Events

Volunteer to help Friends of Alum Creek & Tributaries (FACT) remove invasive plants and honeysuckle bushes, and clean-up any trash from within Westerville's Boyer Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 25 starting at 9 AM. This is being held in conjunction with national Make a Difference Day.
Meet at 452 E. Park Street, Westerville, OH The park entrance is located at the corner of Park Street & Orchard Lane. Please wear outdoor work clothes (long pants and long sleeves) and sturdy shoes or work boots. Bring shovels, loppers, bow saws if you have them. Various tools, gloves, trash bags, beverages and some snacks will be provided to volunteers.
This gorgeous wetland like setting in an urban environment are rare and serve as natural habitat for a large variety of wildlife species such as frogs, turtles, snakes, fish, birds, and unusual aquatic plants and diverse insects.
The mission of Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) is to preserve and protect the quality and beauty of the Alum Creek watershed and promote environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities, and citizen participation at many levels. FACT is a local non-profit volunteer based organization serving as the environmental steward for the Alum Creek lower watershed within Franklin and Delaware counties.
For further information please contact FACT (614) 569-8544 or [email protected] or visit www.friendsofalumcreek.org.

Alum Creek Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days – Fall 2026

Join Green Bexley’s Love Your Alley and Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) as we work together to restore the native woodland along Alum Creek!

Volunteer Dates

Sundays • 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

September 27
October 25
November 29
December 13

Volunteer for one or more two-hour shifts—stay as long as you’d like! Whether you can join us for a couple of hours or the entire day, your help makes a difference.

These restoration days will be led by invasive species specialist Peter Harrington of Native Landscaping & Consulting. Peter will teach volunteers how to identify and remove invasive plants such as honeysuckle, English ivy, wintercreeper, porcelain berry, and others. No experience is necessary!

On some volunteer days, we’ll also be planting native shrubs to help restore the woodland. It’s a great opportunity to learn about local ecology, work alongside your community, and make a lasting impact on one of our community’s most treasured natural areas.

Meeting Location

We’ll meet at the Bexley Dog Park.

Parking

You may park in the Gateway Parking Lot (across from Moshi Sushi) or on Astor Avenue near the new skatepark.

From the Gateway Parking Lot: Walk south on the trail until you see the volunteer group.

From Astor Avenue: Walk toward Alum Creek, then head north on the trail until you see the group. We won’t be far!

If you have trouble finding us, call or text Rebecca at 415-205-1020 and she’ll be happy to direct you.

What to Bring/wear

Safety glasses, gloves, and tools will be provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own favorites. Please wear:

Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Long pants and long sleeves
Weather-appropriate layered clothing
Plenty of water

In the event of severe weather, volunteers will be contacted with a backup date.

Questions? Call or text Rebecca at 415-205-1020