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2013 Highlighting your contribution to Cleveland Metroparks Helping People to Discover, Enjoy and Protect Cleveland Metroparks Every Day! In 2013 Cleveland Metroparks and its visitors benefitted from the expertise, energy and enthusiasm of more than 1,600 volunteers that serve 20 programs, including new family volunteer opportunities. Approximately 4,000 people also served Cleveland Metroparks as part of group projects coordinated by their employer, church, service club... etc. Volunteers make a unique impact on Cleveland Metroparks every day. Whether it is monitoring a bluebird box, greeting visitors at the Zoo or assisting with a summer camp program volunteers help people of all ages to ‘discover, enjoy and protect Cleveland Metroparks in meaningful ways throughout the Park District. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact volunteer services at [email protected], or 440-253-2145 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer. Dear Friends, Your support of Cleveland Metroparks helped nearly 45 million people discover, enjoy and protect the Park District in 2013. Through volunteer service, financial support, or both, you have made a meaningful impact on the Emerald Necklace. We are honored to share highlights of some of Cleveland Metroparks successes in 2013 that are a result of your support. And, we hope you will take time to acknowledge your role in these accomplishments. With appreciation, Bruce G. Rinker, President Board of Park Commissioners Debra K. Berry, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners Dan T. Moore, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer Karen J. Kannenberg, CFRE Manager of Gift and Donor Development

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Page 1: Cleveland Metroparks Gift of Nature Annual Report - 2013

2013 Highlighting your contribution to Cleveland Metroparks

Helping People to Discover, Enjoy and Protect Cleveland Metroparks Every Day!

In 2013 Cleveland Metroparks and its visitors benefitted from the expertise, energy and enthusiasm of more than 1,600 volunteers that serve 20 programs, including new family volunteer opportunities. Approximately 4,000 people also served Cleveland Metroparks as part of group projects coordinated by their employer, church, service club... etc.

Volunteers make a unique impact on Cleveland Metroparks every day. Whether it is monitoring a bluebird box, greeting visitors at the Zoo or assisting with a summer camp program volunteers help people of all ages to ‘discover, enjoy and protect Cleveland Metroparks in meaningful ways throughout the Park District. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact volunteer services at [email protected], or 440-253-2145 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer.

Dear Friends,

Your support of Cleveland Metroparks helped nearly 45 million people discover, enjoy and protect the Park District in 2013. Through volunteer service, financial support, or both, you have made a meaningful impact on the Emerald Necklace. We are honored to share highlights of some of Cleveland Metroparks successes in 2013 that are a result of your support. And, we hope you will take time to acknowledge your role in these accomplishments.

With appreciation,

Bruce G. Rinker, President Board of Park Commissioners

Debra K. Berry, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners

Dan T. Moore, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners

Brian M. ZimmermanChief Executive Officer

Karen J. Kannenberg, CFREManager of Gift and Donor Development

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Trees and plants are two of Cleveland Metroparks most visible and important natural resources. In addition to providing a beautiful landscape, trees throughout the Park District provide ecological services that are beneficial to humans and wildlife. Approximately 150 tree species may be found in Cleveland Metroparks. Donations to the Legacy Fund support habitat creation through various tree, shrub and herbaceous planting projects. These projects are established throughout the Park District and increase the native biodiversity in our region so that wildlife can thrive.

Cleveland Metroparks monitors and evaluates forest communities throughout its 23,000 acres. As a result of this work, the Natural Resources Division uses adaptive land management practices to ensure the long-term resiliency of our natural areas. Some of the stressors that compromise the integrity of these areas include the spread of invasive species, development of surrounding property, overabundance of deer, and storm water impact.

Cleveland Metroparks will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. Each year leading up to this historic milestone, tree planting projects will be occurring throughout the Park District. These planting projects and restoration activities contribute to the success of our conservation mission and are a true testament to the significance of gifts to the Legacy Fund.

Preserving and Protecting Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established in The Cleveland Foundation to help preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks, as well as support special initiatives. During the past year, funding from the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund supported numerous projects including:

NatureTracks – combined with more than $200,000 in grant awards, funds from the Emerald Necklace Endowment will help purchase a new vehicle that will be customized to replace Cleveland Metroparks NatureTracks; a mobile classroom serving schools and senior centers throughout the City of Cleveland.

Garfield Park Reservation Community Garden – “seed” money was provided for site preparation and fencing for a community garden that will be ready for planting in 2014 as part of Garfield Park Reservation’s renewed commitment to local agriculture and sustainability.

Field Trip Transportation – in response to continuing needs of local schools, reimbursement for school bus transportation for students to attend programs at outdoor education facilities was provided. Specifically, a teacher may request up to $150 once per year for reimbursement of bus expenses which allows up to 50 students to participate in a field trip at any outdoor education facility within Cleveland Metroparks.

Snakes of North Chagrin Exhibit – an outdoor, interactive exhibit focusing on snakes found in North Chagrin Reservation located between North Chagrin’s Nature Center and Nature Education Building to be completed in spring 2014. Exhibit will feature a 6 foot by 4 foot fiberglass sculpture of a coiled northern water snake suitable for children to sit on and information about all snake species found within North Chagrin Reservation.

Through funding from the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund, Sara Kennedy is working on her master of science degree at The Ohio State University with Dr. Stanley Gehrt, an internationally acclaimed wildlife scientist. Sara’s study is looking at several aspects of white-tailed deer ecology within Cleveland Metroparks including fawn survival rates, movement of deer in and out of reservations, and the role coyotes play in deer dynamics. Sara and her team of seasonal employees and volunteers are following fawns, adult does and coyotes using a combination of radio telemetry and global positioning system wildlife collars. This process allows the team to collect position and time data on deer to evaluate habitat use as well as diurnal and seasonal movements. Each collar contains a movement sensor that sends a different signal if the collar is motionless for a period of time. This signals a mortality event and subsequent investigation on what caused the mortality; thus wildlife CSI! It is anticipated that the results of this work will be published in a scientific journal within the next few years contributing to a growing body of evidence on how to manage wildlife in urban environments.

Gifts to the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund may be designated for specific purposes such as education programs, research or locations within Cleveland Metroparks including trailheads, overlook decks and picnic shelters.

In 2013, Christopher Ulicky honored the memory of his parents, Daniel and Frances Ulicky, through endowing the Boathouse Trail Head in Hinckley Reservation. The Ulicky family shared many hours and special memories in Hinckley Reservation near the Boathouse, which inspired Chris to pursue this meaningful tribute.

Personalized proposals for endowment gifts to support programs or locations within Cleveland Metroparks are available by contacting Karen Kannenberg at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.

Forests of the “Emerald Necklace”

A Lasting Gift

Wildlife CSI!

Donations to the Legacy Fund combined with the efforts of volunteers from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores assisted Cleveland Metroparks with rehabilitating the Brecksville Revolutionary War Memorial in Brecksville Reservation. Volunteers and staff spent an entire day systematically clearing the area and planting native plants not only at the memorial on Brecksville Road, but in the surrounding area as well, to preserve this unique part of history in Cleveland Metroparks.

Preserving Special “Gems” of the Emerald Necklace

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Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund

Anonymous (17 donors)Jay Beswick*Nancy and Joseph Bozicevich*Sheila BrownKara BrowningWarwick A. Buer* In memory of my beloved wife, Marguerite A. BuerHelen E. and Robert L. Burns*Michael and Susan ClarkMina Davis*Michael and Marcia DolykJeanette EustacheCarol GlotzbeckerMarlene L. GoldheimerDorothea Jean Hassler* Bernice C. Haytas*Barbara A. HershkowitzDr. Robert D. HinkleConstance M. Howell*William D. HowertonPaula T. Hurwitz*Alyce M. Jarr*Marion E. Johnson*Fred R. Jones*Constance M. Junge*Mort* and Emilie KadishKaren J. Kannenberg and Dennis* A. Seifert

Julia Kunes*Christopher Malek and FriendsTerence J. and Nancy S. McCannLin MillerJean C. Murphy*Celia and Edward Nedved*George and Cynthia OpritaJo Ann B. PflegerIan Roy PhillipsElizabeth H. Ragg*Margaret RawsthorneCarmen R. ReethsKathleen SchlemmerDorothy D. Schmidt*Lynn A. Schreiber*Mary Sedlack*Kathryn S. Spilar*Coletta L. Stopp*Angela M. Thiery In celebration of the lives of Daniel and Victoria ThieryMildred TurzaRobert and Marti VagiConstance S. White, MDDorotha L. Whitney*Brian M. Zimmerman

*Deceased

2013

Christina Anderson Robert Angiocchi Anonymous (4 donors)Patrick Arch Dona M. Ashton Bank of America Keith Blak In honor of Laura BlakeCraig J. Brenner, MD Brown and Kunze Foundation Pamela Brown In memory of Karen RichardsonWilliam Butler Tom Coles Dan Crandall Patricia Deno Warren and Zoann Dusenbury Charitable FoundationCharles Englehart Philip Forrest Gilbert Fuller Family In memory of Charles R. KilgoreGannett Foundation James Hansler Harte Family Jill Hauger Hewlett Packard Matching Gift ProgramChris and Virginia Hill William D. Howerton Hughes Family Foundation In memory of Helen LalewiczNancy Hughes Karen Kannenberg Susi Kawolics Lisa Kovalsick George Krist and Bernice Schukert In memory of Charles R. KilgoreJo Ann Kubicki Christopher Kuhar Jean Lang Mark P. and Rebecca A. Mehill In memory of Basil Oriti

Elaine and Nathan Miller In honor of Jill Goldberg and Robert MillerMitchell Brothers Ice Cream, Inc. Andrea Morrison Thomas Mulready Rachel Nagle Vickie Neale James Nemet Debra E. Peters In memory of Joseph and Jean CiastonCharlotte Petrie Progressive Insurance Ralph Protano Janelle Reardon Carmen Reeths Thomas Robatin Terry Robison Robert Rotatori Raymond Roth Susan Russo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Sadlo Kathleen Schlemmer Charles Schmidt Andrew F. Seifert Erik Shaffer Debra Shankland James Szabo Jeffrey Taggart Sandra Tata Rosemary Toth Heather Triplett Christopher Ulicky In memory of Daniel and Frances UlickyColin Venner Wild4Ever Kathy Wisch Judith and Harvey Wiseberg Paul Wolansky Brian M. Zimmerman

The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established within The Cleveland Foundation to ensure the future of the Park District for generations to come. Gifts may be made to the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund through cash donations, bequests, appreciated securities and other forms of estate planning.

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following contributions made to the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund in 2013:

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following members of the Emerald Necklace Fellowship who have included Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund in their estate plans:

Legacy Fund 2013

2013 Trail Monitors In honor of Heather TriplettMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Badt In honor of Mrs. Clyde HurleyJames BellFoster BrownKathryn and James Clary In honor of Sue and Steve FurjanicCleveland Harley Davidson Sales CompanyDan CrandallEmployees of Crowe Horwath’s Cleveland OfficeJennifer and David DavenportHillary EmerPhilip ForrestElizabeth Grossman In honor of Douglas GrossmanMr. and Mrs. Herbert E. HarpsterHillcrest Women’s Club/GFWC In honor of Mark TibaldiJo Ann Stores Inc.Margaret Ann KaminskyNorman KammerJames KastelicJohn C. KilgoreDorothy LewersLubrizol FoundationDeborah MarcinskiChristina and Bruce MoffettVickie NealeMrs. Patricia PalkoDonna ParishJanelle ReardonDaila RenceThomas RobatinGloria Rowden To celebrate the lives and loves of Gene, Dorrie and TiggerDavid and Laura SangreeFr. Greg SchautDebra ShanklandEileen ShepardKathy SmithThe Smith Family In honor of the Stanforth FamilyRobert VoytasBrian M. Zimmerman

The following memorial gifts were contributed to Cleveland Metroparks Legacy Fund in 2013:

In memory of Modestino (Mugsy) Alberico Peter LeCastre

In memory of Richard Andress Joan Metzner

In memory of Thomas L. Blatnik Laurie Buschman Raymond and Blanche Buschman Olympia Candies & The McGrath Family

In memory of C.J. Campbell Boy Scouts of America Troop 662 Boy Scouts of America Troop 433

In memory of John F. Caputo Chuck and Maryann Bruder Dale and Rebecca Caputo Walter and Mary Pusateri

In memory of Marilyn Carey Major, Janet and Sharon Gaudreau

In memory of Chris Cho Brad, Sara and Nora Coven

In memory of Pauline Collett Dan and Joy Gura

In memory of Elaine Filko George Filko Kevin Filko Vicki Hanrahan

In memory of Daniel E. Flory Ronald Chester and Joyce A. Flory

In memory of Gladys (Bunny) Irvine Jean M. Secolic

In memory of Vernice M. Janus Kaufman & Company In memory of Robert W. Jericho William and Lynda Wallets

In memory of Vernon Kramer Sal and Sandy Fana Alison and Chip Kogan Steff and Gary Kusens Eileen and Anthony LaVerde Bonnie and Peter LeCastre Carolyn Mayhugh Larry and Nancy Nozik Cathy and Bill Smith Sue and Gary Speizer

In memory of Constance Lazarowicz The Sherwin Williams Company - GFG Finance*

In memory of Caroline Maichrye Howard and Lucy Evans

In memory of Joanne A. Marcus Thomas F. Marcus

In memory of Virgil and Henrietta Martin Jane Martin

In memory of Raymond Richard Marzec Dave and Louise Adams Anonymous Naomi Babson Mike and Margie Ballash Kay Dee and Steve Chek Joan and Joseph Corrigan Debbie and Vic Davila Wanda J. Holmes Jaclyn and James Kostos Judith and Kent Kostos Ross and Denise Kotkowski Victoria Kotkowski and Ken Rock Pat Marzec Ruth Ann Marzec Pamla Murry Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O’Neill Jeannette A. Porter Raymond and Mindi Porter Mary Ann Skuza Sandra Smith

In memory of Helen McConville Joan Metzner

In memory of Diana McCormick Howard and Lucy Evans

In memory of Jim McLaughlin Major, Janet and Sharon Gaudreau

In memory of Jim Medve Jospeh P. Medve

In memory of Larry Miller Mary Lewis

In memory of Lisa A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartnett SMP

In memory of Jean Nagy Robert and Barbara Bregar Marcy and Gary Dlugoss Mary A. Turzillo & Geoffrey A. Landis

In memory of Basil Oriti Elmo and Marilyn Bass

In memory of John Palivoda Dianne Palivoda

In memory of David Petrie Linda Petrie Davis

In memory of Kevin D. Porter Stephanie Huhn Donald and Bernadine Porter

In memory of Brennan Repasy The Stelter Family and Friends

In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb Ron and Susan Batke Joanna Brich John and Mary Brinovec Jennifer and Ron Douglas Thea M. Graham HHL Group, Inc. Hinckley Fire Department Hinckley Historical Society Joanne Leahy Linda and Charles Olsavsky Karen Shallcross Debra Shankland Joseph and Tina Valencik Sylvia and Sally Wiess

In memory of Neil Jule Robinson Doris and Robert L. Robinson

In memory of Brian Rogers Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department

In memory of Karen E. Rusnak Randy Rusnak

In memory of Richard J. Savel Mary Ann and Joe Dacek Rick and Kelly Jesenovec Linda and Mike Lenc-Steigerwald Louise Mayer Mike Mihalick Jane Miller Laura, Lisa and Steven Nemeckay Bob and Jan Osolin Frank and Lillie Savel

In memory of Werner W. Schubert Sarah J. Learn Employees of Ohio Savings Wickliffe Branch

In memory of Mark Smith Cleveland New In Town Meetup Group

In memory of Frances Ulicky Sue Kardish and family June and Charles Nemec

In memory of Joseph Verbofsky Howard and Lucy Evans

In memory of Lonny Vickory Len and Helen Vickory

In memory of James Keith Wallace Jeff and Shannon Bowser E-Merging Technologies Group Inc. Joseph P. Mantey Richard McMakin MSM Group, Inc. Tom and Dina Ockington Raymond Rusnak

In memory Barry A. Weiss Rona B. Weiss

In memory of Charles and Gladys Weiss Rona B. Weiss

In memory of Ann Wilkins The Kinkopf Family

In memory of Tom Wurm Chuck and Linda Davis

In memory of Theresa (Tess) Yackshaw Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Cleveland Metroparks Legacy Fund helps to create a welcome and healthy environment for wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of the “Emerald Necklace.”

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts to the Legacy Fund in 2013:

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2013

Ranger Department Mounted Unit FundEleanore L. Gates To welcome Myron

Jeffrey Gerrick In honor of Caitlyn Gerrick

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Joanne Major In memory of a horse called Ginger

Mac and Mary McMurray In memory of Diane Lynn McCloskey

Brian and Nancy Tomasch

Rocky River Nature Center Baldwin Wallace University Institute for Learning in Retirement

Kim Barto In memory of Gaythiel Hope

Marian L. Bever In memory of Ann Wilkins

Judy Boone

Alec Bullard In honor of Emily Motz

Patricia Bartlett Church In memory of Ann Wilkins

Michael and Susan Clark In memory of Ann Wilkins

Patty Cuthbertson In memory of Gaythiel Hope

Cuyahoga Astronomical Association

Larry and Phyllis Donner In memory of Ann Wilkins

Auxiliary Board of Fairview Hospital

Ann Marie Fred In honor of Gary O’Meara

The Gallery Group

The Garden Club of Cleveland In honor of John Cardwell

Eric Gardner In honor of Florence A. Gardner

Muhammed and Shirin Hassanali

Judy Hoshek In memory of Ann Wilkins

Friends of Independence Library

Richard and Lillian Joliat In memory of Ann Wilkins

Paula M. Kramer In memory of Ann Wilkins

Paula M. Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Bill and Joyce Litzler In memory of Ann Wilkins

Robert A. Mendenhall In memory of Barbara A. Mendenhall

Thomas and Claire Moore In memory of Ann Wilkins

Holly Moore In memory of Gaythiel Hope

Allison Motz

Joni and Doug Norris In memory of Walt Robb

Joseph and Janelle Reardon In memory of Ann Wilkins

Rocky River Nature Center (continued)

Rocky River Trailsiders

Dave and Cindy Saunders In memory of Ann Wilkins

Maryann Sender

Strongsville Garden Club

Wendy S. Weirich In memory of Thomas Cozzens

Jane Wessel and Anthony Lang In memory of Ann Wilkins

Western Cuyahoga Audubon

Tom and Barbara Wheatley In memory of Ann Wilkins

Jeffrey M. Wilkins In memory of Ann Wilkins

South Chagrin Polo FieldWestern Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.

Trails FundNancy Andrews Family Foundation In honor of Agnes Andrews

Nancy Andrews Family Foundation In memory of Earlin Andrews

Anonymous

Steve Bedell

Mark Bergman and Katarzyna Karelus

Bike Authority

The Brachna Family of Sagamore Hills

Bretton Ridge Women’s Club In memory of Doreen Bradwell

Kara Browning

Chiswick Breweries, Inc.

Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association

Cleveland Lumber Company

Cleveland Sports Management

Cleveland Touring Club

Cleveland West Road Runner Club

Crooked River Local LonghouseNative Sons and Daughters

Kathy Dugan In honor of John Delzani

Fat Head’s Brewery

Raymond L. Graves In honor of Melda D. Graves

Hawken School

Sandra M. Hirsch In honor of Mary Reese

Jerry’s House of Kolors

Kathleen Jozwiak

William and Janice Kimball

Sarah Koch In honor of Jackie and Ryan Koch

David Krause

Lake Erie Wheelers

Karen and John Lanigan

Lubrizol Foundation

Joe Misejko Family and Friends In memory of Joe Misejko

Christina and Bruce Moffett

Trails Fund (continued)

Nan

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Cuyahoga County Chapter In memory of Angelo Passalaqua

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Cuyahoga County Chapter

The James B. Oswald Company Charitable Fund

Kathryn Peterson

Ray Petro

The Pitetti Family In memory of Doreen Bradwell

Steve and Susie Plaskon

Mr. and Mrs. A. Preen In memory of Doreen Bradwell

Progressive Insurance EPMO In honor of William L. Grady

Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park

Milish Risbood

Heidi Sandrev In memory of Angelo Passalaqua

Kristen M. Schmidt

Jane Tidwell

Emily L. Wallace

S.K. Wellman Foundation

Western Reserve Racing

Douglas M. Wyer

Trail Monitor FundAnonymous

Margo and Tom Bertin

Victoria Plata

Watershed Stewardship CenterKiwanis Club of Cleveland

Mitchell’s Ice Cream

Ohio Prairie Nursery

Camille Shima

Judy Wischmeier

Youth OutdoorsAnonymous

Cleveland Fishing Association

Cleveland Natural Science Club

Tom and Bridget Hornberger

Kiwanis Club of Cleveland

Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders

Phyllis and Mike Toke

Brecksville Nature CenterKristine Bass In memory of Basil Oriti

Joseph and Rosalie Bruno In memory of Basil Oriti

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Foster In honor of John Miller

Jo-Ann Stores Inc.

Karen and Bob Kattman In in memory of Basil Oriti

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Patricia Musca In memory of Basil Oriti

Marlene Oriti In memory of Basil Oriti

Sandra-Leigh Serio and Len Serio In memory of Basil Oriti

Anita Slade In memory of Basil Oriti

Virginia Steininger In memory of Basil Oriti

Donald W. Strand In memory of Basil Oriti

CanalWay CenterAnonymous

Joy E. Foote

The Charles E. Phipps Company

St. Columbkille 50 Plus Club

Slovenian Pensioners Club of Euclid

Walton Hills Fifty Plus Club

David and Joanie Zimmer In honor of Ella Edgar’s 2nd birthday

Fishing FundAnonymous

Richard F. Cannistra

Tom and Barb Cawley

Janet Deckerd In memory of Velicka D’Amico

Karen Gash In memory of Velicka D’Amico

Susie Hein In memory of Velicka D’Amico

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Fishing Fund (continued)

Anna Krayn In memory of Martin Gallito

Erin and Randy Kreis In memory of Donald W. Mayer

Steve Nytrae

Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders

Optimist Club of West Suburban Cleveland

Rod Makers Shoppe

Runzheimer Foundation

Garfield Park Nature CenterHandsOn Northeast Ohio

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Ohio Wetlands Association

Kevin M. Payne

Mary Tetlak

Golf Education FundEric Gardner In honor of Richard E. Gardner

Melissa Stein

Historic InterpretationJudie and Bruce Amsel

Cleveland Natural Science Club

Cub Scout Pack #137

Joy E. Foote

Nancy Ghali

Maple Leaf Chapter - AARP

Our Lady of Hope Ladies Auxillary

Our Lady of Hope Seniors

South Euclid Garden Club

Southwest Canicians Club

Sterling Education

Look About LodgeBentleyville Rd. Neighborhood Club

Blackbrook Audubon Society

Cleveland Natural Science Club In honor of the 75th Anniversary of Look About Lodge

Jim Cowan In honor of Loe and Gary Goldwasser’s 50th Anniversary

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

The Saks Family In memory of Dorothy Curtis

Mill Stream Run ReservationEllen Barkley

Home Depot - Strongsville

North Chagrin ReservationAnonymous

Jean C. Bourgeois In honor of Jeff Riebe

Cleveland Touring Club

Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District

Nancy Hanger

Emilie Kadish

Paula M. Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Allan and Barbara Peskin

1964 Rugby Foundation

Senior Pediatric Society

Sandra and Sig Stechler In honor of Stevi Gutin

Sandra and Sig Stechler In honor of Karen Kannenberg

Trauma Services of Mental Health Services

Zack Fund of The Cleveland Foundation

Outdoor EducationHoly Trinity School

Lisa Kollins

Rita Pence In memory of George Ashmun

Pinnacle Gardens Foundation

Outdoor RecreationArcelor Mittal

John and Nora Kowalchik

Lake Carrier’s Association

Ranger Department Explorer FundBrook Park-Berea VFW Post 6676

Peter Paladin

Ranger Department K-9 Unit FundEleanore L. Gates In honor of Gambit

Eleanore L. Gates In celebration of Gambit’s first birthday

Paula Kramer In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb

Ruby Stevens In memory Carl (Butch) Vajdich

Brian and Nancy Tomasch

The Walkush Family In memory of Richard Savel

Walmart Foundation

Special gifts to Cleveland Metroparks are gratefully accepted to support designated projects. The individuals and organizations listed below have made gifts in support of the programs or facilities listed below:

For more information regarding contributions to Cleveland Metroparks, please contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, Manager of Gift and Donor Development at 216-635-3217 or [email protected]. Or, visit clevelandmetroparks.com and click donate to make a gift online.

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