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

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Caribe Bake Shop

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Caribe Bake Shop

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

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Towner’s Woods Park

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...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Mill Creek Blvd in Highland Hills

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Mill Creek Blvd in Highland Hills

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...

Reduce, reuse, recycle… and rot?

Reduce, reuse, recycle… and rot?

How to Compost By Elena Roszkowski Fairview Park, like many communities, is limiting their city services during the pandemic.  This means our yard waste collection is temporarily suspended.  Last weekend, my husband and I looked out at our mess of a backyard and...

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Snake Hill Parkland

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Snake Hill Parkland

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 Memorial Park

West Creek Wednesday Nature Fix at Memorial Park

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...

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