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 […]
Happy Arbor Day! Come celebrate nature’s hardworking warriors by planting street trees on Shaker Boulevard near the Ubuntu Gathering Space! Eventually, these trees will help to create a beautiful tree-lined boulevard and railway. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be provided. Join us and be a part of this transformation! window.bboxInit = function () { […]
Event details: Friday, May 5th | 10 AM - 4 PM Kenyon College 106 College Park Dr, Gambier, OH 43022 Registration costs: Non COLT Member - $75 COLT Member - $50 Registration for this event has closed. Questions? Contact Ellie Ewing at 740-238-3415 or ellie@captina.org
Ashcroft Woods protects an amazingly diverse display of spring wildflowers. Also known as spring ephemerals, these plants are short lived and take advantage of the sunlight of our rich forests prior to tree leaf out. We’ll walk a 2-mile, loop trail at the preserve with views of all the typical species found in northeast Ohio. […]
The Land Conservancy has partnered with the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society to bring you an exciting bird watching event at Brighton Park with David Lindo. Known as The Urban Birder, Mr. Lindo is a broadcaster, writer, speaker, educator and bird tour leader. His mission is to engage city folk around the world with the environment through the […]
Join us for a unique volunteer event! Hike through scenic local parks while gathering unwanted waste along the way. We have found tires, beds, and many treasures during our 20+ years of cleaning up the river. Who knows what you will uncover this year?! Advanced registration is required. Canoes are not guaranteed and are assigned […]
