Shor Park Nature Walk
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Public Garden Tour Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Take a stroll with fellow native plant enthusiasts around Shor Park off Tealtown Road (near Cincinnati Nature Center).
Our stroll will center around the Wetland Restoration and Rain Garden and beyond into a wooded area in the park. The walk will be informal and lead by GCWO member.
From the park's website:
Take a walk on our wooded trail and you’ll probably hear some of the chorus frogs and other wildlife that make this habitat their home. In partnership with Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District and a grant from the Ohio EPA, a Wetland Restoration Project that included invasive plant removal, stream restorations and the installation of three wetlands was implemented at Shor. The restoration will be ongoing in our efforts to create a more native and diverse wildlife areas in the county.
Rain Gardens, like the one installed at Shor Park, are depressions that can help to collect rain water that may be carrying pollutants like oils, fertilizers and other chemicals. The water is filtered with the help of native grasses, perennials and the right combination of soil types that help to retain the pollutants and slow the water flow. Not only are rain gardens a benefit to water quality, they attract native wildlife, help to feed migrating species like the Monarch Butterfly, and bring additional color and beauty to any outside area.
RSVP's not required, however, it is helpful so we know to look for you before starting the walk. Email [email protected]