Chapters in Ohio

Drop by Wright Library to learn more about gardening with native plants

Wild habitat is being quickly replaced by office complexes, shopping centers, new housing developments, and the pesticide-managed lawns that surround them. Pollinators can’t survive in these new environments, and unfortunately humans can’t survive without pollinators. 

That’s why people around the country are using their own small pieces of land (or even containers) to support birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Native plants feed native pollinators! These plants are hardy, beautiful, and actually require LESS work than traditional lawns. 

Visit both the Sun Garden and Shade Garden and get advice from experienced native plant gardeners. At 7:30 participants will be invited to view the backyard of a nearby house, whose owner has slowly been adding native plants over the last ten years to create a homegrown habitat. Bring your questions and take notes! It’s a great chance to talk to experts. Sponsored by Green Oakwood and Dayton Area Wild Ones.

Rain date 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday July 15, 2024

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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Did you know that mosquito spraying kills other insects, including pollinators, and can harm or kill other wildlife as well? Join us for a presentation about the dangers of mosquito spraying and learn to create a eco-friendly "mosquito bucket of doom."  Participants may hike around the Mount St. John property after the presentation (optional).
Registration is required as we will be giving away samples of the special ingredient for the mosquito bucket.  
Click HERE to register.

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

Join Mandy for a walk through the meadow and prairie.  Chat with fellow nature lovers while enjoying the summer evening weather.  This ~2 mile trail is mostly flat but can be uneven in some areas.  Bring water.  Registration is not required.