Chapters in Ohio

In this presentation Wild Ones Board Member Kelsey Vance of Wild Edges Landscaping will discuss how to create a “Moon Garden” to support nocturnal wildlife. From fragrant blooms to maintenance best practices, moths, fireflies, bats, amphibians and more will call your garden home.

iNaturalist is one of many computer applications that help you identify sights and sounds that you experience. This one is especially useful for living things. For Wild Ones members, it’s especially good at wildflowers. While the artificial intelligence that drives initial identification is amazing, it has something more, a community of naturalists that crowd source id’s. And because of this human touch, corroborated identifications become ‘research grade’ and are shared with other databases for research purposes.

This event is hosted by Ray Stewart, Greater Cleveland Wild Ones Community Science Chair, who invites you to become a part of this community science effort. In graduate school he wrote a paper on this app and he has been an active participant for some time. The iNaturalist.org management has designated him an iNaturalist Ambassador.

The preferred method of observation is a smartphone using the free app. Your observation consists of a photograph or a recorded sound which you upload. Optionally, you can use a camera or recording device to capture an observation in the field and, later, upload it via desktop computer.

In person iNaturalist oRientation is offered for free on April 11th from 1pm to 4pm in Amherst, Ohio.

Agenda

-1-2 Introduction to iNaturalist PPT presentation and discussion
-2-3  Hands on field experience making observations and using the app. 
-3-4 How to Make a Good Observation PPT presentation and one on one assistance if there are any glitches.

Attendees are encouraged to:
-Bring a smart phone with the iNaturalist app installed and;
-Sign up for an iNaturalist account. 
Attendees who prefer can use a camera and upload photos from a desktop. Sounds can also be used as observations.
 

Learn more about the location, Sandstone Village, here: https://amhersthistoricalsociety.org/

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

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.

Join us for a tour of Parkersburg Library Arboretum featuring native spring woodland flowers. Learn more about these lovely early bloomers and how they can enhance your own native plant garden.

No registration required.

This event will be held rain or shine - please dress accordingly.

Join us in person to learn how you can be a Community Ambassador and grow Seeds of Connection to native plants in Northeast Ohio!

Hey there! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland? We'd love to talk with you about some upcoming opportunities!

Join us in person for the Seeds of Connection info session. It's a great chance to meet fellow native plant beginners AND enthusiasts, learn what it's all about, and see how you can become a Community Ambassador at one of our upcoming events.

No need to be an expert! Opportunities range from: greeting people at events and orienting them to what to expect to staffing an info table to provide Wild Ones educational materials to event attendees. Volunteer with us just once, or at multiple events if you have more time and interest.

Come ready to connect, share, and be part of something awesome. Can't wait to see you there!

Parking: There is room for a few spots to park in the driveway; additional spots are available on the nearest cross street on Crosby, with a short walk to the house.