Salvaging Sandusky’s Swampy Shoreline
The property, on the south shore of Sandusky Bay, over 600 acres of
wetlands— a marsh of water and vegetation that harkens to the swamp that was northwest Ohio before humans transformed it into something more hospitable, yet potentially damaging to the ecosystem. Years of neglect left the once lush acreage in poor health but Eric Kraus has set out to change that.
Water Bill Wonderings
Since Toledo’s water crisis in 2014, we’re paying $6,000,000 a year more for chemicals.
Toledo Soup Hosts Spring SOUP Social
At Toledo SOUP’s Spring SOUP Social, four presenters will share their ideas for local projects, then attendees vote on their favorite.
Toledo Safety Building Sneak Peaks
In honor of Toledo Police officers who have fallen in the line of duty, the Toledo History Museum is kicking-off the commemorative week with behind the scenes tours of Toledo’s Safety Building.
5k at the Toledo Zoo
Cardio exercise isn’t everyone’s favorite Saturday morning activity, but you can give it a try during the Medical Mutual Dart Frog Dash, a 5k race through the Toledo Zoo.
Detroit’s Eastern Market 51st Annual Flower Day
Before the 30th annual Flower Day Weekend at the Toledo Farmers Market (May 26-28), head to Detroit for the Eastern Market’s 51st annual Flower Day.
Food for Thought Hosts 6th Annual Jam City Event
This year marks the sixth Jam City and the non-profit’s 11th year in the community.
CAFO Culprits
Interesting, we are the focus of the denizens of the Great Lakes watershed, yet there is no legislation on the horizon, no mandates from State (or Federal but, then, Secretary Pruitt is another matter altogether) lawmakers, no real plans for dealing with this impending disaster of unusable water.
Detroit Historical Canal Tour Series
See Detroit from a new perspective: from the River. Since 2008, Riverside Kayak Connection has been teaming up with the Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative for the popular Detroit Historical Canal Tour series.
The Low-Down on 3rd Annual Glass City Film Fest
Short films, feature-lengths, documentaries and more will be represented at the third annual Glass City Film Festival (GCFF) beginning on May 17.










