Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter

Knoxville, TN

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter is a dedicated community organization serving East Tennessee's native plant enthusiasts and conservation advocates. Based in Knoxville, the chapter provides a collaborative space where like-minded individuals gather to learn about native plant landscaping, share ecological knowledge, and work together to restore the region's natural ecosystems. With a compelling vision of a thriving East Tennessee landscape where native plants, wildlife, and communities coexist in harmony, the organization offers education, community engagement, and hands-on volunteer opportunities. Through workshops, webinars, and restoration projects, Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter empowers residents to reintroduce native plants into their gardens and public spaces, combat invasive species, and support sustainable landscaping practices that benefit local wildlife and environmental health.

Programs

Volunteer work days at local gardens and sanctuaries
Weed removal and invasive species management projects
Community science initiatives
Native plant landscaping workshops and webinars
Wildlife habitat restoration projects
Educational seminars and meetings
Plant identification and native gardening education

Focus Areas

Native PlantsHabitat GardeningEducation