All Forward CONNECTIONS: Willow Harvesting & Conversation at Wine Cellar

Pussy willows are a timeless sign of the last moments of winter and the gentle arrival of spring—soft, fuzzy buds emerging along bare branches like tiny cats’ paws.

Join All Forward for a seasonal CONNECTIONS experience at Greenfield Berry Farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, a working farm dedicated to preserving and protecting the rural landscape of the park. You’ll meet Daniel Greenfield, local farmer and environmental educator, and head into the fields to harvest pussy willows together—collecting a dozen stems to take home as a reminder that spring is on its way.

From the farm, we’ll continue to Peninsula Wine Cellar to enjoy a beverage and light snacks in a warm, welcoming setting. Conversation continues as Daniel shares his journey farming in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the influence of Henry David Thoreau on his philosophy and connection to land, nature, and simple living.

Come for the harvest. Stay for the conversation. Leave feeling connected—to the season, the land, and one another.

All participants receive a complimentary year member to the Conservancy for the CVNP ($50 value); 12 willow stems; 1 beverage (coffee, tea, wine, nonalcoholic option); charcuterie boards. Minimum age 18. Participants responsible for driving to Peninsula Wine Cellar after harvesting.

This is part of All Forward CONNECTIONS. Open to people at any stage of their careers or those exploring what their next chapter could look like, we get folks moving and connecting outside. All Forward CONNECTIONS provide unique, local shared experiences featuring our signature custom programming that sparks conversations and ideas for connecting.

At an All Forward CONNECTIONS experience, you will:

• Meet like-minded people in our community, build connections & expand your professional/community/social circles
• Engage with the community – people, places and organizations
• Exchange ideas, interests and resources
• Learn from others

All Forward CONNECTIONS experiences include:

• Unique Outdoor Activity in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and surrounding area (hiking, art, harvesting on a farm, kayaking, navigation)
• Nontraditional Networking Programming
• Local Leaders Sharing Their Stories and Leadership Journeys
• Local Snacks

CANCELATION - This is a rain, snow or shine event. If canceling 30 days or less before the event, there will be no refunds. If we need to cancel due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances as determined by All Forward, we will offer a full refund or apply to future All Forward event.

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