Cincinnati Parks

 

Friends of French Park (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council or CPAC) is working closely with the Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on forest restoration. One of the first things that has been identified as a priority is trail clearance. This involves cutting back invasive plants such as honeysuckle, privet, and burning bush and treating the stumps. 

 

 

Sunday, January 4th, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle 

Saturday, January 17th, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle

Sunday, February 1st, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle *CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Saturday, February 21st, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle 

Sunday, March 8th, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle

Saturday, March 21st, 1-4pm | Amur honeysuckle 

Saturday, April 18th, 9-12pm | Garlic mustard

Sunday, May 3rd, 1-4pm | Garlic mustard  

Wednesday, May 13th, 6-8pm | Garlic mustard

Saturday, May 23rd, 9-12pm | Garlic mustard

Wednesday, May 27th, 6-8pm | Garlic mustard 

 

French Park

3012 Section Road 45237

Planting - Volunteers will use shovels to plant seedlings, and some volunteers may use wire cutters to wrap the small trees in metal caging. Planting will likely result in getting muddy. Volunteers can prepare by wearing sturdy footwear and pants and long sleeves to protect against possibly Poison Ivy. Gloves and tools will be provided. Garlic Mustard - Volunteers will use snips to cut off Garlic Mustard plants. Volunteers can prepare by wearing sturdy footwear and pants and long sleeves to protect against possibly Poison Ivy. This activity is physically easier than removing honeysuckle but may be challenging for anyone with arthritis. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Event will be led by Friends of French Park volunteers. Contact - Scott Puthoff 513.295.9535  

Feel free to arrive late or leave early. Please call Scott 513.295.9535   if you’re running late, and he will help you find the group. If you know ahead of time you'll be running late, please email FriendsofFrenchPark@gmail.com to let them know and make a plan.

Will cancel if below freezing. May cancel if too muddy.

Please contact FriendsofFrenchPark@gmail.com with any questions.

** One-Day Registration **

For volunteers who are not established on the Cincinnati Parks volunteer portal, and are looking for a one-time opportunity, please use the link below to register. You will receive a confirmation email. Thank you!  

https://cincinnatiparks.regfox.com/french-park-cpac

** UC Registration **

For UC students who use the Center for Community Engagement portal, please use the link below to register. You will receive a confirmation email. Thank you!  

French Park Forest Restoration | Center for Community Engagement