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Interested in learning about winter sowing?

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and LCCC Specialty Gardens is teaming up to provide you this FREE educational hands-on workshop with regards to winter sowing!

To register please email [email protected]

Monthly Officer Meeting

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

Topic: Birdscaping 

Time: Jan 18, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is hosting an afternoon of seed preparation and packaging for a special project. We have six varieties of native seeds that have been harvested from mature plants in gardens from the Akron area. Please feel free to share to the public and on other community groups and pages! Also invite friends and family to share in the fun!

The seeds that we will be packing are...
Dense Blazing Star
Purple Coneflower
Butterfly Weed
Little Bluestem
New England Aster
Clustered Mountain Mint
We look forward to seeing you!
Wild Ones Greater Cleveland

Join us at our next planning meeting for the NEOH Native Habitat Corridor. If you have not been involved in planning so far, this is a great time to jump in! We are beginning to make decisions about managing the project after its launch this spring. We will reintroduce the project and recap the work that has been done so far.

Draft website: https://greatercleveland.wildones.org/northeast-ohio-native-habitat-corridor/

Sign pricing survey: https://forms.gle/Suw92PjhLn4QKSeh7

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMdnOk59cr8oNQJad4ZsRKBcypoXND-_o9f8AXV6f74/edit?usp=sharing

Past notes/recordings: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oCKl_xpodKWeuiRa3_2Kv0hJnHa121gwvG84v-zGnCM/edit?usp=sharing

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Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and learn how these green spaces can serve as catalysts for positive ecological and social change.  Join Wild Ones for a practical and insightful discussion on gardening's positive impact on the environment and our future. 

Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch the talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

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https://www.hummingbirdproject.org/cleveland-seed-bank-2

Wild Ones is hosting a Native Seed and Social Evet on Saturday February 3rd!  This event is FREE and open to the public so be sure to invite friends and family!

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.  You will also leave with sample packets of seeds we process and a good feeling about your concrete endeavor to fulfill our mission.  

We look forward to seeing you!

- Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Leadership Team

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is excited to present our next Winter Sowing Keystone Workshop in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center!

Come and learn about the importance of native plants and how to winter sow with Ray Stewart from Wild Ones Greater Cleveland.

Monthly Board Meeting

Join us to continue working on the NE Ohio Native Habitat Corridor initiative. Our launch date is coming up soon, and there is plenty to do! This is a great volunteer opportunity for members who would like to get more involved with Wild Ones.

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Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Shaker Lakes Nature Center is excited to announce our 1st Winter Book Club event!  Please join us for this in-person and virtual hybrid event to discuss Doug Tallamy's Nature's Best Hope!

Special Guest Speaker:  To be announced 

https://www.naturesactionguide.com/

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

February Agenda
- Educational Topic: Wetlands
- Chapter Updates
- HB364 & S.3510
- Open Discussion: Native Book - Show & Tell

Time: Feb 15, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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 Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is excited to present in partnership with LCCC Specialty Gardens a second Winter Sowing Workshop! The first event was so much fun! All seats were filled and a waiting list was created- so here's another chance to join us!

Join Danielle Squire from Wild Ones Greater Cleveland on February 17th! We'll be going over botany basics, the benefits of winter sowing, and tips to give you the best chance of success for next year's bounty, all in the comfort of a warm biology lab space. Seeds and materials provided! Guests will even have the chance to visit the campus greenhouse upstairs!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jykrAJ2GmVRGt58F8

This event is FREE (native seeds and materials provided)! You are welcome to bring your own clear water/milk jugs (however please clean ahead of time).
This workshop focuses on native plant perennials-we'll have seeds to share and you're welcome to bring your own!

Join us to help plan the NE Ohio Native Plant Corridor project, set to launch around Mother's Day.

In this meeting, we will be mapping out how people reach our website, to make sure we've thought through their experience and have included the appropriate information in all our materials. If we have time, we can also touch on partnerships with other organizations.

If you are interested in helping with this project but can't make it to the meeting, request to join our Google group at https://groups.google.com/g/wogc-corridor

Below is the meeting link and call-in information:

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Join us to continue our work on the NE Ohio Native Habitat Corridor, launching this spring! Read more about the project on our draft website.

