Events

Member Projects This month we will hear from different members about projects they are involved with that support the Wild Ones mission. Here are the projects in no particular order. Beneficial Insect Plantings at The Giving Garden - Rita Venable The Giving Garden is a 5-acre mostly organic mini-farm at Franklin First United Methodist Church on Mack Hatcher Pkwy in Franklin. All of the food grown there is given to needy people in the area communities. To compliment the crops grown there, we have installed a beetle bank, insectary, bee bed and a pollinator strip. Photos of each area will be shown with brief explanations on establishment of the areas. Outdoor Classroom at New Hope Academy - Rita Venable The working group for the outdoor classroom has recently decided to focus on the Sharp Branch of the Harpeth River (where there is a  pond and wetland) in the back of the school to teach children about the natural world via hands on experience. Invasive plant removal and replacement with native plants is the plan for this fall. Our progress so far will be discussed briefly. The Habitat Connection - Melinda Baker The Habitat Connection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small property owners regenerate habitat to advance bird conservation in Middle TN. We partner with churches, HOA's, individual homeowners, and more to implement ecological lawn and garden practices that support birds and biodiversity in general. In addition to managing our ongoing habitat regeneration projects, we offer a unique and highly personalized Bird Sanctuary Certification program for homeowners. Green Hills Park Revitalization - Ashley Cantrell Green Hills Park is a 12-acre park located next to JT Moore Middle School in the heart of Green Hills.  Like many areas around town, the park has a high concentration of invasive plants.  Volunteers are removing invasives and replacing them with a wide variety of middle Tennessee native plants.  Our ultimate goal is to turn Green Hills Park into a native plant showcase park where people can appreciate the beauty of our native plants, while building a stronger sense of community. Additional Projects to Consider - Richard Hitt Chapter Projects Westmeade Elementary School Native Gardens: Sundays 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Plant Rescues: irregular, as opportunities arise. Possible Chapter Projects Commercial nursery "Invasive-Free" certifications Increase native plant books in local libraries Develop native plant lists specific to middle Tennessee     Zoom Details Topic: Wild Ones Middle Tennessee Monthly Meeting Time: Jan 24, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Note: The meeting will open at 6:30 PM for visiting; the program will start at 7 PM. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82682576111?pwd=eURLV29rdnl4SldHbkxOZkNPRmdFUT09 Meeting ID: 826 8257 6111 Passcode: 447560 One tap mobile +13126266799,,82682576111#,,,,*447560# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,82682576111#,,,,*447560# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 826 8257 6111 Passcode: 447560 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kF2cqUsw