Conservation and Land Management

Join our team for one date or all of them. We will restore our beautiful native forest by killing invasive plants or stopping their spread. From late Fall through Winter and early Spring we'll cut and stack bush honeysuckle and other woody invasives. In Spring we'll pull and bag garlic mustard. In late Summer and early Fall we’ll pull and bag Japanese stilt grass and Japanese chaff flower, and throughout the year we may engage in other habitat restoration projects. This will usually be off trail in wooded, often hilly terrain.

The Stowe Park Advisory Council launched efforts in 2025 to support the gardens and grounds of the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Plans include improving gardens by removing invasive species, planting natives and installing educational signage. The CPAC is working in collaboration with the Harriet Beecher Stowe House leadership. 

Join in the efforts hosted by The Friends of LaBoiteaux Woods (CPAC) to improve the state of the natural resources this forest offers. 

Spring events: Garlic Mustard pulling, Winter Creeper and other invasive vines pulling/cutting.

Fall events: Honeysuckle cutting, breaking down, treating of stumps (trained service persons only), trail clearing. Occasionally planting of native trees/plants.

Join our team for one date or all of them. We will restore our beautiful native forest by killing invasive plants or stopping their spread. From late Fall through Winter and early Spring we'll cut and stack bush honeysuckle and other woody invasives. In Spring we'll pull and bag garlic mustard. In late Summer and early Fall we’ll pull and bag Japanese stilt grass and Japanese chaff flower, and throughout the year we may engage in other habitat restoration projects. This will usually be off trail in wooded, often hilly terrain.

Ault Park Advisory Council is working closely with the Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on forest restoration. One of the first things that has been identified as a priority is trail corridor clearance. This work involves cutting back invasive plants such as honeysuckle, privet, and burning bush and treating the stumps. Volunteer Group Leaders will provide an orientation and direct the work.

Volunteers should be prepared for the weather in clothing appropriate for the temperature, wear long pants and layers (long sleeves), close-toed shoes are required. Suggested: work gloves & refillable water bottle. Cincinnati Parks discourages single - use plastics.