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Primary Events
Primary Events
(L) Wallace Lake Fish Survey
(L) Wallace Lake Fish Survey
Thu, Oct 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Wallace Lake in Rocky River Watershed
We’ll join Cleveland Metroparks Aquatics Team to take part in their annual survey of the fish inhabiting Wallace Lake using electro fishing and other methods.
(Learning: 5)
(O) Sturgeon Fest
(O) Sturgeon Fest
Sat, Oct 4,1 - 4 p.m. @ Rivergate Park, 1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland in Cuyahoga River Watershed
Cleveland Metroparks, in partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, is hosting the first annual Sturgeon Fest. The event celebrates the historic stocking of 1,500 juvenile lake sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River to support the species' recovery. The event will include educational activities and volunteers will assist with the release of lake sturgeon.
(Outreach: 11)
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/Friends of Euclid Creek*
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/Friends of Euclid Creek*
Wed, Oct 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Dusty Goldenrod Preserve in Euclid Creek Watershed
Our eighth Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join Brian Gilbert of Friends of Euclid Creek to learn about and tour the Dusty Goldenrod Preserve. We should be able to see the Dusty Goldenrod in full bloom!
(Learning: 17)
(M) Parks for Pollinators - Individual Monitoring Opportunity
(M) Parks for Pollinators - Individual Monitoring Opportunity
All through September @ All Cleveland Metroparks Reservations
WVP volunteers can self-report time spent contributing to Parks for Pollinators 2025: Cleveland Metroparks by recording their hours under (M)onitoring
(M) Parks for Pollinators*
(M) Parks for Pollinators*
Sun, Sep 28, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
Gather with your fellow WVP volunteers to join in the Cleveland Metroparks monthlong monitoring celebration of our park's pollinators.
(Monitoring: 13)
(R) TREEmont Tree Care
(R) TREEmont Tree Care
Friday, Sep 26, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Along the Towpath Trail in Tremont, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in the Cuyahoga River Watershed
Join WVP Volunteer Leaders Chris Wolf and Dan Leamon in their project to cage and protect trees in Tremont, protecting them from beavers, deer and other threats that they face. Help safeguard these trees that will contribute to shaded areas along the Towpath Trail and lessen the Urban Heat Island effect.
(Restoration: 6)
(M) Parks for Pollinators*
(M) Parks for Pollinators*
Thurs, Sep 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Gather with your fellow WVP volunteers to join in the Cleveland Metroparks monthlong monitoring celebration of our park's pollinators.
(Monitoring: 14)
(R) Work Session: European Black Alder Removal
(R) Work Session: European Black Alder Removal
Mon, Sep 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to remove non-native, European Black Alder.
(Restoration: 10)
(O) NEORSD Clean Water Fest
(O) NEORSD Clean Water Fest
Sat, Sep 20, Three Shifts: 8-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 2-5 p.m. @ 4747 E. 49th St., Cleveland
A day all about water with games, education, tours, and more! Help spread the word about WVP and share your knowledge of watershed health. Breakfast or lunch will be provided to WVP (O)utreach volunteers who staff our table.
(Outreach: 9)
(L) Certified Steward Exclusive: Cuyahoga by Boat Rescheduled
(L) Certified Steward Exclusive: Cuyahoga by Boat Rescheduled
Thu, Sept 18, 5:30 - 8 p.m. @ Merwin's Wharf, Lakefront Reservation
This is a special event for Watershed Stewards who've achieved their certification. We'll join Cleveland Metropark's Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak on this WVP only, 2-hour Cuyahoga River boat ride aboard the eLCee2. Enjoy a river view while we discuss famous fires on the river, bridges, cargo ships, area geography, history, watersheds, trails, industry, reclamation, and so much more. We’ll look at what was, what is, and what’s to come.
(Learning: 16)
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sun, Sept 14, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 12)
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
Tue, Sept 9 (Rain Date: Fri Sept 12), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Learn how to use macroinvertebrates to measure the water quality of the Chagrin River as part of the Ohio Wild and Scenic Rivers Program! Join Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Research Coordinator, Claire Weldon, in seining (netting) and identifying biological life living in the river.
(Monitoring: 7)
(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal
Wed, Sept 3, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Help restore the native vegetation of this wetland complex. Join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to remove non-native, invasive cattail. This will release the native wetland plants within the Fowles Marsh wetland complex.
(Restoration: 10)
(L) Watershed Wednesday: World Water Week: Speaker- Fisheries of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie*
Wed, Aug 27, 5 - 8 pm @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Join us to for our seventh Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join us in celebrating World Water Week with featured presenters Jennifer Grieser, Bill Zawiski, Curt Wagner, and Ann Marie Gorman for an inside look into how fish populations are managed, when and why certain species are introduced, and the great lengths that biologists have gone to revitalize one of the largest freshwater fisheries on the planet!
Doors open at 5 p.m. and presentations begin at 6 p.m.
(Learning: 26)
(R) Invasives Removal
Tue, Aug 19, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Join Natural Area Manager, Josh Philipps, to help restore native habitat by removing invasives. We will help cut these invasive shrubs, freeing up the understory of the forest.
(Restoration: 10)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series Brunch Celebration*
Sun, Aug 17 , 9 - 11 a.m. @ Merwin's Warf
This event is only for WVP Volunteers who attended a Green Infrastructure Gardening Series event during the summer.
Join us in celebrating all our hard work and accomplishments during the 8 events of the Green Infrastructure Gardening Series at West Creek, Euclid Creek, Brookside, and Huntington Reservation this year.
(Learning: 24)
(L) Watershed Wednesday: The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery*
Wed, Aug 13, 6 - 8:30 pm @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Our sixth Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join us for a showing of the documentary The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery. Actor J.K. Simmons narrates The Fish Thief, which explores the mystery behind how and why the fish most prized by people nearly disappeared from the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth: the Great Lakes. We'll be joined by Ross Shaw, Senior Program Associate with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's Communications Directorate for a brief lecture before the screening and a panel discussion afterwards. Not to be missed!
(Learning: 87)
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sun, Aug 10, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 12)
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/ West Creek Conservancy
Wed, Aug 6, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Stickney Creek, Brooklyn’s Veterans Memorial Park
Our fifth Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join David Saja of West Creek Conservancy, to learn about and tour the recently completed Stickney Creek-Brooklyn Memorial Park Restoration. The completed project helped to reconnect the floodplain, stabilize the bank, and enabled the connection of the trail system, connecting people to and through the park.
(Learning: 13)
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tue, Aug 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ TBD
For WVP volunteers who have attended LWD & BEHI training this year or previous years.
Join the hydrology team (Chris Meigs and Gabe Zimmerman) out in the field to help assess LWDI and BEHI of our streams.
(Monitoring: 3)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, Aug 3, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wolf Picnic Area, Huntington Reservation in Cahoon Creek-Frontal Lake Erie Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into the Huntington Reservation Wolf Picnic Area Green Infrastructure. In part 8 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Huntington Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 16)
(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal
Thu, July 31, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Help restore the native vegetation of this wetland complex. Join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to remove non-native, invasive cattail. This will release the native wetland plants within the Fowles Marsh wetland complex.
(Restoration: 11 )
(M) Canceled: Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Canceled: Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tue, July 29, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ TBD
For WVP volunteers who have attended LWD & BEHI training this year or previous years.
Join the hydrology team (Chris Meigs and Gabe Zimmerman) out in the field to help assess LWDI and BEHI of our streams.
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, July 27, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Bear Parking Lot, Brookside Reservation in Big Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into Brooksides Bear Parking Lot Green Infrastructure. In part 7 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Brookside Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 15)
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/ Rocky River Watershed
Wed, July 23, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Greenbriar Valley in North Royalton
Join us for our forth Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join Meg Hennessey, Watershed Coordinator of Rocky River Watershed Council, to learn about and tour the recently completed Greenbriar Valley Biohabitats restoration project. During the event, we will be walking in at least ankle high water and down a steep hill.
(Learning: 8)
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tue, July 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ TBD
For WVP volunteers who have attended LWD & BEHI training this year or previous years.
Join the hydrology team (Chris Meigs and Gabe Zimmerman) out in the field to help assess LWDI and BEHI of our streams.
(Monitoring: 1)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, July 20, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wildwood, Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into Wildwood Park's Green Infrastructure. In part 6 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Euclid Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 9)
(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal
Thurs, July 17, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Help restore the native vegetation of this wetland complex. Join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to remove non-native, invasive cattail. This will release the native wetland plants within the Fowles Marsh wetland complex.
(Restoration: 7)
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
Tue, July 15 (Rain Date: Fri July 18), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Learn how to use macroinvertebrates to measure the water quality of the Chagrin River as part of the Ohio Wild and Scenic Rivers Program! Join Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Research Coordinator, Claire Weldon, in seining (netting) and identifying biological life living in the river.
(Monitoring: 5)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, July 13 , 9 - 11 a.m. @ Keystone Picnic Shelter near Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into the Watershed Stewardship Center's Green Infrastructure. In part 5 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in West Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 9)
(L) Euclid Creek Fish Sampling* (Rescheduled)
Sat, July 12, 1 - 4 p.m.@ Wildwood Park, Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed
WVP will join the Friends of Euclid Creek (FOEC) and the Ohio chapter of Native Fish Coalition (NFC) for a stream sampling event. The purpose of the event is to educate the public in regard to Ohio’s wild native fish. Additionally, the event will teach sampling methods and fish identification.
(Learning: 7)
(L) Watershed Wednesday: Garfield Park Pond and Stream Restoration
Wed, July 9, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Garfield Park Reservation in Mill Creek Watershed
Join Elizabeth Hiser, CM Stream Restoration Ecologist, to tour Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park Pond and Stream Restoration Project. This tour will provide insight into the challenges faced with the design of Garfield Park Pond and Stream Restoration Project and explain how various historical features of the park were preserved and incorporated into the urban restoration design. Meet at Garfield Park Pond Center - Be prepared to hike in primitive trail friendly shoes.
(Learning: 19)
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tue, July 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ TBD
For WVP volunteers who have attended LWD & BEHI training this year or previous years.
Join the hydrology team (Chris Meigs and Gabe Zimmerman) out in the field to help assess LWDI and BEHI of our streams.
(Monitoring: 1)
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sun, July 6, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 9)
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tues, July 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ TBD
For WVP volunteers who have attended LWD & BEHI training this year or previous years.
Join the hydrology team (Chris Meigs and Gabe Zimmerman) out in the field to help assess LWDI and BEHI of our streams.
(Monitoring: 2)
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sun, June 29, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 12)
(M) Training: Water Chemistry*
(M) Training: Water Chemistry*
Thu, Jun 26, 6-8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center's Laboratory, West Creek Reservation
Have you ever wanted to learn how to monitor, or do you need a refresher? Join CSWCD's Meg Hennessey in a water chemistry training session. Learn how to collect water samples, measure parameters, and record data in this hands-on training session. This event can help to reestablish your skills or get you started on a Water Quality Monitoring Independent Project.
(Monitoring: 9)
(R) Invasive Mugwort Removal (Cancelled)
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Lakefront Administration, Lakefront Reservation in Doan Brook Watershed
We'll join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to identify and remove non-native, invasive mugwort along the lakefront.
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, June 22, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wolf Picnic Area, Huntington Reservation in Cahoon Creek-Frontal Lake Erie Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into the Huntington Reservation Wolf Picnic Area Green Infrastructure. In part 4 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Huntington Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 9)
(R) Work session: Bioswale Planting
(R) Work session: Bioswale Planting
Wed, June 18 (Rain Date: Fri, June 20), 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Brecksville Reservation in Chippewa Creek Watershed
Join us planting native wetland plugs in bioswales at Brecksville Reservation.
