Books and Banter

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Wildwood Metropark (Specific meeting location in Wildwood will be announced soon)

Join us for an afternoon at Wildwood Metropark celebrating books inspired by the natural world. Bring along a favorite nature-themed book – fiction, nonfiction, poetry, resource – to share and discuss in small groups. Enjoy good conversation, a cup of tea, and baked pastries as we explore how the written word connects us to the beauty of the outdoors. Please RSVP with your book of choice to smaggie101@gmail.com.

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Side Cut Metropark River Study – Family/Kid-Friendly Program – Must RSVP

Date: Tues, June 16, 2026

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Side Cut Metropark

A family/kid friendly program to investigate what lives below the surface of the water at Side Cut Metropark. We will use scientific field sampling techniques to determine the health of the water through a macroinvertebrate survey. Metroparks recommends wearing old sneakers, quick dry clothing and being able to navigate rough terrain.

Pre-registration is required for this program as there are limited spaces. To register email wildonesoakopeningsregion@gmail.com by June 9th.

iNaturalist – The Why & The How

Date: Tues, July 14, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Secor Room, Secor Metropark (Note that this is not our regular location)

Speaker: Jay Wright, Metroparks Toledo

iNaturalist has become an incredibly useful citizen science tool for both the general public interested in identifying aspects of nature they see, and researchers who can use the millions of observations across the world that amateur naturalists submit. Jay Wright with Metroparks Toledo will help us learn about how iNat works and why it’s useful to these different groups, and then we’ll have a detailed tutorial in how to use the mobile app with plenty of time for practice in the field. Come prepared with a phone or tablet with the newest iNaturalist app installed.

Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.android&hl=en_GB

Download for iPhones: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id6475737561

P.S. See all webinars by Wild Ones National here.

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