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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.

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…

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

View Our Open RFP

West Creek currently has an open RFP for restoration services related to the Talcott Creek Restoration Design-Build Project in Geauga County. Click the link below for additional information.

TALCOTT CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT DEISGN-BUILD RFP

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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News and Updates

Keeping the Distance Sasquatch Run

Aug 21, 2020

Congrats to Our Virtual Race Winners! Our Keeping the Distance Sasquatch Run was our 4th annual fun-run, this time virtual! The run promoted our work in parks, trails, and land conservation in the Greater Cleveland area by getting participants out safely to enjoy...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Lorain County Metro Parks

Aug 5, 2020

Making Nature Your Neighbor We are all together in getting through these tumultuous times. It has become imperative to connect and experience Nature both physically and virtually. Throughout Northeast Ohio, there are gems to enjoy that are “low risk”, can help you get...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at West Creek Watershed in Seven Hills

Jul 29, 2020

Making Nature Your Neighbor We are all together in getting through these tumultuous times. It has become imperative to connect and experience Nature both physically and virtually. Throughout Northeast Ohio, there are gems to enjoy that are “low risk”, can help you get...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Geauga Park District

Jun 4, 2020

Making Nature Your Neighbor We are all together in getting through these tumultuous times. It has become imperative to connect to, and experience Nature if physically or virtually. Throughout Northeast Ohio there are gems to enjoy that are “low risk”, can help you get...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Caribe Bake Shop

May 13, 2020

Making Nature Your Neighbor We are all together in getting through these tumultuous times. It has become imperative to connect to, and experience Nature if physically or virtually. Throughout Northeast Ohio there are gems to enjoy that are “low risk”, can help you get...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Towner’s Woods Park

May 4, 2020

This week’s Nature Fix comes from West Creek Conservancy’s Board of Directors member Mike Mohlenkamp. Making Nature Your Neighbor We are all together in getting through these tumultuous times. It has become imperative to connect to, and experience Nature if...