Cuyahoga Valley National Park Days of Service

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Days of Service projects:

Earth Day | Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join park ecologists in restoring native habitat with an invasive plant removal project.

• ·   Invasive Plant Removal: Use hand tools (loppers and saws) to remove invasive shrubs, such as honeysuckle and autumn olive, and pile the cut vegetation. This project helps conserve biodiversity by creating space for native plants to thrive, thereby helping local wildlife. Invasive plant removal rates as a Moderate to Strenuous physical activity and requires the ability to hike 2 miles. Ages 10 and up with parent or guardian supervision.

RiverDay | Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Care for the Cuyahoga River watershed by restoring native floodplain habitat through invasive plant removal or planting native vegetation.

• ·   Invasive Plant Removal: Use hand tools (loppers and saws) to remove invasive shrubs, such as honeysuckle and autumn olive, and pile the cut vegetation. This project helps conserve biodiversity by creating space for native plants to thrive, thereby helping local wildlife. Invasive plant removal rates as a Moderate to Strenuous physical activity and requires the ability to hike 2 miles. Ages 10 and up with parent or guardian supervision.
• ·   Plant Native Vegetation: Plant native vegetation into the ground using shovels and small hand tools. Expect to traverse 1 - 2 miles over uneven terrain, lift and carry up to 5 pounds of native plant materials and seeds for this moderate level of physical activity. Ages 7 and up with parent or guardian supervision.

National Trails Day | Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Improve the park’s trails by joining a trail sweep or repair project.

• ·   Trail Sweep: Trail sweeps consist of picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions. During a trail sweep, you will hike the full length of the trail. Ages 10 and up with parent or guardian supervision.
• ·   Trail Repair Project: Improve specific sections of a bridle trail through repair work that may include installing drainage systems, re-grading the trail, or performing other vital maintenance functions. Ages 10 and up with parent or guardian supervision.

How to sign up: Please email volunteer@forcvnp.org to sign up your group of up to 15 participants or call 330-657-2299. Projects are limited to a number of participants, so please register early so we can save your place. Check out to learn more about the park http://www.conservancyforcvnp.org