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Are you excited for Native Plant Month?!?
https://www.ohionativeplantmonth.org/ohio-native-plants-of-distinction
A new initiative for 2022! A set of great Ohio Native Plants will be highlighted each year with the goal of increasing the awareness of these plants while encouraging nursery and retail sales.
Just a reminder orders for our 2022 Plant Native Sale are due in 1 week on March 11!
https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/swcd/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/01/2022-Plant-Native-Sale.pdf
#PlantNative
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Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, continues to spread in our natural areas and wild places as birds eat the berries and deposit them away from the origin of the original shrub. Young shrubs can be hand pulled as their roots aren’t deep. Do you know this plant? In areas where it has invaded en masse, it’s hard to miss with its brilliant red fall foliage. Some native alternatives for this invasive include native blueberries.
For more about the natural history of Burning Bush and why it’s an awful invasive: https://www.invasive.org/alien/pubs/midatlantic/eual.htm
You can still join us for our two part Wicked Weeds workshop next week to learn how to tackle Burning Bush and other invasives on your property, too.
For more information and to register: https://www.cmnh.org/wicked-weeds-part-one
Photo credit: Becky Donaldson
Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, is another invasive that continues to spread in our natural areas and wild places as birds eat the berries and deposit them away from the origin of the original shrub. Young shrubs can be hand pulled as their roots aren’t deep. Do you know this plant? In areas where it has invaded en masse, it’s hard to miss with its brilliant red fall foliage. Some native alternatives for this invasive include native blueberries.
For more about the natural history of Burning Bush and why it’s an awful invasive: https://www.invasive.org/alien/pubs/midatlantic/eual.htm
You can still join us for our two part Wicked Weeds workshop next week to learn how to tackle Burning Bush and other invasives on your property, too.
For more information and to register: https://www.cmnh.org/wicked-weeds-part-one
Photo credit: Becky Donaldson
We’re observing National Invasive Species Awareness Week this week along with many conservation partners across the country to highlight the cost of invasive species and the loss of biodiversity to our natural areas, private lands and backyards and how you can help!
For a more in depth opportunity and to get some hands on practice with tools, you can join our two part Wicked Weeds workshop next week to learn how to tackle them on your own, too! For more information and to register: https://www.cmnh.org/wicked-weeds-part-one
Pictured is Amur Bush Honeysuckle, Lonicera mackii
#NISAW #invasivespecies
Photo credit: Becky Donaldson
Join us for a Wicked Weeds Workshop!
Invasive species are not just found in natural areas. They’re all across the landscape—including in our own backyards! But you can make a difference. Join us for this two-part program, online and in person, to learn techniques that you can use to combat invasive plants.
The first part of Wicked Weeds will be a Zoom presentation on the evening of Thursday, March 10, 2022. We’ll discuss the invasive plants in our area and introduce you to common control methods. For the second part of the program, choose from one of two in-person sessions at the Mentor Marsh Nature Center on Saturday, March 12. We’ll teach you to identify woody invasives and demonstrate control methods you can use, even in the middle of winter. Then you’ll have a chance to practice those methods yourself, while we’re on hand to offer encouragement and advice.
There’s no better time than the new year to commit to making a positive change for biodiversity. Wicked Weeds will give you the tools to get started—and we’ll send you home with some helpful resources and tools you can put directly to work.
Choose one of two hands on sessions on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at either noon or 3pm. All registrants will receive a Zoom link for the online presentation on Thursday, March 10 (6 to 8pm EST).
This workshop is held in partnership with Lake Soil and Water Conservation District.
To register: https://www.cmnh.org/wicked-weeds-part-one
For more information email Becky at rdonaldson at CMNH dot org
Interested in learning how to stabilize your streambank?
Chagrin River Watershed Partners and Dr. Bob Hawley of Sustainable Streams Engineering will be partnering to bring you another free virtual Speaker Series event on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 10:00-11:00am.
In this presentation, Dr. Hawley will discuss low-cost ideas for how to stabilize your streambank using hand-placed log structures. No prior knowledge or expertise required!
Participants will learn small-scale, cost-effective methods of streambank stabilization and erosion control using materials that can be found in one’s own backyard.
