Akron News

06/11/2024

Two annual grant opportunities are available from the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association. The funds support research that explores and supports management and conservation of the park's natural and cultural history. Projects with an applied research focus and lasting impact are especially encouraged.

The Carlos C. Campbell Memorial Fellowship offers up to $7,500 per year. The James T. Tanner Memorial Fellowship offers up to $15,000 per year.

Proposals are due by Dec. 20, 2024. Learn more and apply: www.gsmca.org/memorial-fellowships/

NPS Photo (Oct. 16, 2024)

06/11/2024

Save the date! The Holiday Bazaar is just a couple weeks away!

06/11/2024

Signup for Santa’s Workshop opens this Friday! 🎁🎄🎅

Please remember, signup is for specific time slots, and you will not be able to participate if you do not come at your registered time.

This event is geared towards children between the ages of 2-9.
Registration will open on Friday, 11/08 @ 10 AM!

Here's a link to the signup to save for later! 👇
https://greenecountyoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29873&fbclid=IwY2xjawGV-x9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVugyfglbkqY9cmK8sPmZd3-FgIbV6t31vJwlpW6tZkHcJ7KAitIYityng_aem__KhsLmi2dBYd2JFtLR1Opg

06/11/2024

Retro Cinema: "Benji"
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7-9pm
Mount Vernon Library Multipurpose Room

This heartwarming 1974 film about a precocious stray dog was even nominated for an Oscar for its music.

No Registration Required. Open to all ages.
Rated G.

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Multipurpose Room
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Any program ending after the library closes will
exit to the back parking lot only.

06/11/2024

Curious about the science behind solving crimes? Learn about fingerprinting and crime scene investigation in our forensic science lab. CTEC's Candace Collins and her cadets introduce you to the fascinating world of forensics and what it takes to work in criminal justice.

Add it to your calendar: https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/forensic-science-lab-14435

06/11/2024

Bald Eagle from our Wildlife Series, Performance Wear UPF-50 Sun Protection
Outdoor Apparel for your next Excursion
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06/11/2024

50 Ways to Experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park July 24, 2024 Come experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) for its historical relevance to our nation and the Great Lakes, as well as countless recreational and educational opportunities. Make it your own through a wide variety of experienc...

06/11/2024

Sowing Seeds to Produce a Rare New England Pink

Salt marsh pink – or Sabatia stellaris – is an annual plant with bright-pink flowers that grows along the upper edges of the salt marsh. Although it’s common in the mid-Atlantic, it is rare in New England. The refuge and our partners are creating habitat for this species through marsh restoration and are experimenting with seeding to expand its population. In late-October, Audubon Connecticut and USFWS staff came together to install trial plots in three locations at the Great Meadows Unit. We are hoping to learn if any of the techniques tested could be used for growing our population of pink.

Photo caption: Whitney Behr and Latice Fuentes of USFWS’s New England Field office help to install plots for a salt marsh pink seeding experiment

06/11/2024

Meet Matt. As CCPL's Innovation Programming Specialist he helps customers bring their big ideas to life in our makerspaces. Get to know Matt 👉https://ow.ly/5zTm50TYbAz.

06/11/2024

Last Chance to Receive a Matching Gift for the Hocking Stewardship Forever Endowment Fund!

This Friday, November 8, is the final day to have your donation matched at 33 cents on the dollar through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

Your support will help fund ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the beauty of Hocking Hills for generations to come.

To donate by mail, send checks to:
Hocking Hills Forever Fund
c/o Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
35 Public Square
Nelsonville, OH 45764

Link to donate online are in the comments. Thank you for making a difference!

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

This Saturday is Day 2 of Honeysuckle Palooza 2024!!! Come out and make your mark. Help us remove invasive, non native honeysuckle so our native plants and trees can thrive. No experience necessary. All are welcome! Two shifts available. Come for one shift, or stay for both! Meet at the end of South Deer Hollow Trail. (Entrance of Dave Nolin Wetland Reserve)

Morning Crew 8:30 am -12:00 pm.
Afternoon Crew 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm

Walk-ins welcome; Registration Requested: https://signup.com/go/tCXoQNZ

More info: https://beavercreekwetlands.org/event/honeysuckle-palooza-nov9/

06/11/2024

Fly Fishing for Steelhead
A dance with these elusive creatures isn't just a sport; it’s an art. An interplay between man and nature where knowledge, skill, and patience fuse together. We're talking about cunning adversaries here - The Beauty of Rainbow Trout turned oceanic adventurers before returning home.

In this tale of pursuit, you'll unravel their secrets. Discover how gear choice can tip the scales in your favor or see why mastering specific techniques might turn those near misses into triumphant catches. We'll also touch on steelhead fly tying
https://saltwateronthefly.com/fly-fishing-for-steelhead/
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06/11/2024

Chartreuse Black Popper
https://saltwateronthefly.com/.../chartreuse-black-popper/
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06/11/2024

Monster Bush Fur Dubbing
Unicorn White, great on steelhead, salmon flies,
or your favorite predator pattern.
https://saltwateronthefly.com/product/unicorn-white-monster-bush-fur/
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