Lisa Galek

2 months ago | ohiomagazine.com | Lisa Galek

Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival | May 2–4Each spring, the Jack Pine Glass Garden Art Festival delights visitors to Laurelville with thousands of hand-blown glass art pieces. Now in its third year, the free event (May 2 through 4) is the culmination of years of dedication by glassblower Jack Pine. Pine and his artists work throughout the year to create sculptures for the festival, including over 1,000 of his studio’s signature glass pumpkins.

Mar 10, 2025 | ohiomagazine.com | Lisa Galek

For Jen Freeman, maple syrup has been part of her life since the very beginning of it. She was born on a Friday during the Geauga County Maple Festival and now leads the event as its director while also serving as the vice president of the Ohio Maple Producers Association. The Geauga County Maple Festival, held April 24 through 27 on the square in Chardon, celebrates almost 100 years of maple heritage.

Dec 9, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

Understanding what ferrets can and can’t eat is essential for keeping them healthy and thriving. With so many diet options—from dry food to whole prey—it can be tough to know what’s best and ensure their food provides a healthy balance. So, what do ferrets eat? We spoke to two ferret experts, Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM, co-founder of the Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter, and Robin Landes, education director for the American Ferret Association.

Oct 29, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

Rabbits who are spayed tend to live longer than rabbits who are not. According to Dr. Porter-Blackwell, female rabbits are particularly susceptible to developing reproductive cancers (ovarian, mammary, or uterine cancers). In fact, up to 90% of female rabbits over the age of 2 1/2 develop reproductive cancers that will dramatically shorten their lifespan. Female rabbits can be spayed between 3 and 6 months of age.

Sep 20, 2024 | be.chewy.com | Linda Rodgers |Irith Bloom |Lisa Galek

You can try petting if your reptile is friendly and open to handling. Here are some step-by-step instructions for beginners for the first time you try to pet your snake:Make sure you are in a safe place. You’ll need someplace with a good heat source, to help keep your snake’s body temperature comfortable and consistent. Snakes are escape artists, so be sure you are in an enclosed location too. That way, if your pet snake slithers away from you, they won’t wind up lost or in a dangerous situation.