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/
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https://www.facebook.com/WildOnesGreaterRVA
https://www.instagram.com/wildonesgreaterrva/
https://www.youtube.com/@WildOnesGreaterRVA
Wild Ones NoVA 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 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
[email protected]
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/
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 Virginia
Tabling--"Earth Day Eve" at the West End Branch Library, Richmond
West End Branch, Richmond Public Library, 5420 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226 Map
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Wild Ones Greater Richmond Chapter will be tabling at an “Earth Day Eve” event hosted by the West End Branch of the Richmond Public Library, alongside mission-aligned exhibitors. Our tabling will include a hands-on activity creating “Moquito bucket-of-doom” kits. Chapter members are encouraged to stop by the library, and members who'd like to try their hand at tabling are encouraged to sign up to help--this will be a fun afternoon with an engaging activity! An emailed signup link for upcoming volunteer opportunities will be sent to chapter members soon.
Here's the library's description of the event:
"All ages are invited to stop by the library patio and learn more about the many aspects of environmental awareness in RVA.
Environmental information, solar racers and bugs, seed planting and more.The James River Association will host two workshops:
5pm – Native Plants for your Home Garden6pm – Rain Barrels
Community partners include:
Central VA Waste ManagementCity of Richmond Office of SustainabilityCentral VA Master GardenersComposting with City of Richmond Parks & RecreationDr. Hollee Freeman, CityBeesRVAWild Ones Greater Richmond VA
In case of inclement weather the event will move inside the library.
Tabling--Goochland/Powhatan Master Gardeners Spring Gardenfest
Reynolds Community College, Goochland Campus
Volunteers Needed Paid Event Public Welcome Family-Friendly Registration Required Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
The GPMGA Spring Gardenfest is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates all things related to gardening, hosted by the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardeners Association. Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter is proud to be among the informational exhibitors.
In addition to educational programs (some of the presenters are also Wild Ones chapter members!), dozens of informational and vendor booths will be available to browse, shop, and explore--and a plant sale (including native plants) caps it all off.
Attending the educational programs requires a paid registration--and registration closes on April 14. To register, see the link below.
The vendor exhibits and plant sale are free/open to the public and do not require registration.
Chapter members are encouraged to attend this festival and, if you enjoy "talking native plants," to sign up for a shift at our exhibit table. A signup link will be sent to chapter members by email soon.
More information is available here:
Belmont Library Series 3 of 3-- How to Transplant and Care for the New Plants Started this Year
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
In this final program, we'll talk about how to care for and/or transplant your new seedlings from the prior programs. Feel free to bring what you have growing to add to the discussion.
Spring Seed and Plant Swap
Hosted by Wild Ones NoVA ChapterCascades Library (back parking lot), 21030 Whitfield Pl, Potomac Falls, VA, 20165 Map
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Share Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Bring your surplus native seeds and plants to trade with other gardeners! A great low cost way to enhance your habitat and help beginners and low-budget projects obtain quality plants.
Native Plant Sale by Blue Ridge Wildflower Society
Public Welcome Seed/Plant Sale Free Public Parking
You don't want to miss the annual native plant sale conducted by the Blue Ridge Wildflower Society. Hundreds of perennials and woody plants, all native to our mountain region.