Events

Join us for a talk from Jennifer Klug Vaccaro focused on how to remove invasive species and why this helps create healthy ecosystems.

In-person: RSVP here

Virtual participation: free registration link open now

Native plants can grow in containers too! Learn about the unique properties of containers, how to incorporate them into your garden, choosing and arranging specie that will thrive, and how to care for your containers. 

Presented at the Queen Anne's County Master Gardener of University of Maryland Extension meeting public program. Free and open to the public.

Join us as Concetta Gibson, President of Wild Ones Delmarva, discusses the ins and outs of container gardening with native plants. Concetta will guide us through selecting the right containers for the right plants, as well as layout, arrangement, and maintenance.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or [email protected] by January 1, 2026.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Start reconnecting with nature as spring quickly approaches through a pair of hands-on virtual workshops. We recommend you attend both sessions but if possible although not strictly required. 

Registration link allows you to attend both sessions - be sure to save your confirmation email.

Session 1, Thursday, February 12: Nature Journaling
Join Wild Ones Delmarva Vice President and Master Naturalist Dona Sorce to reflect on your personal connections to nature with a discussion and guided nature journaling session.
Bring your own materials: writing and/or art utensils and something to use them on (lined paper, art paper, etc)

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Session 2, Thursday, February 19: Small Actions for Connection
Build off of Session 1 with Wild Ones Delmarva President and certified permaculture practitioner Concetta Gibson to learn small actions that you can take to feel present and connected with the nature around you through collecting, preserving and using native or culinary herbs.
Bring your own materials: a few fresh and dried plant leaves collected or purchased ethically (details in Session 1) 

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

Start reconnecting with nature as spring quickly approaches through a pair of hands-on virtual workshops. We recommend you attend both sessions but if possible although not strictly required. 

Registration link allows you to attend both sessions - be sure to save your confirmation email.

Session 2, Thursday, February 19: Small Actions for Connection
Build off of Session 1 with Wild Ones Delmarva President and certified permaculture practitioner Concetta Gibson to learn small actions that you can take to feel present and connected with the nature around you through collecting, preserving and using native or culinary herbs.
Bring your own materials: a few fresh and dried plant leaves collected or purchased ethically (details in Session 1) 

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Session 1, Thursday, February 12: Nature Journaling
Join Wild Ones Delmarva Vice President and Master Naturalist Dona Sorce to reflect on your personal connections to nature with a discussion and guided nature journaling session.
Bring your own materials: writing and/or art utensils and something to use them on (lined paper, art paper, etc)

Details coming soon! 

Ephemeral plants bloom early and for a short period time before the canopies above them begin to grow again. Come see some of our lovely native plants in season showcased in shade and swale plantings.

Address will be provided after your RSVP is confirmed.

Inclement weather date: Sunday, April 26

Click here to request RSVP

Two residents have graciously opened their private gardens to see different styles of designing with native plants. One garden was intentionally created to fit traditional garden design and spacing, while the other garden is cared for in a dense meadow style allowing plants to determine their spacing.

Starting address will be provided after your RSVP is confirmed.

RSVP coming soon!

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.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

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.