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!"
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"
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"
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!"
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!"
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"
On Tuesday, March 19, at 5:00 p.m. (Central time–so 6:00 p.m. here) national Wild Ones and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations and the Inter-Tribal Student Council will host a talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Ms. Kimmerer will discuss “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants,” exploring the stories and […] Continue reading "Robin Wall Kimmerer – March 19, 2024 at 6 p.m. (Eastern)"
On Saturday, March 9, the chapter hosted USDA private lands biologist Bob Glennon, who gave an interesting talk on establishing native plants from seeds and native plant basics. To help us reach a broader audience, Mr. Glennon has generously made his presentation slides and handout available for the chapter to post online. The slides begin […] Continue reading "Establishing Native Plants from Seeds (and More)"
These events are free and open to the public. Please use the links provided to reserve your spot. Have questions? Contact the chapter at [email protected]. FEBRUARY 17, 2024 The Eastern Bluebird: Getting Them Here, Getting Them to Stay 10:30–11:30 a.m. Ginter Branch Library 1200 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, VA 23227 Come learn about the bird of […] Continue reading "Mark Your Calendars, Invite Your Friends, and Reserve Your Seats! Three Events Coming up Soon"
Please join us for a free, public presentation by Valerie Kenyon Gaffney, President of the Virginia Bluebird Society! We will learn about the bird of which Henry David Thoreau wrote, “it carries the sky on his back.” Don’t be surprised if Ms. Gaffney’s presentation on these beloved birds just may inspire you to add a […] Continue reading "Register to Attend “The Eastern Bluebird: Getting Them Here, Getting Them to Stay” on February 17!"