Help preserve biodiversity in North Central Ohio
Make an impact! You can support our work protecting North Central Ohio nature preserves in many ways - donate, volunteer, host a walk, and more. Thanks to supporters like YOU, our programs are having positive impacts!
Support NCOLC’s Work
Your donation allows us to conserve more acres, protect more species, and connect more people with the land. Your donation will fuel our work and provide a lasting legacy!
Since NCOLC is a 501c3 nonprofit, your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Get Involved for Nature!
Choose a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests
Whether you love to get your hands in the soil, build trails, post on social media or help with events - there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Call our office at 419-522-6262 or see our Volunteer Registration form for more details.
Plan a hike for your group (or the public)
Introduce your group to the beauty of the Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail. Special access may be possible if you contact our office to schedule your group walk: 419-522-6262 or ncolandconservancy@gmail.com. Want to share your love of hiking and nature with the public? Contact us the same way to plan a public hike.
Come to our public walks and events
Check out our upcoming events featuring nature walks, fitness hikes and/or educational programs. NCOLC offers these free events thanks to the help of great volunteers and organizational partners, especially Just Walk Richland and Richland County OCVNs.
Join the fight to protect Mohican
Help protect our public lands in the Mohican area from logging, fracking and other threats. Join with our friends at Mohican Advocates, and watch for action alerts on Facebook @mohican.advocates.
Share your observations in iNaturalist
Your photographs from along our trails can help track biodiversity in our nature preserves. Simply download the iNaturalist app, take a photo with the time and location feature turned on, and share your photos to iNaturalist, which will help you identify. You can also view species observed along the Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail.
More Ways to Support NCOLC
NCOLC Agency Fund
You can help NCOLC to permanently protect our nature preserves by making an investment in our endowed Agency Fund at the Richland County Foundation.
NCOLC’s agency fund was established in 2018 with a modest donation. As the fund grows, interest earned will be used to support NCOLC’s ongoing work protecting North Central Ohio’s natural heritage. Your investment in our agency fund is an investment in your children and grandchildren’s health and enjoyment.
It’s easy to start investing in NCOLC for the long run. Contact us for more information: 419-522-6262 or ncolandconservancy@gmail.com
AmazonSmile Rewards
If you shop on Amazon, why not support your local nature preserves at the same time? AmazonSmile is an easy way for you to support NCOLC, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices and selection as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to NCOLC.
You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to donate with your next order. NCOLC’s charity number is 34-1723692.
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger Community Rewards offers a free and easy way to support NCOLC. You enroll and choose our nonprofit (#NX256), and Kroger makes a donation – at no cost to you – whenever you shop with your Kroger Plus Card.
Show your support for our mission by enrolling now, and choosing the North Central Ohio Land Conservancy (charity #NX256). And remember…all participants must re-enroll each year to continue earning rewards for their chosen organization. You can check the bottom of your Kroger receipt to verify.
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