To register for this free virtual event, click the link below! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/484233038142547216
To learn more about Sustainable Streams, check out their website at www.sustainablestreams.com
#crwp #speakerseries #free #virtualpresentation #stream #streambank #stabilization #restoration #erosion #erosioncontrol #sustainablestreams #environment #conservation #sustainability #sostenible #arroyo #érosion
Look at that ice jam move!
The Great Backyard Bird Count starts tomorrow!
Are you Great Backyard Bird Counting this weekend? Starts tomorrow!
“This year we are celebrating 25 years of coming together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds.”
For more information on how to participate: https://www.birdcount.org
Wouldn’t a Brown Creeper be a great one?
Photo credit: Debbi Schuster
Photos from Painesville City's post
Stay safe out there!
With the strong possibility of warm temperatures and rain forecasted to arrive this week, Willoughby Hills Fire Department is reminding community members about flood preparedness. “This isn&#…
Skip the hose and go with the pros!
#lakeeriestartshere #loveyourlake
Landforms, erosion and watersheds OH MY!
Lake SWCD is always happy to provide equipment and training to educators and schools to enhance science learning!
We sure do have some GREAT teachers here in Lake County!
Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow this morning, but we are waiting on Concord Casimir to give his spring weather predictions!
ETA: The results are in!
https://countdowntogroundhogday.com/concord-casimir-provides-2022-groundhog-day-prediction/
#groundhogsday #catsrulerodentsdrool
CrosSection Winter/Spring 2022 is out and ready to read!- https://mailchi.mp/ae152f907685/crossection-second-half-20140310
Look, we get it. It's been a rough 2022 so far with the snow.
Today is a 'grate' day to clear off your storm drain so the snow/ice has somewhere to go before the next snowmageddon hits this week.
Be safe, everyone!
#lakeeriestartshere
The 2022 Lake SWCD Native Pond Sale is LIVE!
Orders are due by April 25, 2022.
To download an order form visithttps://www.lakecountyohio.gov/swcd/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/01/2022-Native-Pond-Sale-order-form.pdf
IT'S HERE!
The Lake SWCD Plant Native Sale is now LIVE!
This year's sale has bareroot tree and shrub seedlings, container trees, container shrubs, perennials, rain barrels, native seed mixes, AND MORE!
Orders are due by March 11, 2022.
Pick up is on April 22 from 9-6 and April 23 from 9-12 at the Lake County Fairgrounds Natural Resources Building.
To download species descriptions and an order form visithttps://www.lakecountyohio.gov/swcd/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2022/01/2022-Plant-Native-Sale.pdf
We can tell you are all excited about our 2022 Plant Native Sale! While we are firming a few things up with our final vendor here is a little sneak peek at our bare root offerings this year.
#PlantNative
Here in Lake County we have 3 H2Ohio projects in progress. One in Willoughby, one in Mentor at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, and one in Madison Village! These projects will help improve water quality downstream and ultimately in Lake Erie.
The H2Ohio program continues to grow across the buckeye state! Check out the map below which lists all of the ongoing or completed projects. We are excited to break ground and complete more projects in 2022! For more info on these projects and Governor Mike DeWine's H2Ohio program, head to http://h2.ohio.gov/.
Did you know that snowmelt becomes stormwater runoff? ❄️
Snowmelt can carry pollutants such as road salt, animal waste, and yard waste into our waterways. Check out these tips to help reduce winter runoff and keep our waterways clean!
1. Shovel early & often: Many salts and deicers contain chemicals that can end up in local waterways. The more snow you shovel, the less salt you will need!
2. Keep Storm Drains Clear: Piling snow on or near storm drains will cause pollutants within the snow to directly enter our waterways. Be sure to keep your storm drains clear!
3. Pile Snow Wisely: Be sure to pile snow in locations where it will have an opportunity to infiltrate the soil and filter out these harmful pollutants before becoming runoff. Avoid piling snow too close to waterways and impervious surfaces, like driveways and roads.
Did you feel the earthquake this morning?
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/28-earthquake-detected-in-lake-erie-near-timberlake-in-lake-county.html?fbclid=IwAR1CqrDQgjNvKlWIjlHHVc_Mhpy2NSNZBM8PhsAOuMDUPuH-0xOg_xWOv7c
A minor earthquake of 2.8 magnitude, hit the Timberlake area, northwest near Lake Erie Tuesday morning.
