Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Monday July 14, 2025 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 July 5, 2025 at Miami Meadows Park in Clermont County botanist Dan Boone led our group of 16 on a excellent hike at this flat wet Miami Township Park. Four botanists in our group! Dan explained how the park’s glacial origin affects the soil and plants here. Photos will be posted soon.

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

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10 am: Miami Whitewater Forest, Hamilton County, OH (Note: We are still planning this event, please check back at the website for final plan)

Please join us for a morning paddle out on the lake, to see the lotus blooms at Miami Whitewater Forest. Great Parks pass required and you can rent a kayak or canoe if you do not own one.

RSVP- - Please RSVP to Angela Carter, wildflowerfieldtrips@gmail.com or 513-300-2787, so we know when everyone arrives to start out from the harbor. Water, snacks and binoculars are recommended for birding and dragonflies as well as the lotus.

Directions - More later

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10 am: Steussy’s Prairie, Henry County, IN

Come see a spectacular tall grass prairie reconstruction in East central Indiana. 43 acres and over 200 species of prairie plants, 130 species of birds, over 300 insects including many butterflies await you.

In 1994 Dr Helen Steussy and her husband Tom Williams accidentally bought a 12 acre horse farm. (it's a long story). At the time they didn't know an oak from a maple tree and they thought Garlic mustard was a pretty wildflower.

Over the last 30+ years they have learned a lot. And they've created and nurtured a nature sanctuary that you've got to see to believe.

Now they've made every mistake in the book. And they continue to learn from every misstep. In fact, one of the best ways they learn now is by giving these tours and hearing from the various participants - either their pearls of knowledge or their questions.

It's about a 1 mile walk on mowed paths. They do have an electric golf cart for 4 people.

RSVP- - Please RSVP to Angela Carter, wildflowerfieldtrips@gmail.com or 513-300-2787, if you plan to attend.

Directions - - Address will be sent to attendees the week of the field trip.

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 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