Birds and the Bees
Perhaps you’ve wondered how you could make your yard eco-friendlier or perhaps how you could reduce the number of mosquitoes. There is a two-in-one solution: plant a native pollinator garden.
Our yards are usually devoid of taller native vegetation and shrubs that help […]
Go Green, Mentor
As we watch the snow melt and the temperature slowly go up, we get that itch for spring cleaning inside and spring cleanup outside. When it comes to protecting water quality, think green!
Fertilizers and household […]
With Winds Come Wings
The spring season can be known for its incredible storms, winds, and fronts. Yet on the back of these fronts, can be thousands of migrating birds being pushed by strong winds out of the south. A good tailwind can make […]
Mentor Lagoons in Bloom
After a cold and dreary Winter, one of the best places in northeast Ohio to celebrate the arrival of Spring is at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve.
Encompassing a total of 450 acres, the property, which includes the adjacent Mentor Lagoons Marina, […]
Celebrate Earth Day at Wildwood on April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at the Wildwood Cultural Center on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and enjoy family-friendly games and crafts, educational activities, great food, live music, earth-themed vendors, and much more.
The Mentor Natural Resources team will lead […]
Flowers, Showers & Surprise Encounters
Spring is the time for flowers, showers, and surprise encounters. With the change in season, wildlife is in search of easy shelter and food sources for their newborns.
For a raccoon, a tool shed may seem like an excellent place to raise a […]