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(S) Lake Erie Awareness Day
Thurs, Aug 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Put-in-Bay, OH
Lake Erie Awareness Day brings the magic of Lake Erie’s history, culture, and natural resources to Put-in-Bay!
Spend the day touring South Bass Island while learning about Ohio’s greatest water resource and visiting education stations to learn about island history, native plants and animals, the dangers of plastic pollution, and boating safety. Fun giveaways and a great day in nature awaits! Go to all the stations and be entered to win a fabulous island themed prize.
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(S) Friends of the Doan Brook Gorge Habitat Stewardship
Sat, Aug 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Doan Brook Gorge
A few years ago, some friends got together to start removing invasive species and planting native species in the Doan Brook Gorge in the hopes of making it a more resilient and accessible spot for community members to spend time in nature. Filled with meandering trails and multiple waterfalls, the Doan Brook Gorge is a beautiful and often under-utilized natural area of the Doan Brook watershed.
This year, we are hosting 6 “Habitat Stewardship Days” which will involve invasive species removal, native tree plantings, and so much more! Join us in helping to make the Doan Brook Gorge a more biodiverse and welcoming outdoor space for all!
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(S) Watershed Family Fun Day
Sat, Aug 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Twinsburg Community Center
Come join us for a day of family fun, learning, and community connection at the Twinsburg Community Center! This year’s event will have both indoor and outdoor vendors and will include activities like: Hands-on games and educational activities, Storytime with the Twinsburg library, Rain barrel workshop, Native plant sale, Live nature programs, & Free refreshments!
Bring the whole family to celebrate the importance of clean water and healthy habitats!
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Thurs, Aug 14, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, 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.
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(S) Invasive Plant Removal Drop In
Sat, Aug 16, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Must register for location)
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our invasive plant removal drop-in on Thursday, July 10, 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.
More Information and Registration Here
(S) Green Yards & Healthy Homes
Tues, Aug 19, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ North Olmsted Library
Our yards and homes have an enormous impact on the natural world and to our own health. Learn how to replace chemicals in your yard and home to create a healthy habitat for all.
A limited number of free soil test kits and native plants will be available.
Workshop is free but please register.
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(S) Managing Native Landscapes: From Mulch to Maintenance
Thurs, Aug 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ St. Patrick Church, 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113
So, you’ve planted a native tree, shrub, or garden. Now what?
Native landscapes need less maintenance, but they’re not “plant it and forget it.” Learn how tokeep them thriving with tips on mulching, pruning,seed saving, Fall care, plant ID, and more in thishands-on workshop!
FREE soil test kit, native plants. and resources (as supplies last)
Light refreshments will be provided.
Workshop is free but registration is required.
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(S) Take to the Lake
Sat, Aug 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Lower Shaker Lake, Brook Rd. Shaker Heights
Doan Brook Watershed Partnership has been hosting our annual event Take to the Lake which was started in 2013 as a memorial to Lester Stumpe, an avid paddler and early DBWP board member. We typically host the event on the last Saturday in August and this years event details can be found below. Canoeing on the Shaker Lakes was a popular pastime in the first half of the 20th century, but public boating on the lakes is now less common. Take to the Lake gives participants a chance to resurrect this recreational opportunity for a day, and gain a new perspective on the lakes and their place in our watershed community. We hope you will join us for an afternoon of paddling, guided hikes, yoga, along the banks of historic Lower Shaker Lake.
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(S) Lower Lake Hike with Dr. Roy Larick & Shaker Historical Society
Sat, Aug 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Lower Shaker Lake, Brook Rd. Shaker Heights
Join Dr. Roy Larick (Bluestone Conservation) and the Shaker Historical Society for a 90-minute interpretive hike around Lower Shaker Lake. Learn how Doan Brook emerged with the retreat of the last glacier 14,000 years ago. Comprehend the evolution of the native forest as snowbelt conditions came to the East Side Heights some 4,000 years ago. Take in the transformations brought about by Shaker milling nearly 200 years ago and by suburban development already 100 years in passing. Gain insight on the management choices we face as temperature and rainfall increase, and as alien plants and animals come to displace the natives. How can Doan Brook help us live more equitably with each other and with local nature?
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More (S)upplemental events can be found on our website here.
*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event. Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.
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