Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society

Ohio Native Plant Society, Southwest Ohio Chapter
Updated Tuesday August 11, 2026 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 August 1, 2026 Indiana State Botanist Scott Namestnik lead our small group at Base Line Barrens Nature Preserve in Washington County in Southern Indiana. Many interesting plants in this Karst sinkhole plain and woods.

Photos- Group Photo (Scott on left, Angela, Mike J on right) , Hunting for plants , Spiranthes tuberosa

Correction for our August 15 event- Note the corrected word "LEFT" in capital letters in the directions to our August 15 hike below. The newsletter that was mailed was incorrect. The PDF Newsletter link has now been corrected. .

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Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am: Saturday Field Trip
Sky Haven Prairie, , Hamilton Co., OH (near Mt. Airy Forest)

Bob Myers planted his Sky Haven Prairie in 2015 after a Hamilton County Land Conservancy (Cardinal Conservancy) meeting in Miamitown. At this meeting there was a presentation by Solomon Gamboa showing many examples of Ohio’s native prairie plants, and how they can be used in our area to replace traditional lawns. Solomon assisted in planting the first one-acre plot. The first growing season was 2016 and the prairie is now flourishing in its 11th growing season.

Directions- Note the correction "LEFT" in capital letters below

The prairie is at 4919 Shepherd Creek Rd, Cincinnati OH 45223 (an address that Google Maps knows). From downtown, take Colerain Ave. north past Mt. Airy Forest, turn LEFT on Shepherd Creek Rd. After 0.8mi turn right onto the private drive, where you will soon see a white sign saying "Sky Haven". Park at the end of the common drive. Also notice the low white walls on both sides of the driveway entrance. Drive time is about 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Info about our 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 Aug. 15, 2026: Sky Haven Prairie, Hamilton Co, OH 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