Upcoming Events

Wild Ones greater Cleveland is teaming up with Medina County Park District to bring you an excellent opportunity to learn about native bees during this Bee ID field day. Local bee experts will be on hand to demonstrate how native bees are collected and identified for research purposes. You will learn about the diversity of native bee species and the important role they play in providing pollination services. Please be sure to dress to be in tall grass and bring your own bug spray and water.

We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

Educational Topic: Protecting the Jewels of the Night: How You Can Support Fireflies

The presentation will cover the firefly life cycle, physiology, and diversity, as well as firefly habitat needs and the environmental threats contributing to declines in abundance.  We will also discuss what people can do to support healthy populations of our iconic “jewels of the night!”

Speaker: Cat Miller

Cat is retired and has moved on to a new “career” as an aspiring amateur naturalist and a Master Gardener with a passion for native flora and fauna.  She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and earned undergraduate degrees from Case Western Reserve University in German and History and from Cleveland State University in Vocal Performance.  She moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2001 where she spent almost two decades following her heart as a singer-songwriter by night and earning her living as an Office Manager by day.  She currently resides in a hundred-year-old house in Cleveland Heights with her husband, two rescue dogs, a cat, and four chickens, and is in the process of converting as much of the property as possible into pollinator and wildlife habitat.  When she is not gardening, she enjoys spending time hiking, biking, birding, and learning about all things Nature!

Discussion Topic: TBD

NEW: Starting in July, we'll ask you to register for the chapter meeting Zoom series using the registration link below in order to receive a link to join the meeting.  Register once and you'll be registered for all the meetings for the rest of the year.  This will help us keep our Zoom meetings secure, but they are still free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland will be the featured speaker at the Building Healthy Communities Summit Medina Chapter for their monthly Plant Based Potluck and Presentation.

The presentation will cover:

Native plants play a critical role in supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, while helping to restore healthy soil, improve water quality, and strengthen local ecosystems. We'll explore why these plants matter and how small choices in our own yards and communities can lead to meaningful change.

You’ll learn about Wild Ones Greater Cleveland, a local chapter of the national nonprofit Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. This chapter is focused on raising awareness, providing education, and supporting habitat restoration through community programs, public events, and native garden projects across Northeast Ohio.

For the Potluck:

Bring a low-fat, minimal-oil plant based dish to share as we gather for connection and conversation! PLEASE REGISTER ( event is free)

We aim to be zero waste so your help in making this happen is greatly appreciated. We recommend bringing your own water bottle, plates and flatware.

Our generous Wild Ones Greater Cleveland members are opening their home landscapes to share how they’ve incorporated native plants to support local pollinators, birds, and ecological health—right in their own backyards.

Whether you’re already a native plant enthusiast or just garden-curious, this is a great opportunity to explore inspiring spaces at your own pace.

Stop by one or all—details and addresses will be shared with registered attendees. Bring your walking shoes, your camera, and a sense of wonder!

Confirmed Garden Locations:

-Lakewood

-Berea

-More to come...!

Chapter Leadership wants to show our appreciation to our volunteers for all their hard work so far this year. Come celebrate with us!

Whether you've volunteered at many events or one, we'd love to see you!

What can you look forward to?

--Socialize with other volunteers and chapter leadership

--Food

--Garden tour 

--Pool (bring your suits and towels!)

Parking details: Driveway fits about 7–8 cars — overflow parking is on Crosby St, just south of the house (a short walk)

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

The closing event of this year’s Less Lawn More Life Challenge, will be led by Lisa Olsen, Chapter Liaison at Wild Ones. In this webinar, you’ll learn how small, personal actions like planting native species and removing invasives, can ripple outward to inspire neighbors, change policies, and reshape communities. 

During the premiere, native plant experts from Wild Ones and collaborating organizations will be active in the live chat. They’ll be ready to answer questions, share tips, and connect viewers with resources. The live chat will remain open for 30 minutes after the webinar, giving you plenty of time to ask questions and engage. Please note: You must be logged into a YouTube account to participate in the chat. 

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is a free, 12-week action series designed to help people transform traditional lawns into vibrant, life-supporting native plant habitat. Each week, participants complete a simple challenge like planting a native shrub, removing invasives, or observing pollinators to reimagine their outdoor space and take meaningful steps toward restoring biodiversity at home. 

