Wilderness in Your Yard

Dates: 4/7/2026-5/12/2026

Time: Tuesday, 10:15-11:35 AM

Location: Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church 13200 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Room: Sanctuary

Instructor: Patrick O'Leary

Class #: S26-16

REPEAT from Spring '25

Lions and tigers and bears ... Oh my! That’s nothing compared to what you are seeing in your yard. Deer out your window! Coyote on your deck! What happened to the city? Join our group of urban naturalists investigating the ecosystem of our yards. Do you want to see hummingbirds, butterflies and bluebirds? Need solutions to the skunks, raccoons and mice? And how about your shrubs, flowers and garden? We’ll learn about pests and predators and how to enjoy living in your wilderness.

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Registration opens on 3/8/2026 at 9 am

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Your Instructor

Patrick is an environmental biologist, an administrator and educator. He co-authored the first textbook on the “Enneagram Personality Theory.” As an international consultant, he has assisted corporations and organizations with CEO search, selection and training. O’Leary specializes in conflict resolution and team-building. He is an international mountaineer and wilderness guide. As a lifelong Scouter, Pat is vitally involved in preparing the next generation of Americans.