Join us for a stunning story and photo journey by Northeast Ohio artists that explores local pollinators, native plants and how they support our regional ecosystem. The Bees, Bugs and Butterflies: How Pollinators Help the Cuyahoga Region Bloom exhibit is open from September 2nd through December 1st at the Community Life Collaborative Garden View Gallery. […]
Soak It Up: Rain Garden Workshop Learn about how to create your own beautiful rain garden to reduce flooding, add native plants, help pollinators and improve water quality! Join us on August 14th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Community Life Collaborative, Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls. Rain gardens are a […]
Join your neighbors in nature and science for this fun demo and how-to with Gail Prunty from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District on July 31st. We'll bust myths about composting and demonstrate how easy and sustainable it is to make compost. This event is free and open to all. You will also receive a backyard compost bin, a kitchen compost pail with a lid, hand weigh scale, and easy how-to materials ($100 value + access to expert support). Only 40 spots available. Register today!
Join us on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Family Life Center to celebrate the amazing progress we've made in the garden over the past few months! Enjoy delicious grilled food, connect with fellow community members, and lend a hand in the garden as we continue to nurture and grow […]
We’re excited to share an opportunity from one of our partners that aligns deeply with the values we hold at Community Life Collaborative. On Monday, July 14th from 6:30–9:00 PM, the national United Church of Christ (UCC) Environmental Justice Ministries will host a Climate Hope Affiliates Launch Workshop at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Remote […]
Join us together with Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition and Ohio State University on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road Chargin Falls OH 44023. The community conversation is focused on increasing the resilience of coastal communities to extreme weather and other climate change impacts, […]
Mark your calendar for the CLC’s annual fundraiser, Cultivating A Better Tomorrow, on June 14th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at The Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
Call for Volunteers: Help Bring the Labyrinth Gardens to Life Register Here We’re inviting you to get your hands in the soil and help bring new life to the Labyrinth gardens at our upcoming Garden Planting Party on Sunday, May 18th from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Join us for an afternoon of good company, hands-on gardening, and […]
The presentation and Q & A will share real-world experience of transforming a yard across 10 years: local ordinances, right-of-way constraints, neighbors, and "cues-of-care." Participants will gain an awareness of and strategies to modernize local and state laws impacting native plants as individual property owners work toward "greening their community".
This traveling photo exhibition and program series explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio, past and present. Nature is all around us: in our communities, gardens, parks, and yards. It nourishes and teaches us throughout our lives.
Join us for the opening of Nature Includes You, an exhibition of more than 20 photographers that explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio, past and present.
This monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together, we’ll share knowledge, resources, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved.
The CLC hosts subject specific events throughout the year that align with our respective Community Programs. Our non-profit will also have immersive ways to connect through public events and fundraisers periodically.