(Restoration: 6)
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
Mon, Jun 16, 6 -8 p.m. @ Baldwin Lake in Baldwin Creek Watershed
Join Volunteer Leaders Erin Tilbert and Casey Binggeli to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard, Dames Rocket and Flea Bane. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 7)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, June 15, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Bear Parking Lot, Brookside Reservation in Big Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into Brooksides Bear Parking Lot Green Infrastructure. In part 3 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Brookside Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 7)
(L) Euclid Creek Fish Sampling* (Cancelled)
Sat, June 14, 1 - 4 p.m.@ Wildwood Park, Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed
WVP will join the Friends of Euclid Creek (FOEC) and the Ohio chapter of Native Fish Coalition (NFC) for a stream sampling event. The purpose of the event is to educate the public in regard to Ohio’s wild native fish. Additionally, the event will teach sampling methods and fish identification.
(R) Invasive Mugwort Removal
Thurs, Jun 12, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. @ Wildwood Park in Euclid Creek Watershed
We'll join EMP Natural Resources Manager Josh Philipps to identify and remove non-native, invasive mugwort at Wildwood Park.
(Restoration: 3)
(M) Training Session: Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
(M) Training Session: Large Woody Debris Index & Bank Erosion Hazard Index
Tues, June 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Stream Restoration Ecologist Elizabeth Hiser will lead a training in the field on how to assess large woody debris (LWD) using LWD index and streambank erosion using BEHI assessment methodology.
LWD is defined as a dead piece of wood that is at least 10 cm in diameter and at least one-meter long. The ability of LWD to retain organic matter, provide fish habitat, and affect channel/substratum stability depends on the size of the wood (relative to stream size), where the wood is within the channel, and how secure it is.
BEHI looks at several streambank characteristics to determine the erosion potential: bank angle or undercutting, geologic layers, root structures within the bank, and more.
(Monitoring: 5)
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
Mon, Jun 9, 6 -8 p.m. @ Baldwin Lake in Baldwin Creek Watershed
Join Volunteer Leaders Erin Tilbert and Casey Binggeli to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard, Dames Rocket and Flea Bane. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 8)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, June 8, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wildwood, Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into Wildwood Park's Green Infrastructure. In part 2 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in Euclid Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 8)
(L) Life in the Stream: Local Fish and Creek Critters Electrofishing Tinker's Creek Survey*
Fri, June 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Bedford Reservation in Tinker's Creek Watershed
WVP will join the Tinker's Creek Watershed Partnership and the Ohio chapter of Native Fish Coalition (NFC) for a stream sampling event. The purpose of the event is to educate the public in regard to Ohio’s wild native fish. Additionally, the event will teach sampling methods and fish identification.
(Learning: 13)
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/ West Creek Conservancy
Wed, June 4, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Creekside Collaborative Native Nursery, West Creek Conservancy in West Creek Watershed
Join us to for our second Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join Kara Benninghofen, Stewardship and Outreach Manager at West Creek Conservancy, to learn about their efforts collecting and propagating native ecotype seeds for use at their restoration sites. We will tour the nursery and the wildlife specimen garden, hear about growing keystone species, and learn about starting seeds in raised beds. We will also help out with some up-potting.
(Learning: 18)
(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*
Sun, June 1, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Start off your Sunday by joining the WVP team and fellow volunteers for a morning snack and refreshing beverage before we set foot into the Watershed Stewardship Center's Green Infrastructure. In part 1 of this 8 week series, we will remove invasive plant species, add mulch to barren areas, perform other routine maintenance ensuring proper functionality and provide a natural space for wildlife in West Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures.
(Restoration: 13)
(L) Green Infrastructure 101 Training*
Fri, May 30, 6 - 7:30 pm @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Join Stream Restoration Ecologist Elizabeth Hiser to learn about green infrastructure design, planting and monitoring. Learn how it makes a lasting impact on improving water quality and habitat.
(Learning: 25)
(L) Watershed Wednesday w/ Chagrin Rivers Watershed Partners: Rain Gardens and Native Plants: Good for the Watershed and Good for You
Wed, May 21, 6 - 7:30 pm @ North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Join us to for our first Watershed Wednesday event of the year.
Join Chagrin River Watershed Partners as we explore all the benefits of rain gardens and native plants. After a brief overview of the efforts CRWP is taking to preserve and restore the Chagrin River watershed, observe a presentation about how rain gardens can help with stormwater runoff and the basics of installing one on your property. Then, take a short, guided hike where we will identify native plants, with a focus on medicinal plants that can be used in rain gardens.
(Learning: 11)
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sun, May 18, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 9)
(R) Tree Planting and Tree Planting Mentorship
Thurs, May 15, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ Garfield Park Reservation in Mill Creek Watershed
Join us to help plant trees and guide non-WVP volunteers how to plant trees the "Metroparks way" at this open to the public event.
(Restoration: 3)
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
(M) Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
Tues, May 13 (Rain Date: Fri May 16), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Learn how to use macroinvertebrates to measure the water quality of the Chagrin River as part of the Ohio Wild and Scenic Rivers Program! Join Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Research Coordinator, Claire Weldon, in seining (netting) and identifying biological life living in the river.
(Monitoring: 9)
(O) Native Plant Sale WVP Table
Sat, May 10, 9 - 11:30 a.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Join us to help spread the word about WVP, discuss rain gardens, and distribute native seed paper we prepared at our event on March 3.
(Outreach: 4)
CANCELLED (R) Deer Fence Construction
CANCELLED (R) Deer Fence Construction
Fri, May 9, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ Garfield Park Reservation in Mill Creek Watershed
Join us to help build deer fence enclosures that will protect native trees. We will be pounding posts (ear protection provided). Previous post pounding experience preferred.
(R) Tree Planting Mentorship
Thurs, May 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @ Wendy Park in Lake Erie Watershed
Join us to help teach and guide non-WVP volunteers how to plant trees the "Metroparks way" at this open to the public event.
(R) Tree Planting Mentorship
Wed, May 7, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. @ Wendy Park in Lake Erie Watershed
Join us to help teach and guide non-WVP volunteers how to plant trees the "Metroparks way" at this open to the public event.
(R) Native Tree Planting
(R) Native Tree Planting
Mon, May 5, 5:30 - 8 p.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Whispering woods parking area was removed to restore the natural hydrology of the area and protect the surrounding mature forest and headwater streams. The former parking area was restored using a method called "suburban subsoiling" to decompact and amend the soil to prepare it for planting. Please join us and Josh Philipps, Natural Resource Area Manager, to plant and protect young trees in the former parking lot and learn about suburban subsoiling and the natural resources of Whispering woods.
(Restoration: 8)
(R) Deer Fence Construction - Rain Delay: Project Continues on 5/9/25
(R) Deer Fence Construction - Rain Delay: Project Continues on 5/9/25
Fri, May 2, 1 - 4 p.m. @ Garfield Park Reservation in Mill Creek Watershed
Join us to help build deer fence enclosures that will protect native trees. We will be pounding posts (ear protection provided). Previous post pounding experience preferred.
(Restoration: 1)
(R) Native Tree Planting
(R) Native Tree Planting
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30 - 8 p.m. @ Camp Corde in West Creek Watershed
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, join us to plant native trees in newly constructed deer fence enclosures to help restore the former Camp Corde.
(Restoration: 14)
(R) Deer Fence Construction
(R) Deer Fence Construction
Wed, Apr 30, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Camp Corde in West Creek Watershed
Join us to help build deer fence enclosures that will protect native trees we will plant to restore the former Camp Corde. We will be pounding posts (ear protection provided). Previous post pounding experience preferred.
(Restoration: 5)
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
Mon, Apr 28, 6 -8 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Join Volunteer Leaders Erin Tilbert and Casey Binggeli to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 7)
Postponed: (M) City Nature Challenge
Postponed: (M) City Nature Challenge
NEW DATE: Sun, Apr 27, 10 a.m. - Noon @ Chippewa Creek, Brecksville Reservation in Chippewa Creek Watershed
Take part in the City Nature Challenge! Join Cleveland Metroparks Aquatic Research Coordinator, Claire Weldon, to identify what is living in Chippewa Creek. Learn to seine (net) and identify the aquatic macroinvertebrates (insects) living in the river that are indicators of water quality. Prior to attending the event, volunteers should download the iNaturalist app from AppStore or Google Play on their phones and create an iNaturalist account. Waterproof boots or waders are recommended.
(Monitoring: 5)
(L) Workshop: Best Practices for Successful Tree Planting
(L) Workshop: Best Practices for Successful Tree Planting
Wed, April 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Wed, April 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Join AmeriCorps NOWCorps Natural Resources Technician, Ellery Schneider, for a workshop celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. He will teach us the "Metroparks way" to plant trees. He will also review best practices for caging and stewarding newly planted trees. We will put these skill to use at up coming deer fence construction and tree planting events.
Join AmeriCorps NOWCorps Natural Resources Technician, Ellery Schneider, for a workshop celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. He will teach us the "Metroparks way" to plant trees. He will also review best practices for caging and stewarding newly planted trees. We will put these skill to use at up coming deer fence construction and tree planting events.
(Learning: 21)
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
Mon, Apr 21, 6 -8 p.m. @ Memphis Picnic Area in Big Creek Watershed
Join Volunteer Leaders Erin Tilbert and Casey Binggeli to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 7)
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
Thurs, Apr 17, 1 -3 p.m. @ Holbrook Hollows in Geauga Park in Chagrin River Watershed
Join us to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 1)
(M) Workshop: Macroinvertebrates ID 101
(M) Workshop: Macroinvertebrates ID 101
Wed, April 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Wed, April 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Watershed
Come see, do, and learn about macroinvertebrates. Join Naturalist Peter Frank for this hands-on training. Key terms and principles will be explored.
Come see, do, and learn about macroinvertebrates. Join Naturalist Peter Frank for this hands-on training. Key terms and principles will be explored.
(Monitoring: 22)
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
Tue, Apr 15, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. @ Sulphur Springs, South Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Join us to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 3)
(R) Live Stake Planting & Site Tour
(R) Live Stake Planting & Site Tour
Sat, Apr 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Johnsons Creek, Hinckley Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Join Stream Restoration Ecologist Elizabeth Hiser for a live stake installation at Johnsons Creek in Hinckley Reservation with a site tour highlighting the restoration.
(Restoration: 6, 217 live stakes planted)
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Volunteer Led Garlic Mustard Removal
Fri, Apr 11, 6 -8 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Join Volunteer Leaders Erin Tilbert and Margaret Rhynard to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 5)
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
(R) Garlic Mustard Removal
Wed, Apr 9, 6 -8 p.m. @ Engle Rd, Big Creek Reservation in Big Creek Watershed
Join us to help restore native habitat by removing garlic mustard. We will take care to identify garlic mustard and remove it to reduce seed spread. Come prepared to carefully go off trail.
(Restoration: 14)
(R) Invasive Mantis Egg Case Removal (cancelled)
Wed, April 2 , 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Hinckley Reservation in Rocky River Watershed
Join Natural Resources Coordinator, Jen Brumfield, in the field to detect and remove non-native mantid egg cases.
(M) Marine Debris Monitoring
Sat, Mar 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Euclid Creek in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.
