by West Creek Conservancy | Sep 21, 2023 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action
The Great Lakes, comprising a staggering 21% of the world’s surface freshwater and 84% of North America’s freshwater, stands as one of the globe’s most vital freshwater systems. In the face of climate change, cities along the Great Lakes shores are...
by West Creek Conservancy | Aug 18, 2023 | Watershed Resources
How to Know When Native Seedlings are Ready to be Harvested Collecting native seeds is vital in environmental restoration. Native plants have better odds of surviving and help bring back healthy soil and land, while also boosting local biodiversity. West Creek...
by West Creek Conservancy | Aug 18, 2023 | Watershed Resources
Harvesting Guide for Native Seedlings and Plants Collecting and supporting native seedlings is a great way to support biodiversity. Creekside Collaborative is always in need of native trees and seedlings. You can help us with our Native Plant and Seed Collection if...
by West Creek Conservancy | Sep 16, 2022 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action
TWINSBURG, OH — More than 76 acres in northern Summit County will be protected from future industrial or retail development in an acquisition that West Creek Conservancy says is a win for environmental justice. Known as the Twinsburg Heights Preserve property,...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 3, 2022 | West Creek in Action
West Creek Conservancy sought funding through Ohio EPA’s Water Resource Restoration Sponsorship Program to protect the Bronson Creek Preserve, which encompasses approximately 361 acres in Montville Township, Geauga County. For additional information, please refer to...
by West Creek Conservancy | Apr 6, 2022 | Watershed News
(Mahoning County, Ohio) Thanks to another successful grant application to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, MillCreek MetroParks has expanded its presence into another previously under-served area of Mahoning County andplaces the MetroParks at more than 5,000 total...
by Eileen Burns | Feb 8, 2022 | Watershed Resources
How to Add Native Plants to Your Garden Homeowners across Northeast Ohio are discovering just how detrimental lawns and the upkeep of exotic plants is to the environment. Lawns and non-native plants require constant care and in the case of annuals, repurchasing and...
by Eileen Burns | Sep 27, 2021 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action
The excerpt below was taken from a Cleveland.com article published Sept. 20, 2021. CLEVELAND, Ohio — A potentially spectacular new urban park overlooking the Cuyahoga River and the downtown skyline at Irishtown Bend on the city’s West Side is poised to shift from...
by West Creek Conservancy | Sep 8, 2021 | Watershed Resources
Wildlife-Friendly Fall Yard Cleanup By September, the leaves are already starting to fall and it’s time to start preparing your yard and garden for winter. We have some tips to ensure that your fall cleanup is friendly to wildlife and the local watershed. Remove or...
by West Creek Conservancy | Aug 26, 2021 | West Creek Conservancy News
Recognizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships, built on mutual goals and values, West Creek stepped in to acquire a critical property on behalf of the Medina County Park District. This acquisition is an example of West Creek’s ability to identify and...