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 […]
Join naturalists for a walk at Lonesome Pine Farm in Akron, Ohio. Protected through a conservation easement by the Land Conservancy, Lonesome Pine Farm is a working organic farm with upland forest tracts. We’ll walk along the organic hay field and into the forest on the 120-acre property. We’ll be hiking along horse trails on […]
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 overnight experience on Kelleys Island. Participants will join naturalist Judy Semroc and master bird bander Tom Bartlett at a banding station on the Island for an evening with the owls. These diminutive owls will provide a memorable and informative nature outing. There is never a guarantee of seeing owls, but […]
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 […]
People hunt for many different reasons. Free-range protein, an intimate connection with nature, and management of wildlife populations are a few of the core themes echoed by hunters. However, there are a myriad of reasons why hunting is important to wildlife conservation around the globe. Join Jamey Emmert and Ken Fry, communication specialists with the […]
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Naturespark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens. The symposium features nationally and regionally renowned experts to help viewers create vibrant, ecologically resilient gardens and greenspaces that benefit pollinators and wildlife. Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens will […]
Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens will educate and inspire homeowners, horticulturists, botanists, naturalists, landscape architects and designers, educators, conservationists and anyone eager to learn about creating pollinator and wildlife habitats using native plants and trees to promote biodiversity, species richness and ecological resilience. In Session 5 we will focus on the other plants, the not […]
The Land Conservancy’s Grand Valley Ranch protects 1,200 acres of ideal habitat for waterfowl. American Woodcock are often seen at the preserve. During springtime, at dawn or dusk, males perform a dazzling aerial display. In an effort to show off for females, they give loud calls and dance about in the air. Join us for […]
We are happy to announce that the ever-popular Ohio Botanical Symposium will return as an in-person event at its traditional Villa Milano location on Friday, March 24, 2023! The Ohio Botanical Symposium is one of the largest natural history conferences in Ohio and the nation. Its mission is to bring together a diverse conservation community […]
