With the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) recent establishment of its Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, it’s a good time for a brief check-in on what Environmental Justice is and what the movement is working on. The term “Environmental Justice” has been in use since the 1980s to describe the movement to relieve the disparate pollution... read more
As the warm months draw to a close, and the light of day grows shorter, now is the time to give your tools some TLC. Tool maintenance is an important process for the longevity and usability of the tools, and while it should be done regularly, it is often overlooked during the busy months. Here are the basics... read more
Our annual meeting is a time to review and celebrate a year of putting conservation on the ground and to recognize the people who helped us make conservation happen. It is also a time for Cuyahoga County residents and landowners to vote for candidates to fill any open spots on the board. This year we have four great... read more
As a biologist and animal lover the idea of wildlife crossings has always interested me. However, I haven't seen one in person to my knowledge and really haven't thought about it in a long time honesty. Then a few weeks ago I came across an article online talking about multiple states passing legislation this year that sets aside... read more
Earlier today, I was recording a podcast for EcoSpeaks CLE. I was fortunate to be asked to be on in the Spring to talk about shrinking your lawn and again to talk about the monarch migration and our collection of Common Milkweed pods. Be sure to listen in next Tuesday, September 20th when it airs. You can listen... read more