Summit County Historical Society’s John Brown House was among 15 area projects to receive funding from the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association. (Photo: Chris Miller) Awardees include programs that enhance the Towpath Trail and the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, grant apps open for 2020 funding. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Association (OECA) has awarded … [Read more...]
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park plans to purchase Brandywine Golf Course
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park plans to purchase the former Brandywine Golf Course in Peninsula, with the intent to convert it to park land. The course has been closed since 2018 and has been on the market for several months, leading to speculation that the land might be sold for development. The nonprofit signed a purchase agreement last … [Read more...]
Conservancy culinary program provides kitchen survival skills
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is launching a new program that will teach newcomers how to navigate the kitchen in a fun and engaging way. The new program, “Survival of the Kitchen,” led by experienced culinary staff at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, includes a series of five classes, featuring hands-on instruction. Topics will cover … [Read more...]
Cuyahoga Valley National Park moves forward on visitors center, receives $100,000 grant for mountain bike trail restoration
Check out some mountain bike tips for beginners here (courtesy of Folding Bike Zone) -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park recently received big news on two park projects, including approval for a new visitors center and a grant to help complete the East Rim mountain bike trail. The Conservancy's Board of Directors voted to move forward with planning and … [Read more...]
Community teams up to identify plants, animals, fungi for CVNP’s BioBlitz
Volunteers still sought for Cuyahoga Valley National Park data collection event -- The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) invites the public to attend this year’s national BioBlitz from Friday, May 20 to Saturday, May 21. This year, thousands of volunteers are expected to turn up across the country for a 24-hour data collecting event organized by the National Park … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation awards nearly $2.7 million in grants
(Courtesy of Akron Community Foundation) Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors recently approved grants totaling $2,698,052, including $2,239,052 in grants from 132 designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and $459,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the organization’s Community Investment Committee. More than … [Read more...]
Leadership Akron Class announces recipient of its New Connections Grant
(Courtesy of Leadership Akron) Leadership Akron Class 31 recently announced the recipient of its $10,000 New Connections Grant, The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The grant, made possible through the generous support of United Way of Summit County, will fund a first-time Family Connections program. The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park will … [Read more...]
