Chapters in Tennessee

Enjoy a spectacular collection of Virginia Bluebells in bloom!  We will take a slow-paced stroll around the back forty with the bluebells as our centerpiece, and see many other blooming ephemerals and some of the insects they support.  Connie Deegan, Johnson City Parks and Recreation naturalist, will lead the walk.

We will meet at the Disc Golf Parking Lot.

2026 Spring Plant Sale!

Join us for this free event.  A variety of local and regional native plant nurseries will be selling a large selection of plants.

Some vendors may take pre-orders as well – contact them individually for more info.

The Azalea Farm,Bird Fork Farm,Buttonbush Farm and Nursery,Cat and Crow Botanicals,Chattanooga Bluebird Society,Chattanooga Gardener,Carolina Wild,Crabtree Farms,Curzon Botanicals,Dream Gardens USA,Euchee Meadows Nursery,GreenGrace,Hixon High School,Magical Sprouts Nursery,Native Plant Rescue Squad,Pennyrile Botanics,Reflection Riding Native Plant Nursery,Solstice Handmade,Sustainabillies LLC,Tennessee Native Plant Society,Tennessee Naturescapes,Thomas Nursery,WaterWays,Wild Violet Permaculture

Volunteer at the Wild Ones booth during our Spring Plant Sale, one of the highlights of our chapter's year!

What is Public Information Tabling? It’s engaging with visitors in a friendly, accessible way; sharing our mission; offering resources on native plants & habitat restoration; and helping people learn how to support biodiversity in their own spaces.

You don’t need to be a native plant expert! Just bring a friendly attitude, be a good listener, and use our cheat sheets to help guide conversations. It’s a fun way to make new connections while supporting Wild Ones' mission. 

Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortably for the weather. You're welcome to bring a favorite native plant or themed book to brighten up the display. More details will be emailed to you before the event. 

Wild Ones is partnering once again with Crabtree Farms for our spring reciprocity work days - and we'd love your hands in the soil with us. By volunteering, you'll help beautify Crabtree's grounds in preparation for their Spring Yard Sale, and in return Crabtree generously provides us the use of the Evelyn Center for our 2026 Annual Meeting and Holiday Social. Volunteer hours count towards Certificate in Native Plants (CNP) “hands in the dirt” time. 

Join Jay Clark, who conducted extensive research for his book “Wildflowers of Pigeon Mountain.” for  a deep dive into the the biotic and abiotic factors that make the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail such a special place. 
The cove forests of the Southern Appalachians holds remnant ecosystems as well as habitat that are more common in more northern states.

A permit is required, details in the Read More link.