FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI -216-635-3263 -or-
HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253
Summer is �the' season for backyard gardens. Whether it is a
fresh herb garden, vegetable garden or butterfly garden, Cleveland
Metroparks offers three different gardening programs in August for
all to enjoy.
The programs include:
What's Growing at Canalway?
Tuesdays, August 7 and 21 ∙ 9:30 - 10:30
a.m.
CanalWay Center ∙ Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation
See the newly-planted butterfly, container, shade and vegetable
gardens! Learn about the different featured plants and how to
become a volunteer to help Cleveland Metroparks maintain them. This
program is for adults and teens, ages 16 and older. CanalWay
Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th
Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant
Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information,
call 216-206-1000.
Inviting The Planet To Dinner: A Taste Of Ohio
Thursday, August 9 ∙ 7 - 9 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center ∙ Rocky River
Reservation
Join local Eco-Chef Rae Endreola for a scrumptious taste of
Ohio-raised and -made artisan foods that were featured in past
�Inviting The Planet To Dinner� meals/programs. This dinner is
served outside near the Rocky River. Registration, beginning July
19, and a $50 fee are required for this adults-only program. Rocky
River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky
River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For
registration and more information, call 440-734-6660.
Herbs: Fragrant and Delicious!
Saturdays, August 18 and 25 ∙ 2 - 4 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center ∙ Rocky River
Reservation
Stop by the herb garden anytime during the hours listed to smell
and taste the herbs. Learn about fresh herbs and the benefits of
having a backyard herb garden. Rocky River Nature Center is located
at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar
Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
See what is growing this month with Cleveland Metroparks -
part of your life, naturally!
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