Amazing Autumn
Autumn is a feast for the senses in Mentor. Hues of orange, red, and yellow fill our parks along with the songs of migrating birds and the scuttle of squirrels gathering provisions. The earthy smell of fallen leaves […]
Ask the Expert: What to do about Skunks and Raccoons
If you follow the local social media pages, it should come as no surprise that deer, coyotes, and geese, have served as spirited topics of discussion over the past several years. The city also receives a number of inquiries related to skunks, […]
Connect with Nature
With over 1,200 acres of parkland, Mentor is a nature-lovers paradise. From the urban oasis of the Garfield Park pond to the pristine wilderness of the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, you can find many opportunities to connect with nature.
To help you learn […]
Become a Buckeye Trail Volunteer
Since 1959, volunteers have been building and maintaining Ohio’s Buckeye Trail. Since the first 20 miles were dedicated over 60 years ago, the hiking trail has grown to 1,444 miles and spans the state, including […]
What To Do When Encountering Orphaned or Injured Wildlife
What do you do when you encounter an orphaned or injured animal? We’re joined by Jamey Emmert, Communications Specialist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources with answers to some common questions.
Want to know more? Call ODNR’s Wildlife hotline at 1-800-WILDLIFE […]
Let’s Go Native
In 2019, the state of Ohio passed a bill designating April as “Ohio Native Plant Month,” to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and the benefits they provide to pollinators, Ohio’s economy, and the health of […]
Springbrook Gardens Park Benefits From Stream Restoration Project
As the weather warms and Spring rains return to northeast Ohio, the newly restored wetlands at Springbrook Gardens Park will be brimming with life. Spring peepers will soon begin their high-pitched calls and utilize the wetlands […]