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Wild Ones is hosting a Native Seed and Social Event on Sunday March 10th!  This event is FREE and open to the public so be sure to invite friends and family!

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.  You will also leave with sample packets of seeds we process and a good feeling about your concrete endeavor to fulfill our mission.  

Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!

- Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Leadership Team

Monthly Officer Meeting

Registration for this event is now closed, and registrants have been emailed about attending. Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues getting in.

This will be a paid event for both in-person and remote viewing. Virtual registrants will receive a link to watch Dr. Kimmerer's talk live as well as a link to the recording. The recording will only be available for a limited time. 

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Ecological restoration can be understood as an act of reciprocity, in return for the gifts of the earth. This talk explores the ecological and ethical imperatives of healing the damage we have inflicted on our land and waters. We trace the evolution of restoration philosophy and practice and consider how integration of indigenous knowledge can expand our understanding of restoration from the biophysical to the biocultural. Reciprocal restoration includes not only healing the land but our relationship to land. In healing the land, we are healing ourselves.

Wild Ones is excited to cohost this event with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's Earth Week 2024 and the Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter. 

Hey there! Ready to spruce up your yard with some native plants? Ring in Spring with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland with a fun DRINK AND DESIGN session where you can get inspired and plan out your garden makeover.

Just send in an aerial photo or one of your yard/planting beds you'd like to work on, we'll print it and help you sketch and design over it. Let's make your space bloom with native beauty!

Please join us in person at Forest City Brewery in Ohio City. Please note that there is on street parking only.

Photos due before Saturday March 16th! Dropbox folder is linked in the registration form.

Beverages and Food will be available at the bar at your own expense.

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

Topic Presented by Jennifer Bucheit, Education Coordinator at ODNR: Old Woman Creek - One of the last remaining naturally functioning barrier beach wetlands on the Lake Erie coast
Time: Mar 21, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Love talking about native plants with like-minded people?  Want to share your garden plans with fellow gardeners?  Interested in brainstorming ideas about events and activities we should have in the Akron area?  Then come on over to Diane Davis' house for an informal social in Uniontown, OH.  Snacks and drinks provided.  

You can also help us prep for the upcoming tabling events.  We will be looking over all the materials for the table including reviewing the learning activities/games we will use.  We can really use your help!

Join us to continue our work on the NE Ohio Native Habitat Corridor, launching this spring! Read more about the project on our draft website.

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Information Table

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

Topic: Topical Intro to Native Plants Landscaping in Ohio, with John Blakeman

In this presentation, John Blakeman, prairie biologist and native plants landscape designer, will introduce and illustrate the design, planning, and management factors unique to successful native plants landscapes — which contrast markedly with conventional horticultural gardening. The presentation will be an introduction to more thorough programs he will subsequently present on the topics, to guide and promote successful native plants installations in the region.

Discussion: Advocacy - What does it mean to you?

Time: Apr 18, 2024 07:00 PM   Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up to celebrate Earth Day with Medina County!

22nd Annual Earth Day Festival
Come celebrate Earth Day at Medina County Park District's Buffalo Creek Retreat! There will be earth friendly exhibits, a family fishing derby, kids' activities, food, and much more, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Additional parking for this event will be at Hubbard Valley Park with shuttle service provided to Buffalo Creek Retreat. No registration required. All ages are welcome. Free.

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up to celebrate Earth Day with the Akron Zoo! Local conservation organizations will be on-grounds for a fun-filled day of education, conservation-themed activities, crafts and more! 

General admission rates apply for this event.

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Ring in Spring series presents:

Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

🌸Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Medina County 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.

If you happen to have a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, feel free to bring it along! Alternatively, you can check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for borrowing before our stroll.

This is a private event for Nestle employees.

Nestle hosts an annual Earth Day Fair at the Solon campus.  The Nestle team aims to promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and eco-friendly practices within their office and the wider community.  The fair serves as an opportunity for employees to learn about various local environmentally-friendly products, services, and initiatives.

