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Building for Biodiversity

January 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

| LP/Nature Center

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Monarch waystations and rain gardens make great additions to your Wild Back Yard! Discover their unique roles in supporting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Join a naturalist to compare the similarities and differences between these yard additions. Learn which plants are suitable to both, which are not and how to design and maintain these beneficial backyard spaces!

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Date
January 10, 2026
Time
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Venue

Location
9999 Liberty Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 United States + Google Map

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Age Group
Adults, Seniors
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Liberty Park

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