Events

Come out to 4 Dogs after the new year for a casual social get-together. Meet some old friends and make some new ones, plus find out more about upcoming events and plans for the Spring!

Rescheduled from January 11th to January 25th for weather.

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Join us for an informal discussion on the benefits of native plants for landscaping. This will be an opportunity to share our own experiences as well to share resources that have been useful as we follow the path to creating healthy and sustainable landscapes.

Bring a favorite “go to” resource and hear others, i.e. native plant nursery, book, podcast, or organization that promotes native planting. If you are new to the idea of native planning, this is an opportunity to be part of an informal support network.

Parking between Craft and the bank, on the corner of 3rd and Market Streets, free and paid street parking available within 1-2 blocks.

Join us for a talk highlighting native alternatives to commonly planted invasive plants, with an eye on achieving year-round interest in your landscape.  

Jennifer Klug Vaccaro is the Community Restoration Manager for ShoreRivers, a co-founder of Wild Ones Delmarva.  She strives to find creative and beautiful ways to integrate solutions to flooding and runoff into the landscape that positively impact the people who use them and the ecosystems surrounding them.  Jennifer has a degree in Landscape Architecture from Temple University and is a Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional. She also serves on the Maryland Invasive Plant Advisory Committee. 

In-person RSVP here

Zoom participation here

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.

Come out to Ten Eyck Brewing Company for a casual social get-together. Meet some old friends and make some new ones, plus find out more about upcoming events and plans for the Spring!

Ten Eyck is a family-friendly brewery with appetizer and dinner menu. Parking on site and across the street at the gas station.

RSVP here

Wild Ones Delmarva will be tabling with the newly revitalized local chapter of the Maryland Native Plant Society. View the flyer

Learn about local native plants that attract different kinds of birds.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!