Events Calendar

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.

Join us as we discusses phenology and it's importance in the natural world!

What is phenology? The word means “the study of phenomena” - so it literally refers to the study of things that appear or show themselves at certain times throughout the calendar year. 

Lucy Ellis, City of Chattanooga Department of Natural Resources, will be discussing what phenology is and how it relates to gardening and conservation landscaping. 

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.

Lookout Wild Film Festival is a beacon of excitement in Chattanooga, showcasing the most captivating outdoor adventure and environmental films from across the globe. Join Wild Ones for a fun weekend  connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts at this event. 

You can choose from several volunteer shifts (times are in Eastern) - be sure to register below:

Saturday, January 17: 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pmSunday, January 18: 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm

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. We will be inside. 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.

Details coming soon! 

Join us for Margaret Rasmussen from Gainesville, Georgia's Redbud Project, A Model for Green Space Preservation, to hear how paying attention to what is around you can lead conservation advocacy in directions which connect nature within our community to all aspects of health and wellness: Biodiversity, Indigenous American Cultural Heritage, Spirituality, and Physical Health. 

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.

Join us to hear Barbara Johnson, member of the Chattanooga Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, Vice President for Programs speak on the connection of plants and the timing of bird migration. 

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!