Don't Let Them Bite YOU
16 May 2012 | 
Written by Carol | 
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Although I love having the occasional backyard BBQ and picnicing with friends, I really hate it when the mosquitos come out for their tasty evening meal....Mainly ME!
This year as in the past I am making my own mosquito repellent. I do not like the idea of putting all the chemicals on my body, and this repellent is quick and easy to make. It can be stored in a dark colored bottle away from sunlight. A simple rule of thumb is 5-10% essential oil to 10-20 parts carrier oil. I usually make it in small batches. Just take 10-25 drops of essential oil and mix it with 2 Tbl. carrier oil. Some of my friends use alcohol or witch hazel instead of carrier oil, but I have not tried that.
Some essential oils that mosquitos do not like are: cinnamon oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, and castor oil. You can use olive oil, sunflower oil or any other kind of cooking oil as the carrier. Mix it together and you are ready to use. This mixture can be applied or sprayed on. Reapply after swimming or heavy exertion. If you are pregnant, or nursing, please do not try unless your doctor approves. Essential oils are potent, so it's not necessary to add any extras. If for some reason you are extra sensative and get a rash, discontinue use..
I have used this formula for years and enjoy my family BBQ's without the mosquitos biting me. Bon Appetit!!.
Garage Sale Time...
14 May 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
After your garage sale this year choose from one of these organizations that could benefit from your donations. One man's trash is another's treasure! Promote reusing rather than pitching!!!
Call for home pick ups:
Vietnam Veterans: 1-800-470-5133
Easter Seals: 1-800-708-2716
Volunteers of America: 1-800-873-4505
Salvation Army: 1-800-SA-TRUCK
Drop off sites
Goodwill: 34293 Center Ridge Road (440) 327-9944
North Ridgeville Community Care: 34015 Center Ridge Rd.
440-353-9716, email
Habitat for Humanity Restore: 214 East 34 St., Lorain
(440) 244-1046 email Habitat accepts building supplies, appliances and furniture. NOT housewares. They can also be called to schedule a pick up time.
Also check out a more detailed list called Pass It On in Cuyahoga County.
Beneficial Exercise
30 April 2012 | Written by Carol | | |
The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District is providing you with a chance for some FREE exercise! Here is their calendar of events:
Rain Garden Presentation Bay Village May 9 at 6:30pm
Wildwood Park Clean Up and Invasive Plant Pull May 12 at 9:00am-Noon
Migration Mania Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve May 19 at 7:30pm
14th Annual Big Creek Clean Up June 2 at 9:00am
Conservation from the Ground Up Seminars for professionals and gardening enthusiasts-August
For more information on the current programs go to www.cuyahogaswcd.org
Poster Contest Winners
29 April 2012 | Written by Samantha Oberholzer | | |
This year we teamed up with local girl scout troops to help them earn a service badge as well as help promote Green Fest and encourage recycling. These 11x17 handmade posters by the girl scouts were displayed around North Ridgeville for the month of April and votes were collected on our website. The top three posters with the most votes won a prize. Thank you to all the Girl Scouts who participated!
The winners are:
Winning Raffle Ticket
28 April 2012 | Written by Samantha Oberholzer | | |
...and the winning ticket for the 50/50 raffle is 397077. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to collect your prize!
Thank you to all the vendors and volunteers who came out today to put on this wonderful event despite the rain. And thank you to everyone who came out today in your rain gear!
Thank you Shady Drive28 April 2012 | Written by Samantha Oberholzer | | |
Green Fest was so lucky to have local band Shady Drive put on an amazing show for us today. Even in the rain the band played on, make sure to check out one of their upcoming shows soon. http://www.shadydriveband.com/
Look who's coming...Rain Barrels N More28 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
Rain Barrels N' More is a rain barrel store. It sells fully assembled rain barrels. The store offers rain barrels in a wide variety of materials, such as waterstone and sandstone in various sizes. It also sells compost tumblers, lawn bags, rain barrel pumps, apparel, rain chains, Judy beads, welding glasses and more. The business hosts workshops throughout the year to educate customers on composting and rain barrel use.
Look who's coming...The North Ridgeville Community Garden26 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
The North Ridgeville Community Garden
This garden is in its 2nd year and for a small fee of $20.00 offers 15-by-15-foot plots for North Ridgeville residents who would like to garden but might not have the space. The garden is located on Chestnut Ridge and the garden’s bigger purpose is to benefit the city’s Community Care organization, by growing and collecting extra produce.
email Bill to learn more or sign up This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Next Green TEAM meeting...25 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
Green Fest is was created to bring environmental awareness and education to our area. We realized that there is more work to be done all year long so Green Team is forming to work on projects to promote change here in our area. If you are interested in helping out come to our first meeting after Green Fest....May 3rd at 7:00pm at Panera (in North Ridgeville).
Come share your ideas, get involved, and make a difference! Look Who's coming...Hooper Farm24 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
Hooper Farm was established in 1994 and is located is located in the Tremont area one mile from down town. Hooper's locally organic grown produce has been a staple at many local events around the Cleveland area.
He grows a large array of produce, sometimes doing three or four plantings a season in the same space. The house and yard are filled with scavenged finds that he recycles, the rain barrels he resells, and a small plastic greenhouse. A large wooden box he found by the side of the road contains strawberries. Hooper Farm has a working compost, garlic beds, and wildflower beds. Hooper Farms is chemical-free.
contact Hooper Farms at www.localfoodcleveland.org
Look who's coming....Shea for Life27 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
We at Shea For Life believe that a natural wholistic way of living is the best way to receive the optimum results from life. All of our products are natural, healthy, and enviromentally safe. We take the time to hand make our products using wholesome ingredients and positive energy to ensure the best effects. Taking an wholistic approach to the care of your Mind, Body, and Spirit will leave you feeling healthier, and more in control of your own well-being.
Look who's coming....Climate-Tech24 April 2012 | Written by Tori McConoughey | | |
In 2008, Climate-Tech was chosen by Bosch to become the local area Authorized Bosch Tankless Service Provider. This commitment by Bosch for service and support has given Climate-Tech the confidence to provide for their customer the service they require for many years into the future. Their commitment has grown and their base of installed products continues to grow.
The defining quality of Pro-Tankless by Bosch is its simplicity of design. With all the benefits of tankless water heating—energy savings, endless hot water, space savings, etc.—these units have the added bonus of ease of maintenance. Tankless is green without giving up on comfort. Look who's coming..US EPA22 April 2012 | Written by Carol | | |
Look who's coming...Life's Little Adventures Farm22 April 2012 | Written by Carol | | |
Look Who’s Coming… Life's Little Adventures Farm
They help hurting children and their families throughout Ohio. At Life's Little Adventures Farm you will find a place where all children, especially those who are hurting, can visit and have fun. They utilize our rescue animals to assist in helping children with physical and emotional healing.
They promote and educate persons on sustainable farming, canning, Alternative Recycling, humane treatment of animals as well as therapeutic ways animals can help people. They collaborate with Medwish International with their Alternative Recycling program.
Take a moment to visit our site and learn more about Life's Little Adventures Farm and how you, too, can help.
Look who's coming...North Ohio Area Wide Coordination Agency22 April 2012 | Written by Carol | | |
Look Who’s Coming….North Ohio Area Wide Coordination Agency
As the region’s metropolitan planning organization, NOACA is responsible for transportation planning in a five-county area. The NOACA Governing Board determines how federal transportation dollars will be spent in the region. While the scope of NOACA’s activities is broad, its main federally mandated transportation-related responsibilities include: Long range transportation planning and overall work program.
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