We create pollinator habitats and cultivate beauty for DC residents.

DC Natives is a local nonprofit working to cultivate beauty for DC residents, improve neighborhood experiences for DC communities, and support the environment by creating pollinator habitats.

Learn more about how DC Natives can help you build a pollinator habitat

DC residents are invited to sign-up and host a DC Natives sponsored pollinator garden.

Plan your own Garden

Create a haven for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Plan a Pollinator Garden Gardener Photo Opt Out Form

Volunteer

Whether you like to dig, design, or organize—all are welcome.

Volunteer Sign Up Form Volunteer Photo Opt Out Form

Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities

Please join us at any of the exciting events this season!

2026 Dates

March 7 – Dept of Energy and Environment’s Rooting DC – Rooting DC 2026 – educational, workshops, exhibitor booths, local eats, networking space, and valuable community-building where local growers and food-systems stakeholders share their knowledge
March 14 – US Botanical Garden Production Facility Community Day – USBG Production Facility Open House (On-site Special Event)
March 14 – DC Natives Beginner Gardener Demonstration Series – Soil Prep and How to Deal with Wiregrass (rain date 3/15, 2-4 pm). Register here.
March 21 – DC Natives Beginner Gardener Demonstration Series – How to Plan and Prepare a Pollinator Garden, Hill East/Kingman Park (rain date 3/22, 2-4 pm). Register here to attend the event and learn more about garden planning and placement.
April 3 – DC Natives First Flower Friday in Brightwood Park neighborhood, DC First Flower Fridays: The DC Natives Demonstration Garden Series | DC Natives
To learn more about DC Natives First Flower Friday and view other dates, find out more on our First Flower Friday Series page
April 19 – DC Natives Beginner Gardener Demonstration Series – New Garden Design and Installation – Trinidad neighborhood (rain date 4/20, 6-8 pm). Register here.
April 25 – DC Natives Beginner Gardener Demonstration Series – New Garden Design and Installation – Hill East/Kingman Park (rain date 4/26, same time). Register here to attend the workshop.
April 25 DC Natives Beginner Gardener Demonstration Series New Garden – Pollinator Garden Design and Installation (rain date 4/26, same time). Register here.
June 13 – Neighborhood Garden Walking Tour, Trinidad neighborhood (rain date 6/14, same time). Register here. Meeting location will be shared with registered participants before the event.