Volunteers Planted Thousands of Native Seeds on National Public Lands Day

  • Sep 26, 2022

Group picture of volunteers at park

September 24, 2022 was National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation and general health. More than 100 volunteers removed invasive species from seven of our parks over the weekend. Volunteers also planted trees, spread mulch, supported events for the community and learned about how to care for our natural spaces. Every little bit helps and the impact made together is everlasting! 

Thank you to the Parks staff and volunteers who came out to work together in parks across Cincinnati on this national volunteer day. Cincinnati Parks are improved and strengthened when we work in harmony. 

Accomplishments:

  • Over 1,500 native seeds were distributed in forests to continue the reforestation efforts at Walnut Woods, Alms and Parker Woods:

    •  1000 White Oak

    • 100 Ohio Buckeye

    • 100 Musclewood

    • 100 Black - Haw Viburnum

    • 150 Bur Oak

    • 50 Red Oak

    • 50 Linden

    • 30 Paw Paw

    • 30 Spicebush

  •  Various native trees were planted: 

    • 1 zelkova

    • 1 burr oak

    • 1 white oak

    • 2 red maple

    • 2 red buds

  • 25 yards of mulch spread

  • Over 300 linear feet of honeysuckle cleared from trails, sidewalks and wood lines

Volunteer Group Participants:

  • Civic Garden Center

  • Ohio River Foundation

  • Fiends of Kennedy Heights Park 

  • Alms Park Allies

  • Mt. Airy Trail Runners 

  • California Woods Nature Preserve Advisory Council

  • Miles Edwards Park Advisory Council

  • Northside Greenspace

  • UC CCE

  • Cincinnati Sister Cities

  • Cincinnati Public Schools

  • Walnut Hills High School

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