Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter

Baton Rouge, LA

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is a dedicated native plant organization serving East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, and surrounding communities in the Loess Plains region of southern Louisiana. The chapter promotes natural landscaping and ecological restoration through education, seed collection, and community engagement initiatives. Their mission focuses on preserving local plant ecotypes, supporting pollinator habitats, and encouraging sustainable native gardening practices. Through innovative programs like seed libraries in local parish libraries and demonstration beds at LSU Botanic Gardens, Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter empowers residents to transform their landscapes into thriving native plant ecosystems while supporting regional biodiversity and ecological health.

Programs

Seed collection and seed program
Seed libraries at East Baton Rouge Parish libraries
Demonstration beds at LSU Botanic Gardens
Native garden designs
Native plant nursery finder
Native grass education and resources
Webinars and educational events
Garden discovery walks and tours

Focus Areas

Native PlantsHabitat GardeningEducation