by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
What is a Pollinator Garden? Pollinator Gardens Though we may not notice hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies carrying pollen from one plant to another, these pollinators are responsible for nearly everything we eat—from chocolate and coffee to...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Know Your Grass GROWING HEALTHY TURF GRASS Most common and popular grass types are not meant to live in the climate where they are found. Furthermore, lawns usually promote a monoculture and limit diversity of both plant and animal species. Promoting healthy turf...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Sustainable Design for Your Yard Sustainable Design DESIGN WITH NATURE IN MIND Take cues from nature. Even if you choose not to convert your home habitat to a completely naturalized landscape, such as a prairie or woodland, there are ways to design home...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Understanding Your Soil A Green Yard Yards are at the forefront of local environmental stewardship. Because residential land use is the most dominant land use in urban communities, we have the power to create a healthy landscape with high functioning ecosystems. Our...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
What is a Rain Garden? Rain Gardens Collect Rain Water and Snow Melt Rain gardens are depressions in the landscape that capture precipitation, filter and absorb it through soil. They can be used to capture up to 40% of water that would otherwise become runoff. Rain...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Conduct a Lawn Assessment A Green Yard Yards are at the forefront of local environmental stewardship. Because residential land use is the most dominant land use in urban communities, we have the power to create a healthy landscape with high functioning ecosystems. Our...
by West Creek Conservancy | Apr 27, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News
West Creek Conservancy (WCC) will be honored with a National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Award in coordination with the Cleveland Metroparks for their contributions to the Park District. WCC led by Derek Schafer has won the Outstanding...
by West Creek Conservancy | Apr 15, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News
Xtinguish the Past, Ignite the Future! Xtinguish Celebration is an immersion into the culture of the Cuyahoga River Watershed. We are working with over 300 organizations, municipalities, agencies, and corporate partners to highlight the unique nature of Northeast...
by West Creek Conservancy | Jan 26, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News
Mill Creek is excited to share that the Xtinguish Celebration has been featured on the Cleveland blog Waiting for Next Year! We are excited for 2019 as we continue to share our conservation efforts and upcoming events. The following is an excerpt from the article. ...
by West Creek Conservancy | Nov 6, 2018 | West Creek Conservancy News
West Creek Conservancy is celebrating its 22nd year of conserving land, restoring water resources, building trails, and creating parks! Our amazing success is possible because of your generous support. We are announcing a slight change….a change that will make...
