National Public Lands Day Sites
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Academy Park
Trash pick-up; tree planting; removal of invasive plants
Contact: Tamara Evans
Agency: Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries
Phone: 614-471-6152
On the Web: www.friendsofalumcreek.org
Location: Nelson Road | Columbus, Ohio 43205
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Berlin Lake / Mill Creek Campgrounds
These are just ideas at this point: 1) Impacting campsites 2 or 3 2) Putting up clothesline posts 3) Putting Gravel on some sites that need it 4) Picking up litter/ recycling 5)Painting a bathroom on the inside of Aspen 6) Pulling weeds 7 & 8) Waiting on more ideas
Contact: Cara Calai
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (330) 547-3781
On the Web:
Location: 7400 Bedell Road | Berlin Center, Ohio 44401
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-17
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-19
Berlin Lake Ohio
Remove debris, short trash for recyables and camp site restoration
Contact: Matthew Pook
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (330) 547-3781
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Location: 7400 Bedell RD | Berlin Center, Ohio 44401
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-09-18
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-18
Caesar Creek Lake
Join us for the 2nd annual Bio- Blitz to document the biodiversity present at Caesar Creek Lake with the history talents of local scientists, naturalists and the general public Come out for the ranger led programs such as: fish shocking, herp hunting, night insect collecting, early morning owling, bird banding, creek walking, butterfly catching, planting native fall species, mushroom hikes and the great native wildflower seed collection later replanted in the restored prairies. This is a 24 hour program that runs from Friday September 24th at 4pm until Saturday 25th at 4pm.
Contact: Kim Baker / Toni Caldwell
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (513) 897-1050
On the Web: www.lrl.usace.army.mil/ccl
Location: 4020 N. Clarksville | Waynesville, Ohio 45068
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Charles Alley Memorial Park
Trash pick up on and around the site of the Frontier Players Event. It will be held at the park that day, as well as a hike to the second lake for trash pick up.
Contact: Trina Thornton
Agency: Lancaster Parks and Recreation
Phone: (740)681-5025
On the Web: www.lancasterparks.com
Location: 2805 Old Logan Road | Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir
Collect prairie wildflower seeds.
Contact: Brian Menker
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (937) 325-2411
On the Web: www.lrl.usace.army.mil/cjbl
Location: 2630 Croft Road | Springfield, Ohio 45503
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Volunteer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
Individuals, families, and groups welcome! Wear sturdy boots or shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a small pack with work gloves, sun block, insect repellent, water, and lunch. Pre-registration required; contact Shelby Lewis, Volunteer Program Assistant at (330) 657-2296 or volunteer@cvnpa.org with your first and last name, telephone number, how many people in your party, and your chosen NPLD volunteer project.
Learn more about the projects and how to register by clicking here! (link to: http://www.cvnpa.org/Events/eventdetail.aspx?id=165)
>Contact: Shelby Lewis
Agency: National Park Service
Phone: 330-657-2296
On the Web: www.cvnpa.org
Location: 15610 Vaughn Road | Brecksville, Ohio 44141
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Michael J. Kirwan Dam & Reservoir
Gardening/Landscaping Shoreline Clean-up Renovate Nature Trail
Contact: Julie Stone
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (330) 358-2622
On the Web: www.lrp.usace.army.mil/rec/lakes/michaelj.htm
Location: 8657 Kestrel Way | Wayland, Ohio 44285
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Michael J. Kirwan Dam & Reservoir
Gardening/Landscaping Shoreline Clean-up Renovate Nature Trail
Contact: Julie Stone
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: 330-358-2622
On the Web: www.lrp.usace.army.mil/rec/lakes/michaelj.htm
Location: 8657 Kestrel Way | Wayland, Ohio 44285
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Mosquito Creek Lake
Trail clean-up/maintenance. Remove debris
Contact: Melissa Slater
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (330) 637-1961
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Location: 2961 Warren-Meadville Road | Cortland, Ohio 44410
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Mosquito Creek Lake
Tree planting, trail maintenance, litter pickup.
Contact: Thomas McAfoose
Agency: Us Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (330) 637-1961
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Location: 2961 Warren-Meadville Road | Cortland, Ohio 44410
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Paint Creek Lake
Trash pick-up, trail clearing,wildlife structure construction
Contact: Patricia Hixon
Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (937) 365-1470
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Location: 504 Reservoir Rd | Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
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Plum Creek Park
River clean-up, water monitoring projects and plant trees.
Contact: Jerry Gubanich
Agency: City of Kent
Phone: (330) 676-7337
On the Web:
Location: 930 Overholt Road | Kent, Ohio 44240
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Alternative Start Date: 2010-07-31
Alternative End Date: 2010-09-25
William H. Harsha Lake
Spend an Autumn morning helping William H. Harsha Lake by mulching an interpretive trail (ages 10 and up) or picking up litter (ages 6 and up). Meet at the Overlook Picnic Shelter near the Corps Visitor Center at 9:30 am. Call 513-797-6081 for details and to register.
Contact: Linda Romine
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Phone: (513) 797-6081
On the Web: lrl.usace.army.mil/whl
Location: 2185 Slade Road | Batavia, Ohio 45103
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Alternative Start Date: 1999-11-30
Alternative End Date: 1999-11-30
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