Mt. Airy West Conservation Workdays 

Mount Airy West Conservation (MAWC), a member of Mount Airy Forest Advisory Committee (MAFAC; Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council or CPAC), is working closely with Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on forest restoration on the western half of Mt. Airy Forest.  

FOCUS: We will be tackling different invasive plants depending upon the season. This may include - Breaking down honeysuckle with loppers and handsaws* - Cutting out small sections of vines on trees with handsaws* - Removing and bagging garlic mustard or Japanese stiltgrass. *Trained Service People (TSP) will apply herbicide to cut stumps. 

ATTIRE: Long sleeves, long pants. Closed-toed shoes. Raincoat (where applicable)

WHAT TO BRING: Bug spray, sunscreen, water bottles. We will provide gloves but feel free to bring your own. All tools will be provided.

WHERE TO MEET/PARK: Bicentennial Park 2885 Diehl Rd 45211 - Meet at the last/furthest parking lot.  

** Please note: Parking is available in the main (last) parking lot of Bicentennial Park (2885 Diehl Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211) on the boundary of Mt. Airy Forest West

SITE LEAD/CONTACT: Events will be led by Mount Airy West Conservation volunteers. Contact: Sydney Barnes Feel free to arrive late or leave early. Please call Sydney at 513-349-1669 if you're running late and she will help you find the group. If you know in advance that you will be running late, please email MountAiryWestConservation@gmail.com to let us know and make a plan. 

FOREST BASE: We will walk here together. The trailhead is located on the marked "Nature Trail" off of the paved walking path. Continue straight on the path (DO NOT TAKE THE LEFT/RIGHT TRAILS) until you reach the forest clearing with picnic tables. This will be our base.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are available in the main area of Bicentennial Park. Note that it may take a moment to get there from the forest base.

RAIN/INCLEMENT WEATHER: We will monitor weather conditions ahead of the event and cancel if it prevents us from safely and effectively achieving our focus goal. We may work through rain/drizzle depending upon how heavy it is under the forest cover.

 Volunteers will be oriented and trained in best management practices in invasive plants removal, reforestation of areas, planting native seeds, plants and trees.  

Volunteers should wear clothes appropriate to the weather conditions, long sleeves and pants, gloves, closed toes shoes are required. 

Loppers and handsaws will be used to cut invasive plants less than 3" diameter. Application of pesticide will be performed by certified Trained Service Persons. 

To learn more about the Conservation & Land Stewardship program for Cincinnati Parks, and to become trained in pesticide application, please follow this link:

http://bttr.im/3j6ix

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.