Things to do

It’s almost that time of year to think about what to plant in your garden. While there are plenty of options at your local big-box store's garden center, think about choosing native flowers and plants this year. Planting native can add something special — and it goes a long way toward helping the environment. ...

Help us find the best of the best in Northeast Ohio when it comes to family fun — and be entered to win a fantastic local prize! Voting ends tomorrow; it's the last chance to cast your ballot for your favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more. ...

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Are you new to backyard bird feeding and want to know how to get started? Watch this video by Lake Metroparks to learn about the different types of food and feeders you can use to attract birds to your yard. ...

Starting Tuesday, March 30, Mentor Public Library will have special guests — little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch — in the children's department at its main branch. The library will have an incubator set up and families may even get to see the eggs as they hatch. ...

The 26th annual contest seeks entries for nature-inspired poetry and prose by creative writers of any age. Winners receive cash prizes; honors during the Nature Arts Festival, publication in a winner chapbook and more. ...

Stay in town and visit the region's attractions. Many have unique offerings and ongoing exhibits that provide opportunities for learning and family-friendly fun. Check out this list for what's happening in the Cleveland/Akron area.  ...

Looking for some enrichment arts and theater activities for your family? Check out the following virtual or in-person classes and performances offered by theater and arts organizations in the greater Cleveland/Akron area.  ...

The "People for Trees" campaign invites community members across Northeast Ohio to join in a regional effort to plant and care for trees where they live and work, beginning with making a pledge. The goal is to work together to plant and care for at least 15,000 trees by 2025. ...

The Youth Theater production presents a unique opportunity to bring out more than these students’ acting skills; this process also allows for real life writing for stage experience. For the first time in Beck Center Youth Theater history, the play is being written by the students who will perform in it. This virtual engagement runs March 25-28. ...