Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Nature Spark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens and Beyond. The symposium features nationally and regionally renowned experts to help viewers create vibrant, ecologically resilient gardens and greenspaces that benefit pollinators and wildlife. Inviting […]
Tuesday, March 19 from 6:30 to 8 pm ET Presenter: Judy Semroc, Naturalist & Field Biologist FREE Join us virtually for the presentation Hiding in Plain Sight: Amazing Camouflage, Mimicry & Evasion in Nature with Judy Semroc. This program will present and discuss examples of how animals and plants mislead and deceive in order to […]
Friday, March 22 at 8:30 am to 10:30 am Leaders: Members of the Greater Cleveland Audubon Society and Renee Boronka, Manager of Education at the Land Conservancy 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 Greater Cleveland Audubon […]
Leaders: Judy Semroc, Field Biologist & Naturalist, Ray Stewart, Biologist, and Kate Pilacky, Land Steward at the Land Conservancy 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. […]
Event Details: Monday, April 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM Blue Heron Preserve Leader: Judy Semroc, Naturalist & Field Biologist and Staff of Western Reserve Land Conservancy The last time a total solar eclipse darkened the skies in Ohio was in 1806 and it won't happen again in Cleveland until 2444. Join us at our […]
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. We will be giving this site love and care by weeding, mulching, adjusting stakes/ties, and picking up trash. Tools, gloves, and refreshments […]
A virtual program with Dr. Desiree L. Narango Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time FREE Our urban and suburban areas hold more than 50% of the greenspace in our country. Establishing biodiversity on privately managed/owned land is key to tapping conservation potential. Join us for an evening with Dr. Desiree L. […]
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 19 | 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 […]
This event is sold out. Monday, April 22 from 10 am – 2 pm Shiverick Preserve/Blind Squirrel Winery (Chagrin Falls) Fee: $30/person Leaders: Judy Semroc, Naturalist and Field Biologist and Renee Boronka, Director of Conservation Education Celebrate Earth Day with a walk in the woods at the Shiverick Preserve in Hunting Valley followed by a […]
Event Details: Thursday, April 25 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ashcroft Woods Leader: Judy Semroc, Naturalist & Field Biologist and George Warnock, Land Steward at Western Reserve Land Conservancy 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 […]
A virtual book event with author Nancy Lawson Tuesday, April 30, 2024 6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time FREE The Land Conservancy is pleased to collaborate with the Cleveland Pollinator & Native Plant Symposium and Nature Spark, to bring you a virtual program with author Nancy Lawson. Nancy will present on her latest publication, Wildscape: […]
Join us for a street tree planting in the St. Clair Superior community! We are seeking volunteers to help plant 24 trees on tree lawns on East 63rd Street. Come help us create beautiful tree-lined streets throughout the neighborhood! Volunteers will assist with tree planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. Tools, gloves, and refreshments will be […]
