kingdom.

Be on the lookout: Once you have registered, we will email you with pre-course work and any other materials needed for this class.

Materials to bring! Notebook, pencils, snacks, water, and a lunch. This class will be both in and out of doors, please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Registration Policy: 

As with all CNP classes, class size is limited. To give everyone the best opportunity to participate, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10, with the balance refunded if you cancel at least 7 calendar days before the class will be held. If the class is cancelled by the instructor or the CNP program, registrants will get a full refund.

Board members meet to discuss our chapter's progress and make decisions when necessary.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

STAY TUNED FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

About this class: The goals of the class are to discuss plant cell and tissue types and major vegetative structures, explore reproduction, and sample some of the strategies and structures that plants use to continue life from generation to generation. 

Be on the lookout: Once you have registered, we will email you with pre-course work and any other materials needed for this class.

Materials to bring! Notebook, pencils, a 10X Magnifier, snacks, water, and a lunch. This class will be both in and out of doors, please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Registration Policy: 

As with all CNP classes, class size is limited. To give everyone the best opportunity to participate, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10, with the balance refunded if you cancel at least 7 calendar days before the class will be held. If the class is cancelled by the instructor or the CNP program, registrants will get a full refund.

Details coming soon! 

2026 Spring Plant Sale!

Join us for this free event.  A variety of local and regional native plant nurseries will be selling a large selection of plants.

Some vendors may take pre-orders as well – contact them individually for more info.

Possible vendors (list confirmed closer to time):

Carolina Wild  

Chattanooga Bluebird Society

Euchee Meadows Nursery  

Native Plant Rescue Squad   

Overhill Gardens  

Pennyrile Botanics  

Reflection Riding Native Plant Nursery  

Solstice Handmade  

Sustainabillies LLC  

Tennessee Naturescapes  

Thomas Nursery  

The Azalea Farm  

Volunteer at the Wild Ones booth during our Spring Plant Sale, one of the highlights of our chapter's year!

You don’t need to be a native plant expert to help at a Wild Ones table! Just bring a friendly attitude, be a good listener, and use our cheat sheets to help guide conversations. It’s a fun way to make new connections while supporting Wild Ones' mission. 

Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortably for the weather. You're welcome to bring a favorite native plant or themed book to brighten up the display. More details will be emailed to you before the event. 

Volunteer sign up info to come. 

Join Wild Ones at the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County's Master Your Garden Expo! Focused on gardening and the outdoors, this event offers a wide range of exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, and vendors for both experienced gardeners and the general public. This year's theme, “Victory Gardens Revisited," complements the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

Expo Hours:

Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

You don’t need to be a native plant expert to help at a Wild Ones table! Just bring a friendly attitude, be a good listener, and use our cheat sheets to help guide conversations. It’s a fun way to make new connections while supporting Wild Ones' mission. 

Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortably for the weather. You're welcome to bring a favorite native plant or themed book to brighten up the display. More details will be emailed to you before the event. 

Volunteer sign up link to come. 

Gear up for adventure with Wild Ones at the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival! We'll be celebrating the diverse outdoor recreational opportunities Chattanooga has to offer.

You don’t need to be a native plant expert to help at a Wild Ones table! Just bring a friendly attitude, be a good listener, and use our cheat sheets to help guide conversations. It’s a fun way to make new connections while supporting Wild Ones' mission. 

Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortably for the weather. You're welcome to bring a favorite native plant or themed book to brighten up the display. More details will be emailed to you before the event. 

Volunteer sign up info to come. 

Board members meet to discuss our chapter's progress and make decisions when necessary.

Board members meet to discuss our chapter's progress and make decisions when necessary.

Details coming soon! 

Board members meet to discuss our chapter's progress and make decisions when necessary.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!