Your gift brings outdoor learning, exploration and discovery to life across Cleveland Metroparks.
Thanks to generous donors like you, people of all ages can connect with nature through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity—from public programs offered year-round at our nature centers to urban youth adventures to nature-based summer camps.
You can choose to support the area of outdoor education that matters most to you:
- Your gift to the Outdoor Education Fund supports a wide range of programs and experiences across Cleveland Metroparks, helping to sustain outdoor learning opportunities for all ages throughout the Park District.
- By supporting the Youth Outdoors Fund, you help connect youth from Cleveland and nearby neighborhoods to nature through monthly outdoor adventures. Through hiking, biking, canoeing, camping and more, participants ages 8–18 gain life skills, build confidence and develop a lasting appreciation for parks and the natural world.
- A contribution to the OE Scholarship Fund helps ensure cost is never a barrier for those who wish to participate in outdoor education camps and programs, opening the door to meaningful experiences for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
- Prefer to give locally? A gift to one of our nature centers supports year-round programming, engaging exhibits and vital improvements that connect people to nature close to home.
No matter where you choose to give, your generosity will help spark curiosity, build connections and create lasting experiences in nature—for today and for the future.
Gifts to outdoor education are also a thoughtful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or pay tribute to an individual while helping to share the wonders of the natural world.
Enjoy special benefits with a gift of $250 or more
Join the Emerald Necklace Circles by making a gift of $250 or more and enjoy special benefits as our way of thanking you for your involvement in the past, present and future of Cleveland Metroparks. Make your gift below or click here for more information on the Emerald Necklace giving levels and associated benefits.
Thank you for your interest in donating to Cleveland Metroparks
For more information, please contact Bisi Mikleus, Director of Development, at [email protected] or (216) 954-3430 or download the donation form here.
Online Payment Methods
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