A group of volunteers are inviting the entire community to help them clean up parks and playgrounds in the City of Marion on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The goal of “Dream BIG! City Wide Park Clean Up” is to clean up 19 parks and 7 school playgrounds in order to make the spaces safer and […]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is Saturday
June 4, 2013 by
You can rid your home of toxic waste at the DKMM Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Whirlpool Corporation on Marion-Agosta Road. All residents of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow) Solid Waste District can take advantage of this convenient opportunity to safely dispose of […]
YMCA Still Has Available Spots in Community Garden
May 7, 2013 by
Many families living in the Marion would like to grow some of their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Some want to save money on their food bills. Others like the freshness, flavor and wholesomeness of home- grown produce. And for many, gardening is a relaxing way to exercise and enjoy being out-of-doors. To help […]
Spring Garden Fair to Feature “In the Garden” Host, Ideas and Tips
April 22, 2013 by
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Tri-Rivers Career Center, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital’s TWIG VI/Garden Club of Marion is hosting a Spring Garden Fair. For an admission of $5, you can visit with local landscape companies, greenhouses, and other gardening enthusiasts who will answer questions and sell gardening products. At […]
Marion Campus Hosting Community Celebration of Earth Day
April 21, 2013 by
The community is invited to join a free public celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Ohio State University at Marion. The celebration will feature a host of events for all ages: guest speakers, an eco-art display and sale, neighborhood clean-up, refreshments, door prizes, campus […]
Local Companies, Individuals Honored with Green Awards
April 18, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention’s Executive Director Angela Carbetta handed out Green Awards to several individuals and companies during the Marion County Commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning. In addition, the Commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of Earth Week. The awards were given to those that have helped further the mission over the past year […]
Downtown Clean Up Set for Thursday
April 17, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention, Downtown Marion, and a host of volunteers are holding a Downtown Clean Up on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The day is part of a host of Earth Week activities being held in Marion. The public is invited to join them for lunch and festivities at the Marion County Courthouse, […]
MARCA Industries Holding Community Green Day
April 16, 2013 by
The Document Destruction Division of MARCA Industries, Inc. is reminding everyone to “Reduce, Recycle, and Restock” during their Community Green Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. As part of the event, MARCA will be offering document destruction, recycling of paper, an electronics drop off (TV’s are $15), and help […]
City of Marion to Start Monthly Yard Waste Pickups
March 27, 2013 by
The City of Marion is announcing information related to its 2013 yard waste program. The 2013 program will essentially follow a once per month collection pattern, although some additional support may be available during April and May. Following is a list the weeks in which yard waste is tentatively scheduled for collection at curbside during […]
Elgin Environmental Program Highlighted in Statewide Publication
March 18, 2013 by
Environmental education projects, paid for in part by the Ohio Environmental Education Fund, have helped hundreds of thousands of Ohioans better understand scientific and technical aspects of environmental issues. Ohio EPA periodically convenes a team of independent experts to review the results of completed grant projects, showcasing the best examples of effective, high quality environmental […]
