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 […]
Help Preserve our Pollinators
Many of us want to have the best-looking yards in the neighborhood but that may come at a cost. Yard “waste” provides incredibly important nutrients for the soil and contains many egg masses for vital pollinators such as butterflies, moths, […]
Mentor Natural Resources Division Bands Rare Migratory Bird
This Fall, the City of Mentor Banding Station continued migratory bird research and banding at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve.
The Lagoons serves as a crucial stopover area for […]