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April 2026
Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Portage Park District
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking
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.
Plant ID Hike: Spring Ephemerals at Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation Sulphur Springs Picnic Area
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking
Join us for a leisurely stroll as we explore the trails and identify spring wildflowers together.
Join us for a leisurely stroll 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. We'll start at Sulphur Springs Picnic Area at South Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville, OH.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes or boots suitable for walking on trails, rain or shine, as the trail could be muddy and parts of the trail are steep. 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.
Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Medina County Park District
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Nature Walk/Hike Lots of Physical Activity
Join us for a leisurely stroll 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. We'll start at River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Rd., Wadsworth, 44281
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.
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Summit Metro Parks
Sand Run Metro Park, Wadsworth Area, Valley Link Trail, 1400 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH, 44313 Map
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking
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.
Free National Webinar: What Is Wild and Why It Matters" presented by Rick Darke
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Join award-winning author, photographer, and educator Rick Darke for What Is Wild and Why It Matters, a free national webinar on Tuesday, April 28th at 10 am CT. Discover how inviting a bit of authentic wildness can create a vibrant landscape that sustains you and local biodiversity. This national event is presented in collaboration between Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park.
May 2026
Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Lorain County Park District
Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods Trailhead, 51211 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion, OH, 44089 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking
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. We'll start at 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089, at the Bacon Woods Trailhead. This is on the WEST side of the park; the trailhead is at approx: 41°22'57.4"N 82°19'18.3"W. Find a map here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59ef5b028c56a84a63338fb7/t/653929fb62b4fe4286b3e5c2/1698245116625/Vermilion+Website+Map+09-21-23.pdf
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.
Cuyahoga Falls Rain Garden Maintenance Day (Summit)
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Habitat Installation/Maintenance Free Public Parking
Please join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and the City of City of Cuyahoga Falls for a garden maintenance day at the Rain Garden Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls!
The Rain Garden Reserve is a 24,000 square foot rain garden that was installed by the City of Cuyahoga Falls after several major floods impacted the area. The Garden was created in conjunction with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA).
The primary activity will be weeding, but there might also be other light garden chores such as seed collection. All tools will be provided, but bringing a small hand trowel will be useful. Please bring gloves, sun protection and water. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Garden is located between 6th and 7th at 2858 6th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Please park at the Lion’s Park Lodge on 641 Silver Lake Avenue. See map
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
June 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
July 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
August 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
September 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
Free National Webinar- September 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
October 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
Free National Webinar- October 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
November 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD
Free National Webinar- November 2026
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Details coming soon!
December 2026
WOGC Monthly Chapter Meeting - 2026 (Virtual)
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!
Host: TBD
Topic: TBD with TBD
Date/Time: TBD 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
TBD
Agenda
- TBD