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Everyone needs access to greenspace and nature. West Creek is protecting local natural areas, open spaces, streams and waterways right here in our community.

Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | Parma-Snow Library

Join us for West Creek Conservancy’s Annual Meeting on April 8th. We’ll recap 2024 and look ahead at 2025. Light food and refreshments provided. Space is limited, registration required. For more info, email info@westcreek.org.

April 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Parma-Snow Library, 2121 Snow Road, Parma, Sari Feldman Auditorium.

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UP! A Creek 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Save the date! Our major annual fundraiser will take place on June 28, 2025 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Enjoy small bites, drinks, raffles, live music, and more. This event brings together over 500 supporters for an evening of conservation celebration.

Registration and event details coming soon!

Our Projects

We’re reclaiming vacant urban lands and restoring streams, wetlands, woods and natural habitats right here in our community.

Our Events

West Creek hosts an exciting array of hikes, meetings, and other events throughout the year. We invite you to hear guest speakers, explore…

Donate

Your donations help us further our mission and protect local natural areas, open spaces, streams and waterways.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of our region’s lands and waters, and expanding opportunities to connect people from all cultures to experience nature and discover our great outdoors.

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Carbon Credits

West Creek Conservancy is partnering with City Forest Credits to support tree planting and preservation projects in northeast Ohio communities. Companies can buy available credits from local projects and invest where people live, work, and play.

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News and Updates

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Assists For a Cause to Benefit West Creek Conservancy: Every Assist Helps Protect Northeast Ohio’s Natural Spaces

Oct 22, 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio –West Creek Conservancy has been selected as the beneficiary of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters Assists for a Cause initiative for the 2024-2025 season. This impactful program is made possible through a generous partnership with Tito’s...

Massive EPA grant will fund solar installations in Greater Cleveland and restore major brownfield

Jul 25, 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection agency has awarded a $129 million grant to a Cuyahoga County-led partnership to install solar panels on local landfills, mothball a coal-fired power plant and return a major brownfield to natural habitat. The...

Bridge Creek Headwaters Preserve

May 30, 2024

West Creek Conservancy sought funding through Ohio EPA’s Water Resource Restoration Sponsorship Program to protect Bridge Creek Preserve, which encompasses 108 acres in Auburn Township, Geauga County. For additional information, please refer to the Limited...

Redeveloping Ohio Landfills: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

May 30, 2024

Landfills of any type can knowingly or unknowingly be a burden to the communities in which they exist. They often present environmental, human health and associated infrastructure hazards. They may also create nuisances by attracting unwanted or otherwise illicit...

How To Fight Stream Pollution Through Effective Stormwater Management

Feb 22, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore and address how pollutant loading in streams is crucial for the well-being of both watersheds and communities.

Roots of Sustainability: Understanding the Importance of Trees in Urban Living

Feb 22, 2024

A healthy urban tree canopy has a profound and positive impact on community quality of life in various ways. Recognizing the value of urban trees and investing in their preservation can contribute to sustainable, resilient, and vibrant urban living.