Events

This tour will begin in the front yard where Donnie has installed some recent gardens. After about half an hour, the tour will move the the back where Donnie  has converted the entire back yard into a native plant wonderland installed on a terraced slope.

This event will have two parts.  There will be a garden tour from 10 AM - Noon followed by a pot-luck lunch from Noon - 2 PM.  You can register for either or both events at the registration link below.

A few native plants will be available to share. Feel free to bring a few of your own if you wish.

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Board Meeting.

Our speaker for this meeting will be Claire Wainwright who is a Recovery Botanist in the Natural Heritage Program within the Division of Natural Areas. Claire received a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Queensland in Australia.  Claire's research has focused on community assemble, native-invasive species interactions, and restoration ecology. Details about her presentation will be available soon here.

We will continue with our Freebie/Swap Table, so please any native plants, seeds, related books and trinkets that you would like to re-home.

Everyone is welcome!

Walking Tour of The Farm Community's Prairie Barrens Preserve

Our chapter will have a joint hike with the Swan Conservation Trust to explore The Farm Community's Prairie Barrens Preserve in Summertown, TN. This hike will feature the largest prairie remnant in Middle Tennessee.  Native warm-season grasses and wildflowers showcase this historical grassland’s summertime beauty! Richard Hitt,  President of Wild Ones Middle Tennessee, and Cynthia Rohrbach, Biologist at Swan Trust, will provide nature interpretation. This is an easy hike.

Restrooms, drinks and snacks are available at The Farm Store.

Consider bringing a hiking stick, sunscreen, hat, plenty of water, snacks, and bug repellent of preference.

When: Saturday, August 2, 2:00 - 5:00 CDT
Where: The Farm Store, 100 Second Rd, Summertown, TN
Registration:  Follow the registration link below. Use something short for the event name like Hike or Walking Tour.

Details coming soon.

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.

Board Meeting.

More details soon. 

Everyone is welcome!

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.

Details coming soon! 

Board Meeting.

More details soon. 

Everyone is welcome!

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.

Details coming soon! 

Board Meeting.

Our Wild Ones / Owl's Hill  native plant and seed sale  will open for online shopping on Tuesday, October 14, at Noon and continue until Tuesday, October 21, at Noon. Plant pickup for online shopping will be on Friday, October 24, at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary from 8 AM until 2 PM. The in-person sale will be Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 12:30 PM, also at Owl's Hill.  

Shareable Flyer (New flyer coming soon)

Online shopping website (available in early October)

More details soon. 

Everyone is welcome!

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.

Details coming soon! 

Board Meeting.

More details soon. 

Everyone is welcome!

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.

Board Meeting.