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Free - Advance registration is required. Presented by Shane Brill, this dynamic program blurs the line between foraging and gardening.

Through a presentation and guided walk, Shane will delve into the edible potential of the Eastern Shore, focusing on wild foods and their nutritional benefits. Participants will learn how to harness these resources to restore our role as active participants in the natural world and cultivate a sense of belonging within a healthy, biodiverse community. We’ll thoughtfully address ecological concerns related to foraging, emphasizing the importance of creating sustainable food sources at home rather than harvesting from wild areas.

On the guided walk, we will encounter various edible and medicinal plants, uncovering their nutritional and healing properties through the lens of ancestral wisdom and modern science. Whether you're a beginner or have foraging experience, you'll find valuable insights to deepen your connection to nature.

This program is part of the Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours. 

Meet Your Instructor:

Shane Brill is a passionate educator and practitioner at the forefront of ecological sustainability and functional nutrition. With over 20 years of experience, he crafts dynamic, hands-on programs that inspire healthier lives through food literacy, regenerative living, and holistic well-being. Shane's work empowers individuals and communities to build lasting resilience with practical, nature-based solutions. Through his business, Perennial Nutritional Therapy, he helps clients take charge of their health and thrive in harmony with the natural world.

Ecological Landscaping Speaker Series & Native Garden Tours:

In 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, Adkins Arboretum received funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) to provide outreach and education to local Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and the general public, supporting environmentally friendly landscaping practices. 

This series was developed by building on the Naturally Better Landscaping project, in partnership with ShoreRivers, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Pickering Creek, Phillips Wharf, and Wild Ones. It is offered free of charge thanks to funding from CBT and Queen Anne’s County, and open to the general public.
 

RSVP required - Address will be provided after your RSVP is approved.

Visit a new construction home that features native landscaping. Bring your own chair and cup, light refreshments provided. 

Lynn and Jon had their new home built on a densely wooded and neglected lot. They wanted to have environmentally beneficial landscaping that adds to the ecosystem instead of burdening it. Join us to chat about how the process unfolded, hear some of the unique issues that arose along the way, and what has been involved with undertaking this project so far.

Inclement weather date: Sunday 6/28/2026 11am-1pm

Details coming soon! 

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!

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.