2025 Native Plant Sales & Events
The Native Plant Sales & Events calendar is updated regularly so check back often. Contact us to add an event.
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DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC, WEST VIRGINIA
EVERYWHERE: Look for your county’s upcoming spring native shrub and tree seedling sales. These young plants are offered to homeowners at an irresistible price.
EVERYWHERE: Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park: A GRASSROOTS CALL-TO-ACTION TO RESTORE BIODIVERSITY – NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – GET DIGGING AND GET ON THE MAP!
MARYLAND: Marylanders Plant Trees was launched in 2009 to encourage citizens and organizations to partner with the State to plant new trees. Today, citizens can still take advantage of our coupon program to receive $25 off the purchase of a native tree at 86 participating nurseries across the State.
NEW JERSEY: The South Jersey Landscape Makeover Program is a unique program to provide homeowners, municipalities, and farmers with expert advice and financial assistance to create rain gardens and other “green infrastructure” projects that capture polluted stormwater and prevent it from entering our lakes, rivers, and bays. We’ll host a series of rain garden design workshops and offer free technical advice and funding for homeowners and municipalities. Farm owners will also be eligible for grants to implement stormwater best management practices. This program is for select municipalities in the Rancocas River, Hammonton, Salem, and Maurice-Cohansey River watersheds, but there may be opportunities in other municipalities depending on the project and location.
PENNSYLVANIA: The Master Watershed Steward Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale, hosted by the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program, offers three preselected watershed-friendly native plant plug kits. Simply pick your preferred kit and select the most convenient curbside fall pickup location from 17 sites across the state. Proceeds from the Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kits will support the Master Watershed Steward program providing volunteer-driven education and restoration work in that region. Each of the Watershed-Friendly kits are designed to help you incorporate more native plants into your property for habitat creation, stormwater management, pollutant reduction, and other positive ecological services.
Also see The 2024 Master Watershed Steward Native Tree and Shrub Sale.
PENNSYLVANIA: Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery produces bare-root seedlings for wildlife food and cover on State Game Lands. The nursery has been producing and distributing 2 to 8 million seedlings annually for wildlife food and cover since 1954. All Pennsylvania landowners may purchase seedlings for wildlife food and cover, watershed protection, soil erosion control, and for reclamation of disturbed areas, such as surface mine site and utility right-of-ways.
VIRGINIA: Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s Native Seedling Sale. The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual spring seedling sale makes low-cost bare-root native shrub and tree seedlings available to Northern Virginia residents.
Orders for the 2025 Native Seedling Sale open on February 27, 2025.
VIRGINIA: Grants and Discounts: list courtesy Plant NOVA Natives.
VIRGINIA: My Tree Counts – Help the VDOF. Every tree planted makes a difference to the health of our communities and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and partners want to highlight tree planting projects from across the state. Submit your tree planting to show that your tree counts towards Virginia’s efforts to #ProtectOurBay! We’ll share these stories on the Community Tree Map and social media with #MyTreeCounts.
Your regional Native Plant Society is the perfect resource for not only native plant sales but also information, field trips and other events:
Delaware Native Plant Society
Maryland Native Plant Society
The Native Plant Society of New Jersey
The Finger Lakes Native Plant Society of Ithaca, New York
Native Plant Society of Staten Island, New York
New York Flora Association
Pennsylvania Native Plant Society
Delaware Valley Fern & Wildflower Society, Pennsylvania
Virginia Native Plant Society
West Virginia Native Plant Society
NEW JERSEY
January 12 (snow date: January 19)
Meadowlands Bald Eagle Festival, Lyndhurst
Join the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society for the Meadowlands Eagle Festival (Snow date is Sunday, 21). Guided walks, talks, information tables, photo displays, children’s activities and more are scheduled throughout the day.
EVERYWHERE!
January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. During the last quarter-century, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities. On Monday, Jan. 20, and the days surrounding, AmeriCorps invites you to: engage with your community and create constructive action; act on Dr. King’s legacy of social justice and equity; and recommit by volunteering to serve others. You can clean up a public space, mentor a young person, or help those who are food insecure. Together, we can strengthen ties to our communities and one other while we address critical issues that divide us.
EVERYWHERE!
January 21
National Squirrel Appreciation Day!
January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day in the USA!
VIRGINIA
January 25 – February 2
Winter Wildlife Festival, Virginia Beach Area
Join us in January for a month-long celebration of coastal wildlife and nature featuring a flock of engaging programs to embrace our coastal beauty! Fee/no fee activities.
