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Petal Power: What’s Blooming at Holden Forests & Gardens

By Marie Elium
April 25, 2024
Northeast Ohio's blooming trees and shrubs are about two weeks ahead of schedule. One way to keep up with what's blooming when is through the Holden Forests & Gardens website which offers a blooming schedule called "It's Poppin'!"  ...
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Birds, Birds & More Birds

By Marie Elium
April 25, 2024
Bird lovers and bird likers: This is your month. Even if you can't tell a warbler from a wren, and assume every big bird flying overhead must be a bald eagle, you'll likely still enjoy a bird-watching outing sometime in the next four weeks. ...
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Farmers Markets Offer Field-to-Table Fare

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
April 18, 2024
The farmers market scene is getting back into full swing. Each week, you'll find more opportunities to pick up fresh greens and other delectable produce at your local market. Here's a list to get you started. ...
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Stressed? Head Outdoors

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
April 12, 2024
"Go outside and get the stink blown off you." It's something Mom said when there were too many kids in the house on a nice day. A Cleveland Clinic doctor says the outdoors can be a mood-booster, too. ...
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How About an Eclipse Picnic!

By Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
April 3, 2024
Make the April 8th eclipse an even more memorable event by having an eclipse-themed picnic with your grandchildren in your yard or at a nearby park. Lots of creative ideas here for food and fun will make the day extra special. ...
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The 1806 Eclipse in Cleveland

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
April 2, 2024
So what was Cleveland's last eclipse like? Good question. For one thing, Cleveland was a settlement—not a city—when the last total eclipse occurred here in 1806. Western Reserve Historical Society has an interesting story about who was here to see it and what people had to say about it. ...
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Rain, Rain, Go Away… To My Rain Garden

By Donna Hessel
April 1, 2024
Rainwater runoff is a huge environmental problem. Adding a rain garden to low spots on your property is a simple but effective solution. Discover how you can be a part of the solution. ...
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Don’t Be an Accidental Camper

By Estelle Rodis-Brown
March 18, 2024
Considering camping? Whether you rough it or glamp it, we’re here to help streamline the process for you. Pay attention to the details because this old adage applies: Failing to plan is planning to fail. But the rewards make it all worthwhile. ...
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