Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society
Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Thursday April 17, 2025 at 1pm
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 had successfully RSVP'd to our Sat Apr 19 hike (event was filled), please contact Angela to find our new location. The trails at Abner Hollow are impassable!
Update- Our Saturday April 19, 2025 hike at Abner Hollow is now filled. You may wish to visit some Adams County preserves such as Buzzard Roost Rock
Update- The new date is Saturday April 26, 2025 for our hike at Quiverheart Gorge Preserve. See details below
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10 am: Abner Hollow, Adams County, OH - Update postedThurs April 17th -Check with Angela about new location for this hike as trails at Abner Hollow trails are impassable (Sorry, event is filled)
Join Dave Kuehner as he leads us on this spring wildflower hike at Abner Hollow, one of the jewels of the Edge of Appalachia Preserve System. Located in a remote area in the heart of the 20,000-acre preserve, it is highlighted by a mature deciduous forest, rich understory stream, and dolomite cliffs. It will be a real treat to experience early spring exploring a natural treasure that is not open to the public. Early spring wildflowers will be the focus of our adventure.
RSVP Required- Contact Angela Carter at 513-300-2787 or wildflowerfieldtrips@gmail.com to RSVP and if you have questions.(Sorry, event is filled)
Directions: Angela will send driving directions to those who RSVP. Parking is limited so please carpool if possible. Approximate driving time from Eastgate area to the Preserve (in Adams County, Ohio) is 1hr and 20 minutes.
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
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