Upcoming TVWO Plant Natives 2023! Programs Announced

  • Monday, February 27, 2023

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is holding its 12th annual event, "Plant Natives 2023!" This event will include two primary components:

- Symposium on Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.;
- Outdoor Native Plant Marketplace on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The symposium will be presented at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University Center and features a lineup of recognized speakers in the field of native plant gardening and responsible landscaping. 

Participants may register and pay for the symposium at https://tnvalleywildones.org/plant-natives-2023/symposium/

Early registration for the symposium, with discounted fee, goes through March 13. Students with valid college ID will receive a further discount.

The Outdoor Native Plant Marketplace is free and will be held in Chattanooga at the First Horizon Pavilion. Regional native plant nurseries and other vendors will offer plants and products for sale to the general public.

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