Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Naturespark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens. The symposium features nationally and regionally renowned experts to help viewers create vibrant, ecologically resilient gardens and greenspaces that benefit pollinators and wildlife. Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens will […]
Inviting Biodiversity into Our Gardens will educate and inspire homeowners, horticulturists, botanists, naturalists, landscape architects and designers, educators, conservationists and anyone eager to learn about creating pollinator and wildlife habitats using native plants and trees to promote biodiversity, species richness and ecological resilience. In Session 5 we will focus on the other plants, the not […]
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: […]