Service in the Preserves

Baker Woods

- Added boardwalk to low, wet sections of trail (2016)

Bigelow Cemetery

- Maintained and weeded prairie (1984, 1985)

Blackhand Gorge

- Removed garlic mustard and invasive woody vegetation (1993, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021)

- Constructed overlook and “reminder” fences along Gorge Trail (1990, 1993, 2003)

- Installed signage (2021)

- Built steps on steep section of Chestnut Trail (2021)

- Maintained trails (1990, 1993, 2002, 2019)

- Marked pavement hazards on bike trail (2021)

Boch Hollow

- Cleared trail of downed trees (2009)

- Installed new trail and improved existing ones, constructed boardwalk over wet areas (2010, 2011)

- Stained gazebo (2019) and shelter house (2010)

Caesar Creek Gorge

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1993, 2002, 2019)

- Installed bridge and water bars (1993)

- Renovated hillside trail, trimmed encroaching vegetation from other trails (2002)

Chaparral Prairie

- Removed invasive woody vegetation, including red cedar (1986, 1990)

- Painted barn, trimmed and maintained trails (2003)

Christmas Rocks

- Built staircase (1992)

- Installed water bars, replaced footbridges (2007)

- Maintained trails, improved boardwalk, installed sign posts (1992, 2007, 2011)

Clifton Gorge

- Developed new trails (1983, 1995)

- Maintained existing trails and closed off rerouted trails (1984, 1987, 1995, 2011)

- Constructed and installed safety fences and railings along Gorge Trail (1996, 2003, 2009)

- Built, installed and repaired foot bridges (1983, 2012)

- Repaired, replaced and maintained wooden steps, structures and boardwalks (2003, 2011, 2012, 2017)

- Installed camp entry gate (2009)

- Removed invasive vegetation (1983, 1984, 1987, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019)

Compass Plant Prairie

- Removed invasive woody vegetation, repaired and improved steps (1991)

Conkles Hollow

- Improved trails for safety and accessibility (1988, 2002, 2004, 2008)

- Constructed and installed small bridges, split rail fence and deck (1996, 2011, 2016)

Crabill Fen

- Cleared invasive woody vegetation (2001, 2014, 2019)

Cranberry Bog

- Trimmed top heavy trees to improve stability of the floating mat (1983)

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1992)

Daughmer Prairie Savannah

- Worked on removal of invasive teasel (2013, 2014)

Davey Woods

- Posted boundaries (1989, 2003)

- Maintained trails, bridges, performed general clean up including at cemetery (1989, 1994)

- Worked on removing invasive woody vegetation and garlic mustard (2004, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Desonier

- Re-decked several small footbridges along trail (2016)

Eagle Creek

- Maintained trails, built and installed new bridge, upgraded existing bird blind (1983)

- Built new trail, painted observation deck, improved boardwalk safety with traction (2015)

Erie Sand Barrens

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1984, 1989)

Fowler Woods

- Repaired boardwalk (1985, 2012, 2018)

- Cleaned up old home site (1986)

- Maintained trails (2012, 2018)

- Posted boundaries (1999)

Gahanna Woods

- Constructed new boardwalk (1986)

- Re-decked small boardwalk and removed invasive woody vegetation (2004)

Gallagher Fen

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2017,   2018, 2020)

- Burned brush piles of previously removed vegetation (1998, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011)

- Maintained trails and constructed a new trail (1996, 1998, 2006)

- Readjusted and repaired shifting boardwalk (2007)

- Constructed and repaired staircases along trail (1993, 1996, 1998, 2010)

- Removed fence, tidied up cemetery (1993, 1996)

Goode Prairie

- Removed invasive vegetation from the bluff (1987)

Gott Fen

- Worked on removal of invasive buckthorn (2017)

Halls Creek Woods

- Removed invasive non-native woody vegetation from the mature hardwood forest (2007)

Headlands Dunes

- Restored sand dunes by removing woody vegetation and installing snow/sand fence, improved trails (1998)

Howard Collier

- Removed invasive garlic mustard (2016, 2019, 2021)

- Repaired boardwalk (2021)

Hueston Woods

- Installed signs and posted boundaries (1999)

- Maintained trails (1999, 2008)

- Repaired steps and bridges (2008, 2010), constructed a bridge (2008)

Irwin Prairie

- Cleared brush (1988)

Jackson Bog

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (2000, 2011) 

Johnson Ridge

- Constructed new hiking trail and two small bridges (2015)

Kiser Lake Wetlands

- Removed invasive woody vegetation to maintain and extend the fen (1989, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1998,  2001, 2015)

- Repaired and leveled boardwalk (1989, 1991, 2010) and refurbished bridges (2010)

- Maintained trails (1990, 1991, 1995) and constructed new trail (1996)

- Constructed and installed boardwalks and short bridges (1995, 1996)

- Controlled cattails (2012)

Knox Woods

- Improved trail and bridge (1991)

Lake Katharine

- Constructed and installed bridges and steps (1983, 2014, 2019)

- Installed new trail (1983) and restored eroded trails by rerouting and installing water bars (2005, 2014, 2019)

- Maintained and improved existing trails (1994, 1997, 1998, 2011)

- Provided boardwalk maintenance (1994, 1995), improved safety by adding mesh for traction (2021)

- Removed trash (1994) and garlic mustard (1995, 2006)

