Watershed Stewards demonstrate stream processes at the Watershed Stewardship Center World Water Day event. March 2014.

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

Women's History Month

Greetings Watershed Stewards,

March is Women’s History month. Women have made tremendous strides in the field of conservation. Historical activists like Rachel Carson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Sylvia Earle have helped to expand environmental protections and increase public awareness. Today, women are continuing to make an impact on the environment. More recently, women’s conservation activists like Joy Mulinex and Alicia Smith and have made strides in protecting Ohio’s natural resources. This month, WVP would like to celebrate and feature some of the wonderful accomplishments of women conservationists.

Read about Women in Conservation

Love Your Mother: 50 States, 50 Stories, and 50 Women United for Climate Justice (book)
Women of Cuyahoga Valley (articles)
Celebrating Women of the Past, Present, and Future (article)
Women in Conservation Leadership (article)
Women Leaders in Conservation - The Nature Conservancy (article)

We are grateful for the diverse contributions of all volunteers. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon! See event details here and below and sign up in volgistics!

Gratefully,

The WVP Team

Happenings

WVP Highlights

World Water Day

Please join us for a World Water Day Celebration at the Watershed Stewardship Center on March 25th. Interested in volunteering? Come volunteer with WVP at a Macroinvertebrate Identification table. Volunteers will work in 2-hour shifts in the WSC lab to help attendees identify and learn about the importance of macroinvertebrates using a dichotomist key. Please fill out the survey here, to sign up for a shift.

Curious about the event and want to enjoy the festivities? No problem. Feel free to stop by the event to learn and explore. See the Opportunities with Partners section below for more details about other World Water Day events. There are plenty of ways to engage with stewardship activities this March. Join us at an upcoming WVP event, share the #NEOwatershedsteward hashtag on social media, or send us a message at wvpinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com to let us know how you plan to celebrate water this March.

WVP Hosted Opportunities

Watershed Stewards demonstrate the impacts of stormwater at the Watershed Stewardship Center World Water Day Event. March 2014

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(O) Outreach Event: World Water Day Macroinvertebrate Display

Sat, Mar 25, Two hour shifts from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation**

(O) Volunteer Led Work Session: Neighborhood Outreach Flyer Prep Party

Wed, Mar 29, 1 - 3 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(L) Monday MeetUp: Rocky River Watershed Council

Mon, Apr 10, 6 - 8 p.m. @ The Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation

(R) Work Session: Tree Planting

Thu, Apr 20, 4 - 6:30 p.m. @ Washington Reservation

(M) Workshop: Water Chemistry Training with Tinkers Creek

Wed, Apr 26, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Bedford Reservation

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

**Trained volunteers use this google form to register

View Event Details

Opportunities With Our Partners

World Water Day: The Power of Water*

Wed, Mar 22, 10:00 a.m. - noon @ Bedford Reservation

World Water Day celebrates the importance of fresh water. On this hike, Naturalist Jake Kudrna will show you the power of water by hiking to a tiny tributary with a trickling waterfall, then to the thundering Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek to see the value of these vastly different habitats. Sturdy footwear required, hiking poles recommended, some available to borrow. Event Details here.

Chagrin River 2023 Speaker Series*

Wed Mar 22, Tue Mar 28, Thu Mar 30 @ various times online

Join Chagrin River Watershed Partners virtually for a variety of water related topics online. Sign up for the CRWP mailing list to get registration for upcoming talks. See recordings from the speaker series here .

World Water Day*

Sat, Mar 25, 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center

There is nothing more important to life on Earth than water! World Water Day is an international event celebrating all things H2O. Enjoy hands-on games, experiments and crafts. Check out an ice carving demonstration and snap a pic in the photo booth to commemorate the day. Visit with a variety of groups working to make sure our water systems stay clean and healthy at this fun and free family event. No registration required. Event Details here.

How to Build a Stream*

Thu, Mar 30, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. @ The Watershed Stewardship Center

Join a Naturalist to learn how healthy streams function and the ways they can become dysfunctional. We’ll build our own stream indoors, then walk out to West Creek to see different stream management techniques that have been used over time. Event Details here.

Amphibians of Ohio Workshop

Sat, April 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Look-About-Lodge

This indoor/outdoor workshop geared toward teachers and higher-level learners takes a closer look at the frogs and salamanders of Ohio. Naturalist Jake Kudrna will explore all things amphibian, including identification, adaptations, and life cycles. Ohio Professional Development LPDC certificate provided for five contact hours. $15 Registration fee, which includes lunch, snacks, and a book to take home. Lunch orders taken after registering. Register by April 5. Event Details here.

Friends of Euclid Creek Student Scholarships:

ATTENTION: Environmental Sciences Students

Friends of Euclid Creek is currently seeking applications from high school seniors or college students who are planning to pursue a degree/certificate within the field of environmental studies. A $1,000.00 scholarship – earmarked for educational purposes – will be awarded. The application deadline is April 1, 2023. For more information click here.

Cleveland Metroparks | Digital Emerald Necklace*

Read and Watch here

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event by March 31st. Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.