Cincinnati Parks

Alms Park Allies are volunteers dedicated to maintaining and improving the park in collaboration with Cincinnati Board of Parks. We are established 501c3 with the State of Ohio as Alms Park Advisory Council.

Work with Parks Staff and members of the Alms Park Advisory Council (Alms Park Allies) in their efforts to improve the overall health of the park and support maintenance efforts. Projects will often include invasive species mitigation efforts as well as beautification efforts and grounds maintenance tasks.

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2024 Community Workdays are listed below. Meet at the Pavilion in Alms Park at the top of the hill, 710 Tusculum Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226 

• Sat Sept 21 - Alms Park Forest Restoration  
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Oct 12 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Nov 2 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Nov 16 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Dec 7 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Dec 21 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Jan 11 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal
• Sat Jan 25 - Alms Park Forest Restoration
  • Invasive plant removal 

The removal of invasive species is part of ongoing efforts to restore our native forest understory. Volunteers will use loppers and handsaws to cut invasive Amur honeysuckle and may also be cutting invasive porcelain berry vine. On some volunteer days we will also plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. 

Non - native plants such as honeysuckle and porcelain berry grow aggressively in this climate and create real problems for our native ecosystem. These invasive plants choke out the natural growth of native plants that provide more for a healthy under story and more for local wildlife. There are also safety concerns, as these plants grow fast and thick, and obstruct sightlines in public areas. Poison ivy (a native plant) also grows in these parks, please be cautious and aware of your surroundings.

Volunteers should be prepared for the weather in clothing appropriate for the temperature, wear long pants and layers (long sleeves), close-toed shoes are required. Suggested: face covering, gloves & refillable water bottle. Cincinnati Parks discourages single - use plastics.  

Cincinnati Parks and Alms Allies will supply tools and equipment. 

** 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!  

Alms Park Service Projects | Center for Community Engagement

** 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/alms-park-advisory-council

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.
• For more details or questions feel free to contact Christyl @ christyl.johnson-roberts@cincinnati-oh.gov text or call 513.240.5735