We can use your help

Tax deductible contributions to the Green Ribbon Initiative will be used to support education and stewardship work in the Oak Openings Region.

To donate to the Oak Openings Habitat Protection and Restoration Fund, click here.

To donate to the Oak Openings Carbon Offset Fund, click here.

To make a general donation to the Green Ribbon Initiative, click on the donate button below. These funds will go to:




 

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Oak Openings Region Blue Week 2024

May 13-19

Each May, the partners of the Green Ribbon Initiative assemble a wide array of programs to encourage people to get out into the amazing region that we have right here in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. This globally unique region is home to a wide variety of plants and animals such as wild blue lupine, Karner blue butterflies, blue spotted salamanders, big and little bluestem, blueberries, bluebirds, blue racers and much, much more. The programs offered each year are assembled to encourage people to get out and explore the region and inform them of how diverse and important the region is. This year our theme is You Belong in Nature, be sure to check the full schedule for all of the opportunities and events our partners have to offer!


2024 BLUE WEEK SCHEDULE (not yet posted)

updated 03/2024

Use the PDF Viewer below to view all events. Click on the title of the event to view the Facebook Event page, click on the listed location to view the map, and click on “Register Here” to access the event’s registration page. Use the zoom feature on the right-hand side to view the text in a larger format.


2023 BLUE WEEK NATIVE PLANT SALE

Help restore nature and bring more wildlife to your yard by growing native plants sourced from the Oak Openings Region and Great Black Swamp. Proceeds go to the Oak Openings Green Ribbon Initiative & Wild Ones Oak Openings programs.

Note: NO Registration required.



2024 BLUE WEEK SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES

updated 4/28/2023

Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy these activities at your leisure throughout the week.