Category: News

______________________________________________________________________ By Mira Zylali and Sharon Lamberton Virginia is officially in a drought. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, “Virginia generally receives over 40 inches of precipitation per year and is historically considered ‘water rich.’ However, droughts are not uncommon, and Virginia has a history of multi-year droughts.”1 As of May 1, the […] Continue reading "Withstanding Drought in Virginia"

By Mira Zylali Solidagos have been in the news of late, with the release of results of a recent research study from the Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware comparing dozens of goldenrod species (available here). The news is good: You don’t have to be afraid to plant goldenrods, an essential native plant with a (sometimes) […] Continue reading "Ready For Goldenrod?"

Plants have spent millenia listening to their environment. – Holly Haworth The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, held each year on the campus of Western Carolina University, gathers many of the great minds of native-plant restoration to share ideas and promote new (and sometimes old) concepts. Happily, Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter’s Robin Allman attended […] Continue reading "Notes from the 45th Cullowhee Native Plant Conference"

With weeks of summer still ahead, fall activities are already being planned and coming into focus. Several events in the RVA region (and beyond) are worth flagging on our calendars! If you know of some that should be added to this list, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll add them. SEPTEMBER Sept. 1–Voting for […] Continue reading "Fall Activities Coming Into Focus"

Many congratulations to Sharon Burnham and the leadership team of the Wild Ones Roanoke Region Chapter on chartering! It is a testament to your vision, spirit, and organization that you have been able to go from seedling to chartered chapter in such a short time. You are inspiring–and we are fortunate, grateful, and happy to […] Continue reading "Congratulations to Wild Ones Roanoke Region Chapter!"

With another storm blowing in Friday night and the continued impacts of water issues in the region, we have canceled the in-person meetup that was originally scheduled for this Saturday. However, a VIRTUAL version of this “open-house” style meetup has been set up as an option for chapter members who still want to connect! A […] Continue reading "The In-person Meet-up is canceled, but “Virtual Visiting Hours” are Available on Zoom on Jan. 11"

A group of residents in the Brandermill community in Chesterfield County recently obtained the “OK” from their Homeowners’ Association to replace non-native annual plantings with native shrubs, ferns, and perennials at three of the community’s neighborhood entryways. Once established, the plantings are expected to save the community on annual maintenance costs while also providing a […] Continue reading "Brandermill Entrances Graced with Native Plants"

Chapter members and guests gathered in Powhatan on Saturday, Nov. 2, to visit our host, Chapter Secretary Laura Lemmon, and see the wide variety of native plants she has been incorporating on her property. (A resident bunny rabbit also put in a brief appearance, testifying to approval of the woodline plantings by the local wildlife!) […] Continue reading "Thank You for a Great Saturday!"

. . . to Chris Magliaccio for his wonderful presentation on Winter Sowing Protocols last week at the West End Branch of the Richmond Public Library, and to the great group of people who attended the in-person program, on a Monday evening, no less. We had a wonderful time and hope you did, too. Great […] Continue reading "A Big Thank You . . ."

Two new documents based on handouts created for recent tabling events have just been added to the “Topics” Tab on the chapter website! While you’re on the website, be sure to click on the event registration link to reserve a seat for the October 7 hands-on presentation by Chris Migliaccio on Winter Sowing. Only about […] Continue reading "Check out Two New Pages on our “Topics” Tab"