The Oak Openings Region Chapter of Wild Ones was previously known as the Toledo Chapter of Wild Ones

From October to April, our chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nederhouser Community Hall, Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH. These indoor meetings usually include presentations about the local environment from local experts.

From May to September, our chapter gathers for various outdoor activities including nature hikes, native garden installations, invasive plant removal work days and more. Date, time and location for each month's gathering are announced in advance via e-mail. If you are not on our e-mail list and want to be, e-mail us and let us know.

Contact us at wild.ones.oaks@gmail.com

Oak Openings Region Chapter Officers:

Stephanie Saba ~ President

Tom Schoen ~ Vice President

Hal Mann ~ Secretary

Linda Howard ~ Treasurer

For more information on how to join our Chapter, how to get involved in Wild Ones, or details on upcoming events, please contact our chapter's Leadership Team: Wild.Ones.Oaks@gmail.com

    Oct 16, 2011 (Sun)    

Event: Wild Ones Explores Woody Natives

Time: 10:15am to 12:45pm

Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, MI.
We will meet at Nichols Arboretum at the "Nichols Drive/Lower River" entry point at 10:15am.
Click here for a map.

Description: Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum offer a lovely collection of native shrubs & trees along their outdoor trails...the colors are breathtaking!
Horticulture Enthusiast and Instructor, Matthew Ross, will offer a walking tour through the native species of the diverse forest communities of Ohio & Michigan.
A brief introduction of each plant will include: it's history and range within the Great Lakes region, its taxonomy and importance to the environment, landscape value, and key ornamental characteristic.
Deepen & enrich your knowledge of our native woody species. Or simply immerse yourself in a beautifully colorful autumn walk.

Carpooling: Two locations to meet up for carpooling. Arrive at 8:45am and depart at 9:00am.
Toledo Botanical Gardens (Elmer Entrance). Meet in parking lot adjacent to 'Conference Center'.
Owen Community College. Meet at Owens Community College Greenhouse, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, Ohio

RSVP: E-mail Oak Openings Region Chapter of Wild Ones to sign up for this event.
For information, call Stephanie Saba at 419-261-7000

    Nov 15, 2011 (Tue)    

Event: Michelle Grigore presents: "Native Seeds: Collecting, Storing and Using"

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: Nederhouser Community Hall, Olander Park
6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH

Description: Wild Ones offers a presentation harmonious with the present shift of seasons:

Michelle Grigore will share her knowledge & experience with collecting, throwing, & storing seeds, and preparing various native species for the winter.
Michelle is the Director of Bowling Green City Parks and planted and maintains a native prairie on her personal property west of Toledo.




For more information: E-mail Oak Openings Region Chapter of Wild Ones

Volunteer In the Community

Wild Ones would like to invite you to get outside and get your hands dirty by helping with worthy projects in our community. These work days aren't "official" Wild Ones events, but the folks in charge would love your help. So get a group of Wild Ones friends together or stop by on your own to lend a hand to these community projects.

Lutheran Home at Toledo is an extended care and assisted living facility in east Toledo. Just north of their northern parking lot is a wetland area owned by City of Toledo Parks & Forestry. To reduce parking lot runoff reaching the wetland, Lutheran Home and the Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership installed a winding permeable pathway lined with native gardens. There are four distinct native gardens along the path: Demonstration, Butterfly, Songbird, and Cut Flower.

In addition to these native gardens, there is a 3-acre prairie on the east side of the Lutheran Home property. The native gardens and the prairie need attention each season. Sue Horvath has asked the Wild Ones to lend a hand. There are no more scheduled work days this season, but there still may be work to do. Volunteer if you can by calling Sue Horvath to ask how you can help.

Location: Lutheran Home at Toledo, 131 N. Wheeling Street, Toledo, OH 43605.

Contact: Sue Horvath 419-367-2311. Call Sue to see if she has any work days scheduled or to see how you can help with your own work day.

Looking for a way to make a difference in the community? Join us to restore wildlife habitat in Sylvania. Wear long pants and bring gloves if you have them. All necessary tools provided by TOPS; volunteers will need transportation to worksite.

Register: Call Erika Buri at 419-882-8313, extension 29. Pre-registration required.

Location: Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH.
Meet at the Maintenance Building. Turn right after entering the park, and park in the first parking lot on your left.

Dates: Sunday October 23, 2011 - 9am to noon

            Saturday November 12, 2011 - 9am to noon

            Sunday November 20, 2011 - 9am to noon