LaBoiteaux Woods Preserve Forest Restoration

Description

 

Join in the efforts of Cincinnati Parks staff and The Friends of LaBoiteaux Woods (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council) to improve the state of the natural resources the this forest offers. 

LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve - 5400 Lanius Lane 45224

Community Workdays

SPRING EVENTS: Garlic Mustard & Wintercreeper Removal

April 19 | 1pm - 3pm  

May 3 | 1pm - 3pm *CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

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

September 13 | 1pm - 3pm

September 27| 1pm - 3pm  

October 4| 1pm - 3pm

October 25 | 1pm - 3pm

November 1 | 1pm - 3pm

November 22 | 1pm - 3pm

December 6 | 1pm - 3pm

Focus will be on invasive plant removal. Volunteers will use loppers and hand saws to cut back honeysuckle less than 3" diameter and break it down on site so that it will decompose. 

Volunteers should be prepared for the weather (lightweight clothing), wear long pants. Close-toed, sturdy shoes are required. Recommended: Work gloves (if you own them), sunscreen, refillable water bottle. There will be work gloves available to borrow and  a water cooler will be provided on site for volunteers to refill bottles. Cincinnati Parks discourages single use plastics.

Regarding Covid-19:
In efforts to stop the spread, for the safety of our staff, volunteers and community please consider the following guidelines:
  • Do not participate If you or someone in your home is symptomatic (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), or if someone you’ve come into close contact with is under investigation or diagnosed with a laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: 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.

Location

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5400 Lanius Lane
Cincinnati, OH  45224

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Register
Sat Oct 25, 2025 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 10 of 15
Sat Nov 1, 2025 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 12 of 15
Sat Nov 22, 2025 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 13 of 15
Sat Dec 6, 2025 @ 1:00pm
to 3:00pm
2.00 hours 15 of 15