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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

Shrink Your Lawn: A Guide to Growing More Native Plants

Jan 5, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore the importance of reducing your lawn’s size and explain the many benefits it brings, both for your wallet and the environment.

Cold-Weather Cultivation: 8 Steps to Winter Sowing and Seed Stratification

Dec 19, 2023

It is important to determine when native seedlings are ready for harvest. Not sure how to? Check out our guide to harvesting native seedlings.

The Impact of Watershed Stewardship: A Mini- Documentary

Sep 21, 2023

Explore the Vital Role of Watershed Stewardship in Preserving the Great Lakes – Discover how Cleveland is leading the way in protecting these invaluable freshwater ecosystems and fostering environmental stewardship.

How to Know When Native Seedlings are Ready to be Harvested

Aug 18, 2023

It is important to determine when native seedlings are ready for harvest. Not sure how to? Check out our guide to harvesting native seedlings.

Harvesting Guide for Native Seedlings and Plants

Aug 18, 2023

Stearns Native Nursery is always in need of native trees and seedlings. To get your native plants to the Stearns Nursery, follow this harvesting guide.

West Creek Conservancy’s Latest Acquisition Furthers Mission for Environmental Justice

Sep 16, 2022

TWINSBURG, OH -- More than 76 acres in northern Summit County will be protected from future industrial or retail development in an acquisition that West Creek Conservancy says is a win for environmental justice. Known as the Twinsburg Heights Preserve property, it is...