Spring has sprung in Northeast Ohio. Join Judy and Renee as they walk the Sherwin Preserve to look for signs of nature waking up from its winter dormancy. Let’s find what is blooming, singing, chirping, and croaking. The Sherwin Preserve permanently protects over 300 acres in Waite Hill. Its ponds, streams, wet meadows, as well […]
Let's get outside and explore nature. Join us for a field exploration at a protected property in Geauga county. We’re sure to see many dragonflies and damselflies darting around the ponds as we walk through this serene private preserve. Nature Quests are for children. A parent or guardian is required to accompany children on their […]
Join us in caring for one of our largest planting sites! We will be re-installing deer caging, pruning dead branches, weeding, mulching, and picking up trash. Depending on the weather, we will also water trees. This is essential care that will help our trees continue to thrive. We’ll provide tools, gloves, and snacks; however, we […]
Each September, Monarch butterflies make their journey south to Mexico. They are often seen in great numbers along our Lake Erie shoreline, where they stop to rest and refuel. Join Naturalist Judy Semroc for a Monarch tagging event at the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. If the weather cooperates, we will see large numbers of Monarchs—awarding […]
This is another site that needs our love and care! We will be installing deer caging before the rutting season, weeding, refreshing mulch, adjusting stakes and ties, and cleaning up any litter on the two planting sites near the school. In addition to this, we will be planting a handful of trees that will replace […]
This will be our first Ground Work tree planting of the season! Ground Work is a collaborative vacant land revitalization strategy that honors the history of the urban landscape by restoring the land and laying the foundation for a vibrant future. Ground Work transforms vacant land into personal, practical, and beautiful green spaces. Learn more […]
We are partnering with a passionate resident in the Glenville neighborhood that is dedicated to improving their street! We will be using trees, plants, and other organic materials to transform the vacant lot into a welcoming and beautiful space for the community. Earlier in the summer, we remediated the soil and mulched the garden beds […]
There is a tremendous need to remediate and revitalize the 3,700 acres of vacant land spread throughout Cleveland. Come help us meet this need at our third Ground Work tree planting of the season. We will be planting 10 trees on this lot as well as performing some additional revitalization work. This project is supported […]
Don’t miss the opportunity to help out at our last Ground Work tree planting of Fall 2022. At this site, we will be planting 15 trees, installing deer fencing, mulching, weeding, and picking up trash. Join us in transforming this lot into a beautiful and practical green space. This project is supported in part by […]
Join us for a unique experience at the Medina Raptor Center. We’ll kick the morning off with a hike through the natural area surrounding the facilities at the Medina Raptor Center, which are permanently protected by a conservation easement with the Land Conservancy. Following our walk, we’ll spend some time learning about the Medina Raptor […]
What is a Planting Leader? Planting leaders are a valuable asset at a tree planting. They are trained in proper tree care as well as volunteer engagement and education. As a Planting Leader, you will lead a small group of volunteers at our tree plantings. Responsibilities include teaching tree planting and care basics, providing friendly […]
