Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Sunday September 6, 2026 at 11pm

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 Saturday August 15, 2026 we visited beautiful Sky Haven Prairie, an amazing rural setting just west of Mt Airy Forest in Cincinnati. The genial owner of the property, Bob Myers showed our group of 28 how this large prairie was developed, first by clearing the land of all plants in 2015, followed by seeding of native prairie species, and then annual maintenance. He would like to share his knowledge and experience with anyone who would start their own prairie. You may contact him at rmyers@focusmgt.com . Weather 75, clear with storm approaching.

Photos- Group Photo (2nd from left former President Angela Carter, 4th from left former President Christine Hadley, 5th from left current President Mike Jagoditz, photo by former President Bob Bergstein), 6 foot Bob M and 10 foot prairie dock , toothed spurge .

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Friday, September 11, 2026 Picnic and Photo-Sharing Program
Avon Woods Nature Center, Hamilton County, Ohio

6:30pm - Bring you own dinner and enjoy the evening air, on the picnic tables behind the Nature Center (Optional)
7:30pm - Members’ Photo Sharing Program

This is the first event of our new year. Please bring your photos of your summer travels, or of plants and nature. Your presentation should be up to 10-18 full screen photos, which is up to 12 minutes.

We have a computer and projector. Please bring your photos on a thumb drive. Those attending by Zoom may also share photos remotely by sharing their screens.

Zoomers may let us know at the meeting if they wish to share or call Bob Bergstein at 513-477-4438 for computer information, or to let me know you wish to present pictures

Directions- Avon Woods Nature Preserve (a Cincinnati City Park) is at 4235 Paddock Road, Cincinnati 45229. The Nature Center Lodge is located at the end of the long driveway. One route is to get on Norwood Lateral and take the Paddock Road exit (south). Drive south on Paddock for 0.9 miles and turn right at the Avon Woods sign and drive 0.4 miles up the driveway to the Nature Center.

Zoom Directions-
The Zoom link will be sent in the email reminder on Tues Sept 8, or contact Bob at Bergstein123@gmail.com or call 513-477-4438

Info about our Fall 2026 Events will be available in September 2026


	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 ) new! Newsletter May 2026 pdf Newsletter Jan 2026 pdf 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 Sept 11, 2026: Avon Woods Nature Center, Hamilton Co, OH 6:30 Optional Picnic 7:30 Photo Sharing Program 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