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Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society
Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Friday September 11, 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 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
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.)
Info about our future Fall 2026 Events will be available in September 2026
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