(Monitoring: 14)
(R) Green Infrastructure Maintenance
Fri, Mar 21 , 1 - 3 p.m. @ Brookside Reservation in Big Creek Watershed
We'll join Natural Area Manager, Valerie Carter-Stone, and Stream Restoration Ecologist, Elizabeth Hiser, to learn about the green infrastructure at Brookside Reservation in a parking lot adjacent to the zoo and the best practices for maintenance. Previously, WVP stewards planted different native plants in bioretention cells that will catch, hold, and clean stormwater, and release it slowly over time. You will see the progress made, what plants are doing the best, and learn first-hand the maintenance tasks needed to keep them fully functioning. Then, together, we will apply mulch to expand the impacts of this green infrastructure.
(Restoration: 4)
(R) Invasive Mantis Egg Case Removal
Wed, Mar 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Bedford Reservation in Tinkers Creek Watershed
Join Natural Resources Coordinator, Jen Brumfield, in the field to detect and remove non-native mantid egg cases.
(Restoration: 9)
(M) Winter Stonefly Survey
Sat, Mar 15, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Baldwin Creek in Baldwin Creek Watershed
Join volunteer leader Bob Bennett for the third of a three part stonefly monitoring work session. Learn about the first discoveries of stoneflies in Baldwin Creek, search on-land for two species of stoneflies at three Baldwin Creek sites, and submit photo data to iNaturalist. Data collected during these surveys will be utilized to estimate the presence and abundance of stonefly families within Baldwin Creek.
(Monitoring: 17)
(R) Invasive Mantis Egg Case Removal
Wed, Mar 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Acacia Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed
Join Natural Resources Coordinator, Jen Brumfield, in the field to detect and remove non-native mantid egg cases.
(Restoration: 11)
(L) Natural Resources Winter Lecture Series: Active Forest Management: What Is It and How It Can Benefit Our Forests?*
Wed, Mar 5, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Cleveland Metroparks' Climate Resilient Forest Manager, Adam Regula will introduce the concept of active forest management. He will discuss the advantages and provide examples of ongoing and recently completed Cleveland Metroparks projects.
(Learning: 38)
(L) Seed Paper Making (Rescheduled)
Mon, Mar 3, 6 - 8 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Learn how to make upcycled seed paper using WVP processed seeds.
(Learning: 25)
(M) Monthly Salt Watch Reading
Throughout February
Salt Watch Volunteers: Reminder for your third salt watch measurement. (Independent Monitoring)
(M) Marine Debris Monitor Training
Tue, Feb 18, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Come learn about the Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP). MDMAP, is NOAA’s flagship initiative to measure the amount and types of marine debris on shorelines. We will teach you about the standardized collection method and how you can detect differences in marine debris over time on our shorelines.
(Monitoring: 16)
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(M) Winter Stonefly Survey
Sat, Feb 15, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Baldwin Creek in Baldwin Creek Watershed
Join volunteer leader Bob Bennett for the second of a three part stonefly monitoring work session. Learn about the first discoveries of stoneflies in Baldwin Creek, search on-land for two species of stoneflies at three Baldwin Creek sites, and submit photo data to iNaturalist. Data collected during these surveys will be utilized to estimate the presence and abundance of stonefly families within Baldwin Creek.
(Monitoring: 11)
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(L) Natural Resources Winter Lecture Series: Assorted Topics in Wildlife Monitoring Within Cleveland Metroparks*
Wed, Feb 12, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife Management Coordinator, Andy Burmesch, will present select wildlife monitoring projects taking place within Cleveland Metroparks and in the surrounding area. Topics include river otter surveys, wildlife disease surveillance, coyote report monitoring, and wildlife implications for park users and members of the community.
(Learning: 27)
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(M) Training: Hemlock Survey @ North Chagrin Reservation
Sat, Feb 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Join us and Josh Philipps, Natural Resource Area Manager, to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (an invasive, aphid-like insect that is attacking North American hemlocks) and be trained how to independently monitor for them. Please consider attending this session to learn the objectives for 2025's survey even if you were previously trained.
(Monitoring: 14)
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(M) Training: Hemlock Survey @ North Chagrin Reservation
Wed, Feb 5, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed
Join us and Josh Philipps, Natural Resource Area Manager, to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (an invasive, aphid-like insect that is attacking North American hemlocks) and be trained how to independently monitor for them. Please consider attending this session to learn the objectives for 2025's survey even if you were previously trained.
(Monitoring: 7)
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(L) Tool Maintenance Clinic
Wed, Jan 29, 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Join us for our winter tool maintenance clinic hosted by Jen "Cricket" Hilmer, Invasive Plant Coordinator. You can bring the hand tools that you use in the field and learn the best way to keep them in peak condition. She will demonstrate techniques on tools that are used in our work from pruners to chainsaws. Spend the Lunar New Years evening with WVP, there won't be fireworks but there may be sparks.
(Learning: 16)
(L) Natural Resources Winter Lecture Series: Uncovering The Mystery of Migration With Rehabilitated Bats*
Wed, Jan 22, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
Mark your calendars for our first lecture of the winter!
Learn how rapidly evolving technology is being used to uncover the mysteries of migration. Using rehabilitated bats collected from Lights Out Cleveland and utilizing the MOTUS tracking system, newly retired, CMP Natural Resources Area Manager, Tim Krynak will introduce how this collaborative project was born from birds to dragonflies and finally focusing on migratory bats. With much still to learn, the initial results were quite unexpected!
(Learning: 44)
(M) Winter Stonefly Survey
Sat, Jan 18, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ Baldwin Creek
Join volunteer leader Bob Bennett for the first of a three part stonefly monitoring work session. Learn about the first discoveries of stoneflies in Baldwin Creek, search on-land for two species of stoneflies at three Baldwin Creek sites, and submit photo data to iNaturalist. Data collected during these surveys will be utilized to estimate the presence and abundance of stonefly families within Baldwin Creek.
(Monitoring: 17)
(R) Invasive Mantis Egg Case Removal
Wed, Jan 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ South Chagrin Reservation
Join Natural Resources Coordinator, Jen Brumfield, in the field to detect and remove non-native mantid egg cases.
(Restoration: 10)
Supplemental Events
Supplemental Events
(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, Oct 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Fairhill Road between E 124th and E. 127th.
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed. This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Blue Heron Homecoming 2025
(S) Blue Heron Homecoming 2025
Sat, Oct 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ 2460 Akron Peninsula Rd.
The Blue Heron Homecoming is an annual environmental festival that provides community members with a chance to learn about the Akron Waterways Renewed! (AWR!) program. The festival features representatives from the City of Akron, firms involved with the AWR! program, and community partners, including local non-profits and environmental groups.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Fall Garden Cleanup
(S) Fall Garden Cleanup
Wed, Oct 8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. @ Beachwood Fire Station 2, 3691 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH, 44122
Help us get public gardens ready for the dormant season. We will mostly be weeding, and participants can collect seeds to take home. Cuyahoga SWCD will supply all necessary tools and supplies, but feel free to bring your own gloves. Please bring your own water bottle and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Tree Planting Workshop
(S) Tree Planting Workshop
Sat, Oct 4, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners
Interested in learning the proper techniques for planting a tree to ensure its long-term success? Join us for an educational and hands-on Tree Planting Workshop. In this workshop, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to ensure your tree thrives for years to come.
Participants will receive:
One tree of your choice (while supplies last)
A tree protection kit including caging and two stakes
Expert instruction on proper tree planting and care practices
This workshop is ideal for homeowners ready to enhance their tree stewardship skills, with the space to plant. Be mindful of spacing requirements, and choose a species that will work well in your yard. Current tree sizes range from 3-5 ft tall and up to 4 ft wide. The Northern Red Oaks are 7-10 ft tall. Please bring an appropriately sized vehicle to safely transport your tree and materials.
This workshop is limited to 26 people only. Register today to reserve your spot and take home a tree to plant and protect in your own space.
IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Cuyahoga SWCD Stormwater Run-Off 2025
(S) Cuyahoga SWCD Stormwater Run-Off 2025
Sun, Oct 5, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Clark Field Park
Join Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District at our 2nd Annual Stormwater Run-Off 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk! On Sunday, October 5th, run or walk on the Towpath Trail and learn about stormwater and the different ways to slow it down, spread it out, and soak it in throughout the course. Post-race refreshments will be available to all participants, and the Smooth Rider Food Truck will be on-site, with discounts available to race participants.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Rain Barrel Pick-Up Event | Shaker Heights
(S) Rain Barrel Pick-Up Event | Shaker Heights
Wed, Oct 1, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Shaker Heights Service Yard, 15600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH, 44120
Collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel! A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater that would normally flow into a storm drain untreated. You can then use the collected water to water your lawn and garden. This workshop is a rain barrel pickup. You will receive a barrel and a kit that has everything you need to make your barrel at home with a drill and a screwdriver. If you do not have these tools, please contact the organizer. The $60 fee covers all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and linking kit for $40. You must pre-pay below and register for the workshop. Barrel dimensions are 2 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Seed Collection Drop-In
(S) Seed Collection Drop-In
Tues, Sept 30, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Come make a difference in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and join us for our seed collection drop-in! Seed collection helps improve the habitat for plants and wildlife in our national park. We will be collecting seeds to be grown in our park’s native plant nursery! Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife.
**Advanced registration is required for all individuals. Group sizes are small, and have a strict attendance cap. Only volunteers who pre-registered will be permitted to participate. Outdoor work gloves and eye protection will be provided, volunteers are permitted to bring personal equipment. We will have a water cooler, please bring a refillable water bottle.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Beaver Coexistence: Benefits and Techniques
(S) Beaver Coexistence: Benefits and Techniques
Mon, Sept 29, 6 - 7 p.m. @Richfield Public Library
We are excited to announce an upcoming speaker event on beaver coexistence. Beavers can be exceptional partners for improving watershed health, however living with them can bring a unique set of challenges. Join us for a speaker event on the benefits beavers can have for ourselves and our ecosystems, as well as an overview of methods to mitigate undesirable effects of beavers. Everyone is welcome at this event, but landowners in particular may find this valuable. Event is free! No registration required.
(S) National Public Lands Day Habitat Restoration
(S) National Public Lands Day Habitat Restoration
Sat, Sept 27, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, join us for our Habitat Restoration drop-in on Saturday, Sept. 27, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Our habitat restoration efforts could include invasive plant removal and/or native plantings. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
**Advanced registration is required for all individuals. Only volunteers who pre-registered will be permitted to participate. Outdoor work gloves and eye protection will be provided. We will have a water cooler, please bring a refillable water bottle.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Grow Not Mow
(S) Grow Not Mow
Sat, Sept 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ S Park Blvd & Lee Rd, Shaker Heights
The workday celebrating National Public Lands Day will again be a collaborative event sponsored by the City of Shaker Heights, The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. We are calling for volunteers of all ages to join us in planting more native trees and plants and removing invasives at this site adjacent to the Doan Brook. This is our third season of extending this area of woodland and underplanting it with a meadow. A planned NEORSD project will remove a concrete stepped culverted area of the Doan Brook impeding fish passage. This will enable Nature Center Natural Resource Specialists and volunteers to remove invasive vines proliferating along the banks of the Doan Brook. All volunteers should come dressed for the weather. Tools and gloves will be provided. Families and volunteers of all ages are welcome!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Fascinating Fungi of Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
(S) Fascinating Fungi of Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
Sat, Sept 27, 9:30 - 11 a.m. @ Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
Join us for an exploration of the diversity of fungi at the Dusty Goldenrod Preserve. This field trip will focus on the variety of forms that fungi exhibit and their contributions to the health of this Preserve. The trip will be led by Tom Sampliner who did a winter presentation on fungi last year for the Friends of Euclid Creek. Tom has taught mushroom identification at Tri-C
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Seed Collection Drop-In
(S) Seed Collection Drop-In
Tues, Sept 23, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Come make a difference in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and join us for our seed collection drop-in! Seed collection helps improve the habitat for plants and wildlife in our national park. We will be collecting seeds to be grown in our park’s native plant nursery! Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife.
