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Only in the Heights
There is nothing else like this community led effort in NEO.... It is something we all should be proud of
With 25+ events there is something for everyone in the Heights
Regardless of age, interest, or ability, Heights' residents will find an event that is perfect for them to participate in ‘green actions' throughout the entire month of April
Celebrate community in the Heights
Meet neighbors while doing good! Through action we affirm our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our local environment and the planet for future generations
Create and Eco-Friendly Backyard Oasis
In this workshop, Heights' residents will be able to ask and hear from experts about practical and available solutions to make their yards and gardens more eco-friendly.
CH & UH residents can sign up to receive a free tree planted in their front yard as well as discounts on native plants. Registration is required. The event is free.
Heights Tree People, Meadow City Nursery, Good Nature Organic Lawn Care
Offers and prizes will be available to all guests.
WHEN: Wednesday April 24, 7.00 pm
WHERE: Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
We need volunteers!
Earth Month Challenge hosted by City of Cleveland Heights
April 20, 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
Forest Hill Park located at 2370 Lee Boulevard
Hosted by the City of Cleveland Heights, CHGT has invited to participate in it's Earth Day Challenge Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. This event will consist of several challenges aimed at promoting awareness and stewardship of our Earth. One of those challenges will be a park clean up challenge which will have volunteers split into teams that each clean one of Cleveland Heights' parks.
We hope to have the most volunteers of all groups participating! We need you!
Community Swap Meet
April 20, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm (2 shifts)
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Help set up the CHGT tent/table materials, manage Recycling Challenge, connect with visitors, share educational materials, sign up members, upcycle crafts with children, help pack up and take down
University Heights Sustainable Home Fair
April 21, 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm (2 shifts)
Wiley School Building - 2181 Miramar Blvd
Help set up the CHGT tent/table materials, manage Recycling Challenge, connect with visitors, share educational materials, sign up members, upcycle crafts with children, help pack up and take down
Forest Hill Park Clean Up
April 27, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Meet at the Tennis Course Parking lot off Forest Hill Blvd
We will be collecting trash along Forest Hill Blvd. Please bring gloves and used bags. We will provide large bags to consolidate the collected trash
Join our ECOCHALLENGE Team!
The Earth Month Ecochallenge, running from April 1st to April 30th, is a 30-day program focused on environmental and social engagement. During this month, you're invited to select actions that resonate with your values, committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits. Each action you complete earns points and generates real-world impact. Your efforts, combined with those of your team, contribute to a significant collective difference.
Our team's name is Earth Month in the Heights and you can become a team member by signing up here. Each time you complete one action, just log it in into our team's account. The more points we receive, the higher we will move into the worldwide leaderboard.
OUR WORK
Advocacy
By aligning citizen action with public policy, we can improve and secure the environmental quality of our community
Stewardship
By bringing people together we can identify socially equitable and economically viable solutions to our environmental challenges
Education
Education - By sharing ideas, innovations, and a vision for a healthy and prosperous city for all, residents of Cleveland Heights will act responsibly towards the environment
