Cuyahoga Valley National Park
![Waterfront/Riverside Park: Place where you can relax, walk or ride along and play by the water (includes water bodies of all types). May include a beach; swimming and wading may be possible. Waterfront/Riverside Park](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_62.gif)
![Park/Recreation Area: Green space that offers a place to relax and play outdoors. May include sports fields, picnicking, running paths, canoe rental, or workout/play equipment, along with diverse vegetation and a pond, creek or other water feature. Park/Recreation Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_94.gif)
![Public Forest/Natural Area: Natural Reserve, National Parks, Regional Parks, other parks and public forests, even private land that has been set aside for conservation. Balance your emphasis of forests with parklands to discourage the over-use of natural areas. Public Forest/Natural Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_73.gif)
![Environmental Education: Site, center or gathering place (indoors or outdoors) where informal or formal education on environmental topics takes place. Environmental Education](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/environmental_education.gif)
![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Eco-Tour/Nature Walk: Marks the beginning of a hiking trail, guided tour starting point or an interesting walk. Maps, signage and information may be found here. Eco-Tour/Nature Walk](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_97.gif)
![Natural Corridor/Greenway: Often follows along a river or streambed, ravine or steep hill, disused rail bed or roadway. May indicate a wildlife corridor for land animals that is left in a natural state, with native plants to shelter them. Often have paths for running, cycling, skating, etc. Natural Corridor/Greenway](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_66.gif)
![Protected/Cultivated Habitat: Ecosystem development includes wildlife corridors in urban and rural areas, resources for turning your home’s yard back into a prairie or other indigenous landscape to encouraging native animals to flourish. Protected/Cultivated Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_88.gif)
Overview
Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna and provides recreation and solitude for visitors.
The multi-purpose Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail was developed by the National Park Service and is the major trail through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. From it you can make connections to many of the natural and historic sites in the park and to other trails that intersect it along the way.
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center:
Recognized as one of the top environmental education centers in the U.S., Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center provides innovative education programs that offer children the opportunity to discover the wonders and magic of learning in and about the outdoors. Resident programs and summer camps emphasize hands-on learning with a focus on creativity, exploration, and discovery and align with the State of Ohio’s academic content standards.
Currently, our educational programs serve over 9,000 students each year. The river and its watershed provide a framework for discovering the natural and cultural history of the valley, exploring the natural resources of the area, monitoring water quality and examining local environmental issues. Students learn about other rivers in the world and discover that environmental issues have global as well as local consequences. Opportunities abound for creative exploration and expression as learning includes the arts, creative writing, and teamwork.
For more information about the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, visit: http://www.cvnpa.org/CVEEC/
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