Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated January 7, 2026 at 5pm

Our hikes and lectures are free and open to the public, and all are welcome. (but we depend on our memberships to cover our expenses.) ."You don’t have to be a plant expert to enjoy these trips and lectures. The locations are amazing and the atmosphere is casual. I’ve enjoyed every event that I’ve attended for many years!"- BB.

What you missed- On Dec 14, 2025 Dave Nolin gave an excellent remote presentation on "Forests, Wetlands and Flamescapes of the Dayton Area". He told of the original survey of Ohio, and other sources to understand the original landscapes of Ohio. And of the importance of fire use by the Indians to our diverse ecology. Our potluck and hike were cancelled due to snow and cold. See the one hour video here .

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Friday, January 9, 7:30 pm: Lecture Program, Avon Woods Nature Center (Zoom available also)

“Lichens!” by Bob Klips

Aptly described as “fungi that invented agriculture,” lichens are dual organisms that epitomize symbiosis. Being small, desiccation-resistant and requiring very little nutrition, lichens are found in environments that are generally too stressful for most plants to grow. They are a delight to find on bark, rocks, and barren ground. We will explore their different growth forms and methods of reproduction, and learn how to identify the most common Ohio species. Special attention will be paid to ones that were discovered here or are named for Ohio lichenologists.

Robert Klips is an associate professor emeritus in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at Ohio State University (OSU), where he has taught for over twenty years. He currently manages the bryophyte and lichen specimen collections in the herbarium at OSU’s Museum of Biological Diversity. Skilled in botanical macrophotography, Klips served as the photographer for the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s 2017 "Common Lichens of Ohio" Field Guide, available in a nice online version.

Directions to Avon Woods- Avon Woods Nature Center is a Cincinnati City Park at 4235 Paddock Road, Cincinnati 45229. From the Norwood Lateral (SR #562), drive 9/10 mile South on Paddock to the Avon Woods Park driveway. Turn sharp right and go to the lodge at the end of the long dark drive. Google maps correctly directs you up the driveway to the Nature Center building, using either the location “Avon Woods Nature Center” or “4235 Paddock Road”. Apple Maps sends you to the wrong location.

Zoom instructions- To receive the zoom link, please email Bob Bergstein at bergstein123@gmail.com. (The Zoom link is automatically sent to all those on the email reminder list. If you would like to be added to the reminder list, contact Bob)

Details of our future 2026 events will be posted here soon, and will be sent in our winter newsletter


	Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society, Ohio Native Plant Society , SW Ohio Chapter, Come Learn about Cincinnati and Ohio Native Plants. pdf sizes are small ( < 300k ) Schedule Inside 2025 2026 pdf Schedule Cover 2025 2026 pdf Newsletter Sept 2025 pdf January 2025 Newsletter pdf September 2024 Newsletter pdf Schedule inside 2024 2025 rev oct 23 Schedule cover 2024 2025 pdf Link to our Facebook Page Note- Even if you are not on Facebook, you can view the content and nice photos posted there. office use only- Membership Renewals It's membership renewal time again. All memberships need to be renewed on September 1 of each year (unless you have paid for multiple years). Please go to our membership page and renew wth PayPal. Alternatively, from the membership, you can print out the renewal form and send it to our Membership Chair. Donations The Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society exists because of the generosity of our members and donors. To become a member, go to our membership page by clicking on the "Membership" tab in the upper bar. To give a direct donation to the society, please go to our donation web page by clicking the button below: The society is a 501(c)(3) organization and your membership or donation may be tax deductible. --Quick look ahead 2024-- means Non-Society event Friday Jan. 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm: Avon Woods Nature Center In Person and Zoom Presentation “Lichens!” by Bob Klips Friday Feb. 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm Avon Woods Nature Center In Person and Zoom Presentation “Wildflowers Through the Year” by Tom Hissong Feb. date TBD - Indoor Field Trip Tour of UC’s Greenhouse, Laboratories, and New Herbarium Friday March 13, 2026: Potluck & Lecture The Gathering at Northern Hills 5:15 pm Appetizers and fellowship 5:45 pm Covered dish potluck dinner 7:00 pm Annual Meeting and Program “Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Ohio” by Greg Lipps Saturday March 28, 2026: California Woods, Hamilton Co, OH Saturday Apr. 11, 2026: Devil’s Backbone, Preble Co, OH Saturday May 2, 2026: Joan Jones Portman Trail, Adams Co, OH Saturday May 9, 2026 at 9am: Give Back Day Garlic Mustard Pull, Caesar Creek Gorge SNP, (Corwin Road) Warren Co, OH Saturday May 16, 2026: Hueston Woods, Butler & Preble Co, OH Sunday June 7, 2026: Potluck Picnic Picnic at Keystone Flora, Hamilton Co, OH June 13-14, 2026: Weekend Field Trip Hosah Prairie, Lake Co, IL Chiwaukee Prairie, Kenosha Co, WI Saturday June 27, 2026: The Deep, Hocking Co, OH Sunday June 28, 2026: The Arboretum, Fayette Co, KY Saturday July 25, 2026: Bergamo Center, Greene Co, OH Saturday Aug. 1, 2026: Base Line Barrens Nature Preserve, Washington Co, IN Saturday Aug. 15, 2026: Sky Haven Prairie, Hamilton Co, OH End of list ** indicates events co-sponsored by the Society Questions about events, lost going to an event, need e-mail reminders of events? Contact President Mike Jagoditz at President@CincyWildflower.org or 513-583-9760, or Bob Bergstein, Communications Chairman at 513-477-4438 text/phone or email bergstein123@gmail.com All of our events are free and open to the public. Of course if you enjoy our events, as we think you will, it is nice to join to help support the Society. Our hikes and lectures are excellent, in a wonderful casual atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to talk with our speakers after the meetings. Our hike leaders are knowledgeable and will be glad to point out the plants that we are seeing