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 […]
Join us for a morning of tree care at one of our largest planting sites! 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. Hope to see you there! window.bboxInit = function () […]
Join us as we raise our glasses to trees—toasting the many benefits they provide to our health and community wellness. Toast to Trees will celebrate the work of Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Reforest Our City program which strives to increase Cleveland’s tree canopy by growing trees and engaging residents and volunteers to protect neighborhood trees. […]
Our tree yard needs your help! We need assistance with weeding and mulching our tree yard. This is where our tree magic happens, and a face-lift will make a huge difference for our Trees4CLE giveaway. Volunteers will be provided tools, gloves, and refreshments. We can’t wait! window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('6620461f-ced3-43b3-9149-b21c0047b491'); }; (function () […]
Join the Ohio Mushroom Society for a mini-foray at Starre’s Acres in Medina County. We will hike along the preserve’s sandstone ledges and beautiful stream in search of fungi. Starre’s Acres contains a rich forest and lovely outcrops which should provide excellent habitat for a diverse assemblage of species. Our experts will end the day […]