**Advanced registration is required for all individuals. Group sizes are small, and have a strict attendance cap. Only volunteers who pre-registered will be permitted to participate. Outdoor work gloves and eye protection will be provided, volunteers are permitted to bring personal equipment. We will have a water cooler, please bring a refillable water bottle.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Creekside Collaborative Fall Plant Sale
(S) Creekside Collaborative Fall Plant Sale
Sun, Sept 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative 7000 Randolph Dr, Parma, OH, OH, United States
Shop a variety of native trees and plants grown right here at our nursery! Join us Sunday, September 21st, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Creekside Collaborative for our Fall Plant Sale. Drop by and take home plants that support pollinators, improve soil health, and thrive in our region.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Bike the Watershed
(S) Bike the Watershed
Sat, Sept 20, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44108
Join DBWP, Bike Cleveland, University Circle Inc, and more for a bike ride through the Rockefeller Reach of the Doan Brook Watershed! Learn about recent projects in the area, and get to know the watershed community–on wheels! The ride will be approximately 8 miles at a no-drop pace. All are welcome (you must bring your own bike).
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, Sept 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Fairhill Road between E 124th and E. 127th
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed. This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Plant Sale Prep at Creekside Collaborative Partners
(S) Plant Sale Prep at Creekside Collaborative Partners
Thurs Sept 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Drop in as your schedule allows to help us prep for the fall plant sale (labeling plants, organizing inventory, weeding). Dress for the weather, and check your email prior to the event in case any changes are made.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Urban Ecology Walk
(S) Urban Ecology Walk
Wed, Sept 17, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners
Discover how native habitats can transform your wet backyard into a thriving ecosystem. Learn practical tips for your property and receive a free native plant to take home. Waivers will be available at check-in and are required before participating. This event is limited to 20 people. Register today to reserve your spot and take home a free native plant.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Rain Barrel Workshop | Brook Park
Tues, Sept 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Brook Park Amphitheater, 6155 Engle Road, Brook Park, OH, 44142
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel! A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater that would normally flow into a storm drain untreated. You can then use the collected water to water your lawn and garden. At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and linking kit for $40.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Rain Barrel Workshop | Independence
Thurs, Sept 4, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd., Independence, OH, 44131
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel! A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater that would normally flow into a storm drain untreated. You can then use the collected water to water your lawn and garden. At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and linking kit for $40.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Restoration Site Cleanup at Morgana Bluffs
Tues, Sept 2, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Morgana Bluffs is located at 5935 Ackley Rd Cleveland, OH 44105 (park at mound)
Come to Morgana Bluffs to help with restoration site cleanup. Activities will include: trimming branches, moving brush, cleaning up the pathway, and cleaning educational signs.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Thurs, Aug 28, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) The Plot Thickens Gardening Club August Meeting – All About Rain Gardens
Thurs, Aug 28, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Aurora Library, 115 E Pioneer Trail Aurora, 44202
Join TCWP’s Watershed Coordinator Matt Siefert as he discusses rain gardens with The Plot Thickens Gardening Club at the Aurora Memorial Library. This FREE event is limited to 25 people.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Baldwin Creek Dam Removal and Fish Passage Restoration Projects
Wed, Aug 27, 7 p.m. @ Mahler Museum 118 East Bridge St. Berea, OH 44017
Join us for a speaker event reviewing the historical efforts to remove seven low head dams along Baldwin Creek.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Lower Lake Hike with Dr. Roy Larick & Shaker Historical Society
Sat, Aug 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Lower Shaker Lake, Brook Rd. Shaker Heights
Join Dr. Roy Larick (Bluestone Conservation) and the Shaker Historical Society for a 90-minute interpretive hike around Lower Shaker Lake. Learn how Doan Brook emerged with the retreat of the last glacier 14,000 years ago. Comprehend the evolution of the native forest as snowbelt conditions came to the East Side Heights some 4,000 years ago. Take in the transformations brought about by Shaker milling nearly 200 years ago and by suburban development already 100 years in passing. Gain insight on the management choices we face as temperature and rainfall increase, and as alien plants and animals come to displace the natives. How can Doan Brook help us live more equitably with each other and with local nature?
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Take to the Lake
Sat, Aug 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Lower Shaker Lake, Brook Rd. Shaker Heights
Doan Brook Watershed Partnership has been hosting our annual event Take to the Lake which was started in 2013 as a memorial to Lester Stumpe, an avid paddler and early DBWP board member. We typically host the event on the last Saturday in August and this years event details can be found below. Canoeing on the Shaker Lakes was a popular pastime in the first half of the 20th century, but public boating on the lakes is now less common. Take to the Lake gives participants a chance to resurrect this recreational opportunity for a day, and gain a new perspective on the lakes and their place in our watershed community. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of paddling, guided hikes, yoga, along the banks of historic Lower Shaker Lake.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Managing Native Landscapes: From Mulch to Maintenance
Thurs, Aug 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ St. Patrick Church, 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113
So, you’ve planted a native tree, shrub, or garden. Now what?
Native landscapes need less maintenance, but they’re not “plant it and forget it.” Learn how tokeep them thriving with tips on mulching, pruning,seed saving, Fall care, plant ID, and more in thishands-on workshop!
FREE soil test kit, native plants. and resources (as supplies last)
Light refreshments will be provided.
Workshop is free but registration is required.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Green Yards & Healthy Homes
Tues, Aug 19, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ North Olmsted Library
Our yards and homes have an enormous impact on the natural world and to our own health. Learn how to replace chemicals in your yard and home to create a healthy habitat for all.
A limited number of free soil test kits and native plants will be available.
Workshop is free but please register.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Sat, Aug 16, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Thurs, Aug 14, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Watershed Family Fun Day
Sat, Aug 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Twinsburg Community Center
Come join us for a day of family fun, learning, and community connection at the Twinsburg Community Center! This year’s event will have both indoor and outdoor vendors and will include activities like: Hands-on games and educational activities, Storytime with the Twinsburg library, Rain barrel workshop, Native plant sale, Live nature programs, & Free refreshments!
Bring the whole family to celebrate the importance of clean water and healthy habitats!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, Aug 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed.
This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Master Rain Gardener Class
Registration open now, course runs Aug 8-29, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Mayfield Branch, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Learn to design and install your own rain garden and become the rain garden expert in your neighborhood.
The Master Rain Gardener (MRG) course includes four (4) classes over a four-week period (see timeline below). Each class is from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. The end time of each class may extend depending on the optional field trip location(s). Classes also include homework, quizzes, individualized feedback. Light snacks will be provided.
This course will provide you with the information and experience to build your own rain garden and become a Certified Master Rain Gardener. We recognize that not everyone can build a rain garden on their own property though, so you can also become certified by participating in a public rain garden building, volunteering at a public rain garden, or passing along your new expertise to the public (i.e. presenting to your garden club, at a public library, etc.)
Upon certification, you’ll receive a Master Rain Gardener t-shirt, sign, and certificate (included in the cost of registration).
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Lake Erie Awareness Day
Thurs, Aug 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Put-in-Bay, OH
Lake Erie Awareness Day brings the magic of Lake Erie’s history, culture, and natural resources to Put-in-Bay!
Spend the day touring South Bass Island while learning about Ohio’s greatest water resource and visiting education stations to learn about island history, native plants and animals, the dangers of plastic pollution, and boating safety. Fun giveaways and a great day in nature awaits! Go to all the stations and be entered to win a fabulous island themed prize.
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(S) PADDLE: Cascade Valley to Northampton Point
Sat, Aug 3, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Cascade Valley to Northampton Point
We’ll use two new boat launches for this paddle. The first--our put-in--is in the Valley View area of Summit Metro Parks’s Cascade Valley Metro Park; it opened last summer. Our take-out will be the brand new Northampton Point access point, which just opened this July.
This section of the Cuyahoga shows mixed use: wooded parkland with intrusions from agriculture, recreation, and commercial and residential development. Akron's wastewater treatment plant discharges into the river just upstream of a large, active heron rookery. A lively current adds interest, and in-stream downed trees (strainers) demand caution. Only for paddlers who can control a boat in moving water.
Don't forget your water, sunscreen, and hat. And, as always, your PFD!
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(S) City of Vermilion Green Bike Tour
Thurs, July 24, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Ritter Public Library
The Ohio Coastal Training Program is teaming up with Erie Conservation District to bring our annual Green Bike Tour to the City of Vermilion! This tour is a FREE event open to anyone interested in learning about all the innovative stormwater & sustainability solutions in Vermilion. Registration is not required, but it is strongly encouraged.
Join us to learn how "Green" Stormwater Management practices are helping to minimize negative stormwater impacts in Lake Erie, while enjoying a beautiful bike ride before sunset! This event is BYOB (Bring your own BIKE!), and riders are encouraged to bring their own water bottles, sunscreen and desired protective gear; hi-vis safety vests will be provided.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Thurs, July 24, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Wed, July 23, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Beachwood Community Center
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
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(S) Back Yards Gone Wild: Building with Nature
Sun, July 20, 2 - 3:30 p.m. @ LP/Nature Center
Water, wind, sun and soil — how do we manage these elements in our outdoor spaces? Explore nature-based landscaping techniques from rain gardens and windbreaks to shade trees and natural mulch. After a presentation, we’ll take a short stroll highlighting the green infrastructure surrounding the nature center.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Sat, July 19, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
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(S) Bugs Below The Surface: A Creek Critter Count
Fri, July 18, 9 - 11 a.m. 8375 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, OH 44087
Join Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners for an exciting adventure in the creek as we learn about the critters that call Tinker's Creek home! This FREE in-person event will take place at 8375 Ravenna Rd. Bring the family and get ready to roll up your sleeves and get a little muddy as we explore the hidden world of macroinvertebrates and learn how to assess stream quality using a biotic index. It's a great opportunity to connect with nature and discover the fascinating creatures that live in Tinker's Creek. Don't miss out on this hands-on experience led by TCWP staff!
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(S) Furnace Run River Health Workshop
Thurs, July 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Brushwood Lodge - Furnace Run Metro Park
Come learn how biologists assess the health of rivers and streams.
What's included: Furnace Run: Status and Threats Presentation, Live Sampling Demonstrations & Trainings : 1) Citizen Stream Habitat Evaluation, 2) Macroinvertebrate Sampling, & 3) Electrofishing Demo, & Interactive games and educational materials through our partner organizations.
Registration open until June 30.
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(S) Plant Native Plants in Middleburg Heights Basin
Mon, July 14, 9- 11 a.m. @ 15700 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, OH, 44130
Join us to plant a stormwater basin and learn about how urban stormwater can be filtered by native plants!
Wear weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water. Gardening gloves and tools will be provided.
Each participant will get to take home 1 native plant (as supplies allow).
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(S) Let’s Go Green: Wind and Geothermal Energy
Sun, July 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m. @ LP/Nature Center
Join Summit Metroparks for the monthly “Let’s Go Green” program as we explore wind and geothermal energy. We’ll cover how wind power works, regulations for wind turbines and the feasibility of installing them at home. Additionally, we’ll dive into geothermal heating and cooling, with a firsthand look at the system at Liberty Park Nature Center.
