Chapter Events

On Friday, July 24th join Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones for a summer afternoon stroll  through the recently added Native Prairie Garden at Central Park in Forest Park. 

Central Park, 1201 W Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240

The walk begins at 12:30 pm and will meet by the Senior Citizen Center.

Join us for and informal stroll that will include plant identification, discussion of plants chosen and their benefits, along with other topics of interest to the group. 

Afterward starting at 2:30 pm, meet at Forest Park Library Branch Meeting Room A for a social and discussion centered around why we want to be stewards of the world around us, tips on getting started, and how to keep growing your ‘wild’ yard.

Forest Park Library, 660 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45240

During this time, we will discuss ways to add (or add more) native plants to your landscape.  Chat will focus around information from the text “From Wasteland to Wonder" by Basil Camu. The book's subtitle is: Easy ways we can help heal Earth in the sub/urban landscape.  This book is great for those diving into planting for the environment and those who want to learn how to make a change. It delves into the impacts humans have had on the environment, then leads the reader through steps to upgrade your landscape with plants that give back, how to assess your soil and space, and what to consider when planting. For those who are hard at work and well into native planting, the book has many talking points you may find useful when talking to those who are considering native/ environmental planting and yard care.

The author has generously made the book free to download a pdf version here: https://www.leaflimb.com/wonder/ Currently, it can also be purchased for $10.75 on the same webpage. I encourage anyone to read or at least become familiar with the book to add to the discussion. 

Email [email protected] to RSVP (not required, but helpful).