Events

When: December 6, 2025 at 9:00am (meet at 8:45am near the Carriage House parking lot)

Address: 2749 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville (this version of address works best for GPS)

Register for this volunteer session here.

Join us for a day of community service and environmental stewardship as we give back to Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum! In appreciation for KBGA's generosity in providing us with a free seminar space, we will remove invasive plants outside the historic Carriage House. Wild Ones will have staff on hand to assist in identifying invasive plants. 

What to Expect:
We will be focusing on the removal of invasive plant species to help preserve the natural beauty and health of the gardens. This is a “rain or shine” event, unless there are severe storms predicted (if so, we will notify you.)

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

learn to identify invasive plant speciesconnect with like-minded community memberscontribute to the upkeep of a cherished local landmark. 

Dress: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. 

Refreshments: Wild Ones will provide sustenance to keep our volunteers energized and hydrated throughout the event. We'll have pizza from Baker Boys once we finish, just after noon! Please register so we know how many people to feed!
Register for this volunteer session here (if you didn't already do so above!)

Equipment:
Bring work gloves if you have them (we have some). All other tools will be provided, but if you have personal tools you prefer, please label them well and feel free to bring them.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just looking to spend a day outdoors, your efforts will make a significant difference.

We look forward to seeing you and working together to support Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum!

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

Our Annual Membership Meeting! Members and their families are invited - bring your favorite dish to share, and plants & seeds to swap! It will be a great time to see each other and share great food and conversation. We'll share native plants and how our Chapter has grown this year. 

We will also vote to formally add our newest FOUR Board Members, and unveil our BIG and EXCITING Chapter expansion plan for 2026!We look forward to having you join us to make an even greater impact for our native plants and local ecosystems.

Register Here: https://smokymountains.wildones.org/december-annual-meeting-potluck-registration/

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!