Ten Ways to Go Green
Green Ways to Celebrate
Trade in your helium balloons for a poetry reading. Choose a poem to celebrate a birthday or remember a loved one and read it aloud at your gathering. Helium balloons whether released on purpose or by accident can be very harmful to our wildlife.
Brecksville Reservation
Join us for our regular upcycling programs. Learn how to make something old new again at this family friendly free program. See www.clevelandmetroparks.com for upcoming program dates.
Pick Up After Your Pup
We know your pup loves Cleveland Metroparks and we love them! Make sure to follow the principals of Leave No Trace by picking up any deposits your fur babies leave behind and disposing of them in a trash can.
Watershed Stewardship Center
Visit the Watershed Stewardship Center and ask the front desk for the stormwater management features self-guided tour. This quick tour around the outside of our building showcases both big and small landscaping features that can be used to slow the flow of stormwater in your own neighborhood!
Try a Composting Subscription
Join Rust Belt Riders to compost your household food scraps. There are four convenient drop-off locations throughout the park system. Learn more at RustBeltRiders.com
Plant Native - Native Plant Sale
Planting native species helps support local wildlife by providing natural food and habitat that many birds, insects, and other animals depend on to survive. Native plants also conserve resources by thriving in local soil and climate conditions. Mark your calendar for our Native Plant Sale taking place at all five nature centers on May 9 to start your native plant journey.
Join the Clean Team
Looking for a way to help keep your parks clean while hiking your favorite trail? Join our Clean Team and help clean up our parks. If you have a favorite spot you want to see litter-free you can go there, but this is also a great opportunity to get out and check out some new trails in your favorite reservation!
Rocky River Nature Center Recycling
When visiting inside the nature center, please bring your plastic and glass bottles or metal cans to the Welcome Desk to be recycled rather than putting them in a trash can.
Planting Trees Using the Tree Selector Tool
Start thinking about all things trees! Explore the Cleveland Metroparks Tree Selector Tool(Opens in a new window) and find the right tree for the right place.
Fish Responsibly
When fishing in Cleveland Metroparks, please don't forget to dispose of unwanted fishing line and unused bait in the proper recepticles. Leaving behind fishing liter or liter of any kind is harmful to wildife and the environment.
