by Jessee J. Smith You may not have heard them singing, but you’ve probably heard the buzz: Brood X of the periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.) is emerging over a large portion of the eastern U.S. this year. These big bugs belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs) and are related…
Here are some of the Native Wildflowers which have been blooming in our Preserves this year. We hope you have been able to get out onto the trails to see these and other native wildflowers. Big thanks to all our volunteers who’ve helped remove invasive plants, allowing the wildflowers to…
Marie Finn was born and raised in Ohio, graduating from Seton High School before beginning her career in publishing here in Cincinnati. Her career in publishing continued for many years in California, where she discovered a love of nature, especially native wildflowers. Upon returning to Cincinnati, she began taking courses…
For your Information at Kirby Nature Center: If you arrive there to walk the trails, and find that the gates are closed, just walk around the gates, and you will be able to access the trails! When the gates are closed, it’s okay to park on the grass.
Participating in Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati has never been so sweet! Western Wildlife Corridor’s member, Linda Graviss, was chosen as Best of Show winner based on donor votes for its chocolate eclairs as a part of an annual program called Gourmet Grub for Good Virtual Cookbook. To see her…
Western Wildlife Corridor needs your help! Because the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to cancel our annual fundraising events, we were left without the donations that those events usually bring in. We know 2020 has presented different challenges to everyone, and we hope that getting out into our preserves has been…
Amidst the spike in COVID-19 cases, there is no better time than now to experience the natural joys that nature can bring. There are so many beautiful places to visit, just a few miles from your driveway. Luckily, the Western Wildlife Corridor is easily accessible and is here to guide…
We are looking for a volunteer with videographer skills to help us capture our preserves. If you are interested or know anyone, please feel free to contact us at staff@westernwildlifecorridor.org or call Ariannah Lambert at (618)88909767.
Want to learn all about how Bridget Taylor and Denis Conover are using satellites to fight the invasive alien species amur honeysuckle at Bender Mountain Preserve? Click here to read the article.
