Biodiversity of NE Ohio

Discover how our regional will be impacted by climate change. In some scenarios, we will see a dramatic change in our tree species.

Help our Natural World

We provide a wealth of resources to aid you in making better decisions for nature. In some cases, you can have an impact in your own backyard!

2019 Native Plants of the Year

Learn more about this year’s native plants which include New Jersey tea, prairie dropseed and turtlehead.

City Nature Challenge

City Nature Challenge is set for April 26-29, 2019. Join the Cleveland-Akron-Canton team today!

Spotted Turtles

Learn about the goals of LEAP's SPOTD (Save and Protect Ohio Turtle Diversity) Committee.

Managing White-tailed Deer

Management of White-tailed Deer populations in our region is based on science and best management practices