Cincinnati Parks

Work with Parks Staff and community leaders to assist with on-going efforts to control invasive species at Avon Woods Nature Preserve. 

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 understory and more for local wildlife. There are also safety concerns, as these plants grow fast and thick, and obstruct sight-lines in public areas. Poison ivy also grows in these parks, please be cautious and aware of your surroundings.