WVP Enews: Root in positive ripples

Hello, watershed friends!

I hope that 2021 has started off healthy and you are finding ways to ground yourself. I am holding onto the many glimmers of hope that come from being in nature and working with citizen scientists like you. There are tons of people that care immensely about the little things- one droplet of water, a speck of soil, a small macroinvertebrate, a statically planted tree or rain garden, and so much more.

Together, let's root ourselves in making a positive impact in NEO watersheds that will have a ripple effect around the globe. See you soon online or in-person.

Be well,

Lisa Meranti

WVP Coordinator

Ripples captured by Lisa at Richfield Heritage Preserve.

Getting Started with WVP

Orientation: LinkUp with Watershed Volunteer Program

Mon, Feb 1 at noon.

Sat, Feb 13 at 1 p.m.

Wed, Feb 17 at 6:30 p.m.

This virtual orientation to the Watershed Volunteer Program (WVP) is for new or potential stewards. These will be duplicate 45-minute sessions, please sign up for one that fits your schedule best. | WVP volunteers register here.

Not a WVP volunteer yet? Register here. All prospective WVP volunteers are required to attend one LinkUp session prior to joining the program. After attending, you will receive additional information on how to become a Cleveland Metroparks WVP volunteer. If you are unable to attend one of these LinkUp sessions, the next sessions will be held in summer 2021.

WVP Happenings

Opportunities @ Home

Cleveland Metroparks

Digital Emerald Necklace | Read and now watch here
Virtual Classroom | Watch here* or tune in weekdays at 1 p.m. here*

Watershed Volunteer Program - All Virtual and Open to the Public

Showcase of Aquatic Ecology Monitoring & Management | Watch the replay here from the Jan 13 talk*
Water Quality Monitoring 2020 Review | Register with our partner here to join on Sat, Jan 23 at 2 p.m.
Stream Restoration within Cleveland Metroparks | Details here for this Monday MeetUp on Mon, Jan 25, at 6:30 p.m.
Invasive Plant Management 2020 Review | Register here and see you online Fri, Jan 29 at 2 p.m.

Chagrin River Watershed Partners/Cuyahoga and Lake Soil & Water Conservation Districts: Northeast Ohio Master Rain Gardener 5-Week Courses | Click here for details

Doan Brook Watershed Partnership: The Land Management and Land Use Plan for the Shaker Lakes Parklands | Read here

Friends of Euclid Creek: The Watershed Podcast | Listen here

GoNoodle: Water Cycle | Sing, dance, and learn with the whole family here

Minnesota State Academy for Park Maintenance, Preservation & Beautification: Rain Garden Maintenance Employee Training |

Watch here*

OSU: Living Landscape Speakers Series | Click here to learn more + listen to the replay of Doug Tallamy's talk on Jan 15*

The Watershed Institute: Green Infrastructure: Rain Gardens |

Learn here*

West Virginia Climate Alliance: A Citizen's Guide to Climate Change | Click here to view the guide*

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S:L) Conference/Symposium/Workshop/Webinar/Tour. Must be submitted by Jan 31.