Mark Your Calendars
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Recorded Programs Available on YouTube!
Did you know that Wild Ones makes online content available on You Tube? Yes, indeed! With the permission of participating speakers, the national organization and many Wild Ones chapters record and post a variety of presentations, making them available for viewing by the public. Whether you want to check out a specific topic yourself or […] Continue reading "Recorded Programs Available on YouTube!"
Celebrating Henrico County’s Land Lovers!
Here’s a big shout-out for our own Ed Deale, who topped last year’s honorable mention to win this year’s Keep Henrico Beautiful 2024 Land Lover Award for the Brookland District. At the Henrico County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 25, Ed was recognized for his hard work incorporating sustainable practices, including use of native […] Continue reading "Celebrating Henrico County’s Land Lovers!"
Coming Up Tomorrow at 11:00!
Diane Moxley will present “How to Create Your Own Wildlife Oasis at Home” tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at the Ginter Park Branch of the Richmond Public Library (1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227). Ticketleap registration has closed, but seats are still available. If you’ve been wanting to “go native” in your garden, or are looking […] Continue reading "Coming Up Tomorrow at 11:00!"
Chapter Members: You’re Invited to Join the Board!
Wild Ones Greater Richmond will hold its first election later this year! If you wish to share your interest in native plants and want to influence how this chapter works to support and promote their use, please consider joining our Board of Directors. It’s an exciting time to join the board. As a still-young chapter, […] Continue reading "Chapter Members: You’re Invited to Join the Board!"
Recording of May 20 Talk with Designers Now Available Online
The recording of our online Talk with Native Plant Designers on May 20 has been published to the chapter’s You Tube channel. It can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/i9gYGAC2Uso Thank you again to Kaity Bevenour of Parallel Nursery, Kat Cox of RVA Homegrown Natives, Stacey Moulds of Domestica Landscapes and Local Ecotype Richmond […] Continue reading "Recording of May 20 Talk with Designers Now Available Online"
Don’t miss “How to Create Your Own Wildlife Oasis at Home” with Diane Moxley on June 15
Diane Moxley combines her passions for gardening, art, and photography with a talent for public speaking in this presentation, which shows us how we, too, can create habitats that are functional, practical, and beautiful. As a Riverine Master Naturalist, Diane regularly contributes to outreach and education for the public. She helped create the Rain Garden […] Continue reading "Don’t miss “How to Create Your Own Wildlife Oasis at Home” with Diane Moxley on June 15"
Talk with Folks Who Design Gardens with Native Plants!
Have you ever wanted to ask questions of a landscape designer who works with native plants? On May 20, join Wild Ones for an online evening program with a panel of four local experts who design landscapes using native plants: Kaity Bevenour (Parallel Nursery), Kat Cox (RVA Homegrown Natives), Stacey Moulds (Domestica Landscapes and Local […] Continue reading "Talk with Folks Who Design Gardens with Native Plants!"
Certify your garden with Wild Ones!
We are so excited that you can now certify your garden through Wild Ones! This can showcase to your neighbors and community your dedication to ecological restoration and your passion for a wilder, greener world right in your own backyard. You will receive a sign once certify your habitat which can invite discussion and serve […] Continue reading "Certify your garden with Wild Ones!"
Virginia Native Plants for a Small Garden
If you were unable to attend Sheryl Smith’s wonderful presentation this past Saturday, you’re in luck! With permission from the speaker, Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter is privileged to make the recorded presentation available, along with additional resources provided by the speaker. To view the presentation, click here. This spot-on presentation by Certified Virginia […] Continue reading "Virginia Native Plants for a Small Garden"