- Painted information kiosk and gate (2011)

- Installed fence along trail for safety (2011)

- Built and installed benches along trail (2019, 2021)

- Demolished and removed old stairway built into hillside (2012)

- Stabilized stream bank by cabling downed trees (2014)

Lawrence Woods

- Cleaned preserve for grand opening - removed old fence, cleared trails and trash (1997)

- Constructed plastic boardwalk made from recycled materials (1998)

- Removed invasive garlic mustard (2012, 2016, 2020)

Little Rocky Hollow

- Checked and marked boundaries (1985)

- Removed non-native invasive woody vegetation (2015)

Lou Campbell

- Constructed observation deck overlooking a pond (2009)

Mantua Bog

- Constructed an observation deck and performed general clean-up (2010)

McCracken Fen

- Removed remnants of former peat mining operation (2004)

- Filled a dumpster with old equipment and recovered a dozen old tires from the woods (2021)

- Removed invasive woody vegetation from the fen area and its immediate surroundings (2004, 2021)

- Installed 7 fence posts for planned new parking area (2021)

Milford Center Prairie

- Removed brush piles, discarded railroad ties, rocks and other debris (1997, 1998)

- Cut invasive woody vegetation (1998)

- Installed boardwalk (2007)

Miller Nature Sanctuary

- Maintained and improved trails (1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992)

- Constructed staircase (1987) and worked on steps and bridge (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)

- Improved staircase by removing every other step and widening remaining ones (2003)

- Worked on demolition of old house (1990, 1991, 1992)

- Removed garlic mustard and invasive woody vegetation (2022)

Morris Woods

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1988, 2012)

- Repaired boardwalk (1988, 1991, 2012)

- Maintained (1991) and constructed (1999) trails

- Posted boundaries (1999)

- Built and assembled boardwalk over low areas of the trail (2013, 2015)

Old Woman Creek

- Built new trail (1993)

- Constructed ramp, stairs and boardwalk (1996)

- Demolished old farm buildings,  maintained trails and stained observation deck (2001)

- Assisted with landscaping of new preserve facilities (2004)

Owens Fen

- Built and installed fence (1985)

- Removed invasive woody vegetation from the prairie fen community (1995)

Prairie Road Fen

- Maintained and repaired boardwalk (1988, 2008, 2013, 2018)

- Worked on removal of invasive woody vegetation (1989, 1990, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022)

- Burned brush piles (1990, 2021)

Raven Rock

- Installed bench at Ohio River overlook (2018)

Rhododendron Cove

- Constructed a new boardwalk and improved trails (2005)

- Built a connector trail on existing Horseshoe Ridge Trail (2006)

- Re-routed existing steep trail for an easier grade (2017)

- Pulled garlic mustard (2022)

Rockbridge

- Cleared fence line (1985)

- Constructed staircase (1987) and removed old steps and railings (2008)

- Maintained trails, boardwalk and overlook (1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2007)

- Constructed new trail (1988), re-routed trails (2002, 2007) and built drainage improvements (2002)

- Removed woody vegetation (1987, 1989, 1991)

- Built bridge, posted boundaries and installed anti-slip material to bridges and stairs (2007)

- Removed remaining steps and railing (2008)

Scioto Brush Creek

- Constructed two 12' bridges and two 14' bridges in preparation for public opening (2014)

Sears Woods

- Maintained trails, bridges and boardwalk (1989, 1990, 1992)

- Pulled invasive garlic mustard (1992)

Seymour Woods

- Maintained trails and bridge (1985, 1987)

- Cleaned up old home site (1987) and removed fence (1993)

- Planted trees (1985)

Shallenberger

- Removed invasive woody vegetation (1983)

- Maintained trails and bridge (1988, 1996, 1997)

- Built staircase and replaced trail signage (1997)

- Installed safety/barrier fence atop cliff (2014)

Sheepskin Hollow

- Posted boundaries (1992)

Sheick Hollow

- Blazed trail (1999)

Shoemaker

- Removed invasive vegetation and maintained trails (2008)

- Built a set of steps along steep trail (2013)

Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker

- Removed invasive woody vegetation so glacial landform is more visible (1982, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021)

- Burned cut brush piles during winter months (2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)

Springville Marsh

- Removed cattail and other invasive species (1982, 2015)

- Trimmed trail (1997) and repaired boardwalk (2015)

Stages Pond

- Removed invasive vegetation (1983, 1991, 2016)

- Constructed trails, bridges (1996)

- Built a 6' x 10' observation blind (2002), painted an observation blind (2005, 2011) and replaced floor and siding at kettle lake blind (2008)

- Improved trails, adding gravel to low areas (2004, 2005, 2008, 2020)

- Replaced 400' of split rail fencing (2011) - Gathered brush piles and completed a large burn (2015)

- Maintained trails and removed old boardwalk (2020)

St Mary's River Wetlands

- Worked on removal of invasive multiflora rose from riparian forest (2014)

Tinkers Creek

- Maintained trails and removed invasive woody vegetation (1995)

Triangle Lake Bog

- Constructed a new boardwalk (1985)

- Repaired boardwalk (2018, 2019)

- Improved dirt trails to comply with ADA recommendations (2018, 2019)

- Removed invasive species (2018)

- Cleaned vacated residence (2019)

Whipple

- Removed 200 dumped tires from preserve (2013)