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(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, July 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed.
This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
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(S) Science Friday Series: Cisco in Lake Erie with Dr. Joseph Schmitt, USGS
Fri, July 11, 12 - 1 p.m. @ Online or in person (Old Woman Creek - Classroom 2514 Cleveland Rd E, Huron, OH 44839)
Research Fishery Biologist Joseph Schmitt, PhD of the USGS Great Lakes Science Center discusses the status of the Cisco, also known as Lake Herring. Joseph represents USGS on the Lake Erie Coldwater Task Group, which monitors fish populations.
Cisco, prized as a prey fish, was once productive in Lake Erie. Sometimes referred to as "canaries of cold water", Ciscos do not tolerate lower oxygen levels and increases in water temperature. Dr. Schmitt reports on the feasibility of successful reintroduction in Lake Erie.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Thurs, July 10, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife! Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive, which in turn affects the wildlife in the ecosystem. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time volunteers and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
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(S) Master Rain Gardener Class
Registration open now, course runs July 10 - Aug 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
Learn to design and install your own rain garden and become the rain garden expert in your neighborhood.
The Master Rain Gardener (MRG) course includes five (5) classes over a six-week period (see timeline below). Each class is from 10 a.m. - 1:00 pm. The end time of each class may extend depending on the optional field trip location(s). Classes also include homework, quizzes, individualized feedback. Light snacks will be provided.
This course will provide you with the information and experience to build your own rain garden and become a Certified Master Rain Gardener. We recognize that not everyone can build a rain garden on their own property though, so you can also become certified by participating in a public rain garden building, volunteering at a public rain garden, or passing along your new expertise to the public (i.e. presenting to your garden club, at a public library, etc.)
Upon certification, you’ll receive a Master Rain Gardener t-shirt, sign, and certificate (included in the cost of registration).
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Wed, July 9, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Mayfield Heights Aquatic & Community Center
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
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(S) Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE)
Tues, July 8 @ 1 p.m. - Thurs July 10 @ 12 p.m. @ Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
Engage in hands-on monitoring and learn how to integrate this data into your practice. Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) hosts this one-of-a-kind immersive overnight experience. Room and board are included.
Participants are eligible for a $200 stipend and 1 free credit hour of graduate credit from Ashland University, but they must attend all three days of the workshop.
Registration is required no later than Friday, June 6 to ensure we can prepare all the materials needed for you.
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(S) PADDLE: Cascade Valley to Northampton Point
Sun, July 6, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Cascade Valley to Northampton Point
We’ll use two new put-ins for this paddle, at Summit Metro Parks’s Cascade Valley, opened last year, and the brand new Northampton Point access point, which opens this summer. This section of the Cuyahoga shows mixed use: wooded parkland with intrusions from agriculture, recreation, and commercial and residential development. Akron's wastewater treatment plant discharges into the river just upstream of a large, active heron rookery. A lively current adds interest, and in-stream downed trees (strainers) demand caution. Only for paddlers who can control a boat in moving water.
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(S) Summit SWCD June HUC (Watershed) Highlight
5 events during June
Summit Soil & Water’s programming will focus on what a watershed is and how residents can take action to protect their local waterways. This summer, we’re excited to launch the pilot of the HUC Highlight program. HUC, or Hydrologic Unit Code, is used to identify and classify watersheds by size and location. Each month from May through September, we’ll spotlight a different watershed in Summit County, featuring engaging events and activities to inspire stewardship and awareness.
June - The Wingfoot Watershed
The Wingfoot Watershed is located along the southern edge of the Lake Erie Basin and has a drainage area of approximately 30.79 square miles (19,706 acres) across both Summit and Portage counties. This watershed contains one of the 26 named tributaries of the Cuyahoga River, the Little Cuyahoga. The eastern segment of the Wingfoot watershed is relatively undeveloped and consists of primarily rural/suburban with some agricultural land use areas and a few Industrial facilities in the Village of Mogadore; while the remaining portion of the Wingfoot watershed is mostly heavily developed and modified, impervious urban/industrial land.
Explore more about this watershed with Summit SWCD staff this month!
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(S) UP! A Creek 2025
Sat, June 28, 6 - 1 1 p.m. @ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
West Creek Conservancy's major annual fundraiser. This event brings together over 500 supporters for an evening of conservation celebration. Enjoy small bites, drinks, raffles, live music, and more. This event brings together over 500 supporters for an evening of conservation celebration.
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(S) Family Fishing Day
Sat, June 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Rockefeller Lagoon
Join Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and Cleveland Metroparks at Rockefeller Lagoon for Family Fishing Day! Every year we host Family Fishing Day at Rockefeller Lagoon. This free event is an opportunity for people of all ages and experience levels to enjoy a day of fishing and watershed education. Children, senior citizens and veterans will receive a free fishing rod while supplies last, and experienced fishing instructors will be onsite. This venue is wheelchair accessible, and we welcome participants of all abilities.
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(S) Fishing Rod Assembly Volunteering
Fri, June 27, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Garfield Park Reservation
Join Doan Brook Watershed Partnership to help prepare for Family Fishing Day. Do you want to give back to your community? We will be assembling up to 300 fishing rods in preparation for Family Fishing Day, where we will give away these rods!
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Wed, June 25, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Richmond Heights Community Center
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
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(S) Watershed Wonders Game Night
Wed, June 25, 6 - 7 p.m. @ 8505 Nicodemus Road, Ravenna, OH 44266
Join Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners for a FREE family-friendly Watershed Wonders Game Night with Holly Stoneberg at Portage Park District. Discover how watersheds work and why they matter with hands-on learning and a fun, interactive water protection game.
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(S) EPA ORD Water Research Webinar - Risk-Based Framework for Fit-for-Purpose Water Reuse: State of the Science
Wed, June 25, 2- 3 p.m. @ Online
Risk-based water reuse management continues to gain traction throughout the U.S. This presentation will introduce the recent EPA report Risk-Based Framework for Developing Microbial Treatment Targets for Water Reuse, which describes the conceptual framework underpinning these approaches and provides a detailed discussion of current scientific assumptions for conducting the associated quantitative microbial risk assessments (QMRA). In addition to enabling calculation of new fit-for-purpose water treatment levels, it includes computed pathogen log reduction targets (LRTs) across a variety of municipal and onsite reuse configurations. Implementation considerations, key sources of uncertainty, and future research needs are also identified with an emphasis on removal crediting processes.
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(S) Henninger House Yard Maintenance
Wed, June 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Henninger House, 5757 Broadview Rd Parma, OH 44134
Join West Creek Conservancy to keep the grounds of the historic Henninger House looking good! We will be weeding, planting and picking up trash. Dress for the weather and check your email before heading out for any last minute changes. Park in the adjacent shopping plaza.
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(S) Growing Green Leaders | Summer Educator Training
Tues, June 24, 9:30 a.m. @ University of Akron Field Station
Are you wondering how to support the youth you work with as they grow into the environmental leaders of tomorrow? Whether you work in the classroom, with a scout troop or with your own children, this workshop can help you open up new pathways for young green leaders.
Explore local environmental education resources at the field station and beyond. Get certified in nationally recognized environmental education curriculum such as Project WET, Project WILD and Project Learning Tree.
Each day in the series will stand alone, so you can choose whether to attend 1, 2, or all 3 days!
Participants will be eligible for a $75 dollar stipend for each day they attend.
Participants who attend all 3 days and complete a final reflection are eligible for 1 free credit hour of graduate credit from Ashland University.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Please register no later than Friday June 6th to ensure we can prepare all the materials needed for you.
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(S) Farm Chores at Creekside Collaborative
Mon, June 23, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Drop in to help us knock out our (substantial) to-do list! Shuffle inventory, weed, organize, up-pot, etc. Be prepared for physical labor and dress for the weather!
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(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, June 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed.
This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
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(S) Farm Chores at Creekside Collaborative
Thurs, June 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Drop in to help us knock out our (substantial) to-do list! Shuffle inventory, weed, organize, up-pot, etc. Be prepared for physical labor and dress for the weather!
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(S) Wildflower Garden Maintenance at Creekside Collaborative
Wed, June 18, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Help keep our wildflower garden looking lovely! We need help weeding and mulching our garden. Dress for the weather and check your email for any last minute changes before heading out!
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(S) Farm Chores at Creekside Collaborative
Tues, June 17, 12 - 3 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Drop in to help us knock out our (substantial) to-do list! Shuffle inventory, weed, organize, up-pot, etc. Be prepared for physical labor and dress for the weather!
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(S) Nine Mile Gorge Escarpment Ravine Hike with Dr. Roy Larick
Sat, June 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Nine Mile Gorge
The Nine Mile gorge is the ambitious ‘hike of hikes’ for the East Side escarpment. It will run for two hours in unimproved rugged terrain. Safety is paramount. The gorge entry and exit involves a very steep slope across a 60-ft elevation change. This hike requires hikers to be comfortable navigating steep, slippery and at times uneven surfaces.
During the Hike, Dr. Roy Larick will share information about the ecology and natural history of the area, so come prepared to learn!
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(S) Wildflower Garden Maintenance at Creekside Collaborative
Sat, June 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Help keep our wildflower garden looking lovely! We need help weeding and mulching our garden. Dress for the weather and check your email for any last minute changes before heading out!
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(S) Rain Garden Planting
Thurs, June 12, 6-7:30 p.m. @ Olmsted Township Town Hall
Help plant a rain garden at Olmsted Township Town Hall and learn about the benefits of native plants for everyone!
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(S) Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy Ignites Action to Address Nitrate in Southeast Minnesota Groundwater
Thurs, June 12, 1-2 p.m. @ Webinar
Join the Izaak Walton League of America for their Clean Water Webinar. In April 2023, environmental and public health groups in Minnesota asked the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency authority to address concerning nitrate levels in the groundwater of Southeast Minnesota. In response, the EPA called upon Minnesota agencies to make a plan and take accelerated action to address this public health concern. In this Clean Water Webinar, learn from Carly Griffith and Leigh Currie of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy about the petition process, the EPA’s response, and the outlook for the future.
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(S) Plant the West Creek Confluence
Thurs, June 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ The West Creek Confluence, 6404 Granger Rd Independence, OH 44131
We treated invasive teasel last month, let's replant with natives to help crowd out the invasives! Dress for the weather and check your email for any last minute changes prior to heading out. Water and snacks provided!
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Wed, June 11, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Lyndhurst Community Center
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Henninger House Yard Maintenance
Wed, June 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Henninger House, 5757 Broadview Rd Parma, OH 44134
Join West Creek Conservancy to keep the grounds of the historic Henninger House looking good! We will be weeding, planting and picking up trash. Dress for the weather and check your email before heading out for any last minute changes. Park in the adjacent shopping plaza.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Wildflower Garden Maintenance at Creekside Collaborative
Mon, June 9, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative, 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Help keep our wildflower garden looking lovely! We need help weeding and mulching our garden. Dress for the weather and check your email for any last minute changes before heading out!
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(S) Annual Potluck Picnic Meeting and Scholarship Award
Sun, June 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Highland Heights Community Park
Join Friends of Euclid Creek and dine on tasty potluck dishes while socializing with Members & Friends, including the FOEC scholarship winner!