MARYLAND
January 28
Speaker Program: Sam Droege: Helping Native Bees in Talbot County. It’s Easier Than You Think!, Easton
The bee list for Talbot County includes 187 different species of bees. New ones are found each year. Some have been found in Easton, others in areas like the Conservation Park in Oxford, on Poplar Island, along roadsides, and on private property. What ties these places together are healthy populations of native flowers. Some are planted; some are just allowed to grow. Sam Droege will discuss how property owners, garden clubs and municipalities can support these bees and tell some fascinating stories about collecting bees in Talbot County.
Droege spent his career at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Center, with expertise in developing, designing and evaluating wildlife inventory programs. His team is currently inventorying and monitoring native bees, and developing tools/techniques manuals and a bumblebee floral survey for citizens with online identification guides at www.discoverlife.org. No fee,
EVERYWHERE/Virtual Event
February – April
Pollinator Partnership: Pollinator Steward Certification
Pollinator Steward Certification empowers people with the scientific know-how to make a real difference for pollinators, people, and the planet. This course is ideal for home gardeners, land managers (large and small), farmers, and anyone that wants to do more to support pollinators. Join our growing community of Certified Pollinator Stewards. Topics include an introduction to the world of pollinators, how they live and thrive, and how were can all help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators in many landscapes including parks, right-of-way, urban gardens, and farms. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to share your knowledge will be provided. Fee.
PENNSYLVANIA/Online Sale
February 1
Manada Conservancy’s Annual Native Plant Sale, East Hanover Township Nature Park, Grantville
Our online presale will be open February 1 through April 15 (unless we sell out earlier). Place your order early for the best selection! Join us for in-person shopping on May 3 at East Hanover Township Nature Park (328 N. Crawford Road, Grantville).
VIRGINIA/In-Person & Virtual Event
February 8
7th Annual Prince William Native Plant Symposium, Manassas
Stop Mowing, Start Growing! A Native Plant Symposium for beginners and beyond! Create a beautiful yard, save time and money, improve water quality, build habitat for pollinators and birds. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Doug Tallamy, renowned author of several books, Professor at University of Delaware, and Entomologist featured in the April 2020 edition of Smithsonian Magazine in the article, “Meet the Ecologist Who Wants to Unleash the Wild on Your Backyard.” Doug will present “A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening”. Fee.
EVERYWHERE/Virtual Event
February 11
HomeGrown National Park: Panel Discussion
Ecological Answers that Can Spark Change! Join HNP Co-Founder Doug Tallamy and ecological landscape designers Rebecca McMackin and Benjamin Vogt for a dynamic panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of ecological horticulture. Moderated by Margaret Roach, NY Times columnist, the conversation will address practical tips, tackle common misconceptions, and explore the deeper philosophy behind creating vibrant landscapes that benefit both ecosystems and communities. Fee.
VIRGINIA/In-Person & Virtual Event
February 12 – 14
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Winter Symposium, Richmond
The 2025 Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course is a three-day event presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Explore the intricate relationships that exist between ecosystems, communities, and humankind, focusing on the importance of the reciprocal relationships between plants, animals, and humans. Learn how we, as gardeners and landscape professionals, can steward the land to support our natural ecosystems, foster biodiversity and build resiliency in our changing climate. Join us on Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13 to hear a variety of engaging experts including Silvermoon LaRose (Assistant Director of the Tomaquag Museum), Jared Rosenbaum (author of Wild Plant Culture: A Guide to Restoring Native Edible and Medicinal Plant Communities), James Golden (author of The View from Federal Twist: a New Way of Thinking about Gardens, Nature and Ourselves), Jared Barnes, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Horticulture, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX), Robert Shaut (Casey Trees), Kasey Yturralde (USDA Forest Service), Jessie Ward (Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories) and many more. Fee.
MARYLAND/Virtual Event
February 14
Montgomery Parks GreenScapes Symposium: Practical Tools for Designing Resilient Landscapes
Join us for a fascinating day of presentations offering practical strategies to create sustainable and resilient landscapes. You’ll benefit from decision matrixes that help make informed plant selections and develop successful designs based on a range of environments, ecological benefits, and sustainability goals. Experts will present a range of native plant combinations and design layouts that manage water runoff, survive droughts, and support pollinators and wildlife. You’ll be surprised how climate change is dictating conservation efforts, its impact on native plant ecoregions and even its implications for expanding our plant palette. Fee.
MARYLAND
February 22
Unity Gardens: Nature’s Blueprint: Designing for Resiliency with Native Plants, Annapolis
Unity Gardens Annual Spring Lecture features Ryan Drake. Learn about rainscaping & storm management, green infrastructure, drought tolerant planting, designing for plant communities, designing gardens for form & funciton and practical approaches for home and institutional gardeners. Fee.
