Presenter: Kate Chapel, BS Botony, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation

Changes in lawn care, converting lawn areas to native species, rain gardens. Soil health, rainwater infiltration, reducing pollution from lawn runoff. Rain barrel Workshop @ 1:00 pm – @ the village’s Marston Park pavilion Construct a rain barrel, or construct it at home with provided online instructional video. The $60 fee includes instruction and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel and a downspout diverter. A two-barrel system and connector kit are available for an additional $40. Register by April 26th at: https://www.cuyahogaswcd.org/events/2023/05/06/rain-barrel-workshop--gates-mills

Naturalist Walks and Talks at the Sherman Road Preserve

Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from experts on various environmental topics and walk the beautiful meadow. The Sherman Road Preserve is located on the southwest corner of Sherman and County Line Roads. There is a grassy driveway off Sherman Road onto the property where you can park. Please wear long sleeves, pants and close toed shoes. Talks begin promptly.