Chapter Events

Join Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, for a candid Wild Ones National Webinar examining how inherited garden aesthetics shape native plant landscapes. Drawing on field experience and real ecology, Joey challenges tidy design norms and explores why dense, irregular plant communities are often the most resilient and ecologically sound.

Join us on an exhilarating journey to discover our local native trees and shrubs to be held at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.  These vital plants in our ecosystems play a multifaceted role, providing structure, biodiversity, regulating processes, and supporting a diverse array of species. The health and stability of these ecosystems are intrinsically linked to the presence and functioning of trees and shrubs.  These magnificent plants play a crucial role in supporting various forms of life. Pollinators, birds, and a diverse array of wildlife rely on these plants for sustenance and shelter. They provide essential food sources such as caterpillars for birds, nuts, seeds, and fruits, as well as habitats and shelter for pollinators, insects, birds, and mammals.  Without them, many species would face the brink of extinction. Presenters: Jim McCormac, Brian Jorg, Sam Settlemyre, Tom Borgman, Greg Torres.  $95 registration fee includes a zoo pass for the day, free parking at the zoo, and a sit-down buffet lunch. Join us! 

On March 29, at 10:00 am, Join Dr. Denis Conover from the University of Cincinnati for a leisurely stroll around the picturesque grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. During our walk, Dr. Conover will engage us in a discussion about the distinctive characteristics of various native trees and shrubs. We’ll learn to identify these plants by examining their bark and observing the early spring buds. Dr. Conover has extensive experience leading surveys and projects aimed at removing invasive species, and we’ll be sure to identify and discuss the detrimental impact these species have on healthy ecosystems. Additionally, we’ll be on the lookout for and attentive to the local wildlife, particularly the diverse bird species that inhabit Spring Grove.  Please drive through the main entrance under the railroad archway to park along one of the roads, and please be careful not to park on the grass.

 Questions and RSVP to email: [email protected]. 

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