2004/2005 Ravinia Article "Ferns of the Ravines"

Map of the Ravines of Central Ohio
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Green Map of 
Central Ohio

Toni Stahl and Marc Apfelstadt's National Wildlife Federation Habitat Ambassadors Web Page!

Have you seen someone dumping waste or hazardous materials illegally? Call Nail-a-Dumper or 614-871-5322 or visit www.nailadumper.com/

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Announcement!

Friends of Goodale Park currently has a job opening for a part-time paid Volunteer Coordinator. For details, click here.

"Ravines of the Olentangy" Panel Discussion

When: February 11, 2010, 7-9 PM
Where:  Northwood High Building, 2231 N. High St, Columbus OH, 43201.
Sponsored by FLOW and Friends of the Ravines


The latest issue of Ravinia (Fall 2009) is now available online! To view or download a copy, click here.

Community Care Day September 15th - A Great Success!!!

The Friends of the Ravines (FOR) collaborated with the United Way of Central Ohio and the City of Columbus for a Community Care Day cleanup of Glen Echo Park. The Glen Echo ravine is one of a number of ravines throughout Central Ohio.

Partners who lent invaluable support include:

  • Volunteers from the Affinion Group, an information technology company with offices in Dublin, cleared trees and brush, walked the stream and cleared trash, painted graffiti, cleaned the rest of the park, and completed other tasks.
  • Giant Eagle at 2801 N. High Street was extremely generous, donating water, fruit and ice.
  • FOR also received generous donations from our local Target (Graceland) and Kroger (2801 N. High St.) stores.
  • Keep Columbus Beautiful loaned all needed tools.
  • Columbus Recreation & Parks provided the paint for graffiti removal.
  • Neighborhood volunteers organized and participated in the day.
Read more about FOR's Community Care Day and see pictures here.

Past Announcements:

The Ohio EPA Division of Surface Water has launched a new web page, the Surface Water Restoration and Protection (SRP) Clearinghouse. According to Ohio EPA, this clearinghouse was developed as a means to connect comeone "who has" a resource restoration, protection, or enhancement project available for implementation with someone "who is interested" in implementing such a project. Submitting a potential project nomination is completely voluntary, and project nominations can be withdrawn at any time.

Also, check out the exciting work being done by one of our sister organizations, the Adena Brook Community!

Hayden Run  -  Hayden Run Waterfall Ravine is a beautiful example of  a limestone ravine located along the Scioto River near Dublin. The ravine has been protected as part of the City of Columbus' "Griggs Nature Preserve." The park is publicly accessible with a new boardwalk and includes two spectacular overlooks at the top of the massive cliffs. Several representative limestone outcrop plants can be observed, including Blue Ash and the Smooth Cliffbrake Fern.

Photos from Hayden Run Waterfall Ravine photo1   photo2

To become a supporting member of Friends of the Ravines, simply fill out the attached form and mail it back to us. Access the Membership Form

 

The Guide to Protecting Urban Ravines is a resource to help property owners protect and maintain ravine property. Have a question about caring for a ravine? Consult the Guide Online. Copies are also available through area public libraries.