Events

Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.

Join us for a free film screening featuring some amazing caterpillars on the big screen. 

In partnership with Sustainable Frederick, Friends of Worman's Mill, and Homegrown National Park. 

Synopsis: 

Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.

A note from Homegrown National Park: Caterpillars are the engine of food webs. They feed birds, support pollinators, and keep ecosystems thriving. By restoring native plants, we restore caterpillar populations—and that’s at the very heart of our mission.

Meet the Supporters before the event and enjoy refreshments. 

5:30-6:00 pm Refreshments

6:00-7:00 pm Film

7:00-7:30 pm Q&A

Join hosts Stella and Kevin as they share how they transformed an empty lot in the heart of downtown Frederick into an oasis for wildlife. 

More details coming soon. 

Join us at Frederick County Master Gardener's annual family-friendly festival to learn how you can support pollinators and protect the environment. There will be children's activities and garden tours too!

The Greater Frederick Maryland Wild Ones is sponsoring a Native Plant Garden Tour on Saturday June 6 from 11am -3pm in Frederick City. 

Come tour gardens - big and small, old and new - that contain native plants, trees, and shrubs. 

Learn what plants grow best in various conditions, which pair well together, and how to get started or continue planting with natives. 

All are welcome! This event is free. 

Registration will be available in April/May.

Email us at [email protected] with any questions or to refer a garden to participate in the tour!

Come chat in the garden and learn about MANAGING A MEADOW. 

This is a members only event; registration information will be shared via email. 

Join Ronni in her Sweet Spire Gardens as she shares information about the edible and native herbal plants in her garden. 

Invitations will be sent to members via email. 

Space will be limited to the first 20 Wild Ones Members who sign up. Members are welcome to bring a guest. 

Email us with any questions at [email protected]

Details coming soon! 

Tour the local High Glen Gardens with a concentration on their wet meadow that will be in full bloom in Sept. 

Help us share native plants!

Bring your bare root or potted plant in commercially bought soil and go home with new plants. You do not need to contribute in order to participate. 

Please see this form to register and for more details on safely sharing plants!

More information and registration coming in September. 

Email us with any questions at [email protected]

Details coming soon! 

The Pearl Street Garden will host a members Happy Hour to reflect on the year and to share ideas for events for 2027! Come celebrate our accomplishments and get to know other native plant supporters. 

Details coming soon!