Let us rejoice that we are officially through winter. Here is what's happening . . .
The next FOEC meeting is Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Euclid Community Center . We have an exciting program featuring five of our own Friends of Euclid Creek members speaking on their special topics of interest! We will be treated to the following presentations:
- Barb Holtz, No Child Left Inside
- Christi Carlson, The Brook that Has Entered First Grade
- Lou Drasler,
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): Boon or Disaster?
- Rick Evans, Energy Saving Lighting
- Connie Herron, Introduction to Fact Faith Communities (for frack awareness)
Claire Posius, CSWCD Watershed Manager, will update us on activities and upcoming events of the Soil & Water Conservation District.
There are many upcoming events that you are invited to assist at, or simply attend:
Thur April 5, 5:30-7:30
MetroParks Public Open House, requesting input on future plans for Euclid Creek reservation.
Location: North Chagrin Nature Center
(Jim Bell personally invited all FOEC to attend and participate.)
(if you can’t make this open house, there’s another on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30-7:30 at CanalWay – they will be focusing on Euclid Creek Reservation there as well – Claire will be attending this one/can’t make April 5 one)
Wed April 18, 11:00-1:30
Rockwell Automation Earth Day celebration
Location: Mayfield Heights Landerhaven Campus (~1,200 employees)
Claire and Rick
Thurs April 19, morning thru afternoon
Mayfield Village rain garden planting
Location: Wiley Park
Claire is directing this.
Thurs April 19, 11:00-1:00
Philips Healthcare Earth Day celebration
Location: Highland Rd. at Miner Rd. , Highland Heights
Mary K, Ken and Ginny are staffing this.
Fri April 20, event hours 1-7pm (networking with other vendors from noon-1; setup required by noon)
Green Dream Event (3,000 attendees and 100 vendors last year)
Location: Beachwood Community Center
Claire, Mary K and Ken are staffing this.
April 23, 24 or 25, 11:00-1:30
Rockwell Automation Earth Day celebration
Location: Mayfield Village Campus (~300 employees)
Rick assisting. Anyone else?
Fri April 27, early afternoon
Richmond Heights Arbor Day (tree planting & talk about benefits of trees)
Location: Richmond Heights Community Park
Claire coordinating on this with David Roche
Also as an FYI – for the Sat May 12 Invasive Plant Pull / FOEC Bioswale Maintenance Day at Wildwood State Park – Stephen Love is donating rain garden plants for us to plant in the bioswale – so we will definitely need a bunch of volunteers for that – please help spread the word!
Update on ReLeaf project. Goal is to re-forest riparian areas of Euclid Creek. Jeanette and Frank met with Jane Goodman regarding Marcella and Lake Shore Blvd property.
Update on the nomination of slate of officers. Please let Larry McFadden or Ginny Aveni know if you would like to be an officer or director, or would like to nominate someone. All positions except Treasurer are open.
Update on Highland Hts Park gas wells. Thanks Ken for preparing and presenting a scholarly package to HH Council on behalf of FOEC, advising and educating them of the risks to the watershed and environment.
Letter from Lita Laven, NEORSD
When Frank Greenland and I attended the last FOEC meeting, there were some inquiries regarding where to dispose of batteries. I contacted Bulldog Battery in Willoughby and he said they still accept alkaline batteries for $1 per pound. Our thanks go to Lita.
Follow-up on the Euclid Creek Chronicle newsletter
Thank you Barb and Fran! In addition to excellent articles, there is a reminder to send in (or pay to Ken) dues. There is also a membership form for members.'
Next Meeting
Our meeting next month (Tues., May 1, 6:30 p.m.) will be outdoors at the Highland Rd Picnic Area of Euclid Creek Reservation and will feature a Spring Wildflower Walk with guided narration by Barb Holtz.
This picture of FOEC President Frank Skala is from the FOEC event held at Mayfair.
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