Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Chapter is a dedicated community organization serving East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, and surrounding parishes in Louisiana's Loess Plains region. The chapter promotes native plant landscaping and ecological restoration through education, seed collection programs, and community engagement initiatives. With a focus on preserving local plant ecotypes and supporting pollinator habitats, Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge empowers residents to create sustainable native gardens through seed libraries, educational events, and demonstration projects. The organization's innovative programs, including partnerships with local libraries and LSU Botanic Gardens, make native plant gardening accessible to everyone while fostering environmental stewardship in southern Louisiana.

Programs

Seed Collection Program
Seed Libraries in East Baton Rouge Parish
Demo Beds at LSU Botanic Gardens
Native Garden Designs
Plants for Pollinators
Seed Collecting education
Native Grasses information and resources
Chapter Projects

Focus Areas

Native PlantsNatural LandscapingPollinatorsEducation