WVP Events

Watershed Volunteer Program and Partner Event Details

Upcoming Event Details Below
Registered WVP Volunteers can sign up for events in Volgistics here
Public attendees can register for select events marked with an asterisk (*) here

Event Types

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

(L)earning: Broaden and share watershed knowledge at presentations, workshops, community events, and tours
(M)onitoring: Make observations and collect watershed data
(R)estoration: Restore and care for natural areas and green infrastructure

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.

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

November Events

(M) Talk and Training: Salt Watch

Mon, Nov 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed

Join Izaak Walton League's Abby Hileman to learn about Salt Watch and how monitoring efforts can make a difference. Receive training and monitoring strips to test chloride at designated sites. If you have previously participated in Salt Watch or are interested in participating in Salt Watch this year, we encourage you to attend this training and talk.

(R) Seed Collection

Sat, Nov 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Huntington Reservation in Cahoon Creek-Frontal Lake Erie Watershed

Join us collecting native seeds for use in future restoration projects throughout Cleveland Metroparks. One of the focuses of this event will be collecting aster seeds. Dress in layers for wet soil and thorny vegetation; wear boots, long pants, and long sleeves.

(R) Polo Field Restoration Enhancement Day

Mon, Nov 10, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ South Chagrin Reservation in Chagrin River Watershed

Come help us put the finishing touches on our Polo Field Chagrin River tributary restoration. Volunteers will help with spreading seed, backfilling boulder installation (bucket brigade), live staking, planting and more - this will be physical work - but many hands should make the effort fun and bearable!

(R) Tree Potting

Thurs, Nov 13, 1 - 4 p.m. (Rain Date: Nov 17) @ Acacia hoop house, Acacia Reservation in Euclid Creek Watershed

Come help us plant baby ash trees (~100) in 3G pots for the winter. We will need help washing and rinsing 3G pots, filling them with soil, and then planting the trees.

(R) Seed Collection

Fri, Nov 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Hinckley Reservation in Rocky River Watershed

Join us collecting native seeds for use in future restoration projects throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Dress in layers for wet soil and thorny vegetation; wear boots, long pants, and long sleeves.

(M) Marine Debris Monitoring

Sun, Nov 16, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Euclid Beach in Euclid Creek Watershed

Join us for monitoring Marine Debris at Euclid Creek.

(R) Invasives Removal

Tues, Nov 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Spring House, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed

Join CMP Natural Resources Manager Val Carter-Stone to remove invasive woodies.

(L) Documentary Screening: The American Southwest

Wed, Nov 19, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed

The American Southwest is a family-friendly wildlife movie that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river. Made in association with Natives Outdoors, the movie incorporates an indigenous storyline and is told through the perspective of some of the Southwest’s most charming characters… such as industrious beavers, bugling bull elk, and soaring condors. Between its legendary landscapes and fascinating wildlife, The American Southwest aims to endear millions of people to better cherish, love, and conserve this unique region.

November Supplemental Events

(S) Fall Garden Cleanup

Wed, Nov 5, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. @ Community Christian Church, 1501 Dille Road, Cleveland, OH, 44117

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.

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(S) Seed Cleaning

Thurs, Nov 6, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners

Come help Creekside Collaborative Partners clean wildflower seeds for our seed library locations! Dress for the weather for seed cleaning events at the nursery and check your email for last minute changes before heading out.

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(S) Build a Buzzin' Bee House

Thurs, Nov 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Glenwillow Village Hall

Learn the importance of Ohio's native bees as pollinators, build your own bee house, and native seed mixes will be provided to plant your own pollinator garden.

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(S) Seed Cleaning

Tues, Nov 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners

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(S) Seed Cleaning

Wed, Nov 12, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners

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(S) International Perspectives on Environmental Stewardship Symposium

Tues, Nov 18, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ SEED Campus - Davey Tree Expert Company (6700 Ohio 43 Kent, OH 44240)

Join TCWP’s IREX Community Solutions Fellows and local leaders for a thoughtful conversation on how communities across the globe are addressing environmental challenges. Panelists will share real-world examples from the Solomon Islands, Costa Rica, Northeast Ohio and more, highlighting the creative solutions and shared lessons that can inspire action here at home. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into being good stewards of our planet. Secure your spot today!

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(S) Seed Cleaning

Tues, Nov 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners

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(S) Seed Cleaning

Wed, Nov 19, 1 - 3 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners

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(S) Artificial Intelligence is Fresh Water Thirsty

Wed, Nov 19, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Beachwood Branch Public Library

Join FoEC to learn more about the issue of water use to fuel the artificial intelligence boom. We will view a recording of a webinar presented by the Alliance for the Great Lakes regarding the impact of increased water use by data centers and other large-volume water users in the Great Lakes states.

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(S) Discover Resilience Across Oceans: Clean Water and Reforestation

Thurs, Nov 20, 12- 1 p.m. @ Webinar

Join Joseph Losi, Ward Chair and IREX fellow from the Solomon Islands, for a FREE webinar on turning challenges into opportunities. Come ready to explore how communities half a world away face struggles that feel strikingly familiar and how resilience can grow from even the toughest conditions. Joseph will share: how youth engagement, clean water, and reforestation are shaping his community, connections between environmental challenges in the Solomon Islands and lessons from Ohio with TCWP.

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December Events

(R) Work Session: Invasive Grapevine Removal

Wed, Dec 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Edgewater Park, Lakefront Reservation in Lake Erie Watershed

Join Natural Area Manager Valerie Carter Stone to free up space for native plants. Help to cut back grapevine at Edgewater Park.

(O) WVP End of the Year Celebration

Mon, Dec 8, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation in West Creek Watershed

Mark your calendars!

Feel free to bring guests. To help us track registration numbers, please register yourself multiple times based on the number of guests you plan to bring (e.g. if you are bringing 2 guests, please register three times, once for yourself and twice for 2 guests).