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up at Lorain County Community College Earth Day and Plant Sale!

The LCCC Sustainable Agriculture program will host an Earth Day Plant Sale and Exhibitor Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 in the College Center. The event will include a diverse array of vendors, a plant and product sale, as well as environmental organizations, local artisans, and food justice initiatives.

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Ring in Spring series presents:

Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

🌸Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Lorain County Metro Parks 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.

If you happen to have a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, feel free to bring it along! Alternatively, you can check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for borrowing before our stroll.

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up as we Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at Adell Durbin Park in Stow!

There will be fun for the whole family including activities for children and guided hikes at 10:30 and 11:30 AM to explore signs of Spring and marvel at the beauty of nature.  Pick up a passport from the City of Stow Urban Forestry division and get it stamped at various booths in order to earn a free tree!  We will have representatives on hand from Summit County Master Gardeners, Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, City of Stow Urban Forestry and many more ready to share information and giveaways.  

FREE event for all ages, no registration needed.

Connect with nature just outside your door. This spring, the City of Stow Parks and Recreation Department and Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library have partnered to present outdoor programs for area residents. 

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Ring in Spring series presents:

Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

🌸Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Summit Metro Parks 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.

If you happen to have a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, feel free to bring it along! Alternatively, you can check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for borrowing before our stroll.

Please join us for a Pre-Launch Party for Wild Ones Greater Cleveland's Northeast Ohio Native Habitat Corridor program!

On Friday May 3rd, you'll be able to come celebrate with fellow Wild Ones for this initiative. 

Swing by between 4pm - 5pm to be the first to purchase a yard sign ($25/ea), or come a little later at 5:30pm to celebrate! We'll have food on the grill, yard games (weather permitting), and lots of good conversation. (BYOB)

How to use your excess rain water for natural pollinator habitat and reduce harmful runoff.

Monthly Officer Meeting

How to use your excess rain water for natural pollinator habitat and reduce harmful runoff.

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up at these Cleveland Metroparks locations! Sales will be indoors at each Nature Center.

Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville, OH 44141

North Chagrin Nature Center 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted, OH 44070

Canalway Center 4524 East 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125

Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive Parma, OH 44134

Be a steward for wildlife by adding native plants to your landscape. These beautiful, hardy, low-maintenance plants will make your yard an oasis for important native pollinators while creating attractive garden spaces around your home. While Supplies Last.

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

Topic: Soil Basics, with Breann Hohman (Erie Conservation District)

Get to know more about your soil to set you up for a successful garden . Learn how to look up info on your soil type, texture, and “read your weeds” when it comes to soil condition. 

Time: May 15, 2024 07:00 PM   Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up as we kick off summer with Summit Metro Parks!

Welcome wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem. Browse a wide variety of plants available for purchase, or attend an educational session to better understand how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping.

Create a natural landscape to support bees, butterflies and birds

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland to get an exclusive look behind the scenes at Meadow City Native Plant Nursery, a local-ecotype nursery located in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood.

-Learn all about their wild seed collection methods, their use of sustainable materials, and their growing demonstration garden. Stick around afterwards for personalized help selecting plants for your garden!

-After the tour, join fellow Wild Ones and native plant enthusiasts for a bite to eat or drink down the street in the Waterloo Arts District.

Come for the tour, and stay for the comradery!

The nursery is located in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood, near the Waterloo Arts District. Find them on East 152nd, just off I-90.

This is a private event.

Greater Cleveland Wild Ones Chapter will be presenting our programs and initiatives to the Gates Mills Garden Club.

Monthly Officer Meeting

Weekends in June and July TBD

Public Welcome

Free Event

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

Topic: Rubber City Reuse is an Akron based company celebrating 5 years of serving your local environment in Summit, Portage, Stark and Medina Counties. Rubber City Reuse specializes in organics recycling at households and businesses through food scrap and yard waste collection and processing. Our goal is to divert organic material from landfills, thus preventing harmful greenhouse gasses. The material we collect is used to create engineered soils such as compost for your garden!

Time: June 20, 2024 07:00 PM   Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

Monthly Officer Meeting

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.