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Participating in projects will give you the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on the environment and meet people who have similar environmental passions. All projects are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Please be sure to bring lunch, water, gloves, and dress appropriately. Registration is required for all volunteer projects.
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Projects below are color coded based on the part of the state:
Northwest Ohio
Northeast Ohio
Southern Ohio & Southeast Ohio
Central Ohio – Close to Columbus
Saturday, January 10: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Join us for the first Strait Creek cedar clearing project of the quarter. We will cut and pile cedar trees in an effort to open up areas that support rare Ohio prairie communities. Strait Creek contains some of the state’s finest examples of little bluestem prairie, a globally rare plant community. The preserve consists of large mosaic grasslands and prairies interspersed with second-growth Appalachian oak forest. In the past, the area was disturbed and deprived of fire, allowing the cedar trees to move in and take over the prairies. If it has been wet recently, be prepared to cross a small stream (only 3 inches deep at most) on the 15-20 minute walk to the project site. Please be sure to note that the meeting time for the Strait Creek projects is 9:45 a.m. This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, January 17: Kitty Todd, Northwest Ohio – in the city of Swanton on Old State Line Road
We will collect and pile brush that has resulted from tree cutting that was done by staff to restore the preserve’s savannas and prairies. Piling this brush makes it easier for staff to do additional restoration work at these sites. We will also have a campfire where we will toast marshmallows and make s’mores.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Gary Haase at
Crew Chiefs: Janet Traub and Jim Toppin. If you are concerned about the status on the Friday evening before the project, please call Jim and Janet at
Saturday, January 17: White Pine Bog, Northeast Ohio - Geauga County
Woody or Garlic Mustard Control. This preserve forms part of Ohio’s finest remaining wetlands and harbors more than a dozen endangered or threatened plant and animal species. Join the team of volunteers in the persistent fight against the invasive plant species that threaten this precious natural area. If the ground is not snow covered and garlic mustard is visible then we will work to eradicate it. If it is snowy, we will work to control the buckthorn and muliflora rose population. Do something good for the environment—sign-up for all three White Pine Bog projects this quarter!
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Chuck Fletcher.
Saturday, January 24: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Dolomite Cliffs, narrow ridges, meandering streams, rare prairie communities, and Appalachian Oak forest – these are the natural features that comprise the gorgeous Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs Preserve. Don’t pass up an opportunity to see this incredible area and help preserve it too. Grab your loppers and saws and join us in our efforts to protect the globally rare little bluestem prairie that is threatened by the encroaching cedar trees. We will be cutting, dragging and piling cedar trees. A bonus is the 15-20 minute hike to the project site. Meeting time is 9:45 a.m. Register today!
This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, January 24: Flatiron Lake Bog, Northeast Ohio – in Portage County
Garlic Mustard or Woody Control. Make this the year that you do something that will make a lasting positive impact on the environment. Take this opportunity to help protect an irreplaceable natural area in the Cuyahoga River watershed in northeastern Ohio. Flatiron Lake bog developed in a kettle-hole that formed when the Wisconsinan ice sheet retreated approximately 12,000 years ago. It is a great sight to see. We will work to control invasive plants on this site. If the ground is not snow covered, we will foliar spray garlic mustard. If the there is snow, we will work to cut buckthorn at the base and treat the stump with herbicide.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Steve Zakem
Saturday, February 7: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Have you been to Strait Creek yet this season? Even if you have, join us again at one of Ohio’s most remarkable preserves. We will be cutting, dragging, and piling red cedars in an effort to reclaim degraded prairies and oak woodlands. This is yet another opportunity to see the globally rare little bluestem prairie community. Mark your calendars and arrive at 9:45 a.m. for the 20 minute walk to the project site.
This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, February 14: White Pine Bog, Northeast Ohio - Geauga County
Woody or Garlic Mustard Control. This preserve forms part of Ohio’s finest remaining wetlands and harbors more than a dozen endangered or threatened plant and animal species. Join the team of volunteers in the persistent fight against the invasive plant species that threaten this precious natural area. If the ground is not snow covered and garlic mustard is visible then we will work to eradicate it. If it is snowy, we will work to control the buckthorn and muliflora rose population. Do something good for the environment—sign-up for all three White Pine Bog projects this quarter!
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Chuck Fletcher
Saturday, February 14: Edge of Appalachia, Southern Ohio – in Adams County
Cedar Clearing. We have four projects this quarter at “The Edge” and you won’t want to miss any of them. Each project at the Edge of Appalachia this quarter is on a different part of the preserve. Registering for all of the projects in January, February and March will give you a great “tour” of several parts of this diverse 13,500 acre preserve. One of the many benefits of volunteering is getting to see the natural beauty in Ohio that other people don’t have the opportunity to see. On this project day we will cut, drag and pile invasive cedar and pine trees to prevent them from overtaking open areas. We will work on the Forrest Grooms tract. Gather your friends and family and spend the day volunteering to preserve this diverse and valuable prairie community. It is well worth the drive!
This is a strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Rich McCarty at
Crew Chief: Bill Hesson. Please call Bill at
Saturday, February 21: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Is your New Year resolution to get more exercise? Why not do something good for the environment and fulfill your resolution at the same time? Here is your opportunity. Join us in our efforts to restore areas that support rare Ohio prairie communities. We will be cutting down and piling invasive cedar trees that threaten these important prairies. A bonus will be the 15-20 minute walk to the project site on which you will see this beautiful unglaciated part of Ohio. There may be a small stream, not more than 3 inches deep, that we will need to cross. Meeting times for all Strait Creek projects are 9:45 a.m. Don’t delay, register today!
