UP! A Creek 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Windows on the River
Our major annual fundraiser will take place on September 19, 2026 at Windows on the River. Enjoy small bites, drinks, raffles, live music, and more. This event brings together over 500 supporters for an evening of conservation celebration. Tickets available soon!
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Thank You for Your Support in 2019
2019 was quite a year and you are such a big part of the reason why. So, in this season of reflection and gratitude, we’re writing to share the highlights of what we’ve achieved together this year. We’ve made significant strides in pursuit of our mission; preserving...
Morgana Bluffs Cleveland’s tiny new nature preserve helps Slavic Villagers shake off the inside
Entering the new Morgana Bluffs Nature Preserve in Slavic Village, Monica Marshall tells a group of children to shake like frisky puppies. “We’re going to shake off all the inside and get ready for the outside,” says Marshall, an environmental manager from...
Wyland’s “Song of the Whales” mural restoration complete, dedication today
The artist Wyland is in town this week to restore his iconic “Song of the Whales” mural that adorns the walls of the Cleveland Public Power plant on North Marginal Road, visible from the East Shoreway. The finished restoration is to be rededicated at the site at 5...
West Creek Conservancy moves annual race to Independence’s new Hemlock Creek Trail
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The newly opened Hemlock Creek Trail was broken in with the West Creek Conservancy’s “Hemlock Hustle” run on Saturday (Sept. 28). The West Creek Conservancy holds an annual race to support its mission of conserving natural habitats, restoring...
Parma expected to approve TIF Agreement for Transformation of Midtown Plaza into Quarry Square
LRC Realty’s current $8.5 million transformation of Parma’s Midtown Plaza into the modern-looking Quarry Square is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The Akron-based company is hoping to use tax increment financing (TIF) -- new property taxes generated...
West Creek Conservancy wins 2019 Outstanding Support Organization Award
Check out West Creek Conservatory's Executive Director Derek Schafer as featured on Cleveland.com It’s been quite a week for West Creek Conservancy Executive Director Derek Schafer. Not only did the U.S. Department of Transportation award $9 million for the Irishtown...
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