Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

?? Join us for networking, cocktails, and a discussion with Cindy Code, executive director, and Ki Matsko, program director, of Project EverGreen. Through their national non-profit, they are bringing people together to make a difference in how yards, parks and communities create a greener, healthier, cooler Earth. Green spaces are the lungs of a city - from encouraging community well-being and protecting mental health to absorbing heat and creating fresh air. Learn about Project EverGreen's commitment to revitalizing parks and public green spaces as well as mobilizing lawn and landscape services for military families. When: Nov. 26, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Happy Days Lodge | 500 W. Streetsboro St., Peninsula, OH ???Conservancy members and students: Free | General admission: $10 ??For more info & to get tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/WXuJ50TKMPZ

?? Read our latest e-news to find out what's happening at the Conservancy for CVNP, including upcoming events! ?? E-News: https://lnkd.in/givZcW_x Make a Difference Day is Oct. 26. On this day of service, volunteers unite to make a positive difference within their communities.?Participate in our upcoming Make a Difference Day Invasive Plant Removal events to improve soil quality, restore native plants, and?create better habitat for native wildlife. To register, see the link in our e-news or visit: https://ow.ly/yI9P50TJaH1 ?? Photo by: Betsy Banks

Congratulations to our team member Dan Blakemore, vice president of philanthropy, on being honored in Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Black Leaders.?This achievement is a testament to his leadership, talent, passion and hard work. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMWg6Upa

Read our latest e-news to find out what's happening at the Conservancy for CVNP! Be sure to check out upcoming events, too. ?? E-news: https://lnkd.in/gB4VHVrU We hope you'll join us on Saturday, Sept. 28, for our National Public Lands Day Invasive Plant Removal event. Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping improve habitat for native plants and wildlife in CVNP! ?? Register here or see the link in our e-news: https://ow.ly/QBZV50TwCZj ?? Photo by: Steve Ash

National Public Lands Day (Sept. 28) is a day to give back to the public lands we cherish. Celebrate the day by volunteering in your national park! Join us for an invasive plant removal drop-in on Saturday, Sept. 28 (1:00-3:30pm), 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! ?? Register to volunteer here: https://ow.ly/289h50TvkVv

?? Educators, there’s still time to apply for our Environmental Education Weekend Retreat in October! Join us Oct. 11-13 at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC) for an immersive learning experience in environmental education practices within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. ?? The workshop is sponsored by the Conservancy for CVNP and the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District. During this overnight retreat, participants will engage in a variety of hands-on workshops focused on water quality, nature exploration, and service learning. ? The details: - The retreat is from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. - Participants stay overnight in CVEEC campus dorms. - Meals are included. - Graduate credit is available (reimbursable for Cuyahoga County teachers/residents). - $50 fee (reimbursable for Cuyahoga County teachers/residents). The application window closes on Sept. 27. ?? To apply, go to: https://ow.ly/4iAZ50TuLra

We are grateful for the generous gifts received at Exploration. Your help provides educational and nature-based experiences to thousands of children whose families could not otherwise afford them. And a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/giCH4gnb

??Join us Oct. 9 for our next Low Power Happy Hour event: Protecting Our Littlest Neighbors! Enjoy networking, cocktails, and a discussion with Danae Wolfe that includes a photographic journey through the garden to discover the stories of backyard bugs. ?? ??From steadfast survival and pollination to charming tales of maternal care, insects and spiders keep our gardens buzzing with adventure. Learn how these small creatures support our gardens, ecosystems, and our most beloved wildlife and explore ways to protect and preserve bugs in your own backyard through sustainable land stewardship. ?? When: Wed., Oct. 9, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Happy Days Lodge | 500 W. Streetsboro St., Peninsula, OH ???Conservancy members and students: Free | General admission: $10 ??For more info & to get tickets, visit: https://ow.ly/KM2T50TuA6Q

We're excited to announce the selection of artist Arlin Graff to create a vibrant public art mural on the Boston Mills Road Bridge abutment. The mural project was developed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and look ahead to the next 50 years through artistic expression. During the next few weeks, visitors may observe progress on the mural from the May Barn that overlooks the Cuyahoga River, from inside the Boston Mill Visitor Center on 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264, or when kayaking through the area on the Cuyahoga River Water Trail. Read the press release at https://lnkd.in/evDCC2eB.

??Fall programming, which includes day and overnight programs as well as Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) programs, has begun at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC)! Last week, students from Old Trail School visited the park, starting their day at Lock 29, where they used chemical metrics such as dissolved oxygen and pH to test the health of the Cuyahoga River. Later, the students explored the Furnace Run area (pictured) to assess the health of the stream by collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates! Are you an educator who'd love to give students the experience of exploring CVNP? Check out the CVEEC's current programs open for registration here: https://lnkd.in/guAdZ9_T #CVNP #EnvironmentalEducation