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June 2019
River Reborn Celebration
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District present Cuyahoga50 #RiverReborn Family Celebration. The event, on the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, includes feel-good music, educational displays and tours, games,make-and-take crafts and hands-on kids’ activities focused on having fun and learning how to be good stewards of our natural resources. “Whether it’s making recycled water bottle fish, ship or plane, taking a narrated walk along the Cuyahoga or guessing how long it takes trash to break down, there will be dozens of…
Find out more »Burning River: The event that transformed Cleveland’s Flats & influenced national policy
The Foundry Community Rowing and Sailing Center, in partnership with Destination Cleveland, are pleased to welcome Dr. John Hartig, a Fulbright Scholar whose research focuses on cleanup of the Great Lakes. Hartig will delve into how public outcry over the 1969 Cuyahoga river fire catalyzed river cleanup locally and nationally, and helped to revitalize the Flats. The talk on the 50th anniversary of the final Cuyahoga River fire is free, but you must register.
Find out more »Burning River Lighted Boat Parade
Decorate your boats and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the last Cuyahoga River fire with a boat parade from Whiskey Island to Merwin's Wharf. There will be prizes for each of three vessel size classes (20-30 feet, 30-40 feet, and more than 40 feet). Judging will be based on uniqueness, attention to sub-theme, and overall presentation. Winners will be announced by VHF Radio at the end of Parade and notified by the email address provided. All vessels will be under…
Find out more »Drink Local. Drink Tap beach clean ups
Drink Local. Drink Tap. has been cleaning up Edgewater Park since 2010. Here's where you can help in 2019. Volunteers have collected more than 6,000 pounds of trash. http://www.rockthelake.com/buzz/2018/04/beach-clean-up/ Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Main Edgewater Beach Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Perkins Beach Tuesday, June 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Main Edgewater Beach Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Perkins Beach Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Perkins Beach Tuesday, July 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Main Edgewater Beach Saturday, August…
Find out more »Cuyahoga 50 at North Coast Harbor
The free Cuyahoga 50 at North Coast Harbor event takes place on both the Rock Hall and Science Center campuses. We will have live music, interactive activities and several environmentally focused organizations. Interact with local organizations, participate in science activities, and network with those that share your passion for sustainability. Live musical performances by Hey Mavis and The Labra Brothers.
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