Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities

Click Here to Become a Sustainability Steward

Sustainability Stewards will show their commitment to the installation & maintenance of native pollinator spaces. Through these volunteer events, attendees will learn about various topics, including the importance of native pollinators, plant care, stormwater management, biodiversity, and more. It is through volunteer programs like this that the City's goal of being stewards of our natural resources can continue successfully.

Upcoming Educational Classes:

[Teen] Terrarium Planting @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Tuesday, June 16, 2-3 pm
[Adult] Build Your Own Terrarium @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 pm
Certifying Your Yard @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Tuesday, June 23, 6-7pm
- Description: Take a deep dive into the various environmental certifications your native garden can qualify for, such as the well-known Monarch Waystation. We will look at each certification's requirements & costs as well as local resources to help attain certification.
[Kids] Unearth the Story of Worms @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Tuesday, July 7, 1-2 pm
Identifying Hawks @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Monday, July 27, 6-7 pm
Squirrels and Backyard Bird Feeding @ Cuyahoga Falls Library, Monday, August 31, 6-7 pm
The list of eligible Summit Metro Parks Programs can be found here

Upcoming Events:

Butterfly Garden Work Day & Park Cleanup with Summit DD @ High Bridge Glens Park, Tuesday July 7, 8-10am

2026 Volunteer Award Requirements:

Individuals

Bronze Level: 10 Hours

Silver Level: 20 Hours

Gold Level: 30 Hours

Green Level: 40+ Hours

Organizations

Bronze Level: 2 Events

Silver Level: 3 Events

Gold Level: 4 Events

Green Level: 5 Events

Groups in need of service or volunteer hours should contact Bryce Pulley (bpulley@cityofcf.com) to schedule opportunities.

Free gardening & native seeds thanks to the Cuyahoga Falls Growth Initiative partnership with the Cuyahoga Falls Library

River-City Cleanup Series

The River-City Cleanup Series is an opportunity for residents and businesses to come together and remove trash from one of our most valuable resources, the Cuyahoga River.

It is part of the city's ongoing efforts to improve water quality, promote environmental sustainability, enhance the recreational opportunities available to residents and visitors, and provide environmental education. Environmental educational displays from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Sanitation, Water, and NECCO Departments and our partner, Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, will be available. Providing continual environmental education is an important goal and vital to creating effective and long-term change to become a more sustainable community.

Cleanup and planting supplies will be provided for project volunteers. Volunteers should always dress for the weather and wear protective clothing for the project.

Below are the organizations that have achieved Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Green service awards for the 2026 program year

Current Service Level Award Status: Silver

Congratulations and thank you to the following individuals for their hard work in the 2025 Program Year:

The City of Cuyahoga Falls is proud to be Summit Metro Parks first municipal Wild Back Yards Partner

Community Involvement