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(S) FoCR PADDLE: Camp Hi to Red Fox
Sun, June 8, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. @ Camp Hi to SR 303
Wetlands and swamp forests grace much of this trip, with occasional agricultural, sand and gravel, and residential development. A lively current and strainers in some sections require boat-handling skills. We’ll use the Red Fox take-out below State Route 303. Only for paddlers who can control a boat in moving water.
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(S) 26th Annual Rocky River Clean-Up
Sat, June 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Scenic Park Picnic Area
Join the Cleveland Metroparks and Rocky River Watershed Council in our annual clean-up at Emerald Necklace Marina. Volunteers will pick up trash along the stream corridor and RRWC provides a thank-you barbeque afterwards. Family-friendly event; come lend a hand to restore the river!
Check-in and clean-up will start at 9:00am. Volunteers usually clean for an hour or two, then the BBQ lunch kicks off around 11:00am.
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(S) 26th Annual Big Creek Watershed Clean Up
Sat, June 7, 9 a.m. @ Various Locations (Brookfield Park, Brooklyn City Fire Station, Snow Road Picnic Area)
For 26 years, volunteers have been meeting up to help us clean Big Creek!
Join us on the first Saturday in June to clean trash out of the creek and surrounding areas. Registration is not required, and we welcome anyone and everyone who wants to help us clean up Big Creek! Hope to see you there!
Contact Nichole at 216/867-0686 or nlopez@cuyahogaswcd.org with any questions!
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal at Dusty Goldenrod
Sat, June 7, 9 -11 a.m. @ Highland Heights
Help us keep Dusty Goldenrod Preserve the unique place that it is.
We are asking for volunteers to pull invasives from the Preserve. Most likely we will be seeing garlic mustard, and possibly Canada thistle.
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(S) Native Plant Hike with Ursula McVey
Sat, May 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
Join Ursula McVey and Doan Brook Watershed Partnership for this exciting new hike through the Doan Brook Gorge! Ursula will share details about woodland plants, riparian zones, forest edges and urban ecology!
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(S) Upper Cuyahoga River Canoe Cleanup
Sat, May 31, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Buchert Memorial Park
Hosted by the Ohio Scenic River Program & Upper Cuyahoga Scenic River Advisory Council. Come join us for a fun day out on the river at Buchert Memorial Park! Bring a canoe or borrow one from our group to help us keep our scenic river clean and pristine. This is a great opportunity to serve alongside your community, enjoy nature, and make a positive impact on the environment. Let's paddle together for a cleaner Cuyahoga!
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(S) Summit SWCD May HUC (Watershed) Highlight
5 events during May
Summit Soil & Water’s programming will focus on what a watershed is and how residents can take action to protect their local waterways. This summer, we’re excited to launch the pilot of the HUC Highlight program. HUC, or Hydrologic Unit Code, is used to identify and classify watersheds by size and location. Each month from May through September, we’ll spotlight a different watershed in Summit County, featuring engaging events and activities to inspire stewardship and awareness.
May - The Yellow Creek Watershed
Yellow Creek is a basin of the Lower Cuyahoga River Watershed, located in the Erie Drift Plain ecoregion. This watershed is 1 of 26 named tributaries of the Cuyahoga River and is considered one of the most high-quality tributaries entering the Cuyahoga River. Yellow Creek is designated Warmwater Habitat and Primary Contact Recreational use per Ohio Water Quality Standards. Low to high density developed and impervious area is the predominant land use, covering almost 40% of the watershed. About 45% of the watershed is primarily mature deciduous and evergreen forest, and approximately 15% of the watershed is cultivated crop and pastureland.
Explore more about this watershed with Summit SWCD staff this month!
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(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, May 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed.
This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Foraged Fest
Thurs, May 22, 6 - 10 p.m. @ CLE Urban Winery
Join Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners for their 4th annual Foraged Fest at CLE Urban Winery in Cleveland Heights, bringing together 75 guests for an exclusive evening of exceptional food, wine, and environmental awareness. It will include and interactive chef demonstration and tasting, featuring locally foraged ingredients - along with tips on how to incorporate wild foods into everyday meals. Renowned Executive Chef Ben Bebenroth of Spice Catering - a leader in farm, forest, and field-to-table cuisine - will craft a seasonal menu featuring locally foraged ingredients and invasive species, transforming them into one-of-a-kind dining experience.
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(S) Debriefing the First 100 Days: Water Policy & Equity in the New Administration
Thurs, May 22, 2:00 p.m. @ Online
Join River Network, Clean Water for All, and the Water Equity and Climate Resilience (WECR) Caucus for a webinar providing updates related to water policy and a brief look at what’s on the horizon. This will include an overview of Executive Orders, appointments of key leadership positions, cuts to funding and federal agencies, and water policy changes. We’ll also have time for people to connect within and across coalitions to discuss implications, lessons learned from previous administrations, and how we can work together to advance shared goals in the current political landscape.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in
Thurs, May 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. You will use hand tools such as loppers and saws to remove invasive plants.
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(S) Garlic Mustard Pull
Sun, May 18, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Highland Heights Community Park
Help CSWCD combat invasive garlic mustard in our public green spaces! This species is easy to identify and easy to pull by hand. We will have all the tools and supplies necessary but encourage you to bring your own water. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect against poison ivy, thorns, and ticks. By registering for this event, you are also signing our volunteer waiver and photo release.
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(S) Dorothy Mae Adams Pocket Park Planting
Sun, May 18, 2 - 3 p.m. @ Dorothy Mae Adams Pocket Park
Please join DBWP Board member Jennifer Lumpkin for this planting at the Dorothy Mae Adams Pocket Park Planting. Dorothy Adams was a deeply committed member of our Board of Trustees for many years, and an incredible environmental advocate and leader in our community. Last year, DBWP was able to plant two pawpaw trees at the pocket park in her honor, and this year we plan to plant more trees, shrubs and other plants!
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(S) Open House at Creekside Collaborative
Sat, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ 7000 Randolph Dr Parma, OH 44129
Join West Creek Conservancy to explore the Spice Field Kitchen Learning Gardens, shop their native plant sale, and hear from local experts on pollinators, soil health, and community food systems. You’ll also have the chance to connect with regional partners and pick up practical tips for building biodiversity in your own backyard.
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(S) CVNP Annual Spring Bird Census
Sat, May 17, 7:30 a.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park Headquarters
Be a citizen scientist! Birders of all experience levels are invited to participate in this annual spring outing, compiling vital population records for natural resource studies. Census participants will be assigned to a team and hike in small groups on unpaved trails, recording how many individuals of each species they see.
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(S) Macroinvertebrate Mayhem
Wed, May 14, 5 - 6 p.m. @ Seneca Ponds Park
Join Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners as they dip into Seneca Ponds for macroinvertebrates. They’ll look for and discuss the life histories of dragonflies, damselflies, beetles, and so many more!
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(S) Garlic Mustard Pull
Sun, May 11, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Greenwood Farm
Help CSWCD combat invasive garlic mustard in our public green spaces! This species is easy to identify and easy to pull by hand. We will have all the tools and supplies necessary but encourage you to bring your own water. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect against poison ivy, thorns, and ticks. By registering for this event, you are also signing our volunteer waiver and photo release.
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Sat, May 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Bratenahl Community Center
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
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(S) Ohio Stormwater Conference
Thurs & Fri, May 8-9, @ Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, OH
The annual Ohio Stormwater Conference was started and is owned by the Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners. It has grown from 399 attendees to over 1,000 in the past 17 years. The Ohio Stormwater Conference is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the knowledge and understanding of comprehensive stormwater and watershed management for those dealing in all aspects of planning, design, implementation and regulatory compliance. The conference will provide updates on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information and pollution prevention. The 2025 Ohio Stormwater Conference is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and knowledge in an intensive workshop setting with other colleagues.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in
Thurs, May 8, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. You will use hand tools such as loppers and saws to remove invasive plants.
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(S) Learn to Fly into the Hobby of Birding: Session 2
Sat, May 3, 3 - 5 p.m. @ Wildwood Park (Euclid Creek Reservation)
Join the Friends of Euclid Creek, Kirtland Bird Club, and the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland for a 2-session interactive Introduction to Birding!
Second Session : Put your new knowledge to the test, and join us for a wonderful Bird Hike for first timers throughout Wildwood Park in the Euclid Creek Reservation.
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(S) Rain Barrel Workshop
Sat, May 3, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ CPL Eastman Campus
Learn how to collect rainwater for outdoor use and help stop stormwater pollution in your community by making a rain barrel!
At this event, you’ll learn how to put together and set up your rain barrel. If you prefer, you can pick up your rain barrel and build it at home using an online video.
The $60 fee covers the cost of the workshop and all materials, including a 60-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you want to create a two-barrel system, you can get a second barrel and connector kit for an extra $40.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Native Habitat Workshop and Plant Sale
Sat, May 3, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Twinsburg
The Native Habitat Workshop and Plant Sale returns to Twinsburg May 3, 2025.
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(S) EPA ORD Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar - Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement
Tues, April 29, 1:00 - 4 p.m. @ Online
This extended training webinar event includes talks given at the 21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop held on September 17-19, 2024. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation. Certificates of attendance will be offered for this webinar.
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(S) Regenerative Gardening Workshop
Sun, April 27, 1:30 - 3 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center
Regenerative gardening is a great way to practice self-sufficiency and sustainability in your own backyard. In this free workshop, we will learn about what regenerative gardening is and how we can utilize this practice in everyday life. Registration for an optional rain barrel add-on will be available for a fee in limited quantities.
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(S) Green Yards and Healthy Homes Workshop at The University Heights Sustainable Home Fair
Sun, April 27, 1 - 2 p.m. @ Wiley School Building
Our yards and homes have an enormous impact on the natural world and to our own health. Learn how to replace chemicals in your yard and home with a few inexpensive, all-natural, effective ingredients to create a healthy habitat for all. Workshop participants will learn how to reduce their environmental impact at home – both inside and out – and will have the opportunity to make one safe and environmentally-friendly indoor/outdoor recipes such as all-purpose cleaner and weed killer.
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(S) Learn to Fly into the Hobby of Birding: Session 1
Sat, April 26, 3 - 5 p.m. @ CPL-Memorial-Nottingham Branch
Join the Friends of Euclid Creek, Kirtland Bird Club, and the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland for a 2-session interactive Introduction to Birding!
First Session: Introduction to Birding by Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland’s own Matt Valencic at the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) Memorial-Nottingham Branch.
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(S) Doan Brook Grow Not Mow
Sat, April 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Shaker Blvd & Warrensville Center Rd
Grow Not Mow is a community program powered by volunteers like you and championed by the City of Shaker Heights. With this program, we hope to restore and enhance biodiversity in the floodplain of the Doan Brook to make it a better habitat for pollinators, wildlife, and people while also reducing the land area that is mowed. Our plantings will also help to absorb, filter stormwater runoff and prevent soil erosion, and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with mowing.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal at Dusty Goldenrod
Sat, April 26, 9 - 11 a.m. @ 5905 Wilson Mills Rd, Highland Heights, OH 44143
Join the Friends of Euclid Creek to help keep Dusty Goldenrod Preserve the unique place that it is. We are asking for volunteers to pull invasives from the Preserve. Most likely we will be seeing garlic mustard, and possibly Canada thistle.
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(S) Earth Day Habitat Restoration
Thurs, April 24, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive. Your efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife. Drop-ins are a great opportunity for both first-time and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
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(S) Hudson Earth Day Celebration & Rain Barrel Workshop
Sat, April 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Hudson Clocktower and Gazebo Greens
The Earth Day Celebration is the City of Hudson’s community event to kick off Earth Month. Join us for a full day of family fun activities, local sustainable vendors, live music, and more! Parking and admission are FREE.
