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 […]
Join us as we visit the spring ponds of our Oberlin Preserve. These pools fill with water each spring and typically dry out by summer. They are very important in the life cycle of many animals. We’ll dip our aquatic nets into the water and have close up looks at their resident critters, such as […]
Some say the American Robin is the harbinger of spring, but the swans, ducks, geese, and shorebirds might disagree. The Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to host a morning of birding just as waterfowl are making their strongest push north through Ohio and shorebirds are beginning to pass our way. […]
Join us in caring for one of our largest planting sites as we will need all hands on deck! We will be weeding, mulching, and adjusting stakes/ties for our young trees. This is essential care that will help our trees continue to thrive. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. See you there. Parking info: […]
In 2021, we planted over 70 trees across 3 different lots in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood as part of our Groundwork Program, which transforms vacant land into personal, practical, and beautiful green spaces. Learn more about this program here. We will be giving this site love and care by weeding, mulching, adjusting stakes/ties, and picking […]
This past fall, we planted over 50 trees on four Groundwork sites off East 116th Street. Come help us weed, mulch, adjust stakes/ties, and pick up trash at these newly planted sites. This work will help it grow into a beautiful community asset. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. We can’t wait! Parking info: […]
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, in partnership with Black River Audubon Society, is bringing back Spring Bird Migration Outings at the Oberlin Preserve! Interested birders will be meeting at 7:30 AM in the western most parking area of the Oberlin Recreation Complex across from Lincoln Street. April 16, 23, and 30, and May 7, 14, and […]
Join us for an evening with Ian Adams as he presents his virtual program Fungus Among Us. Ohio is home to more than 2,000 different kinds of wild mushrooms. Many are inedible, but a few are delicious. Some mushrooms are toxic, and a small number are deadly poisonous. Mushrooms are fungi, which play an important […]
Join naturalists for a wildflower walk among sandstone ledges, hardwood forest, and a beautiful trickling stream. Starre’s Acres is a privately owned, 32-acre property in Medina that is permanently preserved through a conservation easement with Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Advanced registration is required. Transportation is on-your-own. All Land Conservancy events respect CDC guidelines and social […]
Join us to clean along the trail and remove invasive species! This project is held in collaboration with Cleanup Akron Month. Event details: Friday, April 21 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Adam's and Haley's Run Trail 736 Landon Ave Akron, OH 44306 All clean up materials will be provided. Please dress for the weather […]
Join us for tree plantings, book giveaways, and more at our Earth Day Celebration! If you would like to participate in the tree-planting portion of the celebration, please register below. Event details: Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ 2765 Woodhill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44104 Schedule of […]
