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:  Main (last) parking lot in Bicentennial Park (2885 Diehl Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211).

** Please note: Parking is available in the lot of Bicentennial Park (Green Township) 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 leavy 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 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.

** 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!  

Mt. Airy West Conservation Workdays (LEAP Partner) | Center for Community Engagement

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.