Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands Chapter serves communities in Southwest VA and Northeast TN, including the Tri -Cities of Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, Johnson City, Abingdon, VA, Smyth County, VA.
https://appalachianhighlands.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.youtube.com/@appalachianhighlandswildones
Wild Ones Mid-South Chapter serves the areas of Memphis, western Tennessee, eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
https://midsouth.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonesmidsouth
https://www.instagram.com/Midsouthnativeplants
Wild Ones Middle Tennessee Chapter serves Nashville and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee.
https://middletennessee.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/MidTNWildOnes/
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesmidtn/
https://twitter.com/wildonesmidtn
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvewwJI70WM2f9oMZUHLB9Q
Wild Ones Smoky Mountains Chapter serves Knox, Blount, Sevier, Jefferson, Grainger, Union, Anderson, Morgan, Roane, Loudon, Monroe, Cocke, Claiborne, Campbell, Scott, Hamblen, Greene, Hawkins, and Hancock counties.
https://smokymountains.wildones.org
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonessmokymountains
https://www.instagram.com/wildones_smokymountains/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDhBLMuuA9Phjm74Hy2jqw
Wild Ones Tennessee Valley Chapter serves the areas of Chattanooga, southern Tennessee, northern Georgia and northern Alabama.
https://tnvalley.wildones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildonestennesseevalleychapter/
https://www.instagram.com/tennesseevalley_wildones/
https://www.meetup.com/Tennessee-Valley-Chapter-of-Wild-Ones/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6mRZ_T8wxI81SyX4oTaqQ
If you do not find a chapter near you, or if you choose not to be part of a Wild Ones chapter, you may choose to be a Partner At Large (PAL). A PAL is not assigned to a chapter but joins a group of members who work solo in their own communities or simply enjoy the benefits of a Wild Ones membership. Either way – as a chapter member or as a PAL, you receive all the benefits of membership. Join Now!
Upcoming Chapter Events in Tennessee
December 2025 Informal Chat Meeting
Hosted by Wild Ones Middle Tennessee ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting
We will continue to meet via Zoom for our chat meetings.
These are informal and mostly unstructured meetings where anyone can ask questions related to native plants and related topics. Have a question about using native plants in your yard? Have some comments or pictures you want to share? This is the place to be. Everyone is welcome.
The Zoom Link will open at 6:45 PM.
December 2025 Board Meeting
Hosted by Wild Ones Middle Tennessee ChapterOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Board Meeting
Board Meeting.
Phenology: Paying attention to Nature's Timing
Hosted by Wild Ones Tennessee Valley ChapterJoseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37415 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Join us as we discusses phenology and it's importance in the natural world!
What is phenology? The word means “the study of phenomena” - so it literally refers to the study of things that appear or show themselves at certain times throughout the calendar year.
Lucy Ellis, City of Chattanooga Department of Natural Resources, will be discussing what phenology is and how it relates to gardening and conservation landscaping.
Certificate in Native Plants - Botany I (CORE)
Hosted by Wild Ones Tennessee Valley ChapterREFLECTION RIDING Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37419 Map
Paid Event Public Welcome Registration Required Certification Course Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
The goals of the class are to explain qualities that plants share with other living things, as well as characteristics that set them apart, and to become acquainted with the range of different organisms that make up the plant kingdom.
Be on the lookout: Once you have registered, we will email you with pre-course work and any other materials needed for this class.
Materials to bring! Notebook, pencils, snacks, water, and a lunch. This class will be both in and out of doors, please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
Registration Policy:
As with all CNP classes, class size is limited. To give everyone the best opportunity to participate, there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $10, with the balance refunded if you cancel at least 7 calendar days before the class will be held. If the class is cancelled by the instructor or the CNP program, registrants will get a full refund.
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Hosted by Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands ChapterPublic Welcome Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Join Gail Olson, local Wild Ones member (Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands Chapter - Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands Chapter to learn about winter sowing .
Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds in winter. It involves sowing seeds in an enclosed container to be kept outside during winter, allowing them to germinate in spring.
In this Gail will share insights on how and why this method works. She will guide participants in creating their own containers to take home.
All materials, including native seeds, will be provided.
