Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Tuesday September 15, 2026 at 6pm

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 Friday September 11, 2026 we had our annual photo-sharing meeting. Randy J showed photos of his trip to Costa Rica, Bob M of the prairie he developed on his own Cincinnati property, Angela C of the rare flowers in her travels in the eastern USA, Jeanne R of the orchids in her travels, and Eric of the temples and forests of south Asia. 18 in attendance at Avon Woods, plus several Zoomers. Nice evening 75 degrees. .

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Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10am Saturday Tour
Shaker Trace Nursery, Western Hamilton County, Ohio

Join us for a tour of the recently renovated Shaker Trace Nursery. Located within Miami Whitewater Forest, this facility produces native seeds and plants for habitat restoration efforts throughout Great Parks of Hamilton County.

Established in 1992 and reopened in 2026 following major renovations, this site is used to cultivate, harvest, and propagate over 200 species of native plants with a special focus on prairie and wetland plants.

This tour will explore the nursery’s history, it’s role in regional conservation efforts, and how the nursery is opening its doors to the public like never before to educate and inspire the next generation of native plant enthusiasts.

RSVP required- We have a limit of 30 for this event. Contact Mike J by email at jagoditz@fuse.net or text at 513-709-0920, with how many in your party. He will confirm your place.

Directions- Shaker Trace Nursery is located at 8667 New Haven Road, Harrison, OH 45030. Most routes including exit #7 from I-74, do not pass through the Parks entrance booths and so avoid the Park day fee. Google Maps knows this location name and address. Driving time is about 30 minutes from downtown Cincy. If you have RSVP'd, and need detailed driving directions, please contact me. (Or if you are late or lost.)

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Friday October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm – Friday Lecture at Avon Woods Nature Center
“Wildflowers in the Woods of Home” by Ed Soldo

Featured in this presentation are the spring-blooming species most familiar to those who live in the Northeast and Midwest. In a sampling of a world too rarely seen, this presentation will touch upon the evolutionary development of our forests and their essential continuity over geologic time.

Our speaker Ed Soldo taught high school biology and field biology for 30 years. He served as a National Park Service seasonal ranger for 15 seasons in six park areas acting as an Interpreter/Photographer. He worked as an adjunct faculty member in Miami University’s employ for 25 years teaching at both the Hamilton and Oxford campuses, as well as 21 years at Miami’s Geology Field Station in Dubois Wyoming.

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 future 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10am Saturday Tour** Shaker Trace Nursery, Western Hamilton County, Ohio Friday October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm – Friday Lecture at Avon Woods Nature Center “Wildflowers in the Woods of Home” by Ed Soldo 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