Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter serves residents of Richmond, Virginia, plus communities in Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan counties and adjacent areas.
https://greaterrichmondva.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesGreaterRVA
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesgreaterrva/
https://www.youtube.com/@WildOnesGreaterRVA
Wild Ones NoVA (Seedling) Chapter is based in Centreville and serves residents of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, and communities in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties.
https://nova.wildones.org/
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https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesNoVAChapter
https://www.instagram.com/WildOnesNoVA/
Wild Ones Roanoke Region (Seedling) Chapter is based in Roanoke and promotes the use of plants native to Southwest Virginia in the Ridge and Valley, Piedmont Foothills, and Blue Ridge ecoregions. The chapter serves communities in Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke counties.
https://roanokeregion.wildones.org
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https://www.facebook.com/wildonesroanokeregion
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesroanokeregion/
Wild Ones Shenandoah Valley (Seedling) Chapter is based in Broadway, Virginia and serves Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren counties.
https://shenandoahvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesShenandoahValley
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesshenandoahvalley/
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Upcoming Chapter Events in Virginia
Chapter Meeting and Doug Tallamy video: "Creating Healthy, Biodiverse Neighborhood Corridors"
Hosted by Wild Ones Roanoke Region SeedlingRaleigh Court Library, 2112 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, 24015 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
This Doug Tallamy video sets out his ideas that homeowners can use to create a healthy landscape in their neighborhood and attract beneficial insects and wildlife.
Native Plants at the Fairfax County Government Center
Hosted by Wild Ones NoVA SeedlingFairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA, 22035 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Group Tour Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Visit the native plantings at Fairfax County Government Center guided by Joe Gorney, an Environmental Planner with the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development and a Fairfax Master Naturalist. Mr. Gorney received Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination’s Environmental Excellence Award in 2023 in recognition of his collaborative work with county agencies on a diverse range of environmental review topics, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for residents and employees.
Mr. Gorney will discuss progress in invasives removal and planting designs, species used, installation, and maintenance of native plants in several areas near the Government Center Building. He will also describe work that has been done to restore the stream in the Memorial Grove on the Government Center property.
Registration link to come.
Zoom Presentation (Date Confirmed; Topic, Presenter TBD)
Hosted by Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Presentation topic and presenter TBD.
Members of the public who would like to attend this Zoom presentation are encouraged to contact the Chapter at [email protected] to request a meeting invitation/link.
With prior permission from the speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online.
Chapter Board Meeting Members Only
Hosted by Wild Ones NoVA SeedlingOnline/Virtual
Members Only Free Event Chapter Board Meeting
Acting chapter officers will meet to discuss plans for future chapter events, completion of the chartering process, and our first annual meeting/officer election. Board member attendance is mandatory and other members are welcome.
https://teams.live.com/meet/9360582137531?p=hLuLO3yewTmiWQfMtarget=%22_blank%22tabindex=%220%22dir=%22auto%22
Zoom Presentation--"Plants of Palestine and Patagonia: Yalla! Vámonos!" (Confirmed)
Hosted by Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Palestine and Patagonia seem worlds apart, but there are some similarities among the differences. Chapter Vice President Robin Allman will share plants, but not politics, from both regions in her presentation on “Plants of Palestine and Patagonia: Yalla! Vámonos!”*
We’ll look at some native plant communities and efforts at conservation in Palestine, Chile, and Argentina. Travel without having to pack your bags, and join us!
*”Let’s go!” In Arabic and Spanish
Members of the public who would like to attend this presentation are encouraged to request a meeting invitation/link by contacting the Chapter at [email protected].
With prior permission from the speaker(s), presentations may be recorded for distribution to registered attendees or later posting online.
