Chapters in Ohio

We’ll be helping the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP) staff and Metroparks Toledo collect grass and sedge seeds for restoration projects. Knee high rubber boots, mosquito net, or other bug repellent is recommended. There are no on-site restrooms, but Secor Metropark is close by. To RSVP, email Maureen here.

Take a stroll with fellow native plant enthusiasts around Shor Park off Tealtown Road (near Cincinnati Nature Center). 

Our stroll will center around the Wetland Restoration and Rain Garden and beyond into a wooded area in the park. The walk will be informal and lead by GCWO member.

From the park's website:

Take a walk on our wooded trail and you’ll probably hear some of the chorus frogs and other wildlife that make this habitat their home. In partnership with Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District and a grant from the Ohio EPA, a Wetland Restoration Project that included invasive plant removal, stream restorations and the installation of three wetlands was implemented at Shor. The restoration will be ongoing in our efforts to create a more native and diverse wildlife areas in the county.

Rain Gardens, like the one installed at Shor Park, are depressions that can help to collect rain water that may be carrying pollutants like oils, fertilizers and other chemicals. The water is filtered with the help of native grasses, perennials and the right combination of soil types that help to retain the pollutants and slow the water flow. Not only are rain gardens a benefit to water quality, they attract native wildlife, help to feed migrating species like the Monarch Butterfly, and bring additional color and beauty to any outside area.

RSVP's not required, however, it is helpful so we know to look for you before starting the walk. Email [email protected]

Join us for a fun and relaxing Volunteer Appreciation Day! This special gathering is all about celebrating and thanking the incredible people who help make Wild Ones Greater Cleveland possible.

Whether you volunteered once for an hour, helped at an event, supported behind the scenes, or have been involved for years — you are absolutely invited and appreciated. Come enjoy good food, warm company, conversation, and time together with fellow volunteers and native plant enthusiasts.

The event will be hosted at Jessica’s home and is simply about showing our appreciation for everything you’ve contributed, big or small. We’d love to spend the day with you!

Parking - Some parking will be available at the house. Additional street parking will be available on Crosby Street just South of the house and a short walk.

Relax and snack in Ray's garden for a social (and a little education and inspiration!). We'll have a little finger food and summer beverage. Tour the yard to see how a rain garden works and check out what's in bloom. 

Plants in the nursery are for sale. We have Pawpaw, Black Chokeberry, Elderberry, Downysunflowers, Compass Plant and so much more.   

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Register to receive address information. 

Lace up your boots, breathe in some fresh air, and reconnect with nature right in our own backyard.

If you are looking to escape the daily grind without leaving the city, a hike through the Rocky River Reservation is the perfect remedy. The trails wind beneath a massive canopy of impressive trees, hugging the curves of the river and leading you right alongside dramatic, towering shale cliffs. Whether you are chasing the calming sound of rushing water, hoping to spot a white-tailed deer, or just looking for a peaceful path to clear your head, this valley feels like a world away. It is the ultimate spot to lace up your boots, breathe in some fresh air, and reconnect with nature right in our own backyard.

Meeting Place: Cottonwood Picnic Area
Hiking Path: Cottonwood Loop (0.5 miles), and neighboring Bridle Trail (as long or short as we'd like to make it)

Led By: Diab Dar-Issa, Cuyahoga County Regional Coordinator (Westside); Contact him at (216) 800-3541. FOR QUESTIONS or if you need guidance day of event. A text or call does not replace the need to RSVP