Lights Before Christmas 2020!
November 18, 2020It’s time to start dashing through the snow (well, when the snow gets here) and head out for one of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season! The 2020 Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo, sponsored by Key Bank, is open from November 20 until December 31! With over one million lights, the
Make it a Hoen’s holiday and decorate your own wreath
November 18, 2020Hoen’s Garden Center is offering the chance to put your own handmade spin on a Fraser Fir wreath. Holiday Wreath Workshops will be held at Hoen’s on Tuesday-Thursday, December 1, 2, and 3, and Monday-Tuesday, December 7 and 8. Each workshop will be held at 6:30pm. Participants will get the chance to add evergreens, twigs,
Good Giving: Understanding the differences between Charity and Philanthropy
November 3, 2020By Sean Nestor Toledo is a city experiencing challenges, both economic and social. Many need help. A bit of expendable time or income may spark considerations of how to give back. Invariably, when determining where to contribute time or money, the terms charity and philanthropy are often used interchangeably. The two words and concepts are
Clicks for Conservation: Lucas SWCD hosts first Virtual Conservation Week
October 15, 2020The Lucas County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its first Virtual Conservation Week at the end of October. Events will begin on October 25 and climax on October 31 with the announcement of the winning entries of the SWCD’s “‘Fall’ in Love with Lucas County” photo contest. Winners will receive a gift
Discover “What’s in a Name” for classic Great Lakes ships
August 10, 2020Learn the history behind the names of a number of ships that sailed the Great Lakes as part of a new exhibit the Toledo Zoo Aquarium. The National Museum of the Great Lakes and the Zoo are collaborating on the production, entitled “What’s in a Name.” The temporary exhibit is on display in the Reflections
Frogtown Froggy Museum
July 29, 2020The Frogtown Froggy Museum is a fun place with over 700 frog related items on display. It is a perfect museum for Toledo, long considered “Frogtown”. Ever wonder why this nickname? There were no paved streets in 1837, and much of the downtown area was a large frog-filled swamp, hence the nickname. The museum is