Chapter Events

Join members of the Midwest Native Plant Society and Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones for a Winter Botany Walk with naturalist Tom Borgman on February 7, 2026 at 10:00 am. 

All are welcome. This trip is part of a series of events offered during the Winter Bird Fest, February 7-14. 

February 7-14 at the Fernald Preserve.

This FREE week-long event features a menu of events geared for bird lovers of all ages, from Family Day, nature walks and birdwatching activities to hands-on educational opportunities, special guest performances and presentations, and sessions on bird identification and banding. Call the preserve for details. 

Our upcoming webinar with Basil Camu explores practical, evidence based ways to heal suburban and urban landscapes by working with trees, soil, and natural systems, drawing on real world practices from Leaf & Limb and community centered models for restoring life where we live, work, and play.!  

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! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!