Native Plant Events

Wild Ones Greater Baltimore welcomes you to participate in our native plant events to inspire you create a more beautiful and ecologically sound landscape in your home and community. We hold garden tours, native plant walks, nursery tours, native plant and seed swaps, educational talks and webinars, and educational garden chats where you can have your native plant questions answered by knowledgable members.

Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events

May 2025

May
3

Grow Wild: Spring Fling - (external community event)

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
1 S Bond St, Bel Air, MD, 21014 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event

Learn from professional growers, ecologists, and Master Gardeners. Shop for native and pollinator plants and receive guidance on selecting the perfect plants for your yard conditions. The sprouts (kids') area includes crafts, interactive displays, and programs. Giveaways of wildflower seeds, tree seedlings from the Forestry Board, and native plant plugs.

This event is hosted by Harford Land Trust. 

Wild Ones Greater Baltimore will be in attendance with an information table.  Stop by and see us!

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May
3

Howard County Native Plant/Seed Share - (external community event)

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
The Howard County Conservancy, 10522 Old Frederick Rd, MD, 21163 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Seed/Plant Share

Join us for a native plant/seed share at the Howard County Conservancy.

BRING:
1. Bare root plants and/or seeds to share.

2. Native plants only - no invasives or exotics! Native to MD is preferred, though native to adjacent states is allowed, as are nativars. 

2. Bringing something is NOT REQUIRED! More seasoned gardeners are as happy to share their native plant bounty as newbies are to start filling in their garden spaces! 

This event is hosted by the Maryland Area Gardening for the Environmentally Conscious Facebook Group. 

Wild Ones Greater Baltimore will be in attendance with an informational table. Stop by and see us!

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May
3

Festival of Flowers at the Milwaukee Public Market

Hosted by Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter, Green Bay Chapter, Kettle Moraine Chapter, Lake-To-Prairie Chapter, Madison Chapter, Menomonee River Area Chapter, Milwaukee-North Chapter, Milwaukee-Southwest-Wehr Chapter, Root River Area Chapter and Wild Ones National
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Riverwalk Commons, 400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Drinking Fountains

Join us for a joyful celebration of the season at the Milwaukee Public Market's very first Festival of Flowers, taking place Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 3pm at Riverwalk Commons, right across from the Milwaukee Public Market.

Wild Ones National Board Secretary Jermey Rappaport will present on how people can help support a healthy planet by transitioning away from traditional lawns and gardens to more sustainable alternatives featuring native plants. 

This free, family-friendly event is bursting with color, fragrance, and fun! Explore a vibrant flower market featuring locally grown blooms and botanicals perfect for brightening your home or garden. Enjoy live music from local artists as you wander, shop, and relax along the riverfront.

Bring the whole family- there’s something for everyone! From interactive activities for kids to garden-inspired crafts, the Festival of Flowers is designed to delight visitors of all ages. Grown-ups can savor seasonal beverages, while everyone can dig into a variety of tasty eats from local food vendors.

Whether you're a plant enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a fresh way to spend your Saturday, the Festival of Flowers is the perfect spring outing.

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May
17

Native Plant and Seed Share

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Private Residence

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Seed/Plant Share

Join fellow native plant enthusiasts at the Wild Ones Greater Baltimore 3rd annual native plant share in Owings Mills! Look over plants, talk about native gardening, and get to know others who share a passion for gardening with native plants.

All are welcome – even if you are new to native gardening and do not have anything to share yet! We are happy to help new gardeners get started.

Check out the Registration Link for more details.

Register

May
20

Board Meeting - WO Greater Baltimore Members Only

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Registration Required Chapter Board Meeting

All current members of Wild Ones Greater Baltimore are welcome to attend our monthly board meetings.

Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link.

June 2025

Jun
8

A Pollinator's Paradise at Kollar Nursery

Sunday, June 8th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Kollar Nursery, 5200 W Heaps Rd, Pylesville, MD, 21132 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Registration Required Free Event Group Tour

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided walk at Kollar Nursery

Located in rural Harford County near the Pennsylvania border, this ecological oasis was started in 1985 by Stan and Sharon Kollar. The entrance to the Nursery is tucked away on a little country lane that weaves through forest and grassland near Pylesville, Maryland. It is clear when you enter the property that it is an oasis for both native plants and wildlife alike. The property has been a source of ecological renewal for many decades.

The Kollar family will guide us around the property and share their expertise. Of course, native plants will be available to purchase!

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September 2025

Sep
18

September Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2025

Oct
16

October Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2025

Nov
20

November Wild Ones National Webinar

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 


Be a part of our native plant community by helping us organize more events. Consider joining us as a member and volunteer to assist with event planning. Do you have an idea for an event or would like to show off the native plants in your garden? Contact us!