April Rainbarrel Workshop | Northfield - Cancelled
2020-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Upper Dunham Reforestation Project at Bedford Reservation
2019-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Astorhurst Trailhead, Bedford Reservation, 7000 Dunham Rd, Walton Hills, OH, 44146, United States
Help plant 800 trees! Holes will be pre-dug, but may require some attention relative to each tree. Planting tools and materials will be provided. Please come prepared for the weather, bring gloves, water and a packed lunch.
There is no onsite or street parking for the public at the project location. Please park at the old Astrohurst Trailhead. You will be shuttled to the reforestation site which is about a mile away. The shuttle will run throughout the work day so that you can arrive later or leave early. Adults register here.

Northfield Rain Barrel Workshop
2019-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Northfield Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10267 Northfield Road, Northfield, OH, 44067, United States
Register here to reserve your spot NOW –> https://tinkerscreek.org/events/northfield-rain-barrel-workshop/
If possible, please bring own electric hand drill for installation. This will help the class go smoother, faster, and be very helpful to other attendees!
Participants must register and pay for the barrel(s) by September 9 to reserve a spot and a barrel!

Ethics & Engineering Workshop
2019-09-17 08:30 - 15:30 | Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek, 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma
REGISTER HERE: https://tinkerscreek.org/events/ethics-engineering-workshop/
Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners is hosting their third Ethics & Engineering Professional Development workshop to offer Engineers 2.5 ethics CEUs on September 17, 2019 at the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma, 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 8:30-11:30 am
Afternoon Session 12:30-3:30 pm
Full Agenda Here
