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May 2026

May
2

See Us at Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale (Meet & Greet Table)

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd, Ocean View, DE, 19970 Map

Public Welcome Free Event

Come visit our meet & greet table and attend the event!

Event flyer

FREE Family-Friendly Event

Native plant sale
Recreational and educational opportunities
Kids activities
Environmental Education Booths
Food Trucks
Live Music

Hosted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and Delaware Center for the Inland Bays

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June 2026

Jun
27

Garden Tour and Plant Swap Social

Saturday, June 27th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
private home in Salisbury, MD (address will be provided after your RSVP is confirmed), Salisbury, MD

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Home/Private Garden Tour Seed/Plant Share Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Visit a new construction home that focuses on native landscaping. Hear about some of the unique issues that arose along the way and what has been involved with undertaking this project.

Bring your own chair and cup for refreshments.

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
5

Annual Chapter Member Meeting and Elections Members Only

Monday, October 5th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Registration Required Free Event Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election Chapter Member/Director Vote

Virtual registration link coming soon. If you need accommodations to participate or prefer to attend in person, please reach out so that we can coordinate best options.

Annual meeting and elections of chapter board directors and officers. We will also discuss this year's progress, financial report, and ideas for next year. See the Bylaws of Wild Ones Delmarva Chapter for the processes and policies for the annual meeting discussions, elections, and nominations, starting with Section 7.

If you have ideas you would like us to consider for next year, or if you are interested in becoming a chapter leader or officer, please reach out to us by email [email protected], 410-656-9713‬, or at a chapter program or activity. 

Chapter leader positions include: 

Board Directors (by election, see the Bylaws Section 8): focused on oversight and health of the chapter's management, finances, officers, and committees - including governance, long-term and short-term planning, partnerships, budget, fundraising, grants, and more.

Officers (by election, see the Bylaws Section 9): President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair

Other committee chairs and initiatives (anytime by appointment/approval, see the Bylaws Setion 10): Programs, social media, website, fundraising, advocacy and legislation, plant and seed swaps/sales, volunteers, newsletter, photography, community science, and more. Let us know if you have other ideas!

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

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

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

December 2026

Dec
6

Creating Native Plant Gardens

Sunday, December 6th, 2026
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Chapter President Concetta Gibson to discuss choosing and using beneficial native plants that look attractive at your home and neighborhood. Topics will include what to consider when designing plant bed layouts, methods for designing, and container and small space gardening. 

Register