Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter

Toledo, OH

Native Plant Society

About

Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter is a native plant conservation organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with a mission to promote natural landscapes and native plant gardening. The chapter empowers community members to support local ecosystems through native plant education, habitat restoration, and landscape transformation. By connecting people with practical gardening resources, expert speakers, and hands-on stewardship opportunities, Wild Ones Oak Openings helps residents create beautiful, biodiverse gardens that support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while reducing invasive species. Whether through native plant sales, free garden designs, or community stewardship events, the organization demonstrates how individual yards can contribute to meaningful environmental conservation and ecological recovery in the region.

Programs

Native Plant Sales (Spring Blue Week and Fall)
Free Native Garden Designs
Seed Collection and Propagation Workshops
Plant Identification Walks (Goldenrod and Aster Field ID)
Native Plant Webinars and Educational Presentations
Stewardship Events
Oak Openings Blue Week
Native Landscape Awards
Butterfly Gardening Workshops
Rain Garden Education and Installation
Beginner Gardening Programs (Gardening for Life)
Moth Identification and Research Programs

Focus Areas

Native PlantsHabitat GardeningEducation