Posted on 05/24/17 by Jacki in Educational Outreach
In my last blog I talked about changing hearts and minds of the next generation. This isn’t something we do alone; we rely on partnerships with communities, other agencies, youth leaders and other educators-especially teachers. They help us fulfill our mission to “Advocate and implement best management practices for conservation of land and aquatic resources in a developed... read more
Posted on 05/16/17 by in Urban Agriculture
I’ve personally been engaged in urban farming for eight years now. One thing is for certain. Things in this line of work come and go. This holds true for the farmers, the farms themselves, techniques, tools, markets, volunteers, and inspirations. However, one concept has resonated with me through the years since my beginnings in 2010. That one concept is... read more
Posted on 05/09/17 by Elizabeth in Educational Outreach
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is an aquatic plant that is considered invasive. It is thought the plant likely made its way to Ohio through the aquarium trade, but we are not sure exactly how it made its way into our rivers, wetlands and lakes. What we do know is it spreads easily and grows quickly, producing a dense mat... read more
Posted on 05/03/17 by Jared in Rocky River Watershed
We all know that the combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise prevents many health problems, and that performing routine maintenance activities such as oil changes and tune-ups keeps our cars running smoothly and prevents expensive repairs. The same is true for watersheds – at costs sometimes exceeding $500 per foot for stream restoration, keeping our rivers and... read more
Posted on 04/24/17 by Kelly in Educational Outreach
Living in a suburban environment one of the most common wildlife interactions for me has been with skunks and raccoons. I have even encountered raccoons in my house on a few occasions. How the young one ended up on the second floor remains a mystery. These critters are highly adaptable and exceptional scavengers. Not only do they make... read more