As more awareness is being brought to invasive species that threaten our ecosystems, more questions arise regarding which plants are best to plant around our homes. In this presentation, you will learn about what an invasive species is, what makes them so harmful, and what you can plant instead around your home!

This session is for 3-5 graders.  Paint nature coloring pages using watercolors made from natural soil pigments. While expressing your artistic talents, learn about soil colors and the importance of conserving soil and water. Register here: https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/natures-brushstrokes-21606  

Invasive Species Management Workshop Learn different techniques on how to properly remove invasive species from your property, what to expect when removing them, and suggestions for native trees and shrubs to replace them with. This program is for those interested in participating in the Medina County Invasive Species Buy-back Program, but all are welcome. Additional […]

For this day of the Summertime Stream Series, join us in removing invasive species that have moved in around Holmes Brook, taking over the surrounding habitat while decreasing its biodiversity and health. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LKn3s9Tjn3mdQ5bS7 Supplies: Please bring loppers if possible and gloves if desired. Uneven terrain: area along stream's bank.

Join local community members in removing invasive species from around a small stream within a conservation easement in Lafayette Twp. Meet at Medina SWCD office. Volunteers will be shuttles to removal location. Register: https://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/5028/ Uneven terrain: walking in a field & edge of streambank.

Invasive Species Management Workshop Learn different techniques on how to properly remove invasive species from your property, what to expect when removing them, and suggestions for native trees and shrubs to replace them with. This program is for those interested in participating in the Medina County Invasive Species Buy-back Program, but all are welcome. Additional […]

For this day of the Summertime Stream Series, assemble a rain barrel and learn how they and other green infrastructure reduce stormwater runoff, protecting streams from high water levels and erosion. $60 for rain barrel- (attendance is possible without purchase) Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LKn3s9Tjn3mdQ5bS7

For this day of the Summertime Stream Series, join us in cleaning up Champion Creek, which runs through the heart of Medina City. After all, what is a stream series without a stream cleanup? Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LKn3s9Tjn3mdQ5bS7 IF REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, FEEL FREE TO SHOW UP DAY OF. THERE WILL BE WAIVERS.  Supplies: Closed toed […]

For this day of the Summertime Stream Series, learn about creating habitat along a stream and how it is critical for maintaing stream health, reducing erosion, and combating invasive species. Though this presentation is geared toward landowners with streams on their properties, all are welcome. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LKn3s9Tjn3mdQ5bS7

We share the great outdoors with local wildlife like birds and pollinators. Learn how to invite them into your yard and maintain a healthy habitat for you and our wild communities. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Register: https://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/4918/