LEAP for Biodiversity

Educating about #nature #conservation & #biodiversity in the Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership region.

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

Ohio Native Plants of Distinction # 4 Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa). Oaks in the White Oak Family feed more species of caterpillars than any other. Good urban tree, tolerant of air pollution & car exhaust. Lovely acorns w/ fuzzy caps. #OhioNativePlantMonth https://t.co/5UzdrsY6vj

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Ohio Native Plants of Distinction # 3 Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin). Favorite food of Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar. Flowers appear before leaves in spring, providing food for small bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. #OhioNativePlantMonth https://t.co/F532zmrLHu

[Budburst @PBudBurst]

For #PhenologyFriday a Budburst observer in Illinois submitted this middle flowering, leaf buds bursting observation of a Cornelian cherry, Cornus mas.
Have you always wanted to submit a Budburst observation but not known how to get started?

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

Ohio Native Plants of Distinction # 2 Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis). First to bloom in the spring. Cluster of brilliant flowers. Prefers partial shade. After flowering, smooth, heart-shaped leaves appear. #OhioNativePlantMonth https://t.co/errQBeMSX2

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

Ohio Native Plants of Distinction # 1 Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). Important plant 4 pollinators, provides pollen & nectar. Seeds are a favorite of Goldfinches and Chickadees. #OhioNativePlantMonth https://t.co/SlOTbH0EbA

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

April is both National & #OhioNativePlantMonth. Throughout the month we will recommend natives plants for gardens. They will be both lovely to look at and beneficial to our local wildlife. A win-win! Stay tuned...
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📷 Red osier dogwood by Ann McCulloh

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

Transform your garden into pollinator habitat. Sign up for this upcoming symposium... https://t.co/gI2vJFafEe

[Old Brooklyn CDC @OBCDC]

OBK just got a little greener with the official opening of Brighton Park. We're honored to have worked with the
@clevemetroparks & @WRLConservancy, as well as funders & neighbors, to bring this community greenspace to life.

#whatsyouroldbrooklyn #FindYourPath

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 30 - Wafer Ash (Ptelea trifoliata) Small, aromatic, slow growing tree. In Citrus family, not a true Ash. Host plant for the Giant Swallowtail. Photo features: Little Wood-Satyr. @Pollinators @OhioDivWildlife https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 29 - Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) Suckering shrub. Tolerant of wide range of conditions. Large, fragrant blooms attract pollinators. Fruit sought by wildlife. @Pollinators @OhioDivWildlife https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

[LEAP for Biodiversity @LEAP4Bio]

#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 28 - Scarlet Beebalm/Red Bergamot (Monarda didyma) Perennial herb. Tubular, two-lipped, bright red flowers. Tolerates wide range of conditions. Leaves have minty aroma. @WRLConservancy @HFandG https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 27 - Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) Wetland perennial that makes a good wildflower garden plant. Primary host plant for Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly.
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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 26 - Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) Ornamental clump-forming grass provides winter interest with orange hues in fall. Tolerates a wide range of soils including heavy clay. @chagrin_river @CCBH_Net https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 25 - New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) Drought resistant. Offers good ground cover for dry slopes & banks. Deciduous shrub has fragrant white flowers. @WildernessCentr @Pollinators https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 24 - Woodbine/Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana) Vigorous vine with mildly aromatic white flowers that bloom from August - October. It is best used in native plant gardens and woodlands. @WaterLandLife @TinkersCreek_WP https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg

[Geauga Park District @GeaugaParks]

This is the LAST WEEKEND to visit our What's the Buzz? Insect & Arachnid Inspired Art Exhibition, a community art show open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center. https://t.co/sT2Z62cMJu

[Summit Metro Parks @metro_parks]

Celebrate the SMP centennial & Earth Week with a free tree seedling TODAY from 10 am to 1 pm at nine Metro Parks locations! Masks are required at this drive-through event. Available while supplies last, check back here for updates. Locations: https://t.co/OsA3kx77yP #SMP100

[Cleveland Metroparks @clevemetroparks]

Explore Cleveland Metroparks like never before by downloading the all-new mobile app! Explore #trails, attractions & hidden gems! Download the app today at https://t.co/SPYYhAHBjz. 🥾 #FindYourPath

[Sustainable Cleveland @sustainableCLE]

Celebrate Arbor Week with @cletrees🌲In this panel, hear from community leaders on the ground about the real and existing barriers to growing an equitable tree canopy & how communities are working extra hard to address local challenges.

🌎: https://t.co/6PYf8rxsbK
#ArborDayCLE

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#OhioNativePlantMonth Day 23 - Tamarack (Larix laricina) Deciduous conifer likes moist, well-drained soil & full ☀️ to partial shade. Provides good fall color when its needles turn yellow. @GeaugaParks @PortageParkDist https://t.co/LlUpp4bNLg