VIRGINIA
February 22
Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program presents Woods & Wildlife Conference, Blacksburg & Culpeper
These long-running full-day conferences provide information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive. A variety of topics are offered to appeal to owners of both small and large tracts, and both new and experienced owners. Fee.
ARIZONA
February 24 & 27
National Native Seed Virtual Conference, Tucson
The National Native Seed Conference connects Research, Industry, Land Management, and Restoration professionals, providing the premier opportunity to develop relationships and share information about the collection, research and development, production, and use of native plant materials. The 2025 National Native Seed Conference is dedicated to the science, practice, and policy of producing and effectively using native seed. The conference supports the America the Beautiful Executive Order, National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Fee.
EVERYWHERE!
February 24 – 28
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. No fee webinars.
MID-ATLANTIC+/In-Person & Virtual Event — Stay tuned!
February 26 – 28
2025 Ecological Landscape Alliance Annual Conference & Eco Marketplace
We hope to see you at ELA’s Annual Conference! More info to come.
VIRGINIA
February 27
Northern VA Soil & Water Conservation District’s Native Seedling Sale, Falls Church
NVSWCD Seedling Sale opens, with pick-up dates on 3/28 and 3/29 in Falls Church. Details will be updated on website soon.
NEW JERSEY/In-Person & Virtual Event
March 1 – Members Only
Native Plant Society of New Jersey’s 2025 Annual Meeting: Connecting Native Plant Communities, Toms River
Native plants do more than beautify individual spaces—they form the living foundation of resilient ecosystems. In New Jersey, where over 85% of land is privately owned, each restored yard or natural area provides vital resources for wildlife. With over 1,400 Native Plant Society members leading the way, the transformative power of native plants reaches its full potential when these spaces connect across property lines, neighborhoods, and towns. This conference explores how we can amplify the impact of native plant restoration by thinking beyond individual boundaries. From backyard habitats to large-scale restorations, we’ll examine strategies for creating ecological connections that support the movement of plants and animals, enhancing biodiversity. Our focus includes establishing pollinator corridors, maintaining genetic diversity in plant populations, and building climate resilience through connected landscapes. Our speakers will share insights on coordinating conservation efforts across different scales, overcoming barriers to connectivity, and measuring collective impact. Join us as we explore how coordinated native plant restoration can help rebuild the interconnected natural systems that once defined New Jersey, from the Pine Barrens to the Highlands to our coastal habitats and the Meadowlands. Together, we’ll discover how to transform fragmented landscapes into thriving networks that support biodiversity and ecological health for generations to come. Together, we can create lasting change in our state’s ecological landscape. Fee.
VIRGINIA
March 3
Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy: Spring Wildflowers of NoVA, Ashburn
Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Bill Cour who will give an illustrated discussion of our local spring ephemerals, both how beautiful we find them and the interesting stories of their adaptations to availability of light and access to pollinators. Bill leads our weekly spring habitat restoration event, Save the Bluebells: Garlic Mustard Pull at Ball’s Bluff. This program takes place at Ashburn Library and is co-sponsored by the Loudoun County Public Library and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. No fee.
EVERYWHERE/Virtual Event
March 3 – 5
Pollinator Friendly Alliance: Best Practices for Pollinators Summit 2025
Join us for three days of live conversation with a wealth of presenters and topics on ecologically sound land stewardship practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands. Summit topics provide practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, climate resilience and more. Who should attend: Land stewards (private, public, community, county, state), policymakers, public works, environmental & parks commissions, conservation planners, roadside managers, parks & trails managers, community leaders, public & private area landscapers, conservationists, and educators. Join every talk, or attend just your favorites. Fee.
PENNSYLVANIA
March 8
York County Master Gardeners Symposium: GardenWise 2025, Waynesboro
Don’t miss the annual GardenWise event sharing researched-based information about sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship. GardenWise is filled with informative sessions for new and experienced gardeners! The day’s speakers include Nancy Lawson, Author and Founder, The Humane Gardener; Tim Abbey, Extension Educator, Horticulture – Green Industry, Penn State Extension; Christopher Riley, Research Scientist, Bartlett Tree Experts — and many other experts. Fee.
VIRGINIA
March 9
HomeGrown National Park: Creating Habitat in Our Own Yards, Alexandria
Join us at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church for an inspiring talk from Doug Tallamy, renowned entomologist and best-selling author of Nature’s Best Hope. Tallamy will share his compelling vision for The Homegrown National Park, a national challenge to create diverse ecosystems in our yards, communities, farms, and surrounding lands. Learn how reducing lawns and planting native trees, shrubs, and perennials can help repair the devastating loss of native species—all while adding beauty to your surroundings.Doug Tallamy is a highly sought-after speaker, celebrated for his ability to turn complex ecological issues into actionable steps we can all take to make a difference. Bring a friend or neighbor unfamiliar with the value of native plants and help spread this vital message. $10 fee.
