Current Events

Native plant exchanges, swaps, and community events in the DC Metro area.

Native Plant Exchanges — 2026 Season

MAY 9

Native Plant Swap at Montgomery College

Silver Spring, MD

1 PM

At the Food Forest, Montgomery College · 7719 Chicago Ave, SS

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

New to plant swaps? You don't need to bring anything (although a plate of cookies would be nice). Come learn, socialize, and take home some natives!

Hosted by CAC, SSTP Aid Community Garden group, and the Community Food Forest Collective.

MAY 16

Wild Ones National Capital Region — Plant Swap

Wheaton Regional Park

10:30 AM

You must be a member of Wild Ones to attend.
Go to nationscapitalregion.wildones.org and near the bottom left is the button to join.

Plant swap event with people exchanging native plants

Recurring Activities

Plant Swaps — Every Spring and Fall

The Pollinators group sponsors native plant swaps twice a year. Bring extra cuttings, seedlings, or divisions from your garden and swap with fellow enthusiasts. Details posted here as dates are set.

Local Events Table

We often have an information table at community events: the Takoma Park Folk Festival, Earth Day celebrations, and National Pollinator Week (around June 20). Stop by to learn about native plants and pick up resources.

Zoom Meetings

The Pollinators meet every other Thursday morning by Zoom from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend. See the About Us page for the zoom link.

Know of other native plant events in the area?

Email Ken