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Celebrate and appreciate the natural world around you at Lake Metroparks’ annual Earth Day celebration at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
In this age of gratitude, Mimi thinks of Earth Day as a reminder to say thank you to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. There’s no better place to do that than Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation on Sunday, April 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This year, the theme is “Take Action,” with a goal of educating and inspiring people...
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A mild Northeast Ohio winter brings an early start to “baby season” for local wildlife across the area
Springtime means baby season for our vibrant local wildlife—birds’ nests, tiny squirrels, rabbits and fawns making their way into the world. Before you fire up the lawnmower or weed whacker, it’s a good idea to take a walk around your home to check for signs of these adorable little critters. According to Tammy O’Neil, who is the...
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Discover a bustling world beneath winter’s blanket at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, where life on the farm proves to be a hotbed of activity even during hibernation season
Though we may be in prime hibernation season, it turns out life on a farm in winter is actually a hotbed of goings-on. Mimi caught up with Steve Ohmes, assistant administrator of Lake Metroparks Farmpark for a fascinating glimpse. “To the non-farming population, it may look like not much happens on a farm from winter to spring, but nothing...
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Take a step outside into the winter wonderland that awaits throughout the Lake Metroparks system
“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius”—Pietro Aretino Mimi couldn’t agree more. There is nothing more meditative than communing with the calm quiet of nature in winter. Lucky for us in Lake County, there are myriad outdoor activities to make the most of it. Lake Metroparks has curated a comprehensive list...
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Ranging in warm shades that match the spirit of the season, Christmas cactus plants are a perfect pick for holiday gifting or adorning your own abode
If you’ve been hearing those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too, it’s time to celebrate the simple joys of the season. When shopping for festive hostess gifts or feathering your own nest in holiday cheer, this year why not bag the boring old poinsettia and opt for something a tad more daring? The Christmas cactus. Mimi...
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