Events

We are holding our first Chapter meeting and electing Officers. This meeting will be for members only. Join us now or participate in the many other public events we are planning for the year. 

Kicking off our meeting will be guest speaker Jenny Willoughby, Frederick Sustainability Manager, informing us and answering questions about Frederick City’s new low impact landscaping ordinance. 

We will be electing Officers and are still in need of a Membership Chair.
If you are great at networking and inspiring people to add native plants to their spaces, this is the position for you. Please email us if you are interested.

If you would like to join Wild Ones, learn more here: https://members.wildones.org/join/

All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Come meet us and learn how adding native plants and trees can help decrease greenhouse gases and mitigate climate change - in addition to supporting local wildlife. 

The Climate Summit, sponsored by Mobilize Frederick, will feature two days of speakers, exhibitors and breakout sessions. The event takes place on Friday February 28 and Saturday March 1; we will be there on Saturday in the Exhibitor Hall!

Mobilize Frederick is working to implement 40 recommendations from the Climate Response and Resilience Report, and we are proud that our local Wild Ones chapter will support Recommendation 20: Restore and sustain natural systems on private and public lands. We will share what YOU can do to support the Recommended actions that have been adopted by Frederick City and County. 

You can find out more about the event and register here: https://www.mobilizefrederick.org/summit-2025-overview

We will be taking a members only Field Trip to ThorpeWood to discuss native plants. 

Please email: [email protected] to coordinate.

Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship. 

This webinar will explore how public and demonstration gardens serve as powerful tools for native plant advocacy. Attendees will learn how gardens move beyond aesthetics to spark action—turning appreciation into engagement and inspiring participants to replicate these practices in their own communities.

We will hear insights from Nicole Machuca, Environmental Social Scientist at the Field Museum, on how public gardens influence behaviors, foster stewardship, and connect people to conservation efforts through research and community engagement. The Wild Ones Capital Region NY and the Wild Ones San Diego (CA) Chapters will share their experiences building native plant demonstration gardens and how these spaces drive community engagement, education, and advocacy. And We'll finish with a conversation exploring how public gardens create a lasting impact beyond planting day moderated by Kelly Kapuzzi, Demonstration Garden Char with the Wild Ones Hocking Hills (OH) Chapter.

Join Jan at The Pearl Street Garden for the first of a series in informal native plant garden chats and tours. 

Please sign up by emailing: [email protected]. Space will be limited to the first 20 Wild Ones Members who sign up. Members are welcome to bring a guest. 

Rain date will be March 23 at the same time. 

Wild Ones Greater Frederick Maryland is pleased to support and participate in the City Nature Challenge this year!

Join the Kickoff on April 2 and learn how you can participate either on your own or as a group. 

Sam Droege, USGS Bee Lab lead biologist, shares his expertise on native bees and community science as the county prepares for Frederick’s first-ever City Nature Challenge!

Join Team Frederick for refreshments and learn how you can support conservation efforts by putting our local biodiversity on the map.

Parking is available on the street and in the Whitesell Pharmacy and CareNet lot - see map for available spaces: https://www.hacfrederick.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BBCC-PARKING-MAP-9.7.23.pdf

This event is sponsored by Mobilize Frederick. 

Join Ginny Brace as she shares with us how Waterford Park in downtown Frederick was established and continues to grow.  Learn about native plants, trees and the meadow . 

This event is open to all. 

Please park near 199 Meadowdale Lane near the corner of Meadowdale and Rock Creek Drive, but please take note that this is a residential neighborhood. 

The rain date will be April 12 at 1:00 pm. 

Participate in Community Science and assist scientists researching climate change, invasive plants, and the health of our habitats. 

Wild Ones will participate in the annual City Nature Challenge using the iNaturalist app to document wild plants and animals in a native plant garden in the heart of the city. 

Stay tuned for particular dates and times. 

For more information on how to participate, see these webpages: 

https://www.mobilizefrederick.org/city-nature-challenge

Come learn about Wild Ones and how you can improve our ecosystems with native plants. 

Special guest presentation by Kris Colby of Backyard Bounty:

“Kill Your Lawn: How transitioning just a small part of your lawn to native plantings can have a big impact for pollinators, the environment and stormwater.”

The Greater Frederick Maryland Wild Ones is sponsoring a Native Plant Garden Tour on Saturday June 14 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 grown 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. 

Event registration coming in May. 

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

Join Ronni 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]

Join Bethany at The Little Dog Farmlet for the continuation of a series in informal native plant garden chats and tours. 

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! 

Please note this date is tentative until tickets are confirmed.

Join other Members as we visit Glenstone Gardens in Potomac, Maryland this fall to gain inspiration from their extensive native plantings and groundskeepers. 

Exact date and time will be posted in early June. 

In the meantime, learn more about Glenstone at https://www.glenstone.org

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. 

More details to come later. 

Details coming soon! 

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 2026! Come celebrate our accomplishments.