WVP Upcoming Events

Event Types

Primary Events: These events are open to WVP volunteers. They count towards credit for Watershed Stewardship Certification. Some events are only open to WVP Certified Stewards. Types of primary events include:

(S)upplemental Event:  These events are held by our partner organizations but count towards WVP service hours.

Independent/Special Project:  WVP Stewards who have attended area specific training may engage in independent projects. See projects tab for details. 

Public Events: These events are indicated by an (*) at the end of the title and are open to both the public and WVP volunteers. Public volunteers may register here.  

Have further questions about events or registering? Please contact WVP staff at wvpinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.

July

Primary  Events

(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 7, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wildwood, Euclid Creek Reservation

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 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 Euclid Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 

Public volunteers may register here. 


(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal

Tue, Jul 9, 6- 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation

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. 

 WVP Volunteers register here. 


(L) Euclid Creek Fish Sampling

Sat, Jul 13, two sessions: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.@ Upper Highland Picnic Area, Euclid Creek Reservation

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. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 14, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

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.

WVP Volunteers register here. 

Public volunteers may register here. 


(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal

Fri, Jul 19, 9- 11a.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation

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. 

 WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 21, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wolf Picnic Area, Huntington Reservation

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 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 Huntington Reservation's storm water control measures.

Public volunteers may register here. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 

(M) Work Session: Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
Tue, Jul 23 (Rain Date: Fri July 26), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @   Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation 

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. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 28th , 9 - 11 a.m. @ Bear Parking Lot, Brookside Reservation

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 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 storm water control measures.

WVP Volunteers register here. 

Public volunteers may register here. 


*Event is open to the public. Email us for registration help if needed.

WVP Staff will record your hours for all Primary Events

July

Supplemental  Events

(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal

Thurs, Jul 11, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  (Must register for location)

Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. 

More information and Registration Here 

(S) Cuyahoga Soil & Water District Conservation Cruise Thurs, Jul 11, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ E. 9th St. 
Join Cuyahoga SWCD as they celebrate 75 years of locally-lead conservation by touring the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie on the Goodtime III! 
More Details and Registration Here

(S) Summit Metroparks Evening River Walk 
Fri, Jul 12, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Oxbow Area
Join a naturalist on this 1.2-mile hike overlooking the Cuyahoga River discussing why this is such an important waterway for wildlife and for us.
More Information and Registration Here 

(S) Euclid Creek Fish Sampling 
Sat, Jul 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Euclid Creek Reservation
The Friends of Euclid Creek hosting a stream sampling event on July 13 at a Cleveland Metroparks public access site of Euclid Creek Reservation. 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.
More Details and Registration  

(S) Ohio Sea Grant Freshwater Science: Advancing Storm water with Green Infrastructure
Tues, Jul 16, 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Online
Join Sarah Orlando, Dr. Scott Hardy, and Ryan Winston in the discussion of new research for storm water management at Great Lakes Marinas with Green Infrastructure.
More Information and Registration Here

(S) Cuyahoga Soil & Water District: Teachers on the Estuary
Tues, Jul 16, - Thursday, July 18, @ Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve
Join Cuyahoga SWCD and teachers from across the county for this one of a kind training! Spend three days and two nights at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve on the shores of Lake Erie.
Price: $35   
More Details and Registration Here  

(S) Doan Brook Gorge Native Tree Planting and Invasive Species Removal

Sat, Jul 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Fairhill Partners

The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership is hosting a native tree planting and invasive plant removal work day. This is to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. 

More Details Here


(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal

Sat, Jul 20, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  (Must register for location)

Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. 

More Details and Registration Here 


(S) Doan Brook Upper Lake Hike

Sat, Jul 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Upper Lake Dam Historical Marker

The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership is hosting an immersive experience to explore the biodiversity, geological features, and history of the area. 

More Details Here 

(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Jul 25, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  (Must register for location)
Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
More Details and Registration
(S) Cuyahoga Soil & Water District Native Plant Kit Sale
Orders due Wed, July 26
Order a native plant kit containing 50 native plant plugs or native seed mix packets. Kits will ship early September.
More Details and Order Form Here 


*Event is open to the public. Email us for registration help if needed.

WVP Staff will record your hours for all Primary Events

August

Primary  Events

(R) Work Session: Invasive Shrub Removal

 Fri, Aug 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ North Chagrin Nature Center

Join Natural Area Manager Josh Philipps to help restore native habitat by removing invasive buckthorn. We will help cut these invasive shrubs, freeing up the understory of the forest.

WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Aug 4, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wildwood, Euclid Creek Reservation

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 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 Euclid Creek Reservation's stormwater control measures. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 

Public volunteers may register here. 


(R) Acacia Stewardship Activities

Fri, Aug 9,  5:30 - 8 pm @ Acacia Reservation Trailhead

Join Natural Resource staff at Acacia reservation in stewardship activities and assist with ongoing restoration work. Activities may include invasive species removal, deer fence maintenance, or young tree cage maintenance. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Work Session: Invasive Cattail Removal

Wed, Aug 14, 6- 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation

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. 

