The Oak Openings region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan
About Us
The Green Ribbon Initiative is a shared vision of public and private organizations, landowners, and individuals working to preserve, enhance, and restore critical natural areas.
Participating Organizations
The Nature Conservancy, Metroparks of the Toledo Area, Black Swamp Conservancy, Outdoor Sylvania, Oak Openings Region Conservancy, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, ODNR Division of Forestry, Toledo Naturalists’ Association, Ohio State University Extension- Lucas County, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Michigan Nature Association, Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy, Oak Openings Region Chapter of Wild Ones, Ohio Prairie Association, The Stewardship Network’s Western Lake Erie Cluster, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, Tomahawk Archers, Wood County Park District, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Michigan Botanical Society, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative, Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District