StarkSoil&Water

Rain barrels & Compost bins
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Stark Soil and Water Conservation District to what it takes to discover the benefits of rain barrels and compost bins for both your property and the environment. Learn how they work, explore their impact on water quality and waste reduction and find out how easy it is to install and maintain your own system at home. Stark County Public Library Southgate Branch 6pm.
Please visit Events | Stark Library | BiblioCommons for more information and registration.

Master Rain Gardner Certificate Program
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Exploration Gateway, 5710 12th St NW, Canton, 44708
The Master Rain Gardener program is a 5-week certificate program. You must attend all 5 classes and install your own rain garden to receive your certificate sign. Classes stark April 21st and continue each Tuesday evening from 6-7/7:30 until May 19th (4/21, 4/28,/ 5/5, 5/12, 5/19). Enrollment comes with a T-shirt and step by step training and guidance on how to design and build your own rain garden. Learn about the ecological and water quality benefits of them with Stark SWCD and Stark Parks. Classes will be held at Sippo Lake Park at the Exploration Gateway. 5710 12th St NW Canton, OH 44708

Board meeting
2026-05-14 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-11-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-10 08:00 - 10:00

Wild Property Management
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Exploration Gateway, 5710 12th St NW, Canton, 44708
Justin Weisent- Owner of Wild Land Management: Managing your property for wildlife, forestry, conservation and more! – Join us on a hike where we will discuss land management topics such as; invasive species control, timber management, early successional habitat, wildlife/hunting management, tree planting, yard to pollinator conversions and more. 10am- 12:30pm. Meet at Sippo Lake Park Exploration Gateway lower parking lot.

Nature Nights
2026-06-05 20:30 - 22:30 | Fry Family Park, 2533 Farber St SE, Magnolia, OH, 44643, United States
Join Stark Parks and Stark SWCD to discover what wildlife lurks at night through hands on discovery and how artificial light is affecting their survivability. Leave with a newfound knowledge of how these forgotten creatures of the night are beneficial pollinators and how we can support their role in our ecosystems. Visit Stark Parks Calendar of Events for additional information about the event. Fry Family Park. 8:30-10:30pm.

Watershed Wise Landscaping
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Explore how modern-day infrastructure affects our water ways and how you can turn your yard in to its own mini watershed to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, reduce potential drainage issues, and invite pollinators. Visit Month Calendar | North Canton Public Library for more information North Canton library 6pm

Native Plant Bingo
2026-08-12 15:00 - 16:30
Join Stark SWCD to discover the benefits of native plants for pollinators, stormwater, soil quality, and drainage. Have a chance to win various gardening and native plant prizes while you play several rounds of bingo and begin to recognize the names of various native plants. Visit Month Calendar | North Canton Public Library for more information. North Canton Public Library 3pm
