Chapters in Ohio

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and co-host Medina County Park District for a family-friendly Winter Fun Day!

This FREE event will have plenty of activities for the whole family of nature-lovers!

We'll have stations available for the following:

-Nature ornament craft built from materials found in nature

-Seeds for the Future ornament craft (which includes native plant seeds)

-Coloring pages

-Winter Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

-Treats & Hot Cocoa

-Wild Ones Info table

-and more!

Join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland to get your hands in the soil for a hands-on potting experience and social!

Learn how easy it is to transfer native plants to larger pots while they're dormant with this pot up and potluck social. We'll also share some tips and tricks for overwintering native plants in pots if you didn't get them all in the ground in the fall.  Bring an appetizer to share and come ready to enjoy great company!  All participants will be able to take a newly potted plant home!
 

Dress in layers, as we'll be working in a garage space with space heaters for easy clean up.

Registration is required, please use the link below

Join us for the Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Chapter Holiday Celebration 2024, a celebration of our remarkable transformation: Planting Seeds, Growing Wings.

Just as a caterpillar evolves into a butterfly, our chapter has undergone a significant journey of growth and change in our first full year as a chartered chapter that has laid the foundation for an inspiring future.

Activities:
• Presentation on Bumble Bees of Ohio with Dr. Randall Mitchell, Biology Professor at the University of Akron.
• Nature-Based Interactive Activities: Enjoy hands-on experiences like a native seed giveaway and creating "Seeds for the Future" ornaments, symbolizing our chapter's growth and commitment to nature.
• Celebrate and Socialize: Connect with fellow members, friends, and community partners as we share in the joy of our accomplishments.
• Reflect on 2024 Achievements: Celebrate the journey and milestones our chapter has reached in our first full year.
• Unveil 2025 Goals: Be the first to hear about our vision and plans for an exciting year ahead.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Forest City Brewery - Waldorf Beer Hall - 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Cash Bar | Heavy Appetizers Provided | Free Parking Available at St. Wendelin Parish parking lot across the street

Registration Required: Wild Ones members attend for FREE! Non-members can join the festivities for a $10 registration fee. Have your membership number ready. 

We can’t wait to celebrate this special evening with you as we look forward to an exciting 2025, full of new opportunities and goals. Join us as we spread our wings and continue to grow together!

Please join us in helping Metroparks Toledo at the Blue Creek Seed Nursery. We’ll learn how to plant flats with seeds for future restoration projects. Drive back to the buildings and park by the greenhouses.

Please sign up for this on Metroparks website by clicking here.

At this annual Chapter meeting we will announce the new board, summarize the events and programs that occurred during the year, and solicit ideas and recommendations for the coming year.