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(S) Detection and Forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms
Wed, April 16, 3 - 4 p.m. @ Online
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) produce great amounts of cyanotoxins, significantly threatening aquatic ecosystems and public health. Knowledge of the timing and location of cyanoHAB events and cyanotoxin production is important for water quality management of recreational and drinking water systems. This webinar will go over two EPA research efforts related to detecting and forecasting cyanoHABs. The first uses satellite data to predict weekly probabilities of cyanoHABs in over 2,000 US lakes. The team launched the public beta test forecast website for the 2024 active HAB season, and a newly updated forecasting website is planned for 2025. The forecasting has 91% overall accuracy, allowing local partners and states to prepare and quickly respond to cyanoHAB events, mitigate health risks, and protect public health. The second research effort uses cyanotoxin encoding genes as an early warning system to predict cyanoHABs in source and recreational waters throughout the US.
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(S) West Creek: 2025 Annual Meeting
Tues, April 8, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Parma - Snow Library
Join us for West Creek Conservancy’s Annual Meeting on April 8th. The presentation will include a 2024 wrap-up and what's on deck for 2025 and beyond.
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(S) Live Stake Workshop for Streamside Landowners
Sat, April 5, 12 - 1:30 p.m. @ 17375 River Valley Blvd. North Royalton, OH 44133
Installing cut branches from certain species, called “live stakes,” is an easy and affordable way for streamside landowners to stabilize eroding banks and protect their land. At this workshop participants will learn how to install live stakes by helping place them in a restored wetland and will receive live stakes free of charge to take home and install on their own property.
For this event you must be able to walk down a relatively steep slope, be comfortable wading through wet grass/shallow streams, and be able to carry 20 lbs. Bring your own rain boots and gloves.
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(S) Doan Brook Fishing Workshop with Cleveland Metroparks
Sat, April 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Rockefeller Lagoon
Are you a long-time fishing fanatic, or would you like to try to catch your first fish? Join Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and Cleveland Metroparks at Rockefeller Lagoon on Saturday, April 5th for a free fishing workshop! The lagoon will be stocked with beautiful, farm raised rainbow trout, and we will have free fishing rods and bait while supplies last! Rockefeller Lagoon (7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Cleveland, OH) is wheelchair accessible, and you do not need a fishing license to fish there!
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(S) Build Your Own Buzzin' Bee House
Thurs, April 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Twinsburg Library
Participants will learn about the importance of Ohio’s native bees as pollinators while building their own bee house to give our local cavity-nesting bees more habitat. This workshop will also cover native pollinator plants, with native seed mixes provided so that participants can plant their own pollinator garden!
(NOTE: Bee houses require annual maintenance (replacement of nesting materials) to promote healthy bee populations. Therefore, we strongly urge participants to take a bee house only if they are able to maintain it. Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will be offering replacement materials for participants’ second year of the bee house free of charge.)
There are a limited number of bee house kits. Tinkers Creek Watershed is providing one bee house kit per household. Household members may work together to build one bee house. Please only register one name per household.
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(S) Doan Brook Live Stakeout
Fri, Mar 28, 10 a.m. - 12p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
Join Doan Brook for their very first live staking installation and workshop to learn about the benefits of live staking, and practice installing a few live stakes of your own!
For this workshop, we will meet at the Fairhill Partners Building Parking Lot, before hiking into the Doan Brook Gorge. Participants should come dressed for the weather with appropriate layers and closed toed shoes.
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(S) Tinkers' Creek Winter Webinar: Majestic Native Plants
Wed, Mar 26, 6 - 7 p.m. @ Online
Join Jennifer White, Education and Outreach Manager for Portage Parks, as she shares her expertise on growing native plants in your yard.
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(S) World Water Day Rain Barrel Workshop
Sat, Mar 22, 10 - 4:15 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed
Celebrate World Water Day by constructing a rain barrel to harvest rainwater at home. The Watershed Stewardship Center will be offering rain barrel workshops at a reduced rate to celebrate the holiday. Guests will work with naturalists to assemble their barrels and learn how to finish the installation at home. Each workshop registrant is welcome to bring a guest, but must register multiple times if they want additional barrels. Maximum of two registrations per household.
$30 per registration
11 spaces for registration
Rain barrels are three feet tall, two feet wide, and hold 55 gallons of water. Please be certain to bring a vehicle that is large enough to transport your barrel.
10 - 11 a.m. Register Here
11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Register Here
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Register Here
2 - 3 p.m. Register Here
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Register Here
(S) CSWCD: Spring 2025 Native Plant Kit Sale
Feb 5 - March 21, order online
Order predesigned native plant kits that provide a diversity of plants featuring grasses, flowers, and sedges. Each native kit contains 50 plugs, 10 or more native species, designed for an extended period of bloom and interest.
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(S) Pond Management Workshop
Thur, Mar 20, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Centerville Mills Dining Hall
Join the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) on the first day of spring for a unique opportunity to gain information and resources about managing and maintaining your pond. Eugene Braig – Aquatic Ecosystem Program Director with Ohio State University – will be presenting at this FREE event. Registration is required by March 19.
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(S) Rain Barrel Pickup Event
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m. @ Garfield Heights
Harvest rainwater for all your garden needs and combat stormwater pollution in your community with your own rain barrel! Cuyahoga SWCD will present a rain barrel pick-up event hosted by the City of Garfield Heights. Order in advance and pick up your barrel and diverter kit to make at home. All you need is a drill. Instructional video provided.
The $60 fee includes all materials, including a 55-gallon barrel, drill bits, and a downspout diverter. If you would like to create a two-barrel system, a second barrel and connector kit is available for an additional $40.
Register and pay online by March 7th. Be sure to bring a vehicle that can accommodate your 55-gallon barrel.
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(S) Pollinator Town
Wed, Mar 19, 1 - 2 p.m. @ Online
Are you interested in pollinators and learning more about creating habitat for these colorful critters? Chagrin River Watershed Partners and Dave Tomashefski with Meadow City Native Plant Nursery are partnering to bring you a free virtual Speaker Series event on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, from 1 – 2 PM. In this presentation, Dave will welcome you to “Pollinator Town” by discussing how to turn your yard into the place-to-be for butterflies, bees, beetles, and more! Learn how to create small-scale habitats that will add interest and wildlife value to your garden and hear about some high-performing native plants that will really draw in the pollinators!
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(S) Friends of Euclid Creek Annual New Year Kickoff Meet & Greet
Mon, Mar 17, 6 - 8 p.m. @ South Euclid - Lyndhurst Library
Come and join Friends of Euclid Creek at our annual meet and greet! Find out what Friends of Euclid Creek is all about and how you can help our environment! Each of our departments will have tables where you can learn more about their tasks and goals in your communities. Refreshments will be provided.
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(S) Salamander & Frog Fest
Sat, Mar 15, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Twinsburg Community Center
Join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and games while learning about amphibians and everything frogs and salamanders.
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(S) River Network Community Science Solutions: Documenting the Impacts of Contamination in Land, Air, and Water
Thurs, Mar 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m. @ Online
In this webinar, we’ll dive deep into case study examples of effective community science efforts around the country. Focus areas include air and water quality testing and monitoring contaminants in drinking water. Participants will learn how practitioners leverage funding sources and technical support to engage communities in data gathering and analysis, and work together to develop solutions that contribute to overall community health and well being by targeting nonpoint source pollution, informing land revitalization strategies, and more.
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(S) Build Your Own Buzzin' Bee House
Wed, Mar 12, 5 - 6:30 p.m. @ Pierce Streetsboro Library
Participants will learn about the importance of Ohio’s native bees as pollinators while building their own bee house to give our local cavity-nesting bees more habitat. This workshop will also cover native pollinator plants, with native seed mixes provided so that participants can plant their own pollinator garden!
(NOTE: Bee houses require annual maintenance (replacement of nesting materials) to promote healthy bee populations. Therefore, we strongly urge participants to take a bee house only if they are able to maintain it. Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will be offering replacement materials for participants’ second year of the bee house free of charge.)
There are a limited number of bee house kits. Tinkers Creek Watershed is providing one bee house kit per household. Household members may work together to build one bee house. Please only register one name per household.
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(S) 14th National Monitoring Conference
March 10-14 @ Green Bay, Wisconsin and virtual
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) will host its 14th National Monitoring Conference from March 10 to 14, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. All federal, state, tribal and local water professionals, nonprofits, academia, water consultants and industry, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this important national forum on monitoring Great Lakes, groundwater, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, and oceans. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format, primarily consisting of in-person presentations and events as well as some virtual components. What is the difference between in-person and limited virtual attendance?
Networking and opportunities to create new relationships will abound for attendees. Whether you seek to develop new skills, learn about the latest technologies, or simply exchange information on a wide variety of topics relevant to water resources, the National Monitoring Conference is for you. The conference is a destination conference for many in the field, attracting the highest quality professional presenters and posters.
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(S) Master Rain Gardener – Late Winter 2025
Mar 11-Apr 1, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Highland Heights Community Center
Train to be a Master Rain Gardener! Learn to design and install your own rain garden and become the rain garden expert in your neighborhood.
Class Details: The Master Rain Gardener (MRG) course includes four (4) classes over a four-week period. All classes will be held at the Highland Heights Community Center on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The end time may extend depending on the optional field trip location(s).
Registration Fee: $75
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(S) Zoom into Nature: Preparing for Spring
Tues, Mar 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m. @ Online
Join Western Reserve Land Conservancy virtually for the presentation Ephemeral Excitement: The Spring Rush for Sunlight, Nectar, Pollen & Love with Judy Semroc. Our natural world has a tight schedule for completing many important feeding, mating and survival tasks before the trees fully leaf out and many of our spring wildflowers and insects take on a different look to their existence. Join in to learn about why fleeting performances are so very important.
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(S) Tree ID Hike with Mike
Sat, Mar 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
Ever wondered what trees are found in your backyard? Join the Friends of Euclid Creek on a guided tour with our Tree expert Mike. We will not only show you how to identify trees through bark and leaves, but also go over maintenance for the average home owner, identifying tree health, how trees benefit our local ecosystems and your backyard, and how to successfully plant them.
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(S) CRWP: Stream Monitoring Volunteer Program & Volunteer Retention
Fri, Feb 28, 12 p.m. @ Online
Join Sarah Barrow, Watershed Coordinator with Summit SWCD, in discussing the creation and evolution of their stream monitoring volunteer program. Summit SWCD currently has over 40 dedicated volunteers monitoring over 50 sites - hear about the basics of stream monitoring, volunteer retention strategies, and their partnership with the Lake Erie Volunteer Science Network.
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(S) Wonders of the Great Lakes with Jim McCormac
Thur, Feb 27, 7 p.m. @ The Huron Yacht Club
Join the Friends of Old Woman Creek for an engaging Great Lakes presentation by well-known photographer, naturalist, and author, Jim McCormac. Jim will share his snapshots and insights on the biodiversity of the Great Lakes, focusing on Lake Erie and Ohio's coastal ecosystems.
