Early May is the perfect time to control invasive garlic mustard in the Marianist Nature Preserve at Mount Saint John. Removing garlic mustard before it seeds helps spring ephemeral wildflowers survive, and we’ll end with a hike to see a few of them. Take some home to make a yummy pesto! We’ll supply all tools […]
Join Ohio Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Regional Manager Michelle Comer to explore this mature woodland. It was named in honor of the Davey Tree Expert Company, which provided The Nature Conservancy with half the necessary funding for acquiring the property in 1989. It has numerous large tulip trees, sugar maples, and oaks as […]
Held every year on the third Saturday in May, TDIM brings together neighbors, families, and friends for a day packed with fun, tradition, and purpose. Since 1988, proceeds from TDIM have helped the Oakwood Rotary Foundation contribute $900,000+ to local nonprofits, schools, and community initiatives across the Miami Valley. Your participation and support directly fuel […]
The Committee meets monthly for The Board to give high level briefs to attendees on the status of the organization and current activities, and to gather volunteer support and suggestions from the public for potential activities in the future. Before the beginning, and after the end of the structured part of most meetings, there will […]
The Longest Table is a free community event that brings people together for a shared meal and conversation. It’s a simple way to create moments of joy and build stronger neighborhoods. This event is for seniors, for teens, for singles, for families, for new residents, for Oakwood born and bred, and everyone in between. At this […]
The Committee meets monthly for The Board to give high level briefs to attendees on the status of the organization and current activities, and to gather volunteer support and suggestions from the public for potential activities in the future. Before the beginning, and after the end of the structured part of most meetings, there will […]
Just a casual get-together where you can meet your fellow GO members and get to know each other!
Come to the Green Oakwood booth to talk with our volunteers, learn about the organization, or discuss recycling, native plants, or any other topics that interests you!
Bring your clean Styrofoam to be recycled. There will be no GO collection and shuttle at the Public Works, as the collection site is very close to Oakwood.
Green Oakwood will host an information booth at this event. Please come see us, invite friends and neighbors, or volunteer!
Climate change is one of the most vexing challenges humanity faces. It is an equally enormous opportunity. This talk will compare how Earth’s climate has changed through geologic time and how that compares to human-caused climate change. We will discuss the broad consensus on what needs to be done to control climate change and find […]
Learn more about Native Plants and how to add them to your own yard! Talk to the gardeners who helped develop and continue to maintain Wright Library’s Native Plant Sun and Shade Gardens. Tour Library gardens as well as the backyard of a nearby house that incorporates native plant landscaping. This is a great opportunity […]