Blue Week at Kitty Todd

Lupines thrive in the sandy soils of the oak savannas at the Kitty Todd Preserve. — Wild Blue Lupines Blooming in late spring and early summer, wild blue lupines thrive in the sandy soils of the oak savannas at the Kitty Todd Preserve. © Andy Morrison

Event Overview

Join us at the Kitty Todd Nature Preserve to celebrate the incredible Oak Openings area. Blue Week is an annual event with events hosted all week long by our conservation partners.

BLUE WEEK KICK OFF EVENT - MAY 4, 12-4 p.m.

Join us at Kitty Todd for a community celebration day with The Nature Conservancy! This event will feature guest speakers, workshops and guided hikes. Email ohvolunteer@tnc.org for more information.

RSVP

No RSVP is needed for the community celebration, but we will have a nature walk/painting program at the event that requires registration. Please register for the nature walk/painting here.

OTHER BLUE WEEK ACTIVITIES - MAY 2-11

Learn more about Blue Week Events, including plant sales, workshops, guided hikes and more.

Kitty Todd Preserve

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Kitty Todd Preserve 10420 Old State Line Rd, Swanton, OH 43558

DATE

May 04, 2025

Time

12:00 PM – 04:00 PM ET (UTC -05:00h)

Contact

Email: ohvolunteer@tnc.org

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A field of purple lupine stretches to a border of trees in the background.

Kitty Todd Nature Preserve

Kitty Todd protects one of the finest remaining examples of Northwest Ohio's Oak Openings Region.

Prairie habitat at Kitty Todd Nature Preserve's Salamander Flats.

Kitty Todd Nature Preserve Salamander Flats

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A bird's eye view of a wooden platform and trail that overlooks a breathtaking view of forest covered hills.

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