Tree Shepherd Work Day - 04
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
Mt. Airy Forest | Cincinnati, OH
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Sunday, September 29 - we will be continuing to cut and stump treat invasive honeysuckle shrubs at the entrance to the Hidden Ridge trail. This is tough work but necessary so that the Parks Conservation team can eliminate invasive Ailanthus trees hidden in the thickets. Please register on our page on the Cincinnati Parks Volunteer portal:
https://bttr.im/osqat
WHAT TO WEAR: Come prepared for the weather and the season. Long sleeves and long pants help keep ticks and poison ivy at bay. We find Farmer’s Defense type sleeves provide excellent protection in the woods. Supportive closed-toed shoes with lugged soles are a necessity for traction on muddy trails and slopes. Rain gear in wet weather, hats for sun or cold. We will provide work gloves but feel free to bring your own.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring water to stay hydrated, especially on hot days. Bug spray, sunscreen, and light snacks make the day more pleasant. All tools will be provided.
WHERE TO MEET/PARK: We will meet in Mt. Airy Forest at the Oval Shelter. Map is here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/i8WMLV8RX2mqY7Wx7
To get there, enter the park at Colerain Avenue and take an immediate left onto Trail Ridge Road. Continue on Trail Ridge past Everybody’s Treehouse and you will see the Oval Shelter House dead ahead. Follow the fork to the right around the shelter and park.
If the shelter is occupied, we will meet just to the north of the shelter at the ‘top’ of the oval where it meets the gate.
SITE LEAD/CONTACT: Events will be led by Tree Shepherd volunteers. Primary contact is Jerome Wilson (he, him, his). Feel free to arrive late or leave early, but please call Jerome at 513-570-0845 if you're running late and he will help you find the group. If you know in advance that you will be running late, please email [email protected] to let us know so we can plan accordingly.
RESTROOMS: Restrooms are available at the Oval next to the giant radio tower (open seasonally, April through October). Restroom facilities closer to other worksites will be shared at the start of that particular day.
RAIN/INCLEMENT WEATHER: We will monitor weather conditions ahead of the event and cancel if it prevents us from safely and effectively achieving our goals. If a cancellation becomes necessary, we will communicate this to all registrants via email. We will usually work through rain/drizzle depending upon how heavy it is, but gusty winds are dangerous in the forest and would merit cancellation.
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Where is it happening?
Mt. Airy Forest, 5081 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-1072, United States,CincinnatiEvent Location & Nearby Stays: