Update regarding COVID-19

May 2021 Update

The safety and wellbeing of Conservancy members, guests, friends and employees remains the Conservancy’s top concern. As of May 26, 2021, the following updates are available:

Conservancy Staff continues to primarily telework, checking mail and phone lines often. If you are having difficulties reaching anyone and do not have their email address, please contact us at info@forcvnp.org

A Federal Mask Mandate has been lifted for fully vaccinated individuals. Individuals who have been vaccinated are not required to wear masks in federal buildings or on federal land. It is requested that you still maintain a safe distance of 6 feet from others.

Retail: Thank you to everyone who has been using our new online store or visited our new Boston Store! Trail Mix Peninsula, Boston Store and the store in Boston Mill Visitor Center are open with safety measures in place – designated hours for at-risk shoppers are available at Trail Mix Peninsula. Please visit forcvnp.org/shop for the latest updates, hours and information regarding retail or to shop online.

Extraordinary Spaces: We are able to host private events that adhere to current guidelines at Hines Hill and Happy Days Lodge. Stanford House has resumed operations. At this time, we are only able to book the entire Stanford House and not offering individual room rentals.

Cultural and Educational Programming:

Family programs have returned with limited capacity. These events are great for all ages, offering a unique way to connect with the natural world around us. Register here: forcvnp.org/calendar/
Volunteer Drop-In events have returned, also at a limited capacity. Sign up for a one-time event here: forcvnp.org/calendar/
Our virtual author series is in full swing. Our next author, J.R. Harris, joins us in August 12 to discuss his book Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker. Learn more about the series and get your tickets here: forcvnp.org/crooked-river-reads/
We have continued to publish new volumes of Cuyahoga Connections to help keep youth connected with nature. Find recommended reading, free downloadable journals and fun activities here: forcvnp.org/experience/connecting-with-your-park/

The best way to stay updated on Conservancy events and news is to sign up for our biweekly e-newsletter, here: forcvnp.org/experience/ or to follow us on Facebook @ConservancyforCVNP

The above is subject to change as more information becomes available around COVID-19.

During this time, the Conservancy continues to raise money in support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park projects and activities. Work is ongoing around the acquisition of the former Brandywine Golf Course/ Peninsula Land Project. The Conservancy appreciates the support of the community in this time when the trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park are more popular than ever.

Feb. 16, 2021 Update

The safety and wellbeing of Conservancy members, guests, friends and employees remains the Conservancy’s top concern. As of Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the following updates are available:

Conservancy Staff continues to primarily work from home, checking mail and phone lines often. If you are having difficulties reaching anyone and do not have their email address, please contact us at info@forcvnp.org

A Federal Mask Mandate has been issued. Visitors are required to wear face masks in federal buildings including visitor centers, historic structures, and museums. When outdoors, face masks are required on NPS-managed lands when physical distance cannot be maintained. More information can be found on this public page: NPS Public Health Update (U.S. National Park Service)

Retail: Thank you to everyone who has been using our new online store! Trail Mix Peninsula and the store in Boston Mill Visitor Center are open with safety measures in place – designated hours for at-risk shoppers are available at Trail Mix Peninsula. Please visit forcvnp.org/shop for the latest updates, hours and information regarding retail or to shop online.

Extraordinary Spaces: We have partnered with Haus of Cool to bring Pop-Up Weddings BACK to CVNP in 2021. Learn more about these intimate, stress-free ceremonies here.

Cultural and Educational Programming:

We have launched a NEW, virtual author series for 2021. Our next author, Winona LaDuke, joins us on March 22 to discuss her book “To Be A Water Protector: The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers.” Learn more about the series and get your tickets here: forcvnp.org/crooked-river-reads/
We have continued to publish new volumes of Cuyahoga Connections to help keep youth connected with nature. Find recommended reading, free downloadable journals and fun activities here: forcvnp.org/experience/connecting-with-your-park/
A new monthly educator e-newsletter has launched to keep teachers and administrators informed on programs and opportunities. If you would like to be added to the e-newsletter, please email connect@forcvnp.org.

For the most up-to-date information on Conservancy operations, please keep an eye on forcvnp.org. The above is subject to change as more information becomes available around COVID-19.

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Due to the on-going pandemic, we have suspended in-person programs at the Environmental Education Center through the Spring of 2021. However, staff is working tirelessly to find new and interactive ways to continue connecting kids with nature. Please visit the Conservancy’s Cuyahoga Connections page and the National Park Service’s Distance Learning page for engaging and educational opportunities that can be done at home or virtually.

June 16 Update

The safety and wellbeing of Conservancy members, guests, friends and employees is always the Conservancy’s top concern. Pending circumstances and directives for safely reopening businesses, the Conservancy has made the following updates:

Retail: A newly launched online store now allows you to support the park through purchases made from the comfort of your own home. Trail Mix Peninsula and the store in Boston Mill Visitor Center are open with safety measures in place – designated hours for at-risk shoppers are available at