(S) Sturgeon Release Celebration
Sat, Sept 19, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ CV/Valley View Area
Join us as we celebrate the return of lake sturgeon to the Cuyahoga River! Once a familiar part of Ohio’s waterways, these ancient fish disappeared from the river for decades. Thanks to years of restoration work and improving river health, lake sturgeon are making their way back. Help us mark this exciting moment and send the next generation of sturgeon on their journey into the Cuyahoga River. Small visitor groups will have the opportunity to take turns releasing one young sturgeon into the river and learn about the ongoing efforts to restore the Cuyahoga River watershed. On the same date, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks will be hosting their own sturgeon release events. Throughout these events, discover how collaboration and stewardship are helping transform the Cuyahoga River and create a healthier future for wildlife and people alike.
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(S) Friends of Doan Brook Gorge Community Stewardship Day
Sat, Sept 19, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ 41.492796, -81.594048
This year, the Friends of Doan Brook Gorge will be hosting 6 Community Stewardship Days at the Doan Brook Gorge to remove invasive species, plant native trees, shrubs and pollinator plants, expand and maintain “no mow” areas by replenishing woodchips, and more!
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(S) Up! A Creek 2026
Sat, Sept 19, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. @ Windows on the River
West Creek Conservancy invites you to celebrate and support 29 years of land conservation in Northern Ohio. Mark your calendars for our annual fundraising benefit, Up! A Creek on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Windows on the River. Enjoy food stations, spirits, games, raffle baskets, TWO live bands, dancing, auction, late-night snack courtesy of Boom’s Pizza, and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium!
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(S) Friends of Euclid Creek: Fall Social and East 185th Street Fish Passage Presentation
Tues, Sept 22, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch Library
Join the Friends of Euclid Creek to learn about the removal of the last barrier to fish migration up Euclid Creek from Lake Erie to the natural barriers of the waterfalls of the escarpment. Representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will tell us the history of the existing barrier and the plan for restoring fish passage around it.
(S) Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab: How Fish Hearing Shapes Aquaculture and Fisheries Success
Thurs, Sept 24, 12 -12:30 p.m. @ Webinar
Can a fish’s hearing determine its chances of survival? Discover how researcher Dr. Kevin Neves from Bowling Green State University is investigating abnormalities in fish ear structures and their potential impact on predator avoidance, migration, and fish stocking success. This Freshwater Science webinar will highlight this new Ohio Sea Grant-funded research that could help improve aquaculture practices, fish welfare, and the health of Ohio’s fisheries.
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(S) CVNP Habitat Restoration - Volunteer Invasive Plant Removal
Thurs, Sept 24, 1 -3:30 p.m. @ Location provided after registration.
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Join us for our Invasive Plant Removal Drop-in to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. Invasive species overcrowd native species, making it difficult for them to thrive. 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 and veteran volunteers to get involved in their national park.
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(S) Goldenrods of the Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
Sat, Sept 26, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. @ Highland Hts Comm Park/Dusty Preserve
Visit the Dusty Goldenrod Preserve adjacent to Highland Heights Community Park and not only see the namesake goldenrod but the other goldenrod species that thrive in the preserve. There will also be opportunities to view other interesting plants in the preserve and undoubtedly a few bird species along the way. You will also learn about efforts to protect the rare Dusty species and ongoing research being conducted.
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(S) PADDLE: Northampton Point to Boston
Sat, Sept 26, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. @ Northampton Point boat launch
This is an immensely interesting, contrasting section of the river. We’ll start at the new Northampton Point boat launch, where the river is fairly flat and straight, but soon after it begins to twist, requiring paddlers to negotiate tight turns and downed trees. After a portage in Peninsula we’ll enjoy two miles of mild whitewater, much of it through beautiful hardwood forest. Furnace Run is the major tributary in this section. This is a long paddle, and only for those who can control a boat in moving water. Don't forget your water, sunscreen, and hat. And, as always, your PFD! 10 miles, about 5 hrs
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(S) West Creek Conservancy Fall Plant Sale
Sat, Sept 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ Creekside Collaborative Partners
Join us as we welcome the new season with a vibrant selection of native wildflowers, hardy shrubs, and young trees, as well as a variety of culinary vegetables and herbs — perfect for enhancing your home landscape or starting a brand‑new garden project.
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(S) Grow Not Mow
Sat, Sept 26, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ S. Park Blvd. and Lee Road Shaker Heights, Ohio
The workday celebrating National Public Lands Day will again be a collaborative event sponsored by the City of Shaker Heights, The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. We are calling for volunteers of all ages to join us in planting more native trees and plants at this site adjacent to the Doan Brook. All volunteers should come dressed for the weather. Tools and gloves will be provided. Families and volunteers of all ages are welcome!
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(S) Managing Native Landscapes
Tues, Sept 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works
From Mulch to Maintenance! Learn how to take your native landscape from surviving to thriving by joining us for this FREE hands-on workshop where we’ll share tips on mulching, seed saving, plant ID, and more. Participants can receive: soil test kits, soil knives, pruners, and native plants.
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(S) Summit Metro Parks Pawpaw Appreciation Night
Tues, Sept 29, 7 - 8 p.m. @ LP/Nature Center
Discover Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw! Learn the history of this fruit, its benefits and how to grow it. After a presentation, you’ll take home recipes and seeds (while supplies last) and sample its delicious banana-like flavor.
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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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