Upcoming Events

Many members may have participated in plant and seed swaps and know it’s a great way to expand your garden. However, our swap is unique in that it is exclusively for native plants and seeds—a special benefit for Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands members. You do not need to bring any plants or seeds; simply come ready to meet other members, learn, and take home native plants or seeds. This is a great chance to ask questions and expand your knowledge about native species, as experienced members will be available to help identify and discuss different plants.

The Swap will be followed by a potluck dinner and social hour.  Please bring your own beverage and a dish to share. You will be charged $2 at the gate for parking.

Garden lovers from across the region will gather in Jonesborough for the 30th Annual Garden Tour & Tea on Saturday, June 6.  This self-guided walking tour through Tennessee’s Oldest Town offers a rare glimpse into some of the area’s most stunning gardens.

The Garden Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a tea party from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  The Marketplace Vendors will be set up at the International Storytelling Center Plaza and the Jonesborough Visitors Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a variety of garden-inspired items, including yard art, plants, tools, handcrafted goods, and garden-style jewelry.  Tickets can be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets or by calling 423.753.1010. 

The Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands Chapter will host an Information Table at the Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  We need volunteers to provide information to visitors about the value of native plants and to promote the Chapter. 

Most of us associate butterflies with flowers but trees play a big part in supporting butterflies and are every bit as important as flowers. An interesting example is the mourning cloak butterfly which only sparingly feeds on the nectar of flowers. Its larval food is primarily from tree species and as an adult it feeds mostly on tree sap from oaks.  

Jen Skarsaune, a nature lover, tree hugger, gardener, homesteader and Certified Tennessee Naturalist will be sharing a glimpse of the wild places at Lucky Dog Homestead in Butler, TN. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology, was an ISA Certified Arborist and spent most of her career in vegetation management doing jobs from invasive species control to utility forestry. During this walk we will discuss our native trees and the butterflies they support. 

Participation in this event will be limited to maintain a high-quality experience for all attendees.  Register by email to:  [email protected]

The site is about an hour’s drive from Bristol.  Confirmation and directions to the walk will be provided to the registrants by email

Details coming soon! 

The event is a family-oriented day of activities such as hikes, demonstrations, and talks. The WOAH Chapter will provide an information table describing Wild Ones and our Chapter events plus we provide activities for kids based on the weekend theme.

There will be a $2.00 parking fee.

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!