Rain Barrel Workshop | Macedonia - POSTPONED
2020-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Macedonia City Hall, 9691 Valley View Rd, Macedonia, OH, 44056, United States
Due to the health and safety of our supporters, we have decided to cancel the rain barrel workshop due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak. We plan to re-schedule the workshop in the summer. As soon as we are able, we will post updates on our calendar and social media.

Join us for another rain barrel workshop in the City of Macedonia!
Participants will be instructed on how to put together their rain barrel at the workshop.
A complete rain barrel system is only $50! This system includes: a white 55-gallon barrel, downspout diverter, and spigot. Barrels can be painted too!
You may also be eligible for a credit towards your stormwater utility fee! A representative from the NEORSD will be there to speak about the program and answer any questions you may have.

Riverday Clean-up | Oakwood
2020-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | OH, United States
Pre-registration is requested.
Contact Jackie Zevenbergen at 216-503-1338

River Day Event - Garlic Mustard Pull - CANCELLED
2020-05-16 | Bedford Reservation: Hemlock Hills Picnic Area, 14800 Button Road, Walton Hills, 44146, United States

2020 OHIO STORMWATER CONFERENCE - POSTPONED
2020-05-06 08:00 - 2020-05-08 17:00 | Kalahari Resort and Conference Center, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870, United States
Thank you for your support of the annual Ohio Stormwater Conference. We have been watching COVID-19 closely because everyone’s safety is of the utmost priority to us. Based on everything that is occurring, we are postponing the conference.
The new dates are August 26-28, 2020 and will still take place at Kalahari Resorts and Conference Center in Sandusky.

Wednesday, August 26 will be set up
Thursday – Friday, August 27 and 28, will be the conference.
I will transfer your exhibitor and booth information to the new dates. Please, any questions or concerns, contact me either by phone (216-385-5248) or email: harry@tinkerscreekwatershed.org
Kalahari has been fantastic throughout this period in communicating with us. One thing they cannot do based on their system, is cancel and get new reservations for rooms. All the fees are the same for the new dates.
Here are the links to cancel the May reservation and book for August online.
To cancel: https://book.passkey.com/event/49897783/owner/49785631/home?&mode=find-res and click on Manage Existing Reservation
To book for Aug:
https://book.passkey.com/event/50090476/owner/49785631/home
We will be contacting everyone via phone over the next week to go through any questions you may have. I will be updating the website and programs to coordinate with the new dates.

Thank you again for your support of this event. I am looking forward to seeing you all in August. I hope all of you good health and please stay safe.

Take care – harry stark
Harry Stark
Executive Director
Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
tinkerscreek.org
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Giving Tuesday NOW
2020-05-05 | OH, United States
Today is giving Tueday Now.
Closures due to COVID-19 have had an unprecedented impact on all of our lives. We have had to cancel or postpone our spring and summer events. We have been using the social media to serve our communities and provide conservation stewardship. We miss meeting the people in our communities and gathering at events.
For us, it is the human impact that matters most of all—protecting our invaluable staff and providing a platform to our community partners, and remaining a safe place.
Your gift today helps us bridge the gap until we are able to open our doors and plan our outreach events again. We ask you to give what you can during this critical time, when its impact will be doubled.

Tinker Tuesday 2020 - May Day Virtual Hike at Trumbull Woods
2020-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Trumbull Woods Park, 3200 Middleton Road, Hudson, OH, 44236, United States
It is important for everyone to stay safe and healthy. Due to the mandatory social distancing, this will not be a public event. We will be on Facebook Live for this event. We hope that you will watch us.

Arbor Day 2020
2020-04-24 | OH, United States

Earth Day 2020 - 50th Celebration
2020-04-22 | OH, United States
Check out our Facebook page and add a photo or comment how you are celebrating today!
Earth Day began in 1970 in a unified response to an environment crisis. The first Earth Day is credited with launching the modern environmental movement, and is now recognized as the planet’s largest civic event.
The first Earth Day in 1970 launched a wave of action, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States. The Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts were created in response to the first Earth Day in 1970, as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Many countries soon adopted similar laws.
This year’s theme is “Climate Change”. Make a difference in your community.

April Rainbarrel Workshop | Northfield - Cancelled
2020-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Northfield Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10267 Northfield Road, Northfield, OH, 44067, United States
Due to the health and safety of our supporters, we have decided to cancel the rain barrel workshop due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak. We plan to re-schedule the workshop in the summer. As soon as we are able, we will post updates on our calendar and social media.

