--- title: blog | Nature Steward description: Nature Steward | Explore projects that promote wildlife conservation and community engagement through volunteer opportunities and local initiatives along the waterways in Lexington, Kentucky. image: https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hubfs/Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward#main-content) [![Greenspace Logo copy (1)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png?width=1452&height=474&name=Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com) - [GOALS](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/the-big-picture-goals) - [ACTIONS](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/action-goals) - [PLAN](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/5-year-conservation-plan) - [ZONES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/management-zones) - [JOURNAL](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/chronicle-of-activities) - [PHOTO GALLERY](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/stewardship-photo-gallery) - [INVASIVES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/invasive-species) - [NATIVES](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/restoration-plantings) - [CONTACT US](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/contact-us) - [COMMITTEE](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/greenspace-stewardship-committee) - [CALENDAR](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/bol-greenspace-calendar) - [BLOG](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog) [JOIN THE CAUSE](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/contact-us) # STORIES  & PROJECTS ## Posts about Nature Steward: [![Permaculture Ethics by Microsoft Copilot - Earth Care, People Care, FairShare](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Permaculture%20Ethics%20by%20Microsoft%20Copilot.png?width=365&name=Permaculture%20Ethics%20by%20Microsoft%20Copilot.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/how-12-principles-of-permaculture-guide-conservation-at-bob-o-link-greenspace) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward), [Take Action](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/take-action) ## [How 12 Principles of Permaculture Guide Conservation at Bob O Link Greenspace](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/how-12-principles-of-permaculture-guide-conservation-at-bob-o-link-greenspace) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) At Bob O Link Greenspace, our goal is not simply to preserve a piece of land. We are working to... [![patterns of use map created during the workshop](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined.gif?width=365&name=undefined.gif)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/space-for-people-and-wildlife) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Space for People and Wildlife](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/space-for-people-and-wildlife) ![Picture of Human Nature Systems](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Human%20Nature%20Systems_Lexington%20KY.png?width=30&name=Human%20Nature%20Systems_Lexington%20KY.png) [Human Nature Systems](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/human-nature-systems) June 13, 2026, we gathered in the greenspace for a [Developing Community Greenspaces Workshop](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/greenspace-for-people-and-wildlife) [![smooth sumac in the greenspace under the transmission line](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smooth%20Sumac%20under%20the%20Transmission%20Line.jpg?width=365&name=Smooth%20Sumac%20under%20the%20Transmission%20Line.jpg)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/ky-native-sumac) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [KY Native Sumac](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/ky-native-sumac) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) Apparently, there are 24 varieties of Sumac. Our Kentucky native sumacs are Winged Sumac (Rhus... [![A group photo of our Greenspace Conservation Volunteers](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide1.jpg?width=365&name=Slide1.jpg)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/we-all-share-this-place) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [We All Share This Place](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/we-all-share-this-place) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) *One thing we have in common is the environment* [![photo of winter creeper](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide2.jpg?width=365&name=Slide2.jpg)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/winter-creeper-is-taking-over) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Winter Creeper is Taking Over!](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/winter-creeper-is-taking-over) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) Winter creeper (*Euonymus fortunei*) is a fast‑growing evergreen vine that was introduced to the... [![AI Generated Image for Decoration - streams, meadows, wildlife PROTECTED AREA](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Natural%20Heritage.png?width=365&name=Natural%20Heritage.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/natural-heritage) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Natural Heritage](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/natural-heritage) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) **Natural heritage** refers to the collection of natural features, ecosystems, species, and geological... [![AI Generated Image of Birds at Feeders in the Winter](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Turn%20Your%20Backyard%20Bird%20Watching%20into%20Real%20Science%20with%20FeederWatch.png?width=365&name=Turn%20Your%20Backyard%20Bird%20Watching%20into%20Real%20Science%20with%20FeederWatch.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/turn-your-backyard-bird-watching-into-real-science-with-feederwatch) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward), [Take Action](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/take-action) ## [Turn Your Backyard Bird Watching into Real Science with FeederWatch](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/turn-your-backyard-bird-watching-into-real-science-with-feederwatch) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) If you enjoy watching birds in your backyard, you can do more than just admire them—you can help... [![a cat posed hunting songbirds at a feeder (AI generated)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/a%20cat%20posed%20hunting%20songbirds%20at%20a%20feeder-3.png?width=365&name=a%20cat%20posed%20hunting%20songbirds%20at%20a%20feeder-3.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/protect-wildlife-through-responsible-pet-ownership) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Protect Wildlife Through Responsible Pet Ownership](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/protect-wildlife-through-responsible-pet-ownership) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) **Caring for our pets and caring for our local wildlife go hand in hand.** Cats kill billions of... [![AI Generated image depicting volunteer stewards meeting about grant opportunities](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Meeting%20to%20Look%20at%20Federal%20Grants.png?width=365&name=Meeting%20to%20Look%20at%20Federal%20Grants.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/federal-state-grant-opportunities) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Federal & State Grant Opportunities](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/federal-state-grant-opportunities) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) Meeting with Heather Silvanik to talk about the Federal Grant Opportunities **Saturday, August 16,...** [![Stream Walk Volunteer Stewards](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FY%202025%20Grant/FY2025%20Grant%20Stream%20Walk.jpeg?width=365&name=FY2025%20Grant%20Stream%20Walk.jpeg)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/stream-walk) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Stream Walk](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/stream-walk) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) ## Stream Walk – August 16, 2025 2 pm – 3 pm [![](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grant%20Awarded%20FY%202026%20(1).png?width=365&name=Grant%20Awarded%20FY%202026%20(1).png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/grant-awarded-for-fy-2026) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [Grant Awarded for FY 2026](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/grant-awarded-for-fy-2026) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) During the July 24th, Water Quality Fees Board Meeting, the Bob O Link Greenspace Grant Application... [![](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Tribute%20to%20Linda.png?width=365&name=A%20Tribute%20to%20Linda.png)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tribute-to-linda) [Nature Steward](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tag/nature-steward) ## [A Tribute to Linda](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/tribute-to-linda) ![Picture of Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer.png?width=30&name=Jennifer.png) [Jennifer](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/blog/author/jennifer) In the fall of 2023, we were heartbroken by the sudden loss of Linda to COVID pneumonia. Her... ![Greenspace Logo copy (1)](https://bobolink-greenspace.com/hubfs/Greenspace%20Logo%20copy%20(1).png) steward@bobolink-greenspace.com Copyright © 2022 MakeWebBetter All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy |](http://www.hubspot.com) [Terms & Condition](http://www.hubspot.com)