This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, February 21: Kitty Todd, Northwest Ohio – in the city of Swanton on Old State Line Road
We will collect and pile brush that has resulted from tree cutting that was done by staff to restore the preserve’s savannas and prairies. Piling this brush makes it easier for staff to do additional restoration work at these sites. We will also have a campfire where we will toast marshmallows and make s’mores.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Gary Haase at
Crew Chiefs: Janet Traub and Jim Toppin. If you want to know the status of the project on Friday evening, please call Jim and Janet at
Saturday, February 28: Flatiron Lake Bog, Northeast Ohio – in Portage County
Garlic Mustard or Woody Control. Volunteering at Flatiron Lake Bog is a great reason to get out of the house on a chilly winter day. Join us as we work to eliminate the invasive plants that threaten this ecologically important area. This is a beautiful kettle-hole bog surrounded by kame ridges and hills that support an oak-maple forest. If the ground is not snow covered, we will foliar spray garlic mustard. If the there is snow, we will work to cut buckthorn at the base and treat the stump with herbicide.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Steve Zakem
Saturday, March 7: Herrick Fen, Northeast Ohio – in Portage County
Buckthorn Control. We have made great headway in fighting the buckthorn over the years, so we’ll keep at it and work toward the preserve’s boundaries. On this work day we will use saws and loppers to cut the buckthorn then treat the stumps with herbicide to prevent re-growth. There will be a short, 5-10 minute, walk to the worksite through habitat that supports over two dozen state listed species, including the state endangered bayberry, which is found in only three locations in Ohio. Though buckthorn is not generally found in areas of standing water, at Herrick it is always a good idea to wear old or expendable tennis shoes. Please note that this preserve has poison sumac. Come help us preserve the bayberry and other native species as we work to eradicate the invasive buckthorn. Register today!
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Mark Purdy
Saturday, March 7: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Dolomite cliffs, narrow ridges, meandering streams, rare prairie communities, and Appalachian Oak forest—these are the natural features that comprise the gorgeous Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs Preserve. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see this incredible area and help protect it too. Grab your loppers and saws and join us in our efforts to protect the globally rare little bluestem prairie that is threatened by the encroaching cedar trees. We will be cutting, dragging and piling the cedar trees. A bonus is the enjoyable 15-20 minute walk to the project site. Meeting time is 9:45 a.m.
Register today!
This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, March 14: White Pine Bog, Northeast Ohio - Geauga County
Woody or Garlic Mustard Control. This is your last chance to see Ohio’s only remaining old growth white pine boreal bog in the winter. Help protect this National Natural Landmark by joining our fight against invasive plant species. If the ground is not snow covered and garlic mustard is visible, then we will work to eradicate it. If the ground is snow covered we will work on controlling the buckthorn and multiflora populations. This is a great project for groups and individuals.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Chuck Fletcher
Saturday, March 14: Edge of Appalachia, Southern Ohio – in Adams County
Cedar and Pine Clearing. Each project at the Edge of Appalachia this quarter is on a different part of the preserve - so be sure to sign-up for all of them today! This amazing preserve provides critical habitat for more than 100 rare species and we need your help to preserve it. On this project day we will be cutting down invasive plants such as Tree-of-Heaven and applying herbicide to the stumps to prevent re-growth. If left unmanaged, these invasive trees will invade the prairies and eliminate this unique community and its associated rare species. Call all of your friends and gather a group to join us in the effort to preserve this vital natural area.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Rich McCarty at
Crew Chief: Bill Hesson. Please call Bill at
Saturday, March 21: Kitty Todd, Northwest Ohio – in the city of Swanton on Old State Line Road
We will collect and pile brush that has resulted from tree cutting that was done by staff to restore the preserve’s savannas and prairies. Piling this brush makes it easier for staff to do additional restoration work at these sites. We will also have a campfire where we will toast marshmallows and make s’mores.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Gary Haase at
Crew Chiefs: Janet Traub and Jim Toppin. If you want to know the status of the project on Friday evening, please call Jim and Janet at
Saturday, March 21: Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs, Southern Ohio – in Pike and Adams Counties
Cedar Clearing. Don’t miss your last opportunity this quarter to see and help protect some of the state’s finest examples of the globally rare little bluestem prairie. Dolomite cliffs, narrow ridges, meandering streams, rare prairie communities, and Appalachian Oak forest—these are the natural features that comprise the gorgeous Strait Creek Prairie Bluffs Preserve. Grab your loppers and saws and join us in our efforts to protect the globally rare little bluestem prairie that is threatened by the encroaching cedar trees. We will be cutting, dragging and piling the cedar trees. A bonus is the enjoyable 15-20 minute walk to the project site. Don’t delay, register today! Meeting time is 9:45 a.m.
This is a strenuous project.
To register please call Susan Zimmermann at
Crew Chief: Mike Shifrin. Please call Mike at
Saturday, March 28: Flatiron Lake Bog, Northeast Ohio – in Portage County
Garlic Mustard or Woody Control. On this project day we will work to protect this irreplaceable natural area by controlling the invasive plant population. This preserve in Portage County has one of Ohio’s finest sphagnum bogs in an ice-age kettle hole. If the ground is not snow covered and garlic mustard is visible, then we will work to eradicate it. If the ground is snow covered we will work on controlling buckthorn, multiflora rose and other invasive plants. This is your chance to help protect a natural treasure of Ohio.
This is a moderate to strenuous project.
To register for this project please call Karen Adair at
Crew Chief: Steve Zakem
