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Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s Plant Science Center gives visitors a look at how locally sourced crops make their way to your dinner table
With the growing prevalence of farm-to-table eating, Mimi decided it was time to explore the current fascination with where our food comes from by taking a field trip to the Plant Science Center at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Nestled on 235 rolling acres of fields, gardens and farm buildings, each year the center draws more than...
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Wash, Protect, Renew: More than just a power washing
What do you get when you cross warm, wet and dark? The answer: grime—including dirt, mildew, algae and moss. “The warm March and wet April created a perfect storm,” explains Pristine Clean founder Ken Wilson. “Plus, the lack of sunshine in April prevented our siding, roofs and concrete from drying out and that has allowed mold and...
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There’s still time to have your best summer ever!
The 80-degree temperatures have arrived and shorts and swimsuit season is finally here. If you’ve picked up unwanted pounds over the winter and cold, wet spring—or if you’ve been trying to lose weight for a long while without success—here’s a safe and effective way to shed 20 to 40 pounds in six to eight weeks, guaranteed,...
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Mentor Schools is focused on strengthening the partnership between students and the local businesses that could hold the keys to their future
After hearing about the Cardinal Connect Luncheon on Monday, May 2, at Paradigm in Mentor—Mimi can say she has restored faith in the next generation. “The purpose of the luncheon, which served more than 140 people, was to connect students with local business partners,” says Kristen Kirby, community relations director for Mentor...
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Fishing at Lake Metroparks is an ideal sport for people of all ages
In the olden days, shopkeepers would hang a sign that said “Gone Fishin’” on their door to let people know they were taking a break to kick back and relax. Couldn’t we all use a little more of that? Well, darling, it turns out you are living amidst ponds, rivers and streams that are renowned for their fish. In fact, Lake Erie is...
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