Tree Stewards past and present are invited to join us for our Annual Tree Steward Graduation and Appreciation event. We are beyond excited to recognize the graduation of our 2023 class of Sherwick Tree Stewards as well as honor our committed and passionate tree steward alumni and planting leaders. We will celebrate our collective effort […]
Join staff from the Geauga Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy for a strenuous, off-trail hike of a preserved property. We’ll discover wildlife and explore habitat while learning the importance of protecting lands to ensure biodiversity. This hike will take us over rugged terrain includes hills, ravines, obstacles like logs, stream crossings and other […]
Join us virtually for the presentation Tiger Beetles: The Voracious Speed Demons of the Insect World with Judy Semroc. This program discusses our beautiful, but not well-known Tiger Beetle species. Join us to learn about their natural history, habitat requirements, importance and how their populations are declining. Judy will address what we all can do […]
Join the Ohio Mushroom Society for a mini-foray at the Wendtwood Preserve in Lorain County. We will hike through the floodplain forest along the West Branch of the Rocky River in search of fungi. The preserve contains a rich forest, high quality wetlands and several headwater streams, providing excellent habitat for a diverse assemblage of […]
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 […]
Join us at Messenger Century Farm for an evening devoted to blueberries! The Belew family, Bill & Dee and Billy & Amy, will welcome attendees to their farm for tours and blueberry picking. Come learn what it takes to grow acres of blueberries. Messenger Century Farm is a beautiful working farm that is under permanent […]
Western Reserve Land Conservancy invites you to join us for a reception to celebrate the art of Susan Check! Join Artist Susan Check and learn about her artistic journey along the Cuyahoga River. An Ohio native who now lives in Virginia Beach, Susan has been expressing the beauty of the region and will be showing her […]
Spend the morning exploring the diversity of dragonflies and damselflies with Naturalist Judy Semroc. Plan to explore the ponds and other wetland features at BeechCliff Nature Preserve, which offers a mix of habitats that present an excellent opportunity for dragonfly and damselfly watching. Hopefully we’ll be lucky to net a few so participants can see […]
Join us virtually for a presentation with Dr. Derek Hennen on Ohio’s Millipedes! Millipedes are all around us: under leaves, in logs, and sometimes in our homes. They were among the first animals to live on land, and play a critical role in forest nutrient cycling. Ohio is home to over 50 millipede species, with […]
The Land Conservancy is pleased to collaborate with the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station at Hiram College to offer a daylong workshop devoted to learning the identification, natural history and behaviors of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata). A detailed schedule is below, which includes a morning of classroom time, lunch, an afternoon in the field visiting a […]
Spend the morning exploring the diversity of freshwater mussels in a pristine stretch of Rock Creek in Ashtabula County. We’ll visit a 31-acre private preserve that is protected with a conservation easement held by the Land Conservancy. Plan to wade in the stream and help the leaders gather mussels. Our leaders will interpret all things […]
The Land Conservancy’s Mikolaj Preserve is located within the Grand River watershed and contains high quality wetlands and cold water streams. Join as we walk through the varied habitats and explore the property for late summer’s flora and fauna. The 185-acre Mikolaj Preserve is owned and protected by the Land Conservancy. Advanced registration is required. […]
The mission of Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Reforest Our City program is to increase Cleveland’s tree canopy by growing trees, advocating for mature trees, and engaging residents and volunteers to protect neighborhood trees. Since its inception in 2015, Reforest Our City has planted and given away over 15,000 trees in the City of Cleveland. Join […]
Spend an evening at Oberlin Preserve exploring the diversity of moths and listening to singing insects with Naturalists Judy Semroc and Lisa Rainsong. Lisa will share her knowledge about nature’s musicians, while Judy will cover the diversity of moths at this Signature Preserve. Participants should be prepared to walk around in the dark to explore […]
On occasions when there are two full moons in a month, the second full moon is called a Blue Moon. Join us at our Signature Blue Heron Preserve for a night hike under the stars and shimmer of the Blue Moon. We’ll listen to nature and use black lights to explore the insects and other […]
