Protect ~ Restore ~ Connect

Everyone needs access to greenspace and nature.

West Creek is protecting local natural areas, open spaces, streams and waterways right here in our community.

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!

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.

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.

News and Updates

Round 8 Demolition Funding Approval for Parmadale Project

Round 8 Demolition Funding Approval for Parmadale Project

July 2, 2018 Cuyahoga County Councilman Scott Tuma Announces Round 8 Demolition Funding Approval for the West Creek Conservancy Project The project includes demolition of former dormitories at the Parmadale Campus. Cuyahoga County Councilman Scott Tuma announces...

Hemlock Creek Trail connects Independence to CVNP, Towpath Trail

Hemlock Creek Trail connects Independence to CVNP, Towpath Trail

After more than a decade of planning, the Hemlock Creek Trail in Independence is finally becoming a reality, with a public groundbreaking held on Saturday, June 2. The 1.7-mile asphalt Hemlock Creek trail’s western terminus will begin at Brecksville Road and Selig...

Green Space Interconnectivity Reaches a Milestone

Green Space Interconnectivity Reaches a Milestone

The public is invited to a groundbreaking scheduled June 2 for the long-awaited 1.7-mile Hemlock Creek Trail, which will directly connect Independence and the region’s urban green space lovers with the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park...

Celebration of Life for Jim King

Celebration of Life for Jim King

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jim King's life, longtime champion of West Creek Conservancy. Saturday, June 2 at 12 PM - 3 PM Watershed Stewardship Center At West Creek 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, Ohio 44134 James Franklin King III - you may know...

Protecting Natural Resources for Future Generations

Protecting Natural Resources for Future Generations

I have an amazing job - I get to protect land and water resources for future generations. I love getting my girls integrated into what I do. Though they will choose their own career path, I hope that they remember these exploratory walks, fishing trips, hikes,...

Lake Erie: You Make Me Want to Recreate T-Shirts

Lake Erie: You Make Me Want to Recreate T-Shirts

As we continue to raise awareness about protecting the water quality within the Lake Erie watershed, we invite you to become a Stewardship Sponsor. With each individual donation of $20 or more, you’ll receive a “Lake Erie You Make Me Want to Recreate” shirt. All...

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