VIRGINIA
March 14
12th Annual Shenandoah Valley Plant Symposium 2025, Waynesboro
This year’s event will be held at the beautiful Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro again! This year’s presentations: Specialist Bees – Nancy Adamson; The Big Picture: Regenerating Life, Landscapes, Climate and Living Soils – Dale Hendricks; Early Plant Explorers and Garden Influencers – Laura Viancour; Mixing it Up: Inspiring Perennial and Woody Plant Combinations – Bryce Lane; The Power of Plants: How Gardening Helps Mind Body & Soul – Bryce Lane.
PENNSYLVANIA
March 15
Doug Tallamy: Nature’s Best Hope, Lancaster
Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet Earth. The good news is that none of this is inevitable. Choosing the right plants for our landscapes will not only address the biodiversity crisis but help fight our climate crisis as well. Tallamy will discuss simple steps that each of us can- and must-take to reverse declining biodiversity, why we must change our adversarial relationship with nature to a collaborative one, and why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope. Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 106 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 41 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Fee.
WASHINGTON DC
March 29
38th annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium & Plant Sale, Washington DC
Join the U.S. National Arboretum for a day of engaging presentations about native plants, pollinators, and ecosystems during the 38th Annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium. Learn about supporting native pollinators, utilizing native plants in a historic estate garden, uses of preserved specimens from USNA’s Herbarium (demonstration included), species versus cultivars in regional trial gardens, backyard stormwater management, and foraging locally from this year’s slate of experts! The Lahr Native Plant Symposium is perfect the home gardener. The symposium features seven expert speakers, and will take place in the Arboretum’s Visitor Center Auditorium. Lunch is included in the cost of registration (please note your dietary preference when registering). Fee.
VIRGINIA
March 30
Blue Ridge PRISM Invasive Plant Workshop, Crozet
Build your fundamental knowledge of invasive plants! Join us for a hands-on learning experience where you’ll discover how to identify and manage invasive plant species in your area. This workshop will take place on Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mountain Light Retreat in Crozet, Virginia. Come ready to learn practical skills that you can apply in your own backyard. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make a positive impact on the environment! Fee.
MID-ATLANTIC/Virtual Event
April 16
Blue Ridge PRISM: Restoration After Invasive Plant Removal
Restoration has long been a topic of interest for our general audience and generates lots of questions, such as:
-What do I do with the land area after invasive plant removal?
-Should I leave it alone and see what comes up?
-Should I plant specific natives right away?
-What kind of native plants should I choose?
-How do I start the process?
This webinar will explore the different actions you can take depending on the time of year and the location of the area you are dealing with. We will be joined by guest speaker Maddie Bright who is the Executive Director for Earth Sangha, a wild plant nursery which leads one of Virginia’s most comprehensive efforts to propagate native plants directly from local forests and meadows. Earth Sangha also operates a volunteer-based program to propagate local native plants, restore native plant communities, and control invasive plants. This is a free online event and includes a question & answer period with the audience. Those who register will receive access to the recording. No fee.
EVERYWHERE!
April 22
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. We invite everyone to support Earth Day’s 2025 theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference for our planet on Earth Day and every day. Join millions worldwide in Earth Day 2025 activities. Attend a local event or plan and register your own.
PENNSYLVANIA
May 3
Manada Conservancy’s 25th Annual Native Plant Sale, East Hanover Township Nature Park, Grantville
Our 25th Annual Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10am-3pm at 328 N Crawford Road, Grantville. This event will feature additional plant vendors, food and art vendors, plus more! Pre-order your native plants on our online store now through April 15 and pick them up in person on May 2 or May 3.
EVERYWHERE — Stay Tuned!
June 16 – 22
Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you can celebrate and get involved any way you like! Popular events include planting for pollinators, hosting garden tours, participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops, and so much more. However you choose to celebrate this year, be sure to register your event on the map below, and share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek.
EVERYWHERE
July 19 – 27
National Moth Week
National Moth Week (NMW) is held annually worldwide during the last full week of July and celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths around the world. National Moth Week is an annual, national event that encourages communities to host a Mothing event in their area during a specific week. Moth Week offers everyone, everywhere the opportunity to become a Citizen Scientist by submitting photos of moths to any of our participating partners for identification and data submission.