Looking for a new hobby for the new year?🌻
Learn how to design, install, and maintain your own rain garden with our Master Rain Gardener course! Rain gardens can help you with flooding issues, provide habitat for pollinators, and prevent polluted stormwater from entering our waterways. The first online course begins January 31st! Registration is open to residents and landscape professionals in Northeast Ohio.
Need-based scholarships available.
Find out more and register at neomasterraingardener.org
JANUARY
Make a resolution to incorporate more native plants in your habitat. It’s a great time of year to research and plan what you want to grow and purchase for your gardens. Perhaps you want to take up some grass and expand your native plant garden or install a brand new one? Maybe a rain garden is on your list of projects? January is a great time to put pencil to paper and plan out your garden habitat.
Native plant pictured:
Inkberry Ilex glabra
#lakeeriestartshere #nativerootsforcleanwater
Just a reminder that all Lake County offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. Our offices will reopen at 7:30 on Monday morning.
Here is a fun little Santa fact this Christmas Eve!
#hardworkingcervids #merrychristmas #HappyHolidays2021
Are Santa's reindeer female? Get the fun facts from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Happy Winter Solstice!
Today in Painesville Ohio the sun rose at 7:50 am and will set at 4:58. This shortest day of the year is 9 hours and 8 minutes (sun rise to sun set) with visible light for only 10 hours and 11 minutes!
The solstice today and in the past has meant different things to different peoples and cultures. The beginning of winter, the birth/bringer of light, ushering in of the hard conditions of winter, the sharing of resources and the life sustaining harvests, etc.
So light a candle, drink some glogg, eat some kabocha squash and read about some global solstice celebrations in this great Readers Digest article. https://www.rd.com/list/winter-solstice-traditions/
Great opportunity to do some citizen science and maybe try out those new binoculars you bought yourself for Christmas. 😉
We’re Christmas Bird Counting (CBC) this AM at the nearby Cleveland Circle. Hoping for good birds for our efforts today in the light rain.
Do you know what a CBC is? It’s pretty much a census, counting all of the birds, like a Big Day, you can find in a defined “circle” area. Areas are assigned to leaders who turn in the data to the compiler. Our Mentor Circle is next Sunday, 12/26, and you can join us to bird around the Marsh, too! Let Becky know! Rdonaldson @ cmnh dot org or message me here on the Marsh FB page.
For more information on CBCs: https://www.audubon.org/answers-your-top-questions-about-christmas-bird-count
Carolina Wren, Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, 12/8/21
Photo credit: Nan Patrick
With the snowy season upon us be sure to use the right S.A.L.T.!
Stuff - Road salt (sodium chloride) only works
above 15。F. For colder temperatures use
sand for added traction, or switch to an
ice melting product designed to work at
colder temperatures.
Amount - Spreading more salt does not improve
deicing. One 12 ounce coffee cup full of
salt is enough to cover 250 square feet or
about 10 sidewalk squares. There should
be about 3 inches between salt granules.
Location - Be sure to sweep up any excess salt.
Salt only belongs on your sidewalk and
driveway and never on your lawn, flower
beds or at the base of trees. One place
salt doesn’t belong is in streams. One
teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes 5
gallons of water.
Time - Salt works best when it is applied before
the snow falls or right after snow is
removed from your driveway or sidewalk.
Never apply salt when rain is in the
forecast, as it will wash away.
With the first heavy snow of the year be sure to use the right S.A.L.T.!
Stuff - Road salt (sodium chloride) only works
above 15。F. For colder temperatures use
sand for added traction, or switch to an
ice melting product designed to work at
colder temperatures.
Amount - Spreading more salt does not improve
deicing. One 12 ounce coffee cup full of
salt is enough to cover 250 square feet or
about 10 sidewalk squares. There should
be about 3 inches between salt granules.
Location - Be sure to sweep up any excess salt.
Salt only belongs on your sidewalk and
driveway and never on your lawn, flower
beds or at the base of trees. One place
salt doesn’t belong is in streams. One
teaspoon of salt permanently pollutes 5
gallons of water.
Time - Salt works best when it is applied before
the snow falls or right after snow is
removed from your driveway or sidewalk.
Never apply salt when rain is in the
forecast, as it will wash away.
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