Creekside Collaborative Partners
Where People and Nature Grow Together
Plant Nursery
Field Kitchen
Seed Library
Fall Plant Sale:
September 26th
Our Fall Plant Sale is coming up on September 26, 2026, and we invite you to shop a wide selection of native plants grown right here at our nursery. Native species support pollinators, improve soil health, and help build more resilient landscapes across our region.
September 26, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
7000 Randolph Drive, Parma, Ohio
To make sure you get the plants you’re looking for, we encourage you to place a pre-order in advance. Popular species often go quickly, and reserving early helps ensure availability. Pre-ordered plants will be available for pickup during the event, and a selection will also be available for in-person shopping. Please bring payment with you at the time of pickup. Pre-order access will be available soon.
Happening Now! Shrink Your Lawn
Replace grass with native plants that support pollinators and bring your landscape to life.
Join Us in Growing Something Greater
Events
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Plant Sale Prep
Creekside Collaborative Partners 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United StatesHelp us get ready for our upcoming plant sale! Volunteers at this event will play a key role in preparing the sale area and ensuring everything is organized, welcoming, and […]
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Plant Sale Prep
Creekside Collaborative Partners 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United StatesHelp us get ready for our upcoming plant sale! Volunteers at this event will play a key role in preparing the sale area and ensuring everything is organized, welcoming, and […]
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Plant Sale Prep
Creekside Collaborative Partners 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United StatesHelp us get ready for our upcoming plant sale! Volunteers at this event will play a key role in preparing the sale area and ensuring everything is organized, welcoming, and […]
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Plant Sale Prep
Creekside Collaborative Partners 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United StatesHelp us get ready for our upcoming plant sale! Volunteers at this event will play a key role in preparing the sale area and ensuring everything is organized, welcoming, and […]
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Fall Plant Sale
Creekside Collaborative Partners 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United StatesSave the date for our Fall Plant Sale at Creekside Collaborative Partners (7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH 44129) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 26th. Join us […]
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Tree Planting
1215 Wexford Ave 1215 Wexford Ave, Parma, OH, United StatesJoin us for a round of tree planting in Parma! Volunteers will help plant small, 3-gallon native trees to increase tree canopy coverage and create healthier, greener neighborhoods. No experience […]
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Tree Planting
7860 South Linden Lane 7860 South Linden Lane, Parma, United StatesJoin us for a round of tree planting in Parma! Volunteers will help plant small, 3-gallon native trees to increase tree canopy coverage and create healthier, greener neighborhoods. No experience […]
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Tree Planting
7860 South Linden Lane 7860 South Linden Lane, Parma, United StatesJoin us for a round of tree planting in Parma! Volunteers will help plant small, 3-gallon native trees to increase tree canopy coverage and create healthier, greener neighborhoods. No experience […]
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Tree Planting
1215 Wexford Ave 1215 Wexford Ave, Parma, OH, United StatesJoin us for a round of tree planting in Parma! Volunteers will help plant small, 3-gallon native trees to increase tree canopy coverage and create healthier, greener neighborhoods. No experience […]
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Seed Cleaning
Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, OH, United StatesHelp us prepare native seeds for our Native Seed Library program and support biodiversity across Northeast Ohio! During this hands-on volunteer session, you'll assist with cleaning and processing native seeds […]
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Seed Cleaning
Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, OH, United StatesHelp us prepare native seeds for our Native Seed Library program and support biodiversity across Northeast Ohio! During this hands-on volunteer session, you'll assist with cleaning and processing native seeds […]
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Seed Cleaning
Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, OH, United StatesHelp us prepare native seeds for our Native Seed Library program and support biodiversity across Northeast Ohio! During this hands-on volunteer session, you'll assist with cleaning and processing native seeds […]
Happening Now: Native Seed Collection
Our restoration projects are completed with native trees and wildflowers. We strive to use ‘local ecotype’ plants which refers to native plants that are uniquely adapted to our region’s natural conditions and are better able to adapt to the stressors of climate change.
We responsibly collects native nuts, seeds, seedlings, and cuttings to propagate at Creekside Collaborative Partners. You can contribute to our Native Plant and Seed Collection Program by collecting and donating native tree or shrub seedlings. Please remember: it is illegal to collect from the National Parks or Metropark locations. Please ask permission from homeowners if you are not collecting on your own property.
Contact Danielle Dejak to coordinate the drop-off at Creekside Collaborative Partners. She can be reached at (216) 749-3720 ext.16 or danielle@westcreek.org.
Species to Collect this Fall 2026:
Cucumber Magnolia, Black Cherry, Tulip Poplar, Spicebush, Witch Hazel, Black Walnut, White Oak, Swamp White Oak, Bur Oak, Black Oak, Chestnut Oak, Green Ash, White Ash
To get your native plants to the nursery, we’ve outlined a step-by-step resource below.
What We Do
We turn shared passion into meaningful action. Our work spans three interconnected areas:
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Native Nursery – Growing the trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that support healthy ecosystems
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Native Seed Library – Collecting and preparing seeds to expand access to native plants across Northeast Ohio
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Field Kitchen – Providing hands-on food and nature education that strengthens our relationship to the land
Each of these programs helps people engage with nature in practical, joyful, and impactful ways.
Learning and Growing as a Community
Creekside Collaborative Partners is a space where learning takes root and native plants thrive. Through volunteer days, workshops, and community partnerships, people of all ages discover how native plants, healthy soils, and sustainable food practices can transform neighborhoods. Together, we’re building ecological awareness and strengthening community resilience.
Project Partners
Creekside Collaborative Partners is managed by West Creek Conservancy in partnership with Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, City of Parma, and McDougald’s Pollination Station
Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District is studying the effects of mycorrhizal fungi on soil structure and root health in urban soils in our growing enclosure.
Our Roots
Since 2022, Creekside Collaborative Partners (formerly Stearns Native Nursery) has expanded its reach with a 1.5-acre growing enclosure, a large hoop house, and a staging area that protects and supports our expanding nursery stock. Over 800 native trees—including keystone species such as oak, willow, and cherry—are growing onsite, ready to one day cool our neighborhoods, clean our air, and restore the urban tree canopy.
Beyond propagation, Creekside Collaborative is a place of study and connection. Together with partners like Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, the City of Parma, and McDougald’s Pollination Station, we’re working to create a more resilient and sustainable community.
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Help Native Habitats Take Root
When you give to Creekside Collaborative Partners, you’re investing in your own backyard. Your contribution supports native plant propagation, educational programs, and volunteer efforts that make Parma—and all of Northeast Ohio—healthier, greener, and more connected to nature.
Beyond propagation, Creekside Collaborative Partners is a place of study and connection. Together with partners like Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, the City of Parma, and McDougald’s Pollination Station, we’re working to create a more resilient and sustainable community.
Inspired by Our Work?
This project is part of a larger effort to care for land and water in our region. Your support helps protect, restore, and connect more natural spaces across Northeast Ohio. Consider donating to support future conservation work.