Upcoming events

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is hosting its first SEED SWAP on Saturday January 11th!  This event is FREE and open to the public so be sure to invite friends and family!

1. BEFORE COMING: If you bring something hand-collected to swap, please label it with any important information like plant name (common and scientific) and preferred growing conditions (sun vs shade and wet vs dry).Place your bulk cleaned seeds (seeds removed from unwanted plant materials) in an envelope, pill bottle, or bag.

2. AT THE SWAP:  we will transfer the seeds to bowls and make small signs denoting the seed type/information.

3. Attendees will scoop seeds from the bowls, place the seeds in a small envelope and write the plant name on the envelope.

4. Pre-packaged seeds are welcome at the Seed Swap. We ask that guests take only what they will grow. Envelopes are available for taking smaller portions.

5. Bringing seeds is not required for attending the Seed Swap.

Click the READ MORE button to find out about harvesting, cleaning, and collecting before coming on the 11th!

In addition, WOGC needs your help in packing seeds for our 2025 Information Tables throughout Northeast Ohio.  After you're done swapping seeds, please join us to fill seed envelopes and label the envelopes while enjoying the companionship of like-minded people. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Medina County Park District are teaming up 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 FREE workshop to learn more about winter sowing and create your own mini-greenhouse of native plants to take home. Please bring one clean, clear, plastic, gallon milk jug with you to the event. All other supplies will be provided.

Registration required

Hello, 2025! We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland January monthly chapter meeting!

Discussion: Annual Meeting Recap

Educational Topic: Winter Sowing

You have the seeds, now what?! Our Social Media Chair, Cassie Hoover, will be giving a presentation on Winter Sowing. She has been a long-time winter sower at home, and with the chapter's freshly updated Keystone Presentation on the topic, she will teach us all we need to go to get our native plants from seeds to sprouts!

Time: Jan 21, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
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Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is teaming up with Lorain County Community College (LCCC) 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 one clear, clean gallon-sized milk jug with you.

Class will be held in the Lab Sciences Building Room 223

See campus map here to see where the Lab Sciences Building is: LCCC Campus Map

Registration required

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds are teaming up to offer this hands-on, cost-effective, and low-maintenance way to begin growing native plants using a milk jug! 

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. All 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 try to bring 1 clear, clean gallon milk jug.  All other supplies will be provided.  

Registration Required

Monthly Board Meeting

Spend your afternoon with Greater Cleveland Wild Ones at BrewDog Cleveland Outpost for a fun-filled Native Plant Game Social! 

From 1:00–3:00 PM, we'll play Nature Dads' Native Plant Party, a 2-4 player card game.

"This fast and easy card game celebrates this in a straightforward & friendly competition: which player can invite the biggest party to their house before the time runs out?"

A reserved table will provide the perfect spot to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in a laid-back atmosphere. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. BrewDog also has shuffle boards and pinball machines for those waiting a turn at the card game.

This event is open for all, but the game is recommended for kids in 3rd grade and up.  Join us for an engaging afternoon of games and great company!

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

Educational Topic:  The Founding and Impact of Friends of Impett Park

Speaker: Kate Catanese 

Kate is the Co-Founder and Lead Organizer for Friends of Impett Park and a Professor of Psychology at Cuyahoga Community College. She will be joining us to share her journey in founding Friends of Impett Park and some of the inspiring stories behind their impactful projects.

Her talk will highlight:
-The creation of a 3,000 sq. ft. native wetland garden
-Invasive species removal efforts
-A community mural project
-The development of a new playground and pavilion
-Advocacy for preserving the native tree canopy
-Grants and funding sources that have supported their projects 
 

Discussion Topic: TBD

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All are welcome to join this free virtual panel discussion exploring the vital roles of native, solitary, and honeybees in pollination and biodiversity. Featuring experts Sam Droege (USGS), Dave Hunter (Crown Bees), and Dr. Lora Morandin (Pollinator Partnership), this event will discuss into the challenges pollinators face, the balance between managed and wild bees, and actionable ways to support all pollinators.

Gain insights from over 90 years of combined experience and learn how to advocate for pollinator habitats through planting native species, participating in community science, and adopting responsible management practices.

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is teaming up with Lake Erie Nature and 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 Winter Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass

Join us for an engaging book club event in partnership with Cleveland Public Library! We’ll explore Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, a powerful reflection on the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world.

Borrow or Purchase the Book:  Take advantage of your local library and borrow a copy through the CLEVNET system or your local library’s catalog. Prefer to own the book? Support a local bookstore or find a pre-loved copy at a used bookstore!

Gratitude Exercise: Led by Sarah from YouBloom Yoga & Wellness, inspired by themes from the book.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and reflect on ways we can integrate gratitude and ecological awareness into our daily lives. Light refreshments will be provided to enjoy during the discussion.

Register for the In Person Event Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-club-braiding-sweetgrass-in-person-tickets-1222990109339

Register for the Virtual Event Here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-club-braiding-sweetgrass-virtual-tickets-1230901101329 

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: Lights Out Cleveland

Every spring and fall, millions of birds migrate through Ohio on their way between their breeding and overwintering grounds. Most species of songbirds migrate at night, and lights on tall buildings or aimed at the sky can disorient them and draw them into buildings. This causes many birds to strike windows or circle buildings until they fall from exhaustion. Lights Out Cleveland is working to change that.

Speaker: Tim Jasinski, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center (LENSC) and co-founder of Lights Out Cleveland, which makes urban landscapes safer for migratory birds

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Gather with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland by the fire at the beautiful Lodge at Allardale for a cozy evening of fun and community!

In partnership with Medina County Parks District, we'll be playing Nature Dads' newly released Native Plant Party card game, a 2-4 player game!

"This fast and easy card game celebrates this in a straightforward & friendly competition: which player can invite the biggest party to their house before the time runs out?"

Warm up with hot chocolate and snacks, and join us in packing seeds of multiple species that 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.  

This event is open for all, but the game is recommended for kids in 3rd grade and up. Don't miss this night of games, laughter, and connection!

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 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.

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.

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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 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!

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

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 at Cleveland Metropark North Chagrin Reservation 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.

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.

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
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Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
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Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

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Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

Join Zoom Meeting - Click this link!

Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

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

Join Zoom Meeting - Click this link!

Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

Monthly Officer/Board Meeting

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

Educational Topic: TBD

Speaker: TBD

Discussion Topic: TBD

Join Zoom Meeting - Click this link!

Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

Details coming soon!