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COVID 19 : Your Questions Answered

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  • Wed, 06/14/2023 - 7:00pm
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June 14 | Doctors and researchers from the WSU-Boonshoft School of Medicine Covid19 Educational Task Force share up-to-date research and answer your questions.

Cancelled - Crochet & Connect

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  • Sun, 05/07/2023 - 3:00pm
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This Event has been Cancelled. Check back in the fall!

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Crochet & Connect
3-4pm, First Sunday of the month
Wright Library Community Room

 

Climate Change: Beyond Hopelessness

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  • Mon, 04/24/2023 - 7:00pm
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Monday, April 24, 2023

7:00 PM | In-Person event

The problems associated with climate disruption are enormous and multifaceted. It can be challenging to know where to take effective action. This presentation helps people make connections between things they care about and the possibilities available to help ensure a resilient future. Presenters will work interactively with the audience to quickly see the long-term effects of the global climate policies and actions they imagine.

Oakwood Inclusion Coalition Book Discussion

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  • Tue, 05/09/2023 - 7:00pm
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May 9 | Join Wright Library and the Oakwood Inclusion Coalition to discuss the book, On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed.

Landscape Design with Native Plants

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 10:30am
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

10:30 AM | In-Person event

Join Five Rivers MetroParks educator, Betty Hoevel, to learn more about the design potential of native plants. Natives are not only good for the environment, they are beautiful and come in many colors, textures, and forms that will complement your existing landscaping.

This workshop will focus on the aesthetics of adding these hardy, pollinator-friendly plants to your yard. Bring your questions!

In partnership with Green Oakwood.

Foster Habitat in Your Own Backyard

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 12:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

12:30 PM | In-Person event

Replacing invasive species with natives and mimicking regional ecosystems can help re-establish vital habitat. Regional ecosystems like prairies, wetlands, and forests are also typically carbon sinks, meaning they accumulate and store carbon, which is good for the planet.  

Join Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Manager with Five Rivers MetroParks to learn practical steps you can take to help restore habitat and make your yard not only beautiful, but wildlife and climate friendly.

Recycling Update

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  • Sat, 04/22/2023 - 3:30pm
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Saturday, April 22, 2023

3:30 PM | In-Person event

Get the latest Oakwood recycling news at this panel discussion featuring local experts and advocates. 

  • City of Oakwood Recycling Program - Doug Spitler, Oakwood Public Works Director
  • Charitable Recycling - Steve Binder, Green Oakwood
  • Dorothy Lane Market & Unity Garden Project – Bruce Kidney, Green Oakwood
  • Styrofoam and Wishcycling – Joleen Cook, Green Oakwood
  • Smith School Eco Action Team

In partnership with Green Oakwood.