Chapters in Ohio

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up at the Tour of Guy Denny's Tallgrass Prairie in Fredericktown!

Registration not required.

Members of Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves Association (ONAPA) and friends are invited to tour the gently rolling landscape in peak bloom: compass plants, royal catchfly, coneflowers, cup plants, and so much more host a gathering of butterflies, bees and other pollinators, during the tour. The prairie was created on 20-plus acres of once-cultivated farmland and also features two ponds with native hibiscus, gentians and other natives that thrive in wetter conditions. 

​This “free to the public event" takes place at Denny’s Tallgrass Prairie which is a 20-plus acre prairie located in Knox County about 45 minutes north of Columbus. The street address is 6021 Mt. Gilead Road (SR95) Fredericktown, Ohio. From the junction of Interstate 71 and State Route 95, follow SR95 east just under 5 miles to the Knox County Line Just about 20 feet beyond on the North side of SR95 is the driveway where there will be an ONAPA events sign directing participants up the drive to the designated parking area.

Come see what's possible in a standard suburban yard!  Hank was a an early adopter of the Nativizing ethos, and has offered to share his garden and its challenges with neighbors and Wild Ones members.

Refreshments will be provided.  Bring a folding chair if you would like to relax with friends after exploring.

CZBG Bowyer Farm was willed to the zoo in 1995. At the time, the 529-acre farm was given with the guideline that it could never be developed unless it is to further the mission of the Zoo.

The farm is now 600+ acres, and includes: wetland restoration, native plant sales & propagation, beekeeping, animal feed harvesting, cheetah run area, sun and sheep farming.

The farm grows many species of native plants and hosts annual plant sales, along with offering "The Zoos Best Plans for Pollinators line that can be purchased from various nurseries. You can also find more information about the "Plant for Pollinators Challenge" and register your garden through the read more link included in this event post. 

The wetland at Bowyer Farm is a place to find hundreds of native plants and learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems, along with bird watching.

The presentation/ program with Brian Jorg will be during the tour, not a formal presentation.

Need yet another reason to attend? Plants will be available for purchase during the event! Register ASAP to get your spot.

The event is open to the public, however, registration is required and is limited to 40 participants. Registration Deadline is July 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM.

Attendees need to bring water and be prepared for physical activity. Please check the weather and be prepared as needed (sunscreen, hat, rain gear, etc.) as this is an outdoor activity. Time is listed as 3 hours, however, the tour will likely not be more than 2 hours.

You are invited to a Native Garden Party!

This event is a wonderful opportunity to tour this private garden, learn more about native plants, their benefits to local ecosystems, and how you can incorporate them into your own garden while learning more about Wild Ones mission. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, all are welcome to come and share in the knowledge and beauty of native gardening.

Light refreshments will be provided. In the event of rain the event will be rescheduled.

Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors and we look forward to seeing you!

Officers have agreed to meet bi-monthly to stay on top of plans, events, and outreach.  This meeting is for elected roles and Board members. Please rsvp to Erika or Charlie and watch for a possible venue change closer to the time.