| RiverDay - an annual day of service and celebration in the Cuyahoga Watershed |
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04/14/08 |
      
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RiverDay 2008, Saturday, May 17 A River Returns – Fish, Fowl and Folks Rediscover the Cuyahoga Join Friends of the Crooked River, RiverDay Sponsors and Event Coordinators for the 18th annual RiverDay. Take a look inside. Select an event or two. Pack up the family. Participate in the events and celebrate the Cuyahoga. Steelhead navigate its channels far from Lake Erie, eagles nest upon its banks and people come looking to paddle its waters. These are not scenes from 200 years ago when the counties of Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Portage were freshly-hewn from the wilderness. This is the Cuyahoga River of 2008. RiverDay celebrates the return of the Cuyahoga to a condition were wildlife and humans alike are able to use and enjoy its waters. Come out to RiverDay and find out what improvements have been made in the Cuyahoga watershed, what work is in progress, and what remains to be done in order to make this a truly fishable and swimmable river. Encourage changes for the better. Join the RiverDay fun and get to know your River.
RiverDay 2008 is made possible thanks to these financial sponsors: Cleveland Waterfront Coalition - Cuyahoga County Planning Commission - Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association - Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council - Davey Resource Group - Flats Oxbow Association - Gillota Inc. - Great Lakes Brewing Company - ScripType Publishing Inc. - Summit Soil & Water Conservation District - Trout Club-Cleveland Museum of Natural History - The Trust for Public Land - Wendy Park Foundation - Whiskey Island Marina Downloadable event listings suitable for printing in Adobe pdf format Event Listing - Click event to jump to the event details 1) WHISKEY ISLAND & HISTORIC COAST GUARD STATION - CELEBRATE CUYAHOGA COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL 2) CLEVELAND BICYCLE WEEK'S RIVERDAY EVENTS 3) BIG CREEK: WHERE THE WATERS MEET4) WEST CREEK TRAIL CLEARING AND TIRE REMOVAL 6) CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK - RIVERDAY CLEANUP 7) CUYAHOGA FALLS - WELCOME HIGH BRIDGE GLENS PARK 8) CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS 2008 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) CANOEING THE UPPER CUYAHOGA STATE SCENIC RIVER 16) EUCLID CREEK WATERSHED EVENT - INVASIVE PLANT PULL 17) BEREA-MIDDLEBURGH HTS 8TH ANNUAL STREAMSIDE CLEAN UP
1) WHISKEY ISLAND & HISTORIC COAST GUARD STATION- CELEBRATE CUYAHOGA COUNTRY'S BICENTENNIAL 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Celebrate 200 years of Cuyahoga County at Whiskey Island and the historic Coast Guard Station, where our American Heritage River greets our Great Lake. Beavers now reside at Wendy Park on Whiskey Island, the only public park owned by the county. Self-guided walking tours of the Coast Guard Station grounds and Wendy Park. Bring bicycles, kayaks, cameras and stay for entertainment and refreshments at the Sunset Grille afterwards. 3:00 PM: Gather at the "New" Two-Lane Access Bridge for a Dedication Ceremony with County Commissioners Jimmy Dimora and Peter Lawson Jones. Immediately afterward gather at the historic Coast Guard Station to hear speakers discuss the future of the Coast Guard Station and Hulett Ore Unloaders, Whiskey Island Towpath Trail connector and the Port Authority’s plans to expand operations to Whiskey Island Marina. Meet at Wendy Park- West Shoreway (Rt. 2) to the Edgewater Park exit, take a right turn at the first road and follow signs. Contact Ed Hauser at (216) 651-3476 or ejhauser@ameritech.net. Visit www.citizensvision.org. Sponsored by the Friends of Whiskey Island. return to top of event listing 2) CLEVELAND BICYCLE WEEK'S RIVERDAY EVENTS 10 AM - 12 PM: RiverDay Social Bike Ride in the Flats- Short, easy, sight-seeing bicycle ride in Cleveland's Flats visits the beaver lodge on Scranton Peninsula, and other points of ecological significance. Free! No reservations. Loaner bikes available. See location and contact info below. 10 AM – 3 PM: First Cleveland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt- Get a map of Cleveland landmarks, and pair up with another cyclist (before, or at the event) to find as many as you can without breaking any traffic laws! Finish at Whiskey Island for award ceremony and speeches. Limited to 60 riders: pre-registration strongly suggested. Cost: $20. Meet at Ohio City Bicycle Co-op, 1823 Columbus Rd, Cleveland. Contact Jim Sheehan at (216) 830-2667 or info@ohiocitycycles.org. Visit http://www.ohiocitycycles.org. Sponsored by the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op and Cleveland Bicycle Week. return to top of event listing
