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    Join The Battle Against Alien Plants And Insects At Cleveland Metroparks

    News & Press | July 2012

    Join The Battle Against Alien Plants And Insects At Cleveland Metroparks

    Posted: July 10, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253



    Join the crusade and fight against alien plants and insects.
    Cleveland Metroparks invites Greater Clevelanders to participate in
    the new, free �Area 49: Alien Invasion� event on Saturday,
    July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CanalWay Center in Ohio &
    Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights.



    Become an �environmental warrior� and learn how to identify and
    combat alien plants and insects. Some alien species need to be
    eliminated; others can be accepted into the local environment; and
    some need to be observed before action is taken. It is important to
    gain an understanding of where these alien species came from, how
    they move about the area and what impact will they have on local
    flora and fauna.



    Groups or individuals can join in a variety of different natural
    resource projects in an effort to control populations of several
    alien species invading Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.
    Environmental warriors of all ages are encouraged to participate.
    Some of the projects are: removal of honeysuckle, collection of
    invasive worms and the removal of Japanese knotweed.



    In addition to hands-on environmental projects there will be
    variety of crafts, games and displays for all ages.



    Cleveland Metroparks Natural Resources Department will display
    sprayers, atv's and other large pieces of equipment used to help
    manage the Park District's 16 reservations. Cleveland Metropark Zoo
    will promote its �Roses For Rhinos� program. The multi-flora rose,
    an alien species, is removed from the local environment and then
    mixed with other vegetation and fed to the Zoo's rhinos.



    Another display includes information on how to be a responsible
    pet owner. See live, non-native reptiles and other animals that
    once belonged to private citizens before they were released into
    the local area. Learn which animals make good pets and why. And,
    view an exhibit educating the public about how to make responsible
    choices for backyard plants and flowers.    



    Local artist Cari Miller, who is the featured artist this month
    at CanalWay Center, will be on hand to meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Get
    creative with Miller as she helps �environmental warriors� craft
    individual works of art made from repurposed litter, such as bottle
    caps, or participate as a group by using the large canvas provided
    and make a community work of art. The canvas completed by the group
    will be displayed at CanalWay Center.



    Visitors can shop at EarthWords Nature Shop for nature-inspired
    gifts, guides and refreshments, too.



    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 - just off the I-77/Grant
    Avenue exit.



    For more information, call 216-206-1000 or visit
    clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Battle against alien plants and insects at the �Area 49:
    Alien Invasion�
    event in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
    life, naturally!



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