It’s not too late to get involved. Catch up on the weekly videos and start your rewilding journey today at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/ 

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an information table set up at this event!

About the event:

Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck! And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden.

In 2023, WOGC volunteers supported the Amherst Rotary Club (and volunteers from many other organizations) in installing a native plant garden at Rotary Park, designed by Ray Stewart, owner of Webbedfoot Designs and WOGC Board Member.  In all, volunteers put 600 plants in the ground in one day!

And what do great gardens need after installation?  Maintenance!  

At this event, WOGC will again be partnering with Webbedfoot Designs and Amherst Rotary Club, this time to help with that maintenance. 

What will volunteers be doing?  Weeding and Mulching!  And admiring all the native plants that are now in their 2nd year in the ground. 

How should volunteers prepare? Dress appropriately for gardening and for the expected weather (hats, sunscreen, etc.).  

Please register - we'll ask you a question about which activities you can support, and we'll then also have your contact info in case we need to reschedule due to weather.  

Visit Wild Ones Greater Cleveland at Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners' Watershed Family Fun Day. We'll have an information table set up at this event. 

This will be a day of family fun, learning, and community connection at the Twinsburg Community Center! This year's event will have both indoor and outdoor vendors and will include activities like:

Hands-on games and educational activitiesStorytime with the Twinsburg libraryRain barrel workshopNative plant saleLive nature programsFree refreshments!

Bring the whole family to celebrate the importance of clean water and healthy habitats!

If you are a Wild Ones Greater Cleveland chapter member and would like to volunteer to table at this event, please sign up here!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an information table set up at this event!

About the event:

Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck! And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden.

We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

NEW: Starting in July, we'll ask you to register for the chapter meeting Zoom series using the registration link below in order to receive a link to join the meeting.  Register once and you'll be registered for all the meetings for the rest of the year.  This will help us keep our Zoom meetings secure, but they are still free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Visit Wild Ones Greater Cleveland's information table at Doan Brook Watershed Partnership's Take to the Lake!

EVENT DETAILS:

Where: Lower Shaker Lake, 1 Brook Rd. Shaker Heights, OH

When: Saturday, August 23rd, 10am-4pm

Parking: If you choose to drive, please park on the south side of South Park Boulevard. Parking is somewhat limited, so please consider carpooling, walking, biking or taking public transportation if you can.

 ABOUT THE EVENT:

For first-time paddlers, Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation will offer kayak/canoe lessons with lifejacket/PFD that are open to all (at least age 8 and weigh between 50 -275 lbs.). This is a good opportunity to learn the basics of paddling while enjoying some quality time on the lake.

Registration will open July 14th!

For canoe, kayak and paddle board owners, non-motorized watercraft is encouraged to bring them to the event and launch from the shore at no cost. Those bringing their own watercraft must ensure that all members of their party have life jackets and that all children have adult supervision on the lake. Public boat launch is located at the launch nearest to Brook Rd. on the Shaker Heights side.

In addition to boating, the event will include some fun onshore activities

More details to come!

 EVENT LOGISTICS:Lower Shaker Lake is located between North Park and South Park boulevards, just east of Coventry Road in Shaker Heights. Street parking is available along South Park Blvd and adjacent streets.We need volunteers to make this event successful. Volunteers will be given an event t-shirt. This annual t-shirt will be made available for purchase in July.

Take to the Lake is sponsored by the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership, with support from the City of Shaker Heights, Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Yoga Roots, Breakaway Excursions and DBWP volunteers.

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an information table set up at this event!

About the event:

Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck! And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden.

We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

NEW: Starting in July, we'll ask you to register for the chapter meeting Zoom series using the registration link below in order to receive a link to join the meeting.  Register once and you'll be registered for all the meetings for the rest of the year.  This will help us keep our Zoom meetings secure, but they are still free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Details coming soon! 

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

Details coming soon! 

We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

NEW: Starting in July, we'll ask you to register for the chapter meeting Zoom series using the registration link below in order to receive a link to join the meeting.  Register once and you'll be registered for all the meetings for the rest of the year.  This will help us keep our Zoom meetings secure, but they are still free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

NEW: Starting in July, we'll ask you to register for the chapter meeting Zoom series using the registration link below in order to receive a link to join the meeting.  Register once and you'll be registered for all the meetings for the rest of the year.  This will help us keep our Zoom meetings secure, but they are still free and open to the public.  Please join us!

Details coming soon!