Cleveland Metroparks offers drop-in service opportunities to community members without the commitment of becoming an ongoing volunteer.
These seasonal one-time service projects are perfect for individuals, families or for students looking to fulfill school service hour requirements. Drop-in service projects generally last 2-3 hours. Our drop-in service projects typically take place between April-October. Please sign up for one of our service days below by clicking on the appropriate event registration link and completing the appropriate registration form for each participant. Any youth registrations must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. If a volunteer is under the age of 16, they must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. Registration is available for events 60 days into the future only.
Invasive Garlic Mustard Removal
Help Cleveland Metroparks Natural Resources staff remove invasive garlic mustard! Be sure to bring work gloves and water. Further details will be emailed to all registrants one day prior to the project.
Thursday, May 29; 9 am - 12 pm @ Oak Grove Picnic Area (Brecksville Reservation)
Check back for additional dates coming soon!
Rocky River Cleanup
Join 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. This is a family friendly event, and all are encouraged to come lend a hand! Volunteers are asked to wear long sleeves and pants as well as closed toe shoes. Bags and work gloves will be provided.
Saturday, June 7; 9 am - 12 pm @ Emerald Necklace Marina (Rocky River Reservation)
Extreme Litter Cleanup
Join us on May 17th from 9am-12pm at Egbert Picnic Area in Bedford Reservation for an Extreme Litter Pickup. Led by Cleveland Metroparks staff, volunteers will hike to off-trail litter hot spots around Tinker's Creek to help clean up litter and large debris that has accumulated.
Terrain: paved and natural surfaces, rocky and slippery surfaces, ankle-deep to knee-deep water, strenuous hills, up to 2 miles.
Plan on wearing long pants and shoes that can get dirty/wet, as some volunteers may need to cross Tinker's Creek to access their assigned locations. A light lunch will be provided to volunteers after the cleanup has concluded!
Saturday, May 17; 9 am - 12 pm @ Egbert Picnic Area (Bedford Reservation)
Trails Work Days
Help our Trails team with restoration across Cleveland Metroparks! Projects include digging, moving dirt, branches, and logs, and restoring natural areas around new trails. Come prepared with sturdy work boots, long pants, gloves, and plenty of water. Hand tools and snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, May 20; 9 am - 12 pm @ A.B. Williams Memorial Woods (North Chagrin Reservation)
Invasive Shrub Removal
Lend a hand and help with invasive plant management! The Natural Resources team will is seeking volunteer assistance in Garfield Park Reservation. Volunteers will be helping staff cut back and remove invasive shrubs. Come prepared with sturdy work boots, long pants, gloves, and plenty of water. Hand tools and hearing coverage will be provided. This is a physically demanding project and due to the nature of the tasks, is only permitted for adult volunteers (age 18+).
Saturday June 7; 9:30 am - 12 pm @ Garfield Park Reservation
Euclid Beach Cleanups
Help keep Euclid Beach free of debris. Meet near the Euclid Beach concession stand. All supplies are provided.
May- October | Sundays | 9 am - 11 am
Huntington Beach Cleanups
Join staff and volunteers as we pick up litter in Huntington Beach. Meet near Lake Shelter. All supplies are provided.
May- October | Saturdays | 8 am - 10 am in May | 7 am - 9 am June - August