Uplift Activities
Uplift is a citywide GardenWalk initiative to spread beauty, diversity and possibility through gardens across the city of Cleveland. Growth and gratitude projects offer welcoming activities and acts of gratitude at designated gardens. Gardenwalkers can share in the growth and gratitude built through relationships among those participating. Activities will be held before, during and after the GardenWalk tour dates.
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Saturday, July 12
July 12 — Noon
Hough: Africa House : 1695 East 81st St
Aku’s Studio
Sacred Healing Dance
Wear something flowing and comfortable. Come join us, and Free yourself with guided movement meditation. AkuSika Nkomomackey
July 12 —11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
Collinwood: Meadow City Native Plant Nursery
15006 Westropp Ave
Butterfly Puddling Station Demo Stop by Meadow City at 11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm for a 10 minute demo on how to make your own butterfly puddling station! These stations are easy to build, and they attract butterflies such as swallowtails and sulphurs, who use them to hydrate and to gather essential nutrients.
Sunday, July 13
July 13 —11 am – 1 pm
Detroit Shoreway: 7005 W. Clinton Ave
Rock Painting
Rock painting is an art of beauty, wellness and fun. All supplies are provided: rocks, paint, brushes and sealer. Already designed rocks are available for you to take with you for your own garden. One per person while supplies last. We hope you will join us! Presented by Linda Johanek
July 13 — 3 pm
Detroit Shoreway: Labyrinth Park, W 65th St & W Clinton Ave
Foraging 101: Guided Plant Identification Walk with Selena Awesome Vicario & Peter Rabbit Project (45-60 min duration)
Interactive plant identification tour exploring the local native, naturalized, & invasive edible/medicinal plants. Learn the basic “do’s & don’ts” of urban foraging. Route is wheelchair accessible, families are encouraged to attend (children must be adult supervised). Plant ID resources available.
July 13 —12:30 pm
Detroit Shoreway: Labyrinth Park
W 65th St & W Clinton Ave
Mini Food Forestry: Upcycled Urban Container Gardening with Selena Awesome Vicario & Peter Rabbit Project (90 min duration)
Accessible family friendly activity to teach the basics of home container gardening. Learn basic seed sprouting methods, ways to regrow food from scraps, seed saving tactics, & more. Learn tips & tricks to reuse household items to create a beautiful garden. Some materials provided or bring your own.
July 13 —1-2 pm
Little Italy: Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE), 12111 Mayfield Road Creative Container Gardening
Join Master Gardener Hedy Westra for a workshop about creating garden containers. No items needed by audience