 WVP Volunteers register here. 


(R) Acacia Stewardship Activities

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30 am - 12 pm @ Acacia Reservation Trailhead

Join Natural Resource staff at Acacia reservation in stewardship activities and assist with ongoing restoration work. Activities may include invasive species removal, deer fence maintenance, or young tree cage maintenance. 

WVP Volunteers register here. 

August

Supplemental  Events

(S) Doan Brook Annual Family Fishing Day
Sat, Aug 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.@ Rockefeller Lagoon
This free event is an opportunity for families of all ages and experience levels to enjoy a fun day of fishing and watershed education. 
More Details and Registration Here 

(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Aug 8, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  (Must register for location)
Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
More Details and Registration Here 

(S) Ohio Sea Grant Lake Erie Awareness Day
Thurs, Aug 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ 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.
More Information and Registration Here 

(S) Doan Brook Tree Planting and Invasive Species Removal
Sat, Aug 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Fairhill Rd
Join Doan Brook Partnership in Native tree planting and invasive plant removal to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
More Details and Registration Here 

(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Sat, Aug 17, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  (Must register for location)
Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
More Information and Registration Here 

(S) National Park Service Stream Study
Sat, Aug 17, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Stretch your legs and mind through experiencing a mile long hike and information about the river. Come down to discover what is living in the tributaries of the Cuyahoga and what  they tell us about the health of the river.
More Information and Registration Here 

(S)  Friends of Euclid Creek: The History of Beachwood Park
Wed, Aug 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. @ Beachwood City Park West

Join Chris Vild, Environmental Manager for Beachwood, on a walk. Come explore and see what makes this park not only a natural wonder but an amazing center for relaxation and fun for the whole family.

More Information and Registration Here 


(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Aug 22, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  (Must register for location)
Get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by removing invasive plants in order to help improve habitat for native plants and wildlife.
More Details and Registration Here 


(S) Cuyahoga Soil & Water District: Master Rain Gardener

August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Lyndhurst Community Center 

Train to be a Master Rain Gardener over a 4 week period! Learn to design and install your own rain garden and become the rain garden expert in your neighborhood.

Price: $75 

More Details and Information Here



September

Primary  Events

(R) Work Session: Invasive Buckthorn

Fri, Sep 6, 10- 12 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation

Join CMP Natural Resources Area Manager Valerie Carter-Stone remove invasive shrubs from the forest understory around Lake Isaac to help native herbaceous plants and tree saplings thrive.

 WVP Volunteers register here. 


(M) Work Session: Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring
Tue, Sept 10 (Rain Date: Fri Sep 13), 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  @   Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation 

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.

Registration to follow


(S) NEORSD Clean Water Fest

Sat, Sep 21, SAVE THE DATE

A day all about water with games, education, tours, and more! Help spread the word about WVP and share your knowledge of watershed health. Food and drinks will be provided.

September

Supplemental  Events

(S) National Park Service Native Planting
Wed, Sep 4, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the planting of native species such as grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees in order to improve habitats plants and wildlife. 
More Information and Registration Here


(S) Cleveland Metroparks ACACIA STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES

Tue, Sep 10, 1 - 3:30 pm  @ Acacia Reservation Trailhead

Come join Natural Resource staff at Acacia reservation in stewardship activities and assist with ongoing restoration work. Activities may include invasive species removal, deer fence maintenance, or young tree cage maintenance. All tools and work gloves will be provided. Pants and sturdy shoes are required (no shorts or sandals please), long sleeve shirts are preferred as most of the work will be off trail.

More Information and Details Here 

(S) National Park Service Native Planting
Wed, Sep 11, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the planting of native species such as grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees in order to improve habitats plants and wildlife.
More Information and Registration Here 

 (S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Sep 12, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the removal of Invasive species. These efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife.
More Information and Registration Here  

(S) National Park Service Native Planting
Wed, Sep 18, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the planting of native species such as grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees in order to improve habitats plants and wildlife. 
More Information and Registration Here

(S) National Park Service Native Planting
Wed, Sep 25, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the planting of native species such as grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees in order to improve habitats plants and wildlife.
More Information and Registration Here

(S) National Park Service Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Sep 26, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the removal of Invasive species. These efforts will help improve soil quality, restore native plants, and create better habitat for native wildlife.
More Information and Registration Here  

(S) Friends of Euclid Creek Dusty Goldenrod Preserve Guided Walk
Sat & Sun, Sep 28 & 29, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. @  Highland Heights Community Park
Join Brian Gilbert for a tour of the plant life in the preserve.  Come explore and learn about the different types of flora and fungi that make Dusty Goldenrod their home and how important they are to their ecosystem.    
More Details and Information Here 

Volgistics Key

Abbreviations you will find in Volgistics:

WVP- Watershed Volunteer Program

NR- Natural Resources

IP- Independent/Special Projects

L- Learning

M- Monitoring

O- Outreach

R- Restoration

S- Supplemental (hosted by partner organizations)