We create pollinator habitats and cultivate beauty for DC residents. 🦋 Learn more at dcnatives.org.https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3meev7lcchc2jSince our inception, we’ve created hundreds of pollinator gardens around Washington, DC. This has been made possible by an all-volunteer team and community support. Learn more about how you can get involved. https://dcnatives.org/how-dc-natives-works/08 Feb 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3meev7lcchc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3mdqtwe3pmk2aFree event in #DC: Winter Sowing Workshop: Grow Native Pollinators from Seed 🌱 Learn how to affordably fill your garden with the #NativePlants that our local pollinators depend on. Sunday, Feb, 8, 1-3PM at Horton's Kids Space is limited-register today! m.signupgenius.com?fbclid=IwRlR...31 Jan 2026 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdqtwe3pmk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3mc4kndsrw22kJoin us for Winter Seed Sowing and Seed Exchange tomorrow. We're meeting from 1-3pm at Horton's Kids in SE DC. This free community event is sponsored by DC Natives, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Horton's Kids, and DOEE. RSVP: m.signupgenius.com?utm_source=i... #DCEvents11 Jan 2026 03:14 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc4kndsrw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3m5urahgezs27We would love to see you at our upcoming event and discuss native plants over drinks. 🍷 https://dcnatives.org/join-us-to-celebrate-the-holiday-season/18 Nov 2025 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5urahgezs27https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3ltpbejyqtc2wDC friends: Join us today at 06:30pm in Historic Anacostia for another First Flower Friday. At this gathering, we will learn about #NativePlants and what they do for our ecosystems and enjoy refreshing drinks and light bites. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIeAq__qSzORBUovh3ExePWIRkoNCgJF0TuqyIXf8AOJQGCg/viewform #DCEvents #Gardening11 Jul 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltpbejyqtc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lspjeotn2s2gBeautiful milkweed, only food source for monarch caterpillars. #PlantNative29 Jun 2025 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lspjeotn2s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lsagfddehc2hFrom a garden we planted for a resident of the city: wild bergamot with native bee 🐝 #PlantNative #PolinatorGardens #WashingtonDC23 Jun 2025 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsagfddehc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lqptkmogwc22DC Folks: join us for a community gathering on Friday to learn about how your garden can support native birds. 🐦 RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzIhrZfnU9phQWIX50vxN8heUpZb6I-mtsskYqJ8u3t73XXg/viewform #DCEvents #Gardening03 Jun 2025 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqptkmogwc22https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lqbmuee7y22sLiving in harmony with nature. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2025/no-mow-may-2025/?no_nav=true #NoMowMay #PollinatorGardening29 May 2025 02:03 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqbmuee7y22shttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lovocieuis2wSome native and beneficial plants you can gift to the mamas in your life this Mothers’ Day. 👇 1. The 🐐, common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), is beautiful, fragrant, and resilient. It’s the only food monarch caterpillars like (picky eaters, moms know all about that. 🙄). Birds like the seed pods.11 May 2025 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lovocieuis2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lo6xhnjprs2bIt’s finally #FirstFlowerFriday! If you’re in dc, join us for community, light refreshments, and learning about pollinator gardens today at 6:00pm. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvfgxJ4yabe8lpsCyPu56JrpukieB96ILmuyww9TE8NGszZw/viewform #Gardening #DCEvents02 May 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo6xhnjprs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lnymsdkz322jLooking for native ground cover? Meet the common blue violet (Viola sororia). In addition to being beautiful & one of the first blooms every year, this violet is a host plant for several fritillary butterfly species. Also, flowers & leaves are edible. #NativePlants #PollinatorGardens #Gardening30 Apr 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnymsdkz322jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lnvk2ik6ws2sBlooms are around the corner; so is our next community gathering. Join us on May 2nd at 6pm for our First Flower Friday in Capitol View. To RSVP, click here: https://dcnatives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1504f70f06ed40b3b8c1ce356&id=a24a9bddb4&e=d6d699fe2d. #DCEvents28 Apr 2025 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnvk2ik6ws2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lnqkbptgms2yGorgeous native honeysuckle is a great alternative to morning glory, English ivy, and other invasive vines. It doesn’t take over and is loved by hummingbirds. #NativePlants #PollinatorGarden26 Apr 2025 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnqkbptgms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lnlwicywss2bDid you miss our April First Flower Friday? Stay tuned for our May event where we will gather neighbors to share seedlings of native plants, tips for taking care of our pollinator gardens, and the key to keeping mosquitos at bay. #DCEvents #GreenEvents25 Apr 2025 00:06 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnlwicywss2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3ln7gmvxtlk2gJoin us to learn about how you can get your pollinator garden to thrive. #EarthDay #DCEvents20 Apr 2025 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln7gmvxtlk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lmkrpd3ac223Increased temperatures and drought have made #gardening more difficult. Here are tips to create resilient gardens that give back to the planet. #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience https://51st.news/climate-change-means-its-harder-to-garden-in-dc/11 Apr 2025 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmkrpd3ac223https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3llwb5ehtec2aTomorrow at our First Flower Friday event at 6pm, we will be sharing spring clean up tips for pollinator gardens and swapping seedlings. Join us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS0dBD5gQb1uiks_6FshPeMp0ipWUDyE1fnEBUFgf7fhs3Dg/viewform?pli=1 #gardening #DCevents03 Apr 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3llwb5ehtec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3llr24hxpi223DC community, have you signed up for our First Flower Friday demonstration garden event happening on April 4? If not, register below & join us to meet other gardeners, learn about care for your pollinator gardens, and enjoy snacks, refreshments, and neighborly vibes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS0dBD5gQb1uiks_6FshPeMp0ipWUDyE1fnEBUFgf7fhs3Dg/viewform?pli=101 Apr 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3llr24hxpi223https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lkc4nznzts23Join us for a wonderful Community Day at the botanical gardens! On Saturday, March 15th, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, learn about diverse plant life, and enjoy a day of family-friendly activities. usbgdpr.splashthat.com #DCevents https://usbgdpr.splashthat.com/13 Mar 2025 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkc4nznzts23https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3ljfp6fwr5s22Are you coming to Rooting DC? Members of our team will be there to share tips and tricks on how to create a pollinator garden and support your local ecosystem. RSVP here. tinyurl.com/59m59wdk #Gardening #NativePlants https://tinyurl.com/59m59wdk02 Mar 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljfp6fwr5s22https://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3lj26os7bts2zFor a long time, Dr. Booker T. Whatley’s immense legacy was ignored, but we all owe a debt of gratitude for his trailblazing horticultural work. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/you-can-thank-black-horticulturist-booker-t-whatley-your-csa-180977771/ #BlackHistoryMonth26 Feb 2025 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj26os7bts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dc-natives-gardens.bsky.social/post/3li2w7gnr4k24Hi Bluesky! We are new here. Based in Washington, DC, we are a local nonprofit working to cultivate beauty, improve neighborhood experiences for our communities, and support the environment by creating pollinator habitats. Learn more about our work here: dcnatives.org #GardenersUnite13 Feb 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:biy73b6n2kd4swhz23k7627h/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2w7gnr4k24