05/16/2009 - 13:00
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MAY 16 IS RIVER DAY - Friends of the Crooked River Celebrates its 19th Annual River Day and dedicates this year to the late Ed Hauser, passionate and tireless advocate for the river and lakefront, River Day Coordinator for five years, and the one who worked to make Whiskey Island publicly accessible...a significant feat. River Day Activities are scheduled throughout the region, and throughout the month. Check the website [1] for more information.
- 7:00 am - 3:00 pm: DIKE 14 NATURE PRESERVE RIVER DAY EVENT
Walking tours of this unique treasure created by dredgings from the Cuyahoga River.
Morning one-hour guided tours (starting at 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 9:30 am and 10:30 am).
Noon - 3 pm: self-guided tours with educational stations on the geography, plants, history and wild life of the area. Meet at Cleveland Lakefront State Park at Gordon State Park between E 72 and Marginal Rd. Contact Chris Trepal at 216-281-6468 ext 227 or email ctrepal [at] earthdaycoaltion [dot] org">ctrepal [at] earthdaycoaltion [dot] org or www.dike14.org [2] Sponsored by Dike 14 Environmental Education Collaborative
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 [at] munroefalls [dot] com">parkandrec [at] munroefalls [dot] com for a flyer about this event. Sponsored by Munroe Falls Park Board
Volunteer to pick up stream-side trash. Boots or work shoes are required. Dress for the weather. FREE. Meet at Coe Lake Gazebo behind Berea City Hall, 11 Berea Commons, Berea, Ohio 44017. Contact Jared Bartley at 216-524-6580 ext 14 or email jbartley [at] cuyahogaswcd [dot] org">jbartley [at] cuyahogaswcd [dot] org Sponsored by the Cities of Berea and Middleburg Heights and Rocky River Watershed Council
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. Supplies, bags, equipment, food and water provided. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. FREE. Contact: Shelby Lewis 330-657-2909 ext 109, or email slewis [at] cvnpa [dot] org or check www.cvnpa.org [3] Sponsored by Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
Discover the future route of the Hemlock Trail, part of the West Creek Greenway trails system. The hike is dependant on hikers' ability and trail conditions. Total 4 miles; several hills. Wear sturdy footwear. FREE. Meet for 10:15 AM hike at Independence Technical Center parking lot, 6801 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131. Contact Colby Sattler at 216-749-3720 or email csattler [at] westcreek [dot] org">csattler [at] westcreek [dot] org Sponsored by West Creek Preservation Committee
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 dschroeder [at] twinsburg [dot] oh [dot] us">dschroeder [at] twinsburg [dot] oh [dot] us. Sponsored by the City of Twinsburg
RiverDay Social Bike Ride, sightseeing 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 email at info [at] ohiocitycycles [dot] org [4] Sponsored by the Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op and Cleveland Bike Week
Breakneck Creek Preserve, 5795 Lakewood Rd., Ravenna Township
Hosted by the Portage Park District and the Breakneck Creek Watershed Coalition
Creeks are Part of Rivers too! This special event will include educational displays on watershed conservation, and Division of Wildlife staff will answer the question “how’s the fishing?” when they conduct a fish survey to discover what varieties of fish live in the creek, something that local fishermen know includes large pike and bass. Contact Susan Blair at sblair [at] portageparkdistrict [dot] org or call the Park District at 330-297-7728.
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 [at] apk [dot] net">sroloson [at] apk [dot] net Sponsored by the ODNR Scenic Rivers Program
Join Cleveland 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 her at sma [at] clevelandmetroparks [dot] com">sma [at] clevelandmetroparks [dot] com Sponsored by Garfield Heights Metro Parks
Location
Cuyahoga River and Tributaries
United States
See map: Google Maps [7]