Celebrate
National Public Lands Day at Crane Hollow Preserve!
Volunteer
​Stilt Grass Pulling & Hike

Rural Action has joined forces with Buckeye Trail, Wayne National Forest, Ohio Stream Restore Corps, and Ohio Department of Natural Resources in an effort to hold the largest Public Lands Day event across Appalachian Ohio.

Date: Friday, September 29th
Time: The pull will run from 10A.M – 2P.M.
 
Join Crane Hollow Preserve staff and volunteers as we work together to pull a non-native invasive grass, Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum). This plant is specifically a problem in riparian corridors and moist forests. These habitats harbor a number of our beautiful wildflower species, so it makes control of stilt grass all the more important.
 
The work day begins at 10 A.M. and runs until about 2 P.M. The day will begin with carpooling and hiking into a location. We will pull and then eat lunch. We will follow that up with a hike where we can admire what we are trying to protect.
 
The pull will largely be off trail and will include several stream crossings. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes that can deal with getting wet. Walking sticks are recommended for the rugged terrain. We will lunch out in the field, so bring a sack lunch and beverage with you. Please use the sign-up form to the right.  Driving directions and additional information will be emailed to participants after they sign up.

​Crane Hollow Preserve has restricted access in order to protect the ecological health of the hollow, although permission may be granted to small interested groups and research scientists.  The following scheduled on-site hikes and programs are open to the general public:

If you are interested in attending one of our events, please use our Event Sign-Up form below.

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