Stewardship
Cincinnati Nature Center maintains that successful conservation and sustainable development are inclusive and integrative.
Our perspective draws inspiration from the Land Ethic of Aldo Leopold in that it recognizes the value of all members of the community—human and otherwise—and promotes giving voice to all the stakeholders who are impacted by conservation of greenspace in our region.
The natural areas of Cincinnati Nature Center contain a diversity of habitat types, each supporting its own unique combination of wildlife species.
Land Management
Maintaining the ecological health and beauty of these habitats requires a trained team of land stewards who work to not only prevent our natural areas from being degraded, but also to repair damages caused by things like overabundant deer or invasive species.
Volunteer to Help
Since 2008, volunteers have helped us remove more than 500 acres of invasive plants from our forests. Today, conservation volunteers assist with all aspects of our work, including invasive species management, prescribed burns, native plant propagation, landscaping, and ecological research and monitoring.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email the Volunteer Services Team at volunteer@cincynature.org or by phone at (513) 965-3348.
Partners in Land Protection
With 1,800 acres, Cincinnati Nature Center is the largest private land owner in Clermont County. Despite the high quality of greenspace we protect, there is still the need to preserve lands adjacent to our property. Urbanization and agricultural land use have decreased native habitat, disconnecting important natural riparian and forested corridors for wildlife. Strategic partnerships allows the Nature Center to expand its goal of land preservation in the region.
Research Collaboration
Organizations interested in conducting ecological research on our property are invited to email Director of Conservation Cory Christopher, for information at cchristopher@cincynature.org or (513) 965-3352.
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