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 […]
Join us for the Garden of Eleven Angels Spruce Up! Clean up and plantings begin at 9 AM with light refreshments provided. Event details: Saturday, May 13 | 9 AM - 12 PM 12205 Imperial Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120 All clean up materials will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes as you may […]
Holden Forests and Gardens’ David G. Leach Research Station is a hidden gem just south of Lake Erie in Madison, Ohio. Founded by the late David Leach in 1970, the station has focused on the development of new rhododendrons and other landscape plants for cold places. Recently, the station has also started a rhododendron conservation […]
Health equity and environmental equity are inextricably linked. More trees and more public greenspaces in urban landscapes – especially those landscapes in parts of Cleveland that have been traditionally marginalized and even discriminated against – can change entire neighborhoods for the better. Join us for the ROC in CLE Breakfast on May 19 at Western […]
Join us for a morning of songbirds and daisies on Kelleys Island. We’ll hop on the 9:00 am ferry from Marblehead, arriving on Kelleys at 9:30 am. First stop is a visit with Master Bird Bander Tom Bartlett at this long-term migratory bird banding station. We’ll walk the mist net route with Tom and hopefully […]
Tree Stewards past and present are invited to join us for our Annual Tree Steward Graduation and Appreciation event. We are beyond excited to recognize the graduation of our 2023 class of Sherwick Tree Stewards as well as honor our committed and passionate tree steward alumni and planting leaders. We will celebrate our collective effort […]
Join staff from the Geauga Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy for a strenuous, off-trail hike of a preserved property. We’ll discover wildlife and explore habitat while learning the importance of protecting lands to ensure biodiversity. This hike will take us over rugged terrain includes hills, ravines, obstacles like logs, stream crossings and other […]
Join us virtually for the presentation Tiger Beetles: The Voracious Speed Demons of the Insect World with Judy Semroc. This program discusses our beautiful, but not well-known Tiger Beetle species. Join us to learn about their natural history, habitat requirements, importance and how their populations are declining. Judy will address what we all can do […]
Join the Ohio Mushroom Society for a mini-foray at the Wendtwood Preserve in Lorain County. We will hike through the floodplain forest along the West Branch of the Rocky River in search of fungi. The preserve contains a rich forest, high quality wetlands and several headwater streams, providing excellent habitat for a diverse assemblage of […]
What is a Planting Leader? Planting leaders are a valuable asset at a tree planting. They are trained in proper tree care as well as volunteer engagement and education. As a Planting Leader, you will lead a small group of volunteers at our tree plantings. Responsibilities include teaching tree planting and care basics, providing friendly […]
