Join us in our effort to plant 100 native trees at Kingswood Park! Volunteers will plant small, bare-root tree saplings across the various natural areas of the park. Make sure to wear durable, layered clothing, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Volunteers should bring work gloves, a water bottle, sunglasses, a hat and anything else necessary for working outdoors. For questions, please email Araya Spangler at aspangler@ohioriverfdn.org or call/text at (513) 505-3214.
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Address: Kingswood Park (Northern Section) – Duke Blvd, Mason, OH 45040 (new parking lot – North entrance of the park)
Where to meet: Park in the new North Parking Lot on Duke Blvd, located across from Montessori Academy of Cincinnati. Once you arrive, please follow the signs to the worksite.
Why this matters: Planting native trees is more than just putting seedlings in the ground — it is actively restoring the natural systems that support the health of the Ohio River watershed and all of us who depend on it. Native trees provide vital food, shelter, and habitat for local wildlife, from pollinators to songbirds to mammals. Their deep roots stabilize the soil, reducing erosion and the amount of pollutants going into our waterways. And like all trees, they capture carbon and help moderate the effects of climate change.
All planting will take place in areas that have already been treated for invasive species. At Kingswood, Ohio River Foundation and dedicated community volunteers have spent years removing aggressive plants that crowd out young trees and disrupt natural habitats. By combining invasive species removal with native tree planting, we are building on that long-term restoration work while strengthening the health and resilience of Kingswood Park.
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