General info
Nature Preserves
Western Wildlife Corridor owns, protects, or manages over 400 acres of greenspace around Cincinnati Ohio. Some of our preserves are private property and others are accessible for you to explore!
Click on the links to learn more about the preserves that are open to visitors.
1. Conservation Easement (Private)
2. Shady Lane Preserve (Private)
3. Turkey Haven Preserve (View Map)
4. South Road Preserve (Private)
5. Whitetail Woods Preserve (View Map)
6. Bender Mountain Preserve owned by WWC (View Map)
7. Bender Mountain Preserve managed by WWC (View Map)
8. Conservation Easement
9. Delshire Preserve (View Map)
10. Buckeye Trace Preserve (View Map)
11. Sisters Hill Parcel (View Map)
12. Anders Court Preserve
13. Black Walnut Gorge
14. Kirby Nature Center (View Map)
15. Rapid Run Preserve
16. Muddy Creek Preserve (Coming Soon!)
Nature Preserve Rules
- Keep Dogs on leashes
- Foot Traffic Only. Mountain bikes, horses, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
- Hunting, Camping, and Campfires are prohibited.
- Hike at your own risk and be prepared for varying trail conditions. Many trails are slippery in wet weather. Trails go up and down steep, rugged terrain.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t hike alone.
- Do not remove plants or items from the preserve.
- Do make sure to take your trash with you to dispose of it properly.
Recreate Responsibly
The #RecreateResponsibly Coalition is brought together by a love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature. Learn more here: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/
- Build and Inclusive Outdoors for Everyone
- Plan ahead for your trip by packing lunches, being mindful of closures, if a place will be crowded, have a back-up plan
- Leave No Trace and respect public land and waters. Take all of your garbage with you.
- Explore locally and limit long-distance traveling
- Play It Safe and remember to slow down and choose lower-risk activities
