Preserve & Protect
The Mentor Lagoons Marina and Nature Preserve is the crown jewel of Mentor’s 1,200 acre parks system. With over 200,000 visitors each year, it’s among the most popular of our parks serving boaters, […]
Occurrences of Bird Flu in Birds Recorded in Mentor, Ohio
Over the past several weeks, the City of Mentor Natural Resources Division has received inquiries related to dead waterfowl in our city. These deaths are generally attributed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known […]
Fall is Fantastic in Mentor
Crisp, clean air, beautiful colors and falling leaves are some of the hallmarks of Autumn in Northeast Ohio.
In Mentor we are fortunate to have over 1,200 acres of […]
Don’t Feed the Geese
Canada geese are a federally protected migratory species that can be found in significant numbers in Mentor. It’s not uncommon to see them cast a curious eye towards nearby humans as they forage in opens spaces throughout the city.
Many […]
Headlands Birding Festival Takes Flight in September
The inaugural Headlands Birding Festival will take place September 20 – 22, 2024, at Headlands Beach State Park. The event will celebrate the fall migration of bird species as they travel to their wintering grounds as far away as South […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Wildwood on April 20th
Join the Mentor Natural Resources Division and the Wildwood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM as we celebrate Earth Day.
Guests can explore the splendor of […]
Environmental Benefits of Native Plants in Landscaping
Spring has sprung in Northeast Ohio! As temperatures climb, flowers bloom from the ground, and green starts to return to our landscapes, many homeowners like to work on their yards. As you begin to decide what you want your […]