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Summit Metroparks | Native Plant Festival
Sat, May 16
|Munroe Falls Metro Park
Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem.
Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Rd. Munroe Falls, OH 44262
About the event
Celebrate the start of summer at the 5th Annual Native Plant Festival, presented by Wayside Furniture! Discover how to create a thriving habitat for wildlife by incorporating beautiful, beneficial native plants into your landscape. Meet Summit Metro Parks staff, local nurseries, landscapers and community partners to learn about the vital role native plants play in our ecosystem. Shop a wide selection of native plants for sale or join an educational session for expert tips on native gardening. Visitors will receive a FREE seedling or seed packet, while supplies last.
Two programs will take place at the event:
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Moon Gardening for Nocturnal Creatures
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Gardening in the Shade: Natives That Will Thrive
Additionally, visitors can enjoy live music by Jen Maurer & Bill Lestock (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) and Victor Samalot (12:45- 3…