Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Tuesday April 22, 2025

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.

Update- If you have rsvp'd and are coming to the hike at Quiverheart Gorge, our hike leader suggests trekking poles may be helpful, because the trail is rocky and may be muddy in parts.

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New Date! Saturday April 26, 2025 at 10am - Quiverheart Gorge Preserve, Adams County, OH {RSVP required)

Ann Geise and Adam Wulfmeyer will lead us on the 2-mile loop Quiverheart Trail in this new Arc of Appalachia Preserve with a profusion of wildflowers. We'll first hike down into the large scenic gorge and along one side of the stream. Crossing the stream we'll hike up and along the ridge on the other side.

We will be hiking a narrow, rocky and possibly muddy trail amidst numerous wildflowers and various habitats. This trail will be moderate to difficult depending on weather conditions and has some narrow passages.

You can find more about the preserve at https://www.arcofappalachia.org/quiverheart-gorge/ or see the trail map and description (pdf) here . This pdf has more detail on trail difficulty.

Bring your lunch and we’ll stop and eat along the trail.

Please RSVP to Ann Geise at anngeise@aol.com

Directions: From I-275 on the East side of Cincinnati, take exit 63 onto OH-32 E/State Rte 32 E towards Batavia for 51 miles to Steam Furnace Rd. on your right.

Go 2.3 miles on Steam Furnace Rd and find the Quiverheart parking lot on the right. This lot is just past (0.1 miles) the Black Diamond Country Store.

Google maps knows the address, which is Quiverheart Gorge Preserve, 2199 OH-781, Peebles, OH 45660

Next Newsletter will be available in May 2025 which will have details of our spring and summer events

May 3, 2025: Saturday Field Trip
Shawnee State Park, Scioto Co, OH

May 10, 2025: Give Back Day Garlic Mustard Pull, Caesar Creek Gorge SNP, (Corwin Road) Warren Co, OH

May 31, 2025: Saturday Field Trip
Shawnee State Park, Scioto Co, OH

** June 1, 2025: Sunday Potluck Picnic
Picnic at Keystone Flora, Hamilton Co, OH

June 21, 2025: Weekend Field Trip
Cranberry Glades, Pocahontas Co, WV
Spruce Knob, Pendleton Co, WV

July 5, 2025: Saturday Field Trip
Miami Meadows, Clermont Co, OH

July 20, 2025: Sunday Field Trip
Beanblossom Bottoms, Monroe Co, IN

Aug. 2, 2025: Saturday Field Trip
Miami Whitewater, Hamilton Co, OH

Aug. 16, 2025: Saturday Field Trip
Steussy’s Prairie, Henry Co, IN

Friday Sept 12, 2025
Avon Woods Nature Center (& Zoom)
6:30 Optional Picnic
7:30 Photo-Sharing Program

Next newsletter in September 2025


	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 ) 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 New Date! Saturday April 26, 2025 at 10am - Quiverheart Gorge Preserve, Adams County, OH - RSVP required May 3, 2025: Saturday Field Trip Shawnee State Park, Scioto Co, OH May 10, 2025: Give Back Day Garlic Mustard Pull, Caesar Creek Gorge SNP, (Corwin Road) Warren Co, OH May 31, 2025: Saturday Field Trip Shawnee State Park, Scioto Co, OH ** June 1, 2025: Sunday Potluck Picnic Picnic at Keystone Flora, Hamilton Co, OH June 21, 2025: Weekend Field Trip Cranberry Glades, Pocahontas Co, WV Spruce Knob, Pendleton Co, WV July 5, 2025: Saturday Field Trip Miami Meadows, Clermont Co, OH July 19, 2025: Sunday Field Trip Beanblossom Bottoms, Monroe Co, IN Aug. 2, 2025: Saturday Field Trip Miami Whitewater, Hamilton Co, OH Aug. 16, 2025: Saturday Field Trip Steussy’s Prairie, Henry Co, IN Friday Sept 12, 2025 Avon Woods Nature Center (& Zoom) 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? Call President Angela Carter at amcarter@fuse.net or 513-300-2787, 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