ODNR Monitoring, June 15, 2023 North Chagrin Reservation

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

Summer Is Underway

Greetings Watershed Stewards,

Our Green Infrastructure Gardening Series launches with a lunchtime online Green Infrastructure 101 Training on Friday July 7th. It will be a layman's version of the training that Elizabeth Hiser offers to industry professionals. After that we'll be out in the parks each Sunday from 9-11 a.m. The 8 part series will target specific bioretention cells around the park district in July. Each site will get an additional visit in August, allowing us to monitor the impact of our previous work. We'll restore functionality to the sites and enjoy light refreshments. Spend your Sunday brunch with us. WVP Volunteers register here.

As we do every year, we'll be holding our summer LinkUp on July 17th. It's a great opportunity for new and prospective members to connect and learn about our program. This time, we also invite longtime volunteers to join us to share their experience and get together at the Watershed Stewardship Center. Come and meet our new team. WVP Volunteers register here.



We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

With great appreciation,

Sara Corrigan

Watershed Volunteer Program Coordinator

Watershed Spotlight

Aidan (left) and Harry (right) working on Green Infrastructure during the Bioretention Garden Party June 24, 2023

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

Introducing two new members of our WVP Summer 2023 team:

Aidan Meidenbauer:

Hello! My name is Aidan Meidenbauer and I am the new Watershed Volunteer Program Assistant. I just finished my second year of college at the University of Denver where I am majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity and minoring in Sustainability. This will be my third summer working with the Cleveland Metroparks and I am excited to be working with the Watershed Volunteer Program to make new connections and gain new experiences. My role this summer will be to reach out to volunteers with reminders and updates, help plan events, and keep everyone up to date on all the new and exciting things that the WVP is doing in the parks. I look forward to meeting all of the dedicated volunteers that make this program possible and cannot wait to see all that this summer will hold!

Jikang "Harry" Zhang:

Hi, everyone! I’m Harry. I'm working towards my Masters in Finance at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School. I came to the Watershed Volunteer Program as a Micro-Intern student. I will be helping with data process in the volunteer system. I'll also be helping out with volunteer events.

WVP Hosted Opportunities

Talk: Garlic Mustard Aphids, June 14, 2023

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(L) Green Infrastructure 101 Training*

Fri, Jul 7, 12 - 1 p.m. @ Online

(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 9, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center

(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 16, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Wildwood Park

(L) Orientation: WVP LinkUp*

Mon, Jul 17, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center

(M) Work Session: Scenic Rivers Macro Monitoring*

Tue, July 18, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation

(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 23, 9 - 11 a.m. @ North Chagrin Reservation

(R) Work Session: Invasive Plant Removal

Wed, Jul 26, 5:30 - 8 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation

(R) Green Infrastructure Gardening Series*

Sun, Jul 30, 9 - 11 a.m. @ Chalet, Mill Stream Run Reservation

WVP volunteers, please log into Volgistics to register for primary events.

*Open to the public. Email us for the registration link.

[Image: NEO Master Rain Gardener]

(S) Forecast for Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie 2023*

Thu, Jun 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Online

Join Stone Laboratory and Ohio Sea Grant for a live web event for NOAA’s annual HABs Forecast for western Lake Erie. In addition to the official forecast, the event will feature spring nutrient loading and projections along with expert commentary and highlights of recent research efforts and successes. Register Here

(S) ODNR Stream Quality Monitoring Workshop

Thu, Jun 29, 6 - 8 p.m. @ West Geauga Commons, Novelty, OH 

Join Becky Donaldson, from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to learn about macroinvertebrate monitoring on the Chagrin River. More Details and Registration Here

(S) Rain Garden Planting with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District*

Fri, Jun 30,1 - 5 p.m. @ Beachwood Fire Station #2

Join Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District to help fill the Beachwood Fire Station Rain Garden with native species. Participation is not necessary for the duration of the event. More Details and Registration Here

(S) NEO Master Rain Gardener Summer 2023 In-Person Course*

Thu, Jul 6 - Aug 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Lakefront Lodge, Willowick, OH 

Experienced instructors provide customized feedback which will enable you to design and install a rain garden. Topics will include site assessment, soil analysis, design, construction, plant selection, mulching, and maintenance. Register Here by June 30th. Cost $75

(S) Evening with an Expert: Dr. Kate Calvin, Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor

Tue, Jul 11, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

Join Kate Calvin, NASA's Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor, to hear about her career path, NASA's mission, and an outline of their climate portfolio. Participants will also learn about NASA's citizen science initiatives and ways that they can directly help in NASA's efforts. More Details and Registration 

(S) Talk: Development Without Decline hosted by Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park*

Wed, Jul 12, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. @ Happy Days Lodge

Join James Yskamp from Earthjustice for live music and a talk about the importance of sustainable development and limiting environmental degradation. More Details and Registration Here Cost $10 for non-Conservancy members

(S) Invasive Plant Removal with Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park*

Thu, Jul 13, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Peninsula

Join the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the removal of invasive plants from their park. More Details and Registration Here

Cleveland Metroparks | Digital Emerald Necklace*

Read and Watch here

More partner events can be found on our website here.

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event by June 30th. Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.

CMSD Students Aboard the Argonaut Upkeep the Cuyahoga River/North Coast Harbor Through Maritime Career Preparation | Read on or watch video here

Cleveland’s Tree Canopy Is in Trouble | Read on

The City of Aurora Plans to Purchase Geauga Lake and 40 Acres of Lakefront Land for a Public Park | Read on or watch video here

Mysterious COVID Strain Found in Central Ohio Through Some Wastewater Detective Work | Read on

It's Peak Mayfly Season and Point Place Residents Say It's the Worst They've Seen in Years | Read on or watch video here

Mayflies cover a building in the Toledo area. During their mating season, these

critters rise out of Lake Erie and blanket many coastal locations throughout Northern

Ohio. If you're interested in learning more, click on the article link directly above this photo.

[Photo Credit: WTOL 11]

Water Resources Engineer/Stream Restoration Senior Design Engineer 

Davey Tree – Kent, OH | Apply Here 

Ecological or Water Resources Engineer 

Biohabitats - Charleston, SC | Apply Here 

Part Time/Seasonal Field Educators 

Ohio River Foundation – Cincinnati, OH | Apply Here 

Watershed Program Manager for Cross Creek/Yellow Creek Watersheds 

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District – Steubenville, OH | Apply Here 

Watershed Coordinator

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District - New Philadelphia, OH | Apply Here

Water Resources Specialist 

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission – Pittsburgh, PA | Apply Here 

Watershed Coordinator (North) 

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District - Akron, OH | Apply Here 

Restoration Project Manager 

EnviroScience – Stow, OH | Apply Here 

Volunteer Coordinator 

Five Rivers Metroparks – Dayton, OH | Apply Here 

Conservation Specialist/Americorps Coordinator 

Franklin Soil and Water District – Columbus, OH | Apply Here 

Ecological Restoration Technician (Seasonal) 

EnviroScience – Stow, OH | Apply Here 

Seasonal Watershed Survey Technician 

Trout Unlimited – Bartow, WV | Apply Here