3) BIG CREEK: WHERE THE WATERS MEET 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Explore the hidden beauty of Big Creek at its confluence with the Cuyahoga River. Learn about the planning underway to enhance the area and connect it with all-purpose trails from the Towpath Trail to the Metroparks Zoo and beyond. Lunch provided. Tour starts at 11 am. Meet at Zeleznik’s Tavern parking lot, 4002 Jennings Road at Harvard Ave, Cleveland. Wear sturdy shoes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free. No Reservations. Contact Bob Gardin at (216) 269-6472 or bgardin@friendsofbigcreek.org. Visit www.friendsofbigcreek.org. Sponsored by the Friends of Big Creek. return to top of event listing
4) WEST CREEK TRAIL CLEARING AND TIRE REMOVAL 9:00 AM - NOON: New trail clearing in southernmost section of West Creek Reservation. Volunteers needed to help clear trail of brush and other debris. Time permitting, volunteers will also have a chance to help remove old tires from the area. Also a great chance to explore undeveloped areas of West Creek. Free. No Reservations.Meet at the West Creek Reservation park entrance on (West) Ridgewood Drive, approximately 1/2 mile west of Broadview Road, between Broadview and State Roads in Parma. Contact Derek Schafer at (216) 749-3720 or dschafer@westcreek.org. Visit www.westcreek.org. Sponsored by the West Creek Preservation Committee. return to top of event listing 9:30 AM - NOON: Participant's will canoe down Tinker's Creek while cleaning up the creek. Registration required by May 4 at 4:30pm. Cost is $2/adult and $1/child. Meet at Glen Meadow Park, 1956 Glenwood Drive, Twinsburg. Contact Derek Schroeder at 330-963-8722 or dschroeder@twinsburg.oh.us. Sponsored by the City of Twinsburg. return to top of event listing
6) CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK - RIVERDAY CLEANUP9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Help cleanup along the Cuyahoga River and other areas within our Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Snacks, water and lots of fun provided. Free. Reservations required. Work clothes, sturdy boots, long sleeved shirts, long pants and gloves required. Under 18 must be with parent or guardian. Meet at Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, in Bath. Contact Shelby Lewis at (440) 546-5997 or slewis@cvnpa.org. Sponsored by the National Park Service-Cuyahoga Valley National Park. return to top of event listing
7) CUYAHOGA FALLS - WELCOME HIGH BRIDGE GLENS PARK 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Be a part of the history and the future of High Bridge Glens Park. Join Mary McClure, resident expert on the site, in commemorating the history of the once most visited destination in northeast Ohio. Then hear how history will repeat itself as Jennifer Syx, Deputy Director of Development , City of Cuyahoga Falls, rolls out the concept plans for the new High Bridge Glens Park. After a visual review of the past and future for the park, we’ll walk to the new project site with its spectacular view of the gorge and envision its happy prospects. After the presentation, those who wish can join the City’s clean up crew (see event #8 below). Meet at the Faber Education Foundation, 1872 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls for the presentation. Contact Jennifer Syx, (330) 971-8137 syxjl@cityofcf.com or Elaine Marsh (330) 657-2055 ohgreenway@aol.com Sponsored by the City of Cuyahoga Falls and Friends of the Crooked River. return to top of event listing
8) CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS 2008 GREAT AMERICAN RIVERDAY CLEANUP & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Volunteers will clean up litter along the Cuyahoga River and throughout the community, and plant flowers at the shelters in Water Works Park. Dress for the weather. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration Required. Meet at Water Works Park -Little Stone Shelter, 2025 Munroe Falls Avenue. Contact Becky McCleary at mcclearyrm@cityofcf.com or call 330-971-8201. 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 interested in the environment and the arts. Updates on the Dam project and the John Brown Statue project. Free. No reservations. Meet at the Kingfisher Art Gallery, 889 N. Main St. in Northhill, Akron. Contact Lauren von Vesterfield at (330) 798-1428 or laurenvonvesterfield@yahoo.com. Visit www.myspace.com/littlecuyahogariver Sponsored by the Little Cuyahoga River Conservancy and Kingfisher Art Studio and Gallery. return to top of event listing
10) CASCADE LOCKS GUIDED TOUR ALONG THE CROOKED RIVER 10:00 AM - NOON: Celebrate the “Crooked” River by learning about the important role it played in our local history! Bruce Norton will lead hikers in an informative walk from the Mustill Store to Memorial Parkway trailhead, along the Cuyahoga River and Ohio & Erie Canal. Free. No reservations. Dress for walking the Towpath.Meet at Mustill Store in the Cascade Valley Metro Park on north side of North St. Contact Rowan MacTaggart at (330) 374-5625 or clpaoffice@ameritech.net. Sponsored by the Cascade Locks Park Association. return to top of event listing
