BRINGING NATURE HOME
BRINGING NATURE HOME is a series of programs presented by Friends of Heights Parks and the Cleveland Heights Parks & Recreation Department.
The free talks by local experts educate and inspire residents to create biodiverse native habitat in our public and private green spaces.
Bringing Nature Home 2025 records, including presenter slide decks, are here.
TALKS ARE IN-PERSON at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (limited seating) HERE for 4/11/26 (or below)
Questions? Email info@FriendsofHeightsParks.org
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Not All Butterflies Are Snowbirds
presented by Mary Lynn Delfino
PDF of slides is here
Saturday, March 7, 10-noon
Free Local Resources
Three local resources talked about their free programs that help us garden more ecologically: The Heights Tree People, Nature in My Backyard, and the Heights Native Pollinator Path. A panel will answer your questions!
Saturday, April 11, 10-noon
Register HERE
Meadows of Northeast Ohio: Openings in the Forest presented by Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Nursery
When European settlers first arrived in Ohio, they found a land that was 98% forested and rich in wetlands. Gardeners of today know, however, that a number of our native flowers and grasses prefer sunny, drier conditions. These include meadow species like little bluestem and nodding wild onion. What were the natural factors that allowed these plants to colonize our area and persist to the present day? This presentation will examine meadow communities of northeast Ohio, with an emphasis on their origin, characteristic plant species, and ecological significance.
Dave Tomashefski is the Education Specialist for Meadow City Native Plant Nursery. He has an MS in Natural Resources with a focus on Ecological Restoration from Ohio State University. Prior to joining Meadow City, Dave was a Research Associate in OSU’s Soil, Water, and Environmental Lab. He is an avid gardener and life-long nature lover.
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