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(S) EPA's Impacts of Micro and Nanoplastics on Marine Organisms
Wed, Feb 26, 2 - 3 p.m. @ Online
As the abundance of plastic increases in marine systems, the potential risks of adverse biological and ecological effects of plastics of various size classes (macro-, micro-, nano-) need to be evaluated. EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) has spearheaded methods development for extraction and characterization of microplastics (MPs) and works collaboratively with many agencies and organizations to better understand the sources, fate, and transport of MPs. Additionally, ORD research assesses ecological and human health impacts of MPs, supported by the development of analytical methods to detect MPs in a variety of environmental samples. This talk will cover three topics: 1) background information on MPs, including source and prevalence in the marine environment, 2) current research investigating the impacts of MPs on stony coral, and 3) recent studies assessing the impacts of nanoplastics to communities of benthic marine fauna.
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(S) Summit Metroparks: Skunk Cabbage Surprise
Sun, Feb 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ GYH/Pioneer Area
How’s that plant already blooming? Hike the 1.4-mile Alder trail to discover the first flower of the year and the clever tricks it employs to beat the spring season to the punch.
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(S) Tinkers' Creek Winter Webinar: Wickedly Invasive: Why Invasives Aren’t So ‘Popular’ in Our Forests & Yards
Fri, Feb 21, 12 - 1 p.m. @ Online
Join Becah Troutman, Working Woods Hub Manager at Holden Forests and Gardens in this webinar to explore loathing of invasive species - how they disrupt ecosystems, outcompete native species, and wreak havoc on biodiversity. We'll uncover how to identify common invasives, what makes them a threat, and how to get rid of them for good.
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(S) EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: Alternative Water Sources to Augment Water Supplies
Wed, Feb 19, 3 - 4 p.m. @ Online
Meeting the demand for safe and adequate supplies of water, especially in regions undergoing hotter and drier weather conditions, requires addressing research gaps associated with water reuse and water storage, including enhanced or managed aquifer recharge. Sustainable and safe water supply is a common theme for states and communities across the nation. Key research needs include chemical and microbial risk assessments for fit for purpose reuse, treatment characterization and performance as well as reliable supplies and cost, which will assist communities in their water reuse and aquifer recharge decisions. This webinar will provide an overview of ongoing EPA ORD research related to alternative water sources including decentralized water reuse, protein processing plants, treated produced water from oil and gas activities, and enhanced/managed aquifer recharge, as well as collaborations with our partners.
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(S) Winter Hike through the East Branch of Euclid Creek with Roy Larick
Sat, Feb 8, 11 a.m. @ Upper Highland Picnic Area, Euclid Creek Reservation
Join the Friends of Euclid Creek as we explore the East Branch of Euclid Creek through a guided hike in Euclid Creek Reservation with our watershed expert Roy Larick. This hike is a great way to get out and enjoy our natural ecosystems during the winter months and great event for the whole family! We will have snacks and hot drinks afterwards for those interested in sticking around for conversation.
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(S) The Wilderness Center: Winter Brush Blitz
Fri, Feb 7, 14, & 21 @ 11 a.m. in Wilmot, OH
Join The Wilderness Center for their Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help them tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll learn to identify invasive plants in their winter form and gain valuable stewardship skills. Whether you’re an experienced land steward or a first-time volunteer, your efforts will make a big impact during the colder months when invasive species are easier to manage. Enjoy crisp winter air, teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing cleared landscapes ready for renewal. Tools, training, and hot chocolate will be provided! Let’s restore the land—one brush pile at a time!
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(S) Rocky River Watershed Council: 2025 Annual Meeting
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Rocky River Nature Center Auditorium
Featuring speakers on "Backyard Conservation & How You Can Get Involved in Your Neighborhood": Mike Durkalec presenting highlights on his 20 years with the RRWC, and Kate Catanese on organizing an advocacy group for their neighborhood park! The annual election for RRWC Board of Directors will be held as well. Refreshments provided. Registration preferred so that we can get a count for refreshments.
The Rocky River Watershed Council is looking for new volunteer board members to help plan educational and restoration activities in the watershed. All backgrounds are welcome; the only requirement is a desire to help your community and nature! Email mhennessey@cuyahogaswcd.org for more information.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Policy Solutions Panel
Thu, Jan 30, 1:30 p.m. @ Online
Several states and municipalities have enacted innovative policy solutions to address various facets of the salt pollution problem. Learn about the New Hampshire Green SnowPro program that provides limited liability protection to trained applicators, the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction grant program, and the Low Salt, No Salt Minnesota campaign in a 30-minute lightning round of presentations followed by Q&A.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Public Works Perspectives
Wed, Jan 29, various times throughout the day @ Online
Hear directly from state and local agency staff about recent successes and challenges of transitioning to newer technologies and adopting policy changes. Individual livestreams with staff from: Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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(S) Water Cooler Talk: Ice Melter Impacts and Reduction Strategy
Wed, Jan 29, 12 - 1 p.m. @ Online
The widespread use of road salt and other ice melters during winter has become a cornerstone of maintaining safety on roadways and sidewalks, but it comes at a cost. While these substances effectively lower the freezing point of water, they are corrosive to infrastructure and pose significant environmental risks. Winter salts can accumulate in the soil and runoff into watersheds, impacting ecosystems, human health, and water quality. This presentation will explore the detrimental effects of ice melters and provide practical strategies to reduce their use without compromising public safety, offering a balanced approach to winter weather management.
This free one-hour webinar offers insights on reducing chemical ice melters to protect the environment while maintaining safety.
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(S) Invasive Plant Management
Wed, Jan 29, 11:30 a.m. @ Online
Join Matt Kneitel, Land Steward with Geauga Park District, for this presentation as he discusses invasive plants and how the District's Natural Resources Management team assesses and manages their presence. Using a variety of methods, they balance timing, priority, outcomes, and the promotion of native vegetation throughout their properties. Matt will share some of the most common invasive plants found in the county, (maybe even on your property!), along with ways you can help manage and remove them.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Dilution is NOT the Solution
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30 p.m. @ Online
Our understanding around how salt affects freshwater communities continues to evolve. As scientists across disciplines come together to study this pollutant, their work is revealing a host of ecological complexities and cascading impacts. This talk will highlight how “sublethal” concentrations of salt can still be harmful to wildlife and how other environmental factors (predators and water chemistry) can alter the effects of salt on wildlife.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: An Eye on Salt Pollution
Mon, Jan 27, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. @ Online
Road salt keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Fish and bugs that live in freshwater streams can’t survive in extra salty water. Water treatment plants are not equipped to filter out the extra salt, so it can end up in your tap water and even corrode your pipes. Since 2018, the Izaak Walton League Salt Watch program has been mobilizing community scientists across the nation to monitor chloride (road salt) levels in their local waterways and advocate for smarter salting practices.
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(S) CRWP Annual Speaker Series: Green Infrastructure 101
Fri, Jan 24, 11:30 a.m. @ Online via Zoom
Join Chagrin River Watershed Partners and Elizabeth Hiser, Stream Restoration Ecologist with Cleveland Metroparks for an engaging presentation about stormwater management, green infrastructure, and bioretention. Learn more about bioretention maintenance throughout the Park District and Cleveland Metroparks' efforts to provide the community with clean, healthy waters and forests.
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(S) Western Reserve Land Conservancy: Ripples of Plastic (Documentary and Panel Discussion)
Thu, Jan 23, 7-9 p.m. @ Capital Theatre
Embark on an eye-opening journey through the unseen impacts of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region. Guided by Dr. Sherri Mason and other regional voices, witness the vast extent of contamination pathways, effects of microplastics, and the unexpected toll on human health. Beyond individual action, the film inspires a collective movement for transformative progress toward a plastic-free future. Explore the unseen impacts of Great Lakes plastic pollution, inspiring a movement for systemic change and a plastic-free future.
Following the movie, they’ll host an in-person Q&A session with Film Director Chris Langer, as well as Researcher Dr. Sherri Mason and Sustainability Coordinator Jill Bartolotta—both of whom are featured in the movie.
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(S) Western Reserve Land Conservancy: Tree Steward Certification
Begins next month, please see Feb for details but take note:
Application Closes on January 17th
Are you interested in trees? In this program, you will learn how to plant and care for trees in the city. A variety of topics will be covered including the benefits of trees, tree biology, intro to tree identification, environmental equity issues, planting best practices, young tree training, and more!
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(S) The Wilderness Center: Winter Brush Blitz
Fri, Jan 17, 24, & 31 @ 11 a.m. in Wilmot, OH
Join The Wilderness Center for their Winter Brush Blitz, a hands-on volunteer series focused on clearing invasive woody plants and restoring native habitats on off-site, closed preserves not typically open to the public! Bundle up, grab your gloves, and help them tackle brush and brambles that threaten the health of these special ecosystems. Along the way, you'll learn to identify invasive plants in their winter form and gain valuable stewardship skills. Whether you’re an experienced land steward or a first-time volunteer, your efforts will make a big impact during the colder months when invasive species are easier to manage. Enjoy crisp winter air, teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing cleared landscapes ready for renewal. Tools, training, and hot chocolate will be provided! Let’s restore the land—one brush pile at a time!
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(S) Highlights from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Fri, Jan 17, 12 p.m. @ Online via Zoom
Join Dr. Eric Soehnlen, Field Biologist/Investigator with the NEORSD and Professor of Chemistry at Kent State University, for this presentation as he provides an overview of the extensive work conducted by the Sewer District. Eric will also share highlights about the NEORSD's Project Clean Lake combined sewer overflow control, surface water monitoring, and their member community infrastructure grant programs, plus improvements made by the Sewer District in protecting water quality throughout the Chagrin River Watershed.
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(S) Inspiring Biodiversity in Our Gardens: Session 1 Stewardship Lessons of Naturalistic Public Gardens
Wed, Jan 15, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Online via Zoom
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Nature Spark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inspiring Biodiversity in Our Gardens. The symposium features nationally and regionally renowned experts to help viewers create vibrant, ecologically resilient gardens and greenspaces that benefit pollinators and wildlife. This series will inspire homeowners, horticulturists, botanists, naturalists, educators, conservationists, landscape designers, and others to learn more about the value of using native plants and trees to create and maintain healthy habitats.
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(S) Wild Ones Greater Cleveland Native Seed Swap and Seed Packing (Cuyahoga)
Sat, Jan 11, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Brecksville Branch Library
Wild Ones Greater Cleveland is hosting its first SEED SWAP on Saturday January 11th! This event is FREE and open to the public so be sure to invite friends and family!
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(S) Stormwater Toolbox Talk - Wetlands vs. Wet Land
Sat, Jan 11, 10-11 a.m. @ CCLP Parma-Powers Branch
Join Cuyahoga SWCD to learn about the differences between a stormwater control measure vs. a wetland, and which actions should be taken (or not) to keep those features working as designed.
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(S) CRWP Annual Speaker Series: Evaluating Green Infrastructure Retrofitting Impact Webinar
Thu, Jan 9, 10 a.m. @ Online via Zoom
Keely Davidson-Bennett, Chagrin River Watershed Partners’ Director of Special Projects, and Dr. Suresh Sharma, faculty in Civil and Environmental Engineering Program of Youngstown State University, will share information regarding the evaluation of green infrastructure retrofitting impact using Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) under current and predicted future conditions in Lake County, Ohio.
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(S) 5th Annual Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium
Thu, Jan 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Online via Zoom
The Algal Bloom Action Team is once again hosting their Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium this January 9, 2025! 2024’s event brought over 600 water professionals from across the region together to hear the latest research on HAB monitoring, treatment, outreach and communication. This year’s event will focus on three broad key themes: monitoring and detection, prediction, prevention and treatment, and human dimensions.
Join them to hear emergent research and how communities across the North Central Region are tackling this wicked issue.
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