11) MUNROE FALLS RIVER RESTORATION BRUST PARK, 128 N. Main St.: See free-flowing Cuyahoga River and riverbank restoration. 9:00 AM – NOON: Help volunteers and Scouts pull invasive Garlic Mustard and restore an old riverside picnic area. Long pants, closed shoes, and gloves recommended. Volunteers under 18 must be with parent or guardian. Volunteer lunch by MFPB. Free. No Reservations. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Live native Ohio animals, hot food, Farmers Market. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Petting zoo, live music, exhibits, games, book sale. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: OEPA fish population sampling demo. FIRE STATION 1, 43 Munroe Falls Ave.: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast (donations accepted by Fire and Rescue Association). HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, 83 Munroe Falls Ave.: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Open house and perennial sale. Contact Mayor Frank Larson at 330-688-7491 or Mayor_Larson@yahoo.com. Flyers for the Munroe Falls events may be downloaded in Adobe PDF or MS Word formats Sponsored by Munroe Falls Park Board. return to top of event listing
12) KENT: REDISCOVER THE CUYAHOGA - NEW CONNECTIONS 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Hear of new plans for a Cuyahoga Water Park and The PORTAGE Hike and Bike Trail along the river and to Towner's Woods; Tour Historic Pioneer Cemetery; Kent Historical Society Open House; Kent Bog Open House; Garlic Mustard Pull; Liberty Garden Planting; Exhibits. Free. No Reservations. Meet at Family & Community Services, 143 Gougler Ave, Kent. Contact Edith Chase at (330) 673-1193. On May 16: Cuyahoga Watershed Day at Heritage Park. 10 AM – NOON: Kent City Schools Days at Heritage Park. Meet at Heritage Park (Main Street Bridge). Sponsored by the Kent Environmental Council, Kent Parks and Recreation Depart., Kent Historical Society, City of Kent Service Dept., Portage Park District, Friends of the Kent Bog, Kent Garden Club, Kent League of Women Voters, Cuyahoga American Heritage River, Sierra Club-Portage Trail and Record Publishing Company. return to top of event listing
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Visit a gem from the ice age, unchanged for 10,000 years, a bit of Canada in our own backyard - ˝ mile Boardwalk. Free. No reservations. Meet at Kent Bog State Nature Preserve, Meloy Road (just west of St. Rt. 43) Kent. Contact Charlotte McCurdy at (330) 527-5118 or charlotte.mccurdy@dnr.state.oh.us. Sponsored by the ODNR, DNAP, and Friends of Kent Bog. return to top of event listing
14) CANOEING THE UPPER CUYAHOGA STATE SCENIC RIVER 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: An enjoyable canoe float for the whole family to experience the wildlife and beauty of the Upper Cuyahoga River. Participants will be required to sign a waiver form. Reservations required. Free. Meet at Eldon Russell Park of Rapids Rd, 2.5 miles north of SR 422. Contact Greg Marvin at (330) 527-4184 or sroloson@apk.net. Sponsored by the ODNR Scenic Rivers Program. return to top of event listing
9:00 AM –11:00 AM: Warblers, orioles, tanagers, cuckoos, flycatchers … bring binoculars and your canoe or kayak to experience the rich birdlife of the Upper Cuyahoga River . Registration Required and Special Requirements: Phone registration available May 9-16! Ages 7 and up; 10 & up to paddle with adult with canoeing experience. 7-12 year olds may ride in middle - Only 1 child allowed in middle of each boat. Canoes available for use or bring your own canoe or kayak; life vests are required! Held rain or shine, except in event of a thunderstorm. Basic canoeing skills required, as instruction is not included. Please notify the Park District if you must cancel, for the sake of people on waiting list. Wear shoes to get wet or muddy. Bring change of clothes just in case the canoe overturns. Bring drinking water. Meet at Eldon Russell Park, 16315 Rapids Rd. , Troy Township. Contact Park District Secretary at (440) 286-9516 or info@geaugaparkdistrict.org. Sponsored by the Geauga Park District. return to top of event listing
16) EUCLID CREEK WATERSHED EVENT – 2ND ANNUAL INVASIVE PLANT PULL 10:00am - Noon: Get ready to get a little dirty for a good cause. Help us pull Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant that out competes native species and isn't a good food source for wildlife. Bring garden or work gloves if you have them and drinking water. Meet at the Wildwood State Park entrance parking lot, 16975 Wildwood Drive , off of Lakeshore Blvd. Contact Claire Posius at (216) 524-6580 x16 or cposius@cuyahogaswcd.org. Sponsored by the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, Euclid Creek Watershed Council and ODNR-Wildwood State Park. return to top of event listing
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