Upcoming Events

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.