Mount Notre Dame Student Seeks Volunteers for Nature Restoration Project

A local high school student is looking for volunteers to help restore native habitat at the Cincinnati Nature Center as part of her graduation service project.

Elizabeth Bosse, a rising senior at Mount Notre Dame High School, is completing a 24-hour service capstone project required for graduation. For her project, Bosse is partnering with the Cincinnati Nature Center to improve local ecosystems by removing invasive honeysuckle, a non-native plant that can crowd out native species and reduce biodiversity.

The habitat restoration effort will consist of five volunteer work sessions, each lasting three hours. Bosse will lead the sessions and is currently seeking three to five volunteers to assist with the first event, scheduled for Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By removing invasive honeysuckle, volunteers will help create space for native plants to thrive, supporting healthier habitats for local wildlife and improving the overall ecological balance of the area.

Bosse said the June 28 session is her most immediate need, but volunteers are welcome to participate in one or more of the planned workdays. The Cincinnati Nature Center has agreed to waive its entrance fee for all project volunteers.

Community members interested in supporting the project or learning more can contact Bosse directly at erbosse325@gmail.com.

The project offers a chance for residents to give back to the environment while helping a local student complete an important milestone in her high school education.