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Native Plants and their Importance to Pollinators

Make And Take a Seed Ball

2023-04-07 14:30:00 2023-04-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Native Plants and their Importance to Pollinators Many species of bees and butterflies ​have declined in recent years due to habitat loss. Learn how you can help preserve our pollinators. Presented by Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative & Summit SWCD. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Friday, April 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-07 14:30:00 2023-04-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Native Plants and their Importance to Pollinators Many species of bees and butterflies ​have declined in recent years due to habitat loss. Learn how you can help preserve our pollinators. Presented by Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative & Summit SWCD. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Many species of bees and butterflies ​have declined in recent years due to habitat loss. Learn how you can help preserve our pollinators. Presented by Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative & Summit SWCD.

Making a seed ball can be messy! Wear appropriate clothing or bring garden gloves if you wish. All ages are welcome to participate.

The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative is a nonprofit organization working to improve and create pollinator habitats in the state of Ohio. We strive to raise awareness for all Ohioans about the importance of pollinators.  For more information, visit https://www.ohiopollinator.org

Did you know that you live in a watershed? Everyone does! And did you know that the decisions you make in your watershed can affect the water quality of the Portage Lakes, Lake Erie, and even the Atlantic Ocean?  Because watersheds are so important, Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) is excited to partner with the Portage Lakes Library Branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library to launch the Portage Lakes Library Corner in March 2023!

Learn how watersheds work, why they matter, and what simple choices YOU can make in your daily life to help improve water quality, keep the watershed healthy, and protect life on the Portage Lakes and beyond.

Join us at the library for fun and educational activities, book clubs, reading lists, speakers, and a new rotating educational display about the history, ecology, beauty, and importance of the Portage Lakes watershed. Be sure to keep an eye out on the library calendar to see what Summit Soil & Water Conservation District is bringing to the library this Spring!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors | Home & Garden | Art & Crafts |

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Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Cheryl Luck

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room,Reading Garden

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room