A naturalist makes a great companion for a visit to a new Geauga park! Geauga County is bursting with hidden gems to explore, and park naturalists can lead you to witness them first-hand! Geauga Park District’s Hidden Gems Hike series returns this spring with a forest and meadow hike at the new Holbrook Hollows on Sunday, April … Read more
“Remembering Veterans and the Meaning of Memorial Day in Geauga County” Friday, May 3rd Presented by Dr. Molly Sergi, Ph.D. Professor of History at Kent State University Geauga Campus 7:30 a.m. – Networking & light breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Presentation Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton 44021 Veterans, students, residents and … Read more
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, the largest local land trust in Ohio, is celebrating Arbor Day with a series of community events. The Land Conservancy has planted and distributed more than 12,000 trees across northeast Ohio, and permanently conserved more than 56,000 acres of land including mature forests. As a leading member of the Cleveland Tree … Read more
The sprouts will be sprouting, the grass “greening” up and birds chirping! This is a great time to get out, make memories and explore our incredible community. Events on Thursday, April 18, 2019 – Ebb & Flow: The Magic of Water Spring Art Show open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 … Read more
The Geauga West Friends of the Library thank all who helped make the March Book Sale a success. Funds raised from the book sale support adult and children’s programs at the library. The Friends are accepting donations for the July 24 – 27 Book Sale. New and gently used children, young adult, and adult books, … Read more
Blackbrook Audubon is selling raffle tickets to support the purchase of Audubon Adventures, a conservation publication for third to fifth grade students in Geauga and Lake Counties. The raffle prize is a 15″x19″ quilted wall hanging of an iconic Red Oak at Gully Brook Park in Willoughby. The tree is over 200 years old. Despite … Read more
Combine an understanding of the natural histories for various bird species with knowledge on habitat types and bird seekers will have better results spotting the birds. Larry Richardson, an avid birder with nearly 50 years experience, will help Blackbrook Audubon’s audience with “Birding by Habitat” at their meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16th at Penitentiary … Read more
The Lakeland Community College Center for International Education and the Lakeland Library are teaming up for a presentation and book signing of “A Brave Face: Two Cultures, Two Families, and the Iraqi Girl Who Bound Them Together” on Tuesday, April 23rd from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Lakeland Library. The library is located … Read more
The public is invited to hear how local agencies plan to use federal tax dollars for Social Services in Geauga County during State Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021, commencing on October 1, 2019. Attendees will also have the opportunity to comment on the use of the funds. On Monday, April 22nd from 2:00 p.m. until … Read more
Geauga County is home to lush forests, picturesque lakes, rolling hills, charming parks, town squares, eclectic family businesses, and plenty of other treasured haunts. To help people discover the attractions right here in their backyard, Geauga County Public Library (GCPL) is sponsoring a #TravelGeauga social media adventure all May with Burton Public Library. This springtime … Read more