Chapters in Ohio

Please read the important note about driving directions below.

Join Dayton Area Wild Ones and former Director of Conservation for Five Rivers MetroParks Dave Nolin at Huffman Prairie to collect native plant seeds, which will be used for the site's ongoing restoration. Prairie seed collection, made possible by volunteer efforts like this, has been going on for 40 years. Seeds are collected through the summer and fall and then processed, stored, and planted--usually after a burn.

At this event you may also learn about when individual prairie seeds are ripe, how they are stored and planted, and how the prairie is managed.

We are targeting our collection toward flowering spurge seeds this time!  

We will be going into the prairie, so there is risk of exposure to mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and poison ivy. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended. BUG REPELLENT is HIGHLY recommended. Volunteers should bring their own water and gloves. There is a pit latrine near the work site.

If you have extra paper grocery bags, please bring some to help with seed collection.

Check this events page regularly for more chances to volunteer.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Most mapping programs will provide inaccurate directions by routing you onto restricted roads within WPAFB.  The safest way is to put “Twin Base Golf Club” into your mapping program. This will bring you to a public entrance, Gate 16 A, then follow these directions: 

1.    From OH-444, enter WPAFB at 16a onto Communication Blvd.  Drive 0.2 mile.
2.    Turn LEFT at the intersection as you approach a closed gate.  Drive 0.4 mile.
3.    Turn LEFT on Hebble Creek Rd. at T-intersection. Drive 1.0 mile.
4.    Make a SHARP RIGHT onto Marl Rd. (narrow, tree-lined road).  Drive 1.0 mile.  You will pass an overflow parking lot on the left.
5.    Take another RIGHT to stay on Marl Rd. and drive about 200 feet
6.    Take a slight RIGHT onto Pylon Rd.  Once you are on Pylon Rd., the parking lot will be on the right and the trailhead on your left.  

Google coordinates to Gate 16 A are provided in the link below.

Gather at Wendy Park as we watch the unfolding story of the monarch migration. These delicate butterflies travel thousands of miles each fall, connecting landscapes across North America in a remarkable journey of resilience, survival, and renewal.  We'll gather for an evening of watching for Monarch roosts while taking and sharing photos and discussing Monarchs.  

Because weather plays an important role in butterfly activity, this event is weather dependent and registration is required so we can keep you informed of any schedule changes or cancellation.

Read more: Learn more about monarch migration through the Monarch Joint Venture - linked in read more.  

Chapter meeting to discuss chapter business and events.

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We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland monthly chapter meeting!

We'll have two topics to learn more about this month!

Topic: Fall tips for your native plant garden

As we start to transition into fall, it's a great time to start thinking about things like what you can do in your native garden to continue to protect wildlife over the winter, whether you want to tuck in a few more native plants before winter, and more!

Speaker: Allison Welch: Allison is WOGC Board member and has worked in horticulture at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Kendal at Oberlin and is an active member of the Lakewood Tree Advisory and Education Board. Allison is also pursuing a degree in Sustainable Agriculture at LCCC.    

Topic: Nature in My Backyard.  Nature in My Backyard is a certification program administered by Ohio Native Plants with support from the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland and the Shaker Lakes Garden Club, together with the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cuyahoga County. It is designed to help homeowners understand the most essential steps for building biodiversity in your backyard.  Our speaker will share an overview of the program and solutions to some of the common topics that come up in discussion with homeowners.

Learn more about the Nature in My Backyard program in the Read More link.  
 

Calling all members and nonmembers looking to have input into upcoming events, meetings, programs, projects, volunteering, etc!

Sadly, our chapter dangerously close to running out of steam and needs a refresh and input to get more involvement in GCWO. Please join us to brainstorm ideas to get on track and keep the chapter moving forward! Can you offer up your yard for a tour, give a presentation (in person or Zoom), host a planting event, host a book group, lead a public garden tour, help organize a seed exchange? Or other ideas!!

We will start with a follow-up discussion about the “From Wasteland to Wonder” text and ideas for a winter book group. Then, move to sharing ideas. Come with an open mind and a volunteer spirit!

Light snacks and beverages will be provided for in-person attendees, please RSVP to [email protected] so we can purchase an appropriate amount.

This is a hybrid event, please use the following link to access the meeting via Zoom:

https://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/81645514765?pwd=FVvVW6ut2JpFaq8zCilg6LtGBhHTst.1

Please use your name when joining, there will be a waiting room for admittance by a host. The host will not admit any suspiciously named accounts/ names. Nonmembers are welcome to join. By joining, you acknowledge the event will be recorded and any inappropriate conduct will result in removal. Thank you!