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    Cuyahoga Valley

    National Park Ohio

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  • Tick Alert

    Multiple tick exposures have been reported by visitors to the park. Please be aware that proper shoes, clothing, use of repellent spray, and checking the body for ticks following a visit to the park are the best way to prevent transmission of disease. More »

  • Canal Visitor Center Closure

    Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.

  • Bald Eagle Closure in Effect

    RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.

Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP)

VIP on CVSR Sara Guren

Volunteer on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR)

©SARA GUREN

Building a Community of Park Stewards

Make a vital contribution to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and our community! You can help the park fulfill its mission to provide visitor enjoyment and preserve resources. The mission of CVNP's Volunteers-in-Parks Program is to engage people in the park, building a community of park stewards. The volunteer program is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Depending on the volunteer position, volunteers will work with staff from National Park Service, the Conservancy for CVNP, Countryside Conservancy, and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Find a Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity
Find out how to participate on a Day of Service, drop-in events, or apply for an ongoing volunteer position.
View all of CVNP's current volunteer opportunities.

Apply for an Internship
Internships are a great way to gain practical experience and apply classroom learning.
Apply for the current internship positions.

Corporate Volunteerism
Volunteering with your company or organization is a great opportunity for community engagement and team building.
Find project ideas, "green" retreat experience, and the application.

Youth Volunteerism
Projects for schools, youth groups, boy scouts, girl scouts, eagles scouts, and gold awards are available and needed at CVNP.
Find project ideas and scheduling information.

Contact the Volunteer Management Office
Email volunteer@forcvnp.org, call (330) 657-2299, or visit our office at 1571 Boston Mills Road in Peninsula, 44264. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but our hours can vary. If possible, call ahead to arrange a time to visit.

Did You Know?

Monarch Butterfly - US Fish and Wildlife Service Photo

Early September is the time to watch monarchs feed in Cuyahoga Valley fields rich with goldenrod and New England aster. These places serve as important re-fueling sites for these long distance travelers on their way to oyamel forests near Mexico City more than 2,000 miles away.