Volunteer Events

Weed landscape beds, prune low-hanging branches, and remove debris around Highwood Lodge to make it look beautiful.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Withrow Nature Preserve | Parking Lot VOLUNTEER EVENT

Bobcat Woods is one of the many high-quality woods within Winton Woods. Maintain this conservation area by removing invasive species.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Winton Woods | Possum Run Group Campground | 1604 W. Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Build a new trail at Withrow Nature Preserve. Remove brush and debris, bench and compact the trail bed, and create a new path for all to enjoy.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Withrow Nature Preserve | Parking Lot | 7075 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Remove invasive, woody plants around the Cedar Bend Picnic Area. The removal of invasive species, including bush honeysuckle, wisteria, wintercreeper, and burning bush, will open the understory for native species. This space in the forest will allow for the growth of paw paw, spicebush, and spring ephemerals. These native species are vital to our ecosystem and provide a better food supply for native wildlife and a lovely experience for park guests.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Shawnee Lookout | Cedar Bend Picnic Area | 10622 Shawnee Drive, North Bend, OH 45052 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Team up with CORA, the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance, to improve the Mountain Bike Trail. Volunteers from Great Parks and CORA will plant trees along the trail to fill in gaps in the canopy. After the event, CORA is providing food to celebrate a job well done.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Mitchell Memorial Forest | Mountain Bike Trailhead | 39.190596, -84.719753 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Remove invasive species at this state-dedicated natural area featuring waterfalls and wooded hillsides with diverse plant and animal life.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Newberry Wildlife Sanctuary | 39°14'29.1"N 84°37'17.4"W VOLUNTEER EVENT

Close out the soccer season with the C&P Team by removing old goals.

Age(s): 18+
Location:  Francis RecreAcres | Parking Lot | 11982 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Assist with the finishing touches to prepare for the fall opening of the newly designed 18-hole course. Cut or remove stumps that are deemed trip hazards, remove identification flagging, and remove remaining brush from walking paths.

Age(s): 18+
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Harbor Parking Lot | 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Harrison, OH 45030 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Build a new trail at Withrow Nature Preserve. Remove brush and debris, bench and compact the trail bed, and create a new path for all to enjoy.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Withrow Nature Preserve | Parking Lot | 7075 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Weed landscape beds around the Avoca Trailhead to prepare them for fall and winter.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Little Miami Scenic Corridor | Avoca Trailhead | 7949 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227 VOLUNTEER EVENT

Remove invasive plant species in high-quality natural areas near the Mountain Bike Trail to preserve the beauty of this deep-woods trail and habitat.

Age(s): 14+
Location:  Mitchell Memorial Forest | Maintenance Building Parking Lot | 39°11'21.8"N 84°43'17.3"W VOLUNTEER EVENT