A number of groups are partnering to protect and rehibilitate the Oak Openings region, including the Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Nature Conservancy, Green Ribbon Initiative, TMACOG, Lucas Soil and Water, Toledo Botanical Garden, Partners for Clean Streams, Inc. and several others.
Here are some of the best spots to experience Oak Openings:
Below is just a small sample of the rich flora found in the Oak Openings. Click on the thumbnails for a larger image - hover over the images for a common name.
Interested in learning more? Local conservation groups collaborated to put together this fantastic homeowner's guide to living in the Oak Openings region. Click here for this free resource.
Called "one of the last 200 great places on Earth" by the Nature Conservancy, Oak Openings is a diverse and complex ecosystem that needs protection and management for future generations to enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to learn a little more about this unique and special place!
