This month
- From the field: late fall is the easiest time all year to spot bush honeysuckle.
- Field conditions: daylight, the burn ban and deer season dates for November.
- Local news: a new Clermont County preserve, a bridge to an island, and Loveland's 150th.
- Happenings: park programs and town events from now through mid-December.
- Where the crew's been, plus help us name the new machine.
The two weeks honeysuckle can't hide
Over the next few weeks, most of the trees and shrubs out back will drop their leaves. Bush honeysuckle won't. It leafs out first in spring and hangs on to its leaves late into fall, long after the native stuff has gone bare. Ohio State Extension points to this as the easiest way to pick it out.
So here's the move. Walk your tree line or fence row this weekend. If the woods look bare but there's a layer of green and yellow shrubs underneath, that's probably honeysuckle. And it's probably more than you thought.
Not sure what you're looking at? Email a photo to team@brushworksco.com and we'll tell you. Or check it yourself against the leaves, berries and bark in our free bush honeysuckle ID guide.
What it looks like cleared out
Field conditions: November in Loveland
| Nov. 1 | Nov. 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 7:05 AM | 7:37 AM |
| Sunset | 5:35 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Daylight | 10h 30m | 9h 37m |
Dates to know
- Sun., Nov. 1: clocks fall back an hour.
- Sat. and Sun., Nov. 21–22: youth deer gun weekend.
- Tue., Nov. 24: full moon.
- Mon., Nov. 30: deer gun week opens, and it's the last day of the daytime burn ban.
We lose almost an hour of daylight this month, and by mid-November the sun's down by 5:22. Daytime burning (6 AM to 6 PM) stays off-limits in unincorporated Ohio through Nov. 30, and that includes leaf piles and burn barrels. Your township may have tighter rules, so check before you light anything. (Or skip the burn pile entirely. That's kind of our whole thing.)
Deer gun week opens Monday, Nov. 30, with youth gun weekend on Nov. 21–22. If you walk your land or let the dogs out back, wear orange. Here are all the ODNR season dates.
Local news
Loveland's newest nature preserve is taking shape
The Clermont County Park District broke ground this summer on Grailville Nature Preserve, a 112-acre former farm and retreat center on O'Bannonville Road. The first phase adds a short paved trail, a boardwalk, a natural play area and an outdoor classroom. Opening is planned for spring 2027. More from Clermont Parks.
A suspension bridge opened up a whole island
If you haven't been to Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve lately, the new suspension bridge crosses to a 25-acre island and a 1-mile trail called Pawpaw Crossing. Locals picked the name by vote. More from Clermont Parks.
Loveland turns 150
The city has spent 2026 celebrating its sesquicentennial, and its annual traditions have doubled as birthday parties all year. The Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 5 is one of the last chances to celebrate this year. City of Loveland.
Happenings around town
★ marks family-friendly events.
Late October
- Wed., Oct. 28 · ★ Going Batty
6:30–8 PM · Clingman Park, Batavia · Free. Bat Week crafts and games for all ages. No registration needed. - Fri., Oct. 30 · Haunted Hall
Loveland City Hall, 120 W. Loveland Ave. · $12. City Hall turns into a haunted house for one night, with a DJ and a food truck. Kids under 11 need an adult. - Sat., Oct. 31 · ★ Trick-or-treat in Loveland
6–8 PM. Take it slow on the back roads tonight.
November
- Wed., Nov. 4 · ★ Talkin' Turkey
6–7 PM · Clingman Park · Free. Talk and hike on how wild turkeys made their comeback in Ohio. Best for ages 8 and up. - Fri., Nov. 13 · ★ DIY Suet & Evening Bird Hike
5–6 PM · Clingman Park · Free, register ahead. An evening walk in the woods, then make a suet treat for the birds. - Sun., Nov. 15 · Handmakers Holly & Hearth Market
Noon–7 PM · Pattison Lodge. Local handmade goods, food and seasonal treats. Knock out some Christmas shopping close to home. - Sat., Nov. 21 · Fungi Frolick
1 PM · Crooked Run Nature Preserve · Free. Naturalist-led mushroom hike. Look, don't pick. - Tue., Nov. 24 · ★ Night Hike: The Beaver Supermoon
5:30–6:30 PM · Crooked Run Nature Preserve · Free. A walk under November's full moon to learn about beavers. - Fri., Nov. 27 · ★ Turkey Trace Holiday Hike
10 AM–noon · Clingman Park. Walk off Thanksgiving dinner on a guided family hike.
Looking ahead
- Sat., Dec. 5 · ★ Loveland Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Historic Downtown Loveland. The 60-plus-foot pine along the Little Miami Scenic Trail lights up. Parts of W. Loveland Ave. close for the night. - Fri., Dec. 18 · Winter Solstice Celebration
5–8 PM · Sycamore Park.
Park programs are from Clermont Parks. Know something we missed? Email us and we'll add it next month.
Where the crew's been
Fall's been a busy one. Since mid-September the crew has worked close to 60 jobs, from Metamora, Indiana down to Walton, Kentucky.
If you heard a mulcher down the road this fall, there's a decent chance it was us.
Help us name the machine
New on the crew this fall: a Prinoth Raptor 100. It's a remote-controlled mulcher built for steep ground, so it takes on the banks and hillsides alongside our FAE RCU 55 while the operator stands on solid ground.
It doesn't have a name yet. That's on you.
Send us your best name at team@brushworksco.com. We'll pick the top few, and Field Notes subscribers will vote on them in December.
Mailbag and featured neighbor
Featured neighbor: this spot's open
Every month we want to point you to a local business worth the drive: a farm stand, a sawmill, a butcher, a diner with a great breakfast. Know one that deserves it? Nominate a business and tell us why.
Got a question about your land? Send it in. We'll answer the good ones here next month.
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