Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter

Waldorf, MD

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter is a community-driven organization dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly landscaping practices through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities across Southern Maryland. As a chapter of the national Wild Ones organization, this Waldorf-based group serves as a gathering place for like-minded individuals passionate about native plant conservation and sustainable gardening. The chapter educates local residents and their networks about the importance of reintroducing native plants into public and private gardens, providing practical guidance on how to implement native landscaping. Through collaborative action, educational programming, and community events, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter empowers residents to expand their impact in the natural landscaping movement while supporting local biodiversity and ecological restoration efforts.

Programs

Garden Chat educational presentations
Native plant seed swaps and festivals
Library displays and community outreach
National webinars on native landscaping and ecology
Seed kit creation and winter sowing workshops
Native plant identification and education

Focus Areas

Native PlantsHabitat GardeningEducation