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October 2026

Oct
4

Arlington Fall Native Plant and Seed Swap

Sunday, October 4th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Advent Lutheran Church, 2222 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA, 22202 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Free Public Parking

The event details are not yet finalized.  Please check back closer to the event date.

What do we share?
* Native Plants - flowers, shrubs, tree, and seeds!
* Houseplants, Shrubs, Veg plants/seeds!
* Non-native plants - only if NOT invasive!
* Pots & Garden Stuff!
Label what you bring.
Come early to get help with labels.
Not sure about a plant? Bring it and ask!

Our parking lot area will be marked, so we can sort plants:
* Native Sun * Native Trees/Shrubs
* Native Part Sun * Vegetable/Herb Plants
* Native Shade * Seeds - Native/Veg/Herb
* Native Groundcovers * Misc (Pots/garden stuff)
* Houseplants (Non-native OK inside!)
* Non-native Plants (NOT invasive!)

This event is outside.

Oct
7

Annual Chapter Meeting and Officer Election Members Only

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election

We will discuss chapter business and events for the year in a meeting that is open to all members.  We will hold an election of chapter officers for all members in good standing.

Please email us at [email protected] to get the meeting link and passcode 

Any member interested in running for office is welcome to submit a short bio and photo to Chapter Secretary Alys Jarvela 

Oct
11

Cascades Native Plant/Seed Share

Sunday, October 11th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Cascades Library (back parking lot), 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls, VA, 20165 Map

Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Free Public Parking

Share and swap native plants and seeds with your friends and neighbors.  This is a great event for gardeners with established gardens to offload surplus plants to help out newbies and folks on a tight budget.

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- Bats in the Backyard with Bat Conservation International

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.

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November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar - The Habitat Health Check with Wildr

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.

Registration link coming soon.

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January 2027

Jan
20

Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 20th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.

Registration link coming soon.

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February 2027

Feb
17

Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 17th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.

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March 2027

Mar
17

Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 17th, 2027
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
 

Registration link coming soon. 
 

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