Events

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

We will meet near at the beginning of the gravel trail at 6313 Hidden Canyon Rd., in Centreville.  You may park on Hidden Canyon. 

Join us for a walk to see the Virginia Bluebells, violets, spring beauties and any other ephemerals we can spy on a walk through Cub Run Stream Valley Park. Walk will be a couple miles over uneven terrain in some sections.  

There are no restrooms in this park. 

Join your chapter board members for a planning meeting to determine the coming year's activities and discuss club business.  Please email [email protected] for an invitation as this will be held at a private residence.

Build a nesting box for chickadees.  $20 supply fee. Please bring an electric screwdriver if you have one available.

Join us on a walk to view spring ephemerals with a Master Gardener.

Bring your surplus native seeds and plants to trade with other gardeners!  A great low cost way to enhance your habitat and help beginners and low-budget projects obtain quality plants.

Details coming soon! 

Bring your surplus VA native seeds and plants and/or take what you need from the group!  This event is free and open to the public.

Several Wild Ones members are needed as volunteers.  Contact wildonesnova@gmail to learn more.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!