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

Depave NEO – Training People to Turn Parking Lots into Paradise

Depave NEO – Training People to Turn Parking Lots into Paradise

This 4 After-Work Training Sessions + a Demo Depaving Event can turn Northeast Ohio from Grey to Green. Let's turn some parking lots into paradise! The training includes a course of 4 sessions, 3 hours each - and you need to attend all of them to get your certificate....

Monday MeetUp: What’s Up with Local Watershed Groups

Join us for Monday MeetUps, a monthly gathering with a different Northeast Ohio watershed organization. Learn what’s new in their watershed, the work they are doing, and how you can get involved in watershed stewardship. This is will also be a great opportunity to...

Become a NEO Watershed Steward in 2017

Check out these opportunities to learn more about watershed stewardship and to get involved in keeping our Great Lake great!   AquaHacking Brainiac Session Thursday, January 5 @ 6 - 7:30 p.m. Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek Do you have an idea about...

Mill Creek Restoration at Highland Park Golf Course

Highland Park Golf Course, located in the village of Highland Hills and owned by the City of Cleveland, has some claim to fame. It hosted the Cleveland Open in the mid-1960s and saw greats like Palmer, Nicholas, and Tony Lema. It is where Cleveland native Bob Hope...

Become a Stewardship Sponsor and help protect Lake Erie

  Lake Erie Starts With Me! Depending on where you are reading this, the title may or may not pertain to you. Looking at the image below, you’ll be able to roughly determine the boundaries of the Lake Erie and Ohio River Watersheds. Needless to say, wherever you...

Backyard Biodiversity Bash 2016

Your backyard can be a lively place with a few wild additions to your yard and garden! Learn how to improve your backyard habitat for wildlife while enjoying family-friendly learning stations, wagon rides, musical entertainment & food trucks.  Shop for native...

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