ASO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Buffalo Running Clover

Buffalo Running Clover, a plant native to the Eastern US, was once presumed extinct. Its primary habitat of trails heavily grazed by bison had vanished.

In the 1980’s the plant was rediscovered. Among today’s known patches is one at Audubon’s Warder Perkins preserve. Warder Perkins is a secluded haven known for its mature trees and vibrant spring wildflowers. The future of running buffalo clover there is uncertain, in a large part due to an aggressive invasive plant called Japanese stiltgrass.  Audubon Society of Ohio, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, plans a day of assault on the invader. We will pull out the stiltgrass.  Fortunately, it is easy to pull, but there is a lot of it.  No experience necessary.

Time and Place:

Friday, July 10. Gather at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of Crossroads West, 8575 Bridgetown Road, Cleves, OH 45002.

Dress for warm weather in the woods. Terrain is hilly. Bring water and a snack.  At 10:00 a.m. promptly volunteers will follow leaders to the preserve work area which is a short distance from the parking lot.  Please note there is no official entrance to the preserve. The operation will conclude by late afternoon.

People interested in volunteering should contact Steve Maslowski at sbmaslowski@hotmail.com or 513-582-9500.

Thank you!