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March 14 – A second tree planting at Todd’s Fork Preserve. We have three-hundred more trees to put in the ground (black walnuts for the bottom land, flowering trees, American plums!) Feel free to stop by at any point in the day and lend a hand. We’d love to see you.
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

April 18 – Wildflower Hike at Kope Hollow Preserve. We’re planning two hikes at Kope this spring to capture brief windows of time where the wildflowers are most spectacular. Walk will be led by botanist Daniel Boone. On-site parking is limited. We will post carpool opportunities in advance of the event. 5051 US 52 Kope Hollow Nature Preserve in Ripley, Ohio.

April 25 – Wildflower Hike at Todd’s Fork Preserve. Spring time is around the corner. The window to catch the stunning diversity of wild flowers is narrow. Join us to on a walk through Todd’s Fork Preserve with renowned botanist Dan Boone, just outside of Wilmington, at just the right time to catch some blooming beauties. Wear good walking shoes! Click here for the google map: https://goo.gl/maps/eLGHbi4ALmS2TYk3A

May 23 – Wildflower Hike at Kope Hollow Preserve. The second of two spring hikes at Kope this spring, timed to capture brief windows where the wildflowers are most spectacular. Walk will be led by botanist Daniel Boone. On-site parking is limited. We will post carpool opportunities in advance of the event. 5051 US 52 Kope Hollow Nature Preserve in Ripley, Ohio.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Anna at anna@CardinalLandConservancy.org

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Land Trust Alliance Accreditation

We proudly announce that on February 27, 2019 Cardinal Land Conservancy became the fifth accredited land trust in Ohio. The Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission works with land trusts across the country to establish standards of excellence, ensuring permanence in the conservation of American lands. This follows a year of diligent effort by our Board and Staff, and years of support from our members, who have helped make us the organization we are today.

“Accreditation is about assuring that our work can live up to the lofty goal of conservation in perpetuity. We find it easier to fully grasp the meaning of perpetuity when we see the excitement of children visiting our preserves. Thinking about the impact these places will have on their lives, that will then be passed on from generation to generation, we can’t help but be inspired to strive to do more — and do it well.” Peter D. Ter Louw, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy