Chapters in Ohio

Join me in a social gathering to help package our native seed mix for distribution on April 25th during the Pickerington Earth Day event of which we are one of the hosting parties. Seed packaging will occur indoors in my private residence so the address will be available closer to the time and date of the event. 

Below you find a link to indicate your intention to volunteer as well as a link to Earth day volunteer opportunities and our free native tree giveaway.

On March 29, at 10:00 am, Join Dr. Denis Conover from the University of Cincinnati for a leisurely stroll around the picturesque grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. During our walk, Dr. Conover will engage us in a discussion about the distinctive characteristics of various native trees and shrubs. We’ll learn to identify these plants by examining their bark and observing the early spring buds. Dr. Conover has extensive experience leading surveys and projects aimed at removing invasive species, and we’ll be sure to identify and discuss the detrimental impact these species have on healthy ecosystems. Additionally, we’ll be on the lookout for and attentive to the local wildlife, particularly the diverse bird species that inhabit Spring Grove.  Please drive through the main entrance under the railroad archway to park along one of the roads, and please be careful not to park on the grass.

 Questions and RSVP to email: [email protected]. 

Bringing Back the Bluebirds: Best Practices for Conservation 

In this presentation by Bethany Gray, we will learn about the plight of eastern bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds and what we can do to offset the damage done by the loss of nesting habitat, harsh weather, pesticides, and fierce competition from non-native species such as house sparrows and European starlings.  We will also review best conservation practices for installing nest boxes and troubleshooting/ protecting against predators and learn which native trees and shrubs support bluebirds through winter.
 

About the Instructor:

Bethany Gray has been a bluebird trail monitor since 2010. She has a degree in education from Wittenberg University, and for the past 15 years her focus has been environmental education. Bethany completed the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program and the Habitat Ambassador program of the National Wildlife Federation. She is co-founder of "Operation Bluebird," a citizen science partnership with a local public school district and the subject of an article published by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (at NestWatch.org). She is a regional contact for the Ohio Bluebird Society and a past board member of the Glen Helen Association and Tecumseh Land Trust. Starting in 2020, she has also served on a committee that helped the Village of Yellow Springs achieve certification as a "Wildlife Habitat Community" with the National Wildlife Federation. 

Join us for our 2nd annual Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Drink and Design!

Collaborate with your fellow Wild Ones and native plant professionals to design your spring garden!

What to expect...

--A brief overview of basic garden design concepts.

--Access to reference materials, plant lists and example native garden plans.

--Opportunities to collaborate with fellow Wild Ones to design your own native garden.

--Native plant professionals will be available to answer questions.Drinks and food will be available for purchase.

What to bring...

--An aerial image of the space you are designing. 

  A satellite view printed from a mapping program works great. 

  A hand-drawn outline to scale also works well.

--Information about how much sun the space gets daily (all day sun. half a day shade, never any sun, etc).

--Information about how dry the soil is (well drained, standing water seasonally, standing water all of the time, etc)

--Information about what kind of materials make up the soil (clay, sand, organic materials, etc.) 

--Any potential issues the site might have (under a black walnut, under a pine tree, heavy clay soil, etc)

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.