| RiverDay - an annual day of service and celebration in the Cuyahoga Watershed |
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04/28/09 |
      
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RiverDay 2009, Saturday, May 16 The Year of the River Commemorating the monumental progress made in restoring the water quality in the Cuyahoga River since the infamous burning of the Cuyahoga on June 22nd, 1969. RiverDay 2009 is dedicated to the memory of Ed Hauser : RiverDay coordinator for 5 years, community activist and the "Mayor" of Whiskey Island. Join Friends of the Crooked River, RiverDay Sponsors and Event Coordinators for the 19th annual RiverDay. Take a look inside. Select an event or two. Pack up the family. Participate in the events and celebrate the Cuyahoga.
RiverDay 2009 is made possible thanks to these financial sponsors: Primary Sponsors: The Sava Foundation PCI Group dba Pro Construction Sponsors: Cleveland Waterfront Coalition - Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association - Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council - Davey Resource Group - Flats Oxbow Association - Great Lakes Brewing Company - - Summit Soil & Water Conservation District - Trout Club-Cleveland Museum of Natural History - Wendy Park Foundation - Whiskey Island Marina- Americana Cafe - Neundorfer, Inc. Downloadable event listings suitable for printing in Adobe pdf format Event listing also available in MS Word format Event Listing - Click event to jump to the event details 1) WHISKEY ISLAND'S BEACH DEDICATED TO ED HAUSER 2) CLEVELAND BICYCLE WEEK'S RIVERDAY EVENTS 3) GARFIELD HEIGHTS METRO PARKS: A BLOOMING GOOD TIME (May 9th) 4) BIG CREEK: WHERE THE WATERS MEET5) WEST CREEK PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HIKE 7) CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK - RIVERDAY CLEANUP 8) CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS 2009 GREAT AMERICAN RIVERDAY CLEANUP & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 9) LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER CONSERVANCY MEET AND GREET 10) CASCADE LOCKS GUIDED TOUR ALONG THE CROOKED RIVER 11) MUNROE FALLS RIVER RESTORATION 12) KENT : REDISCOVER THE CUYAHOGA - NEW CONNECTIONS 14) KENT BOG: TWO 1-HOUR TOURS 15) CANOEING THE UPPER CUYAHOGA STATE SCENIC RIVER 16) BIRDING AT RUSSELL PARK (EVENT CHANGE) 17) EUCLID CREEK WATERSHED EVENT - INVASIVE PLANT PULL 18) BEREA-MIDDLEBURGH HTS 8TH ANNUAL STREAMSIDE CLEAN UP 19) DIKE 14 NATURE PRESERVE RIVER DAY EVENT
1) WHISKEY ISLAND’S BEACH DEDICATED TO ED HAUSER 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: At 2:00 pm Cuyahoga County will dedicate the beach at Wendy Park to the memory of Ed “Citizen” Hauser for his heroic efforts to save this site for the public. Self guided walking tours to follow. Bring your bikes, kayaks and cameras. FREE. Come for the tour and stay for the entertainment and refreshments at Sunset Grill (at own expense). Meet at pavilion at Wendy Park: West Shoreway (Rt. 2) to Edgewater Park exit, turn right then follow the signs. Contact Elaine Marsh 330-328-3909 or email ohgreenway@aol.com Sponsored by Cuyahoga County, Friends of Whiskey Island and Friends of the Crooked River 2) CLEVELAND BICYCLE WEEK'S RIVERDAY EVENTS 10:00 am – Noon: RiverDay Social Bike Ride sightseeing bike ride along Walworth Run where the tributary empties into the Cuyahoga River. Loaner bikes are available. FREE. Meet at the Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op, 1823 Columbus Rd., Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Jim Sheehan 216-830-2667 or www.ohiocitycycles.org Sponsored by the Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op and Cleveland Bike Week
3) GARFIELD HEIGHTS METRO PARKS: A BLOOMING GOOD TIME (May 9th) 1:00 pm-4:00 pm MAY 9th: Join Cleveland Metropark Naturalists and local plant experts for an afternoon of flower facts, crafts, trivia, tables, games and fun. FREE. 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Search for your favorite local wildflowers and our naturalist will show you how to identify them. Suitable for beginners; fun for all. Meet at the Nature Center at Garfield Heights Metro Park, 11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Heights, Ohio. Contact Stacey Allen at 216-341-3152 or email sma@clevelandmetroparks.com Sponsored by Garfield Heights Metro Parks
4) BIG CREEK: WHERE THE WATERS MEET 11:00 am-1:00 pm: Enjoy a two-hour tour of the hidden beauty of Big Creek at its confluence with the Cuyahoga River and learn about the area’s trail and greenway plans. Lunch will be provided. Wear sturdy clothing. FREE. Meet for 11:00 am departure at Zeleznik’s Tavern, 4402 Jennings Road, Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Bob Gardin at 216-269-6472 or email bgardin@friendsofbigcreek.org Sponsored by Friends of Big Creek
5) WEST CREEK PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HIKE 9:30 AM – Noon: Hike and discover the future route of the Hemlock Trail, part of the West Creek Greenway trails system. The hike is dependant on hiker’s ability and trail conditions. Total 4 miles; several hills. Wear sturdy footwear. FREE. Meet for 9:30 am hike, Independence Technical Center parking lot, 6801 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131. Contact Colby Sattler at 216-749-3720 or email csattler@westcreek.org Sponsored by West Creek Preservation Committee
9:30 am -Noon: Come canoe down Tinker’s Creek while cleaning up the river. Wear sturdy clothing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE. Meet at Glen Meadows Park, 1596 Glenwood Drive, Twinsburg, Ohio. Contact Derek Schroeder at 330-963-7722 or email him at dschroeder@twinsburg.oh.us. Sponsored by the City of Twinsburg
7) CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK - RIVERDAY CLEANUP9:00 am -1:00 pm: Clean up trash, remove invasive plants near the river and be part of other projects to protect the river. Wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves and bring a water bottle if you can. Ages 10 and older. Groups welcome! Meet: 9am at Howe Meadow and ends by 1pm. Supplies, bags, equipment, food and water provided. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. FREE. Contact: Shelby Lewis 330-657-2909 ext. 109, or email slewis@cvnpa.org or check www.cvnpa.org Sponsored by Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
8)CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS 2009 GREAT AMERICAN RIVERDAY CLEANUP AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Come clean up your river. Volunteers who would like to participate will clean up the Cuyahoga and local parks. Wear sturdy clothing and shoes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE. Meet at the Little Stone Shelter in Water Works Park, 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Contact Becky McCleary at 330-971-8201 or email her at mcclearyrm@cityofcf.com Sponsored by the City of Cuyahoga Falls and Keep Ohio Beautiful
9) LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER CONSERVANCY MEET AND GREET 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Get to know others who are interested in the environment and the arts at our meet and greet at the Kingfisher Art Gallery. Meet at the Kingfisher Art Gallery, 889 N. Main Street, Northhill Akron, Ohio. Contact Lauren Von Vesterfield at 440-281-6058 or email her at laurenvonvesterfield@yahoo.com Sponsored by the Little Cuyahoga River Conservancy and the Kingfisher Art Studio and Gallery
10) CASCADE LOCKS GUIDED TOUR ALONG THE CROOKED RIVER 10:00 am – Noon: Come celebrate the River and its role in our history! Bruce Norton will lead a two hour guided hike (about 2 miles), along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal and the Little Cuyahoga River. Dress for comfort and the weather. FREE. Meet at the Mustill Store on the North Side of North Street, 240 Ferndale Ave., Akron. Contact Rowan McTaggart at 330-374-5625 or email rowan@cascadelocks.org Sponsored by the Cascade Locks Park Association
11) MUNROE FALLS RIVER RESTORATION 9:00 am -Noon: Volunteers will pull the invasive garlic mustard plant in the park and along the river. Volunteers provided with a free lunch. Please wear long pants, closed shoes and gloves are recommended. Meet at 9:00 AM for clean-up: Brust Park , 128 North Main St., Munroe Falls; Other events 10am - 3pm: We will have a Farmer’s Market, a petting zoo, music, fly fishing demos, exhibits, children‘s activities, mascots and so much more. Contact Roxanne Toth 330-686-9909 or email parkandrec@munroefalls.com for a flyer about this event. Sponsored by Munroe Falls Park Board
12) KENT: REDISCOVER THE CUYAHOGA - NEW CONNECTIONS Noon – 3:00 pm: Celebrate River Day with the opening of Kent Parks’ Historic Log Cabin. Meet at the Historic Log Cabin in John Davey Arboretum on Rt. 43 just north of Riverbend Blvd. Contact Edith Chase 330-673-1193 or www.kentenvironment.org Sponsored by the Kent Environmental Council, Kent Parks and Recreation Dept. Kent Garden Club, Kent League of Women Voters, and Record Publishing Company
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Enjoy educational displays, nature hikes, and an electro-fishing demonstration. Meet at the Break Neck Creek Preserve, 5795 Lakewood Road, Ravenna, Ohio. Contact Portage Parks District 330-297-7728 or email at contact info on their web site www.portageparkdistrict.org Sponsored by Portage Park District
11:00 am for the morning tour & 1:00 pm for the afternoon tour: Meet us at the Kent Bog for the morning tour and Triangle Bog for the afternoon tour and discover one of Ohio’s hidden gems from the Ice Age. Meet at 11:00 am at Kent Bog on Melroy Road in Kent, Ohio and at 1:00 pm at Triangle Bog on Lynn Road in Ravenna, Ohio for the afternoon tour. Contact 330-677-5008 or email gvarsnacc@sbcglobal.net Sponsored by ODNR and Friends of the Kent Bog
15) CANOEING THE UPPER CUYAHOGA STATE SCENIC RIVER 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Join us for an enjoyable family canoe float to enjoy the wildlife and beauty of the Upper Cuyahoga Scenic River. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. FREE. Meet at Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Road, Troy Township. 2.5 miles north of Rt 422. Contact Greg Marvin at 330-527-4184 or email sroloson@apk.net Sponsored by the ODNR Scenic Rivers Program
16) BIRDING AT RUSSELL PARK (EVENT CHANGE) 9:00 am – 11:00 am: In RiverDay's printed flyer, this was to be a canoe-based birding trip. Instead local naturalists Peg and Rob Bobel will lead a birding walk on the trails of Russell Park. A great chance to see the "Jewel of the Cuyahoga", the prothonatary warbler and many other species. For those still interested in canoeing this area, the Geauga Park District has several canoe and river outings throughout the season. Reservations are required. For more information, call 440-286-9516. Or check the newsletter on line www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Canoeists should also see this RiverDay event : 15) CANOEING THE UPPER CUYAHOGA STATE SCENIC RIVER Meet at Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Road, Troy Township. Contact Park District Secretary at 440-286-9516 or email info@geaugaparkdistrict.com Sponsored by Geauga Park District
17) EUCLID CREEK WATERSHED INVASIVE PLANT PULL (On May 9th) 10:00 am - Noon: MAY 9TH. Help us pull garlic mustard, an invasive plant, at Wildwoods State Park. Bring water and work gloves. Meet at Wildwoods State Park entrance, 16975 Wildwood Dr. off Lakeshore Blvd. Contact Claire Posius at 216-524-6580 or email her at cposius@cuyahogaswcd.org Sponsored by Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
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