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Leave the Leaves!!As autumn leaves start to fall, consider skipping curbside pickup and recycling them in your yard instead! By shredding leaves with a lawnmower and leaving them to decompose, you’re enriching your soil naturally, supporting beneficial soil organisms, and helping prevent pollution from storm drain clogs. Use shredded leaves as mulch for garden beds, compost them for spring gardening, or spread them on your lawn for added nutrients. Simple, eco-friendly, and great for local waterways—recycling your leaves is a small change with a big impact!
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Election Results:Meet the newest member of our Board of Supervisors:
Sarah Blakely
Sarah Blakely has worked as a Grants Manager at Western Reserve Land Conservancy since 2021, where she helps secure public funding for land conservation and restoration projects throughout Northeast Ohio. Before joining the Land Conservancy, Sarah worked as an account manager in the health insurance and software sectors. Originally from Indiana, Sarah has lived in Summit County since 2011 and currently resides in Fairlawn with her husband Ross and their dog Wallace. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from Huntington University (Huntington, IN) and a master’s degree in Wellness Management from Ball State University (Muncie, IN). Moving to Northeast Ohio sparked a passion for the outdoors that led Sarah to contribute to local conservation efforts. She is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, volunteers with Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and was previously a water quality monitor volunteer with SSWCD. In addition, she enjoys supporting the local running community and is a member of the Akron Marathon Start Line Committee. In her free time, Sarah enjoys baking, reading, being out on local trails, and adding native plants to her landscaping. |
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See what we've been up to this year:
Learn about our mascot Ricky!!
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