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Earth Month in the Heights

Cleveland Heights Green Team

"Our mission is to reduce and to better manage local impact on our environment through advocacy, stewardship, and education."

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Earth Month's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Earth Month in the Heights

We signed up 55 events/activities to take place throughout Earth Month.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

April 9 Walk in the Park

The Heights community is invited to join Friends of Heights Parks for a educational and inspirational walk at Lower Shaker Lakes

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Climate & Ecosystems

Schoolhouse Park Clean Up

Bring your own gloves and used shopping bags. Full bags will be collected in large trash bags to reduce waste This is a neglected green space that needs a lot of help Meeting point will be at the Schoolhouse parking lot

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Morning Hike with the HIIT Factor

Start your weekend with an invigorating hike from The HIIT Factor on Larchmere to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, and back. We’ll focus on the health of our mind and bodies as we alternate, from a brisk walk to taking nature breaks with a naturalist along the way. Prepare for dirt trails and to hike for about 3.5 miles. Meet at the HIIT Factor on Larchmere.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Morning Hike with the HIIT Factor

Start your weekend with an invigorating hike from The HIIT Factor on Larchmere to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, and back. We’ll focus on the health of our mind and bodies as we alternate, from a brisk walk to taking nature breaks with a naturalist along the way. Prepare for dirt trails and to hike for about 3.5 miles. Meet at the HIIT Factor on Larchmere.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

April 1 - 30 Earth Month in the Heights Window Display Sale at Mac's Backs Books

10% off all books featured on the window display Buying local and supporting small businesses is good for the environment and the community

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

April 1 and 2 Boulevard Garden Bed Work Days

Cleveland Heights PTA Garden Committee will spruce up the school's garden beds! Tasks include: shoveling dirt, using a wheelbarrow, moving cinder blocks, and hammering in rebar

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

April 27 Heights Sustainability Forum

This is a community forum where the residents can express what they consider our community's environmental priorities. This will be the first of many forums on the subject with the objective of define what matters most to our residents and develop a collective plan of action.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

April 23 Heights Sustainability Fair - Design our Green Community

The Heights Sustainability Fair is a collaborative brainstorming event, where residents are invited to imagine what a greener and healthier Cleveland Heights can look like and to generate solutions in a fun, creative environment.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Streams and Green Spaces Clean Ups

Partnering with several local organizations and neighborhood groups to clean up parks, neighborhoods, schools, streams, and storm water grates.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

April 1 - May 31 Free Tree Planting

The Heights Tree people will be taking requests for trees to be planted in their yard in Cleveland Heights and University Heights

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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