GreenCityBlueLake was at Ingenuity Fest this past weekend. Thanks to those who dropped by our display at the Halle Building to check out the cool touch-screen of our web site right on the window. And thanks to those who wrote out thoughts on our write board, answering, “How would you create a GreenCity on a Blue Lake?”

Here are some ideas people had:

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Take a closer look at the Old Woman Creek beach and learn more about coastal processes and Lake Erie with Brenda Culler with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Coastal Management. Please call for directions (419) 433-4601.

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Learn to identify butterflies along the trails at Old Woman Creek with Lois TerVeen, Erie Metroparks Head Naturalist. Length 1 - 1.5 miles. No registration required. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419) 433-4601 for more information

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Join this group for seasonal adventures in sketching the Old Woman Creek estuary and its watershed. The class begins with classroom drawing warm-ups and a sketching hike and the second hour is "free" sketch time and wrap-up. Bring your own sketching materials. All skill levels welcomed. Attendance at all classes not required.

In event of rain, class is held in dormitory at Old Woman Creek Reserve beach access: 2005 Cleveland Road East Huron, Ohio 44839.

Visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419) 433-4601 for more information.

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Greening Your Pets! Go Organic Seminar

Saturday, July 19th, 10:00 a.m.

Speakers:

Gay & Buz Fifer( Owners)- Parsley Hallow All Natural Pet Grooming Products
Chris Mccoy & Emy Barr( Owner & Sales Consultant)- The Natural Pet

Topics include:

• Live dog demonstration on how to use all natural pet grooming products
• Pet food & nutrition, how to keep your furry friends healthy
• Learn about all natural landscape and garden supplies that will keep your pets safe

Free organic treats for your pets provided by the Grateful Dog Bakery!

Portion of purchased items will be donated to area animal shelters and rescue organizations

Appetizers and refreshments for you provided by Nature's Bin; Drawings to win prizes!

This is a free event!

Seating is limited. Please RSVP by July 16th.

Contact:

Lindsey Whited/Marketing Specialist
Royalton Supply Landscape Center
11528 Royalton Road
North Royalton, OH 44133
PH: 440.582.5200
FX: 440.582.5208
www.royaltonsupply.com

National Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30pm-8:30pm
At Steelyard Commons in Cleveland

The City of Cleveland Community Relations Committee and Cleveland
Police Districts 1, 2 and 3 invite you to join the community for free
food and drinks, live music and entertainment, clowns, balloons, a
rock wall, free child fingerpriniting, and information from over 50
community organizations!  Also, sit inside a police cruiser, a fire
truck, and an ambulance!

Additional proud sponsors include: Target, Cleveland's Steelyard Commons, First Interstate Properties, Ltd., Securitas Security Services, Coca-Cola, and Tremont West Development Corporation. 

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The Nature League presents An UNnatural Affair, its annual Summer Solstice party outside on the observatory deck of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Enjoy live music, mexican cuisine, $2 drinks and Observatory tours with Astonomer Clyde Simpson. For more information or to get tickets, call 216/ 231-1177.

Dominion and Biodiversity Alliance are accepting nominations for the 2008 Northeast Ohio Environmental Awards. Open to any group, program, organization, business or individual, awards will be given in the following categories:

• Business
• Community
• Education: Primary/Secondary and Higher

Award recipients are presented with a cash award of $2500 and a plaque at the awards ceremony held at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Friday, October 3rd. Nomination materials and information can be found here or here. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, June 28th.

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Parade the Circle, the amazingly cool celebration of art and community around Wade Oval. One of Cleveland's best family events.

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Join this group for seasonal adventures in sketching the Old Woman Creek estuary. Bring your own pencils, paper, and other materials. All skill levels welcomed. For more information visit www.oldwomancreek.org or call (419) 433-4601.