Upcoming Events

In this special collaboration, Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, botanist, and founder of Plant Baby Plant, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging, reciprocity, and native plant action. 

Together, they will explore questions such as:

How do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?What kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?Why do stories, shared practices, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?

Robin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work, what keeps them here, and what elders and youth have to teach each other.

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is teaming up with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center to offer this cost-effective, low-maintenance way to add native plants to your landscape!

Winter sowing is an outdoor seed-starting technique that requires just two things: miniature greenhouses and Mother Nature. Join us for this informative workshop to learn more about winter sowing, and create your own mini-greenhouse of native plants to take home.  Please try to bring 1 clear, clean gallon milk jug.  All other supplies will be provided. 

Registration Required 

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is teaming up with Portage Park District to offer this cost-effective, low-maintenance way to add native plants to your landscape!

Winter sowing is an outdoor seed-starting technique that requires just two things: miniature greenhouses and Mother Nature. Join us for this informative workshop to learn more about winter sowing, and create your own mini-greenhouse of native plants to take home.  Please bring 1 clear, clean gallon milk jug.  All other supplies will be provided.  

Registration Required

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is teaming up with Blue Jay Retail and Deep Roots Living Soil to offer this cost-effective, low-maintenance way to add native plants to your landscape!

Winter sowing is an outdoor seed-starting technique that requires just two things: miniature greenhouses and Mother Nature. Join us for this informative workshop to learn more about winter sowing, Deep Roots Living Soil, and create your own mini-greenhouse of native plants to take home. Please try to bring 1 clear, clean gallon milk jug or similar. All other supplies will be provided.

Blue Jay Retail is located at 3228 Lorain Ave and shares space with Evangeline & Co. Feel free to shop after the workshop and take home some unique home and garden gifts from Blue Jay Retail or a floral arrangement from Evangeline & Co.

Registration Required

Blue Jay Retail: bluejayretail.com

Deep Roots Living Soil: https://www.growdeeproots.com/ 

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and West Creek Conservancy for a hands-on workshop about the power of native plants and how small changes in your yard can make a big impact on biodiversity and watershed health. This interactive event includes:

A quick introduction to why native plants matter in Northeastern Ohio. Practical tips to shrink your lawn and create pollinator-friendly spaces. Step-by-step guidance on seed stratification and winter sowing using milk jugs.

After learning the basics, you’ll roll up your sleeves and prepare your own winter sowing containers to take home—giving you a head start on a beautiful, eco-friendly garden this spring.

Format: In-person workshop with live demonstrations and hands-on activities

What to Bring: A clean, transparent gallon-sized milk jug (we’ll provide all other supplies and have a limited number of extra jugs available)

We’ll have seeds available for:

--Joe Pye Weed

--Boneset

--New England Aster

--Tall Blazing Star

Feel free to bring your own seeds as well! Additional native plant seeds will also be available starting January 19th at the seed library locations found in the READ MORE link.

Leave with your own winter sowing project and practical strategies to create pollinator-friendly spaces in your yard!

Wild Ones of Greater Cleveland is teaming up with Lorain County Conservation District to offer this cost-effective, low-maintenance way to add native plants to your landscape!

Winter sowing is an outdoor seed-starting technique that requires just two things: miniature greenhouses and Mother Nature. Join us for this informative workshop to learn more about winter sowing, and create your own mini-greenhouse of native plants to take home. Please bring 1 (or 2) clear, clean gallon milk jug(s). All other supplies will be provided. We'll be in the Lorain County Ag Center's Conference Room.

What you'll learn:

--How to turn recycled gallon jugs into mini greenhouses

--Winter sowing as a low cost seed starting technique

--Why cold stratification makes your seeds stronger

--Choosing the correct seeds

Registration Required

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

Our February Chapter Meeting educational topic will be "Introduction to iNaturalist, a community science app"

Learn how to use iNaturalist to submit observations, connect with a community, and contribute to science and conservation.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to do more hands-on community science and make it easier for members to get involved. Our February meeting is part of that, featuring an introduction to iNaturalist and Ray Stewart stepping into an expanded role as Community Science Chair and iNaturalist Ambassador.

Our host and education presenter will be Ray Stewart (Community Science Chair, Lorain County Community Regional Coordinator, and WOGC Board Director) 

Ray's bio:

Ray Stewart is a retired public school science teacher from Amherst in Lorain County, Ohio. Before teaching, he worked in the ‘Green Industry’ in garden centers, nurseries and as a landscape manager. He is the founder and past president of Ohio Wetlands Association (OWA). He now serves as the OWA Wetland Ambassador. Recently the iNaturalist web app has designated Ray as an iNaturalist Ambassador. Ray founded a non-profit landscape design and consultation firm, Webbedfoot Designs, Inc., that turns its proceeds toward public pollinator gardens. His role here is Lead Designer. He also runs a small native plant nursery out of his home. He is a trained Botanist, Certified Master Rain Gardener, and a Certified Pollinator Steward.

Ray is currently serving as the Lorain County Regional Coordinator for Greater Cleveland Wild Ones. He is a frequent speaker at community organizations and other public outreach events.
 

Details coming soon!  

Please join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland for donuts, coffee and seed packing on February 21st, 2026!

Dozens of species of native perennials have already been harvested and cleaned, awaiting the final packaging for distribution to an increasing number of people eager to landscape with Ohio's own rich flora.

We will fill seed envelopes and label the envelopes while enjoying the companionship of like-minded people. *BONUS* You will leave with sample packets of seeds and a good feeling about your contribution to making native seeds accessible for many individuals across Northeast Ohio!

Coffee, Tea and George’s donuts will be available to all participants! 

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

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Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Portage Park District as we explore the trails and identify spring wildflowers together. No need to rush; we'll be taking our time to appreciate the beauty around us and identify the flowers we encounter along the way.

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes or boots suitable for walking on trails, rain or shine. Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen if needed. This hike won't be too strenuous; we'll be stopping frequently to admire flowers and practice identification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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