A complete rain barrel system is only $50! Connection barrels are also available.
Complete system includes: a white 55 gallon barrel, downspout diverter, and spigot. Barrel can be painted.
Connection system includes: a white 55 gallon barrel and connection.

Contact Sonya at 330-963-6243 or sonya@tinkerscreekwatershed.org for information.

National Volunteer Week April 19-25
2020-04-19 - 2020-04-25 | OH, United States
We cannot achieve our stewardship goals without our Volunteers!

Garlic Mustard Pull | Walton Hills - CANCELLED
2020-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | OH, United States

Professional Development Workshop - POSTPONED
2020-03-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek, 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma
POSTPONED until June.
Due to COVID-19, TCWP and Cleveland Metro Parks are concerned for everyone’s safety. It is best to practice Social Distancing. We plan to reschedule the workshop in June. We will notify everyone who has signed up and re-open registration to everyone.

Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners is hosting an Professional Development workshop to offer Engineers 2.0 PDH’s on
March 24, 2020 at the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma, Ohio. Cost is $25.00. Coffee and water provided.
This morning will include presentations from professionals at Davey Resources Group.
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Speakers include: Judith Mitchell and Greg Snowden
Registration begins at 9:00 am
Workshop Session 9:30 am – 11:30 pm
Workshop Agenda

World Water Day 2020
2020-03-22 | OH, United States

Stream Monitoring Training * CANCELLED*
2020-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners Offices, 10075 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
** Please Note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our area this event will no longer take place. For more information on participating in this program please email Kelli at Kelli@tinkerscreekwatershed.org **
Want to Volunteer with Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners?
On Saturday March 21, at 11 am Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will host it’s 2nd annual stream sampling training. This will be a basic introduction or refresher course that will cover the basics of proper sampling methods and collection.
To learn more about the program, go to our website. https://tinkerscreek.org/stream-quality-monitoring-data/
The course will be held at the TCWP offices. We are located in the historic house behind Twinsburg City Hall at 10075 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg OH 44087.

International Day of Forests
2020-03-21 | OH, United States

National Stormwater Symposium
2020-03-15 08:00 - 2020-03-17 17:00 | OH, United States

Mayor's Breakfast
2020-02-25 09:00 - 22:30 | blue canyon restaurant, 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg, OH, United States
On February 25th, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will be holding our annual Mayor’s Breakfast to meet with community leaders within the watershed.
At this event, we will update our mayors on the work of TCWP, identify watershed issues to focus on in the future, and learn what challenges our communities face in keeping our waters healthy.
While this event is not open to the public, we hope you’ll visit our website after the event to learn more about the watershed’s direction for the future.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-28 | OH, United States
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is a nationwide event occurring in the spring to raise awareness of invasive species; and how people can prevent their spread to protect natural ecosystems for future generations.

Ethics and Engineering Professional Development Workshop
2020-02-04 09:30 - 15:30 | Sand Run: Shady Hollow, 1750 Sand Run Pkwy, Akron, OH, 44313, United States
Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners is hosting a Ethics & Engineering Professional Development workshop to offer Engineers 2.5 ethics CEUs on February 4, 2020 at the Shady Hollow Lodge* in the Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio. Cost is $50.00. Snacks and refreshments provided.
This day will include presentations from The Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Speakers include: Jason McLean, Enforcement Supervisor, and John Greenhalge, Executive Director.
This day will consist of your choice between two sessions, one morning and one afternoon, so choose which time frame works best.
Morning Session is 9:30 – 12:00 pm, registration begins at 9:30 am
Afternoon Session 1:00 – 3:30 pm, registration begins at 1:00 pm

Registration is Open
Full Agenda Here

*Please note there is no WiFi available at this facility. Parking is limited, car pooling is recommended.

World Wetlands Day
2020-02-02 | OH, United States

Annual Stream Sampling Volunteer Training
2020-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners Offices, 10075 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
On Saturday March 21, at 11 am Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will host it’s 2nd annual stream sampling training. This will be a basic introduction or refresher course that will cover the basics of proper sampling methods and collection.

Business Membership Drive Kick-off
2020-01-06 | OH, United States
Business Members receive recognition in all of the Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners newsletters and on our website. In addition, business members are recognized on our social media pages, prefer vendors for recommendations, and preferred list for request for proposals for projects. Our members are invited to participate in TCWP events. Membership in the Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners will assist your business or organization in being recognized as an active environmental steward. Additionally, TCWP Business Membership Levels include the Quarterly Newsletter, Invitation to the Annual Open House and Many Opportunities to promote Team Building by Volunteering at Events. Become a Business Member today.

Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners Open House
2019-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners Offices, 10075 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States
Come Join us on December 10th for our Annual Open House. Tour our headquarters, meet our new staff members and hear how Tinker’s Creek Watershed had been improved in 2019.

Please park in the City parking lot and follow the driveway to the white house.

Professional Development Workshop - SOLD OUT
2019-12-05 09:30 - 13:00 | Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek, 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma
This workshop is designed for Engineers. The presenters will explain

“What is a Wetland, when a permit is needed, and processing the applications.”
“What is a Violation and After the Fact permitting?”
Habitation and Restoration
Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act Regulatory Updates

Speakers for the workshop: Chantelle Carroll and Doug Kapusinski from Army Corps of Engineers and Judith Mitchell and Greg Snowden from Davey Resources Group.
Engineers may earn 3.0 PDH’s for this workshop. Beverages and a light snack will be provide. Lunch will not be provide.
Registrations are selling out. Please send an e-mail if you wish to be added to a waiting list.
Registration Opens November 6, 2019

Giving Tuesday
2019-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | OH, United States

America Recycles Day
2019-11-27 | OH, United States

Non-Profit “Tinker” Tuesday at Platform Beer Co.
2019-11-06 15:00 - 23:30 | Platform Beer Co., 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 44113, United States
Platform Beer Co. is hosting Non-Profit Tuesdays this year, and they might be the easiest Fundraiser you have ever seen. Show up on Tuesdays at any point, order a house beer and they will donate $1 to a local cause. That’s it.
On November 6, that local cause is Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners! We had to reschedule our Tuesday event to Wednesday so now its a “Tinker Wednesday”!
They will be donating a $1 from every beer sold from 3 pm to 12 am that day. So help us out and stop by this awesome event!

Drinkers for Tinker's 2019
2019-10-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Hop Tree Brewing, 1297 Hudson dr, Hudson, OH, 44236
Come celebrate another year of watershed stewardship with Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners at Hop Tree Brewery!
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1297 Hudson Gate Drive,
Hudson, OH 44236
Price: $50 per ticket

Registration opens August 22, 2019!

Sponsorships are available!

POND BROOK SPONSORSHIP

WOOD CREEK SPONSORSHIP

HAWTHORNE SPONSORSHIP

Contact Kate Chapel (kchapel@tinkerscreekwatershed.org) for more information.
Become a sponsor!

14th Watershed Festival
2019-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, 14800 Button Road, Walton Hills, OH, 44146, United States
Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP), the Cleveland Metroparks, and Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District are teaming up this year to bring you a joint day of watershed education and stewardship again!

Come join in on the fun at the 14th Watershed Festival this October 12th at the Hemlock Creek Picnic Area of the Bedford Reservation! The Festival is FREE and open to the public and will include fun activities for kids and adults too. Learn about your watershed and what you can do to help protect your water resources!
See how a tree is correctly and efficiently planted during our tree planting demos. There will be 200 trees to giveaway, donated by Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, so don’t miss out on your chance for free trees!
Win a hand painted rain barrel and installation kit at our rain barrel raffle! Tickets will be for sale until 2:30 PM, when we will announce the winner.
Check out what TCWP is doing to help your community and how you can volunteer with them! Help TCWP employees test the water quality and see what organisms we can find in the stream. Stop by our macroinvertebrate station to check out some of your local stream inhabitants and learn more about how you can protect these species!
If the temperature is right, meet TCWP’s newest ambassador animal, Tinker the Turtle! An Eastern Box Turtle who will be accompanied by a cute “make your own turtle” craft for all ages.

Please see the list of events below, we hope to see you there!

Schedule of Events:

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM : Visit Vendors & Activities for Kids

12:00 PM : Tree Giveaway & Rain Barrel Raffle Begins

12:30 PM : Tree Planting Demonstration

1:00 PM : First Hike Begins

2:00 PM : Second Hike Begins

2:30 PM : Tree Planting Demonstration & Announce Rain Barrel Raffle Winner

Tree Planting - Bedford
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | 10 Northfield Road, 10 Northfield Road, Bedford, OH, 44146, United States
Join us as we put conservation on the land and increase the urban canopy by planting trees.
Pre-register here to get updates in case of severe weather or delivery issues.

Children under 18 must have adult supervision
Dress for the weather
Wear long sleeves and pants
Boots and work gloves are recommended
Tools and gloves will be provided

For more information contact Jacki Zevenbergen, Cuyahoga SWCD at(216) 524-6580 x 1006 or jzevenbergen@cuyahogaswcd.org
