What we’re about
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes . . . promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
Our Wild Ones chapter is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity in the Tennessee Valley. We offer a variety of programs and events throughout the year that teach sustainable landscaping practices using plants that are native to our region. We invite you to attend our programs and to become a member!
Learn more at [TNValley.WildOnes.org](http://www.TNValleyWildOnes.org).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Book Discussion:Bringing Nature HomeOddstory Brewing Company, Chattanooga, TN
September's Book Discussion is on Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy in preparation for his free lecture this fall.
Bringing Nature Home is the book that sparked the Native Plant Movement in 2007. Dr Tallamy begins with a call to action for suburban yards in taking up their vital new role to create balanced communities for insect diversity. The book gives suggestions in how to blend it with the neighbors, what to plant, and has loads of photos of caterpillars and moths and the plants that support them. Bringing Nature Home goes deeper into the How Tos and what insects you will notice than his other books, so it's a great resource to have.
“No prior training is needed to become a backyard ecologist!” (Book cover)
- Limited Space: Distinguished Lecture Series with Doug TallamyUTC Campus, Chattanooga, TN
The Tennessee Valley Chapter is proud to bring Dr. Douglas Tallamy to Chattanooga for a free lecture on Friday, October 3rd!
This free event does require a separate registration. RSVP-ing on Meetup will not guarantee you a spot.
We are also excited to provide the opportunity to purchase books from The Book & Cover and original artwork created for the event by Dayna of Solstice Handmade. We will also have some time available for book signing.
Consider making it a weekend event and join us for our fall Native Plant Sale at Grace Episcopal, 20 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga on Saturday, Oct. 4th!Doug is a renowned entomologist, ecologist, and speaker who has given thousands of talks on the vital role native plants play in sustaining wildlife. As the T.A. Baker Professor of Agriculture at the University of Delaware, he has spent over 40 years studying how insects and plants shape healthy ecosystems. His bestselling books, including Bringing Nature Home, Nature’s Best Hope and The Nature of Oaks, have inspired a movement to restore biodiversity at home. Recognized by Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, and The Garden Club of America, Tallamy is a leading voice in conservation.
Be sure to register here to get a ticket! More details around location are available after registering.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
