Sustainability Volunteer Opportunities

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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:

Seed Starting Indoors @ Cuyahoga Library, Monday, February 23rd, from 6-7 pm
Nesting Songbirds - We Can Help! @ Cuyahoga Library, Monday, March 9th, from 6-7 pm
Garden Trivia & Plant/Seed Swap @ Cuyahoga Library, Thursday, April 9th, from 6-7 pm

Upcoming Events:

Akron Home & Garden Show @ John S. Knight Center, February 13-15th
Neighborhood Ambassador & Sustainability Steward Spring Meeting, Wednesday, April 8th, from 6-7pm
Spring Sustainability Expo @ Natatorium, Saturday, April 25th, from 9 am-12pm
Native Plant Maintenance with Wild Ones Cleveland @ Rain Garden Reserve, Saturday, May 9th, from 10 am-12 pm
Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest @ Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, Saturday, May 16th, 10am-4pm
Downtown Litter Cleanup & Pollinator Garden Maintenance with Summit DD & Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership @ Downtown Fountain, Wednesday, May 20th, 10am- 2pm

2026 Volunteer Award Requirements:

Bronze Level: 10 Hours

Silver Level: 20 Hours

Gold Level: 30 Hours

Green Level: 40+ Hours

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

Free Seed Sharing Library via 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: Bronze

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

Community Involvement