Planned

Conservation Efforts

for 2025

• May 4 (4:00- 6:00pm): (Free Event) Forest Ecology Excursion @ Bender Mountain Nature Preserve: A Walking lecture about Eastern deciduous forests and invasive species, such as lesser celandine and honeysuckle); 6468 Bender Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233
• August 8-15: Exclusive Boundary Waters Guided Expedition guided by Dr. Donna McCollum (4 spots remain)
• August 16-22: Exclusive Boundary Waters Guided Expedition guided by Dr. Donna McCollum (6 spots remain)
• August 23-29: Exclusive Boundary Waters Guided Expedition guided by Dr. Donna McCollum (4 spots remain)
• August 30-Sept. 6: Exclusive Boundary Waters Guided Expedition guided by Dr. Donna McCollum (8 spots remain)
  • (send email for more information and pricing for each expedition)
• September 7: Reptile Excursion with Dr. Hays Cummins and Jamey Vogel (Location TBD); reptile hunting and education course
• Sept 15: Wetland excursion to the Edge of the Farm in Oxford, Ohio with Drs. Hays Cummins and Donna McCollum; a restoration project review and Sunflower bloom event; dinner and drinks provided
• September 19-27: Bonaire Research Expedition Guided by Jamey Vogel

Local Events and Classes for 2025

• May 10: Ohio River Cleanup @ Montgomery Inn Boathouse (10am – 1pm)
• Saturday, July 19: Little Miami Canoe Cleanup (more details to come)
• Sunday, August 9: Birding/ Density Survey on the Oxbow excursion
• Sunday, August 23: Reptiles of SW Ohio course
• Sunday, Sept. 14: Coral and Fish Identification Course (mandatory preparation course for the Bonaire Research expedition.
• November 8: Animal Survival in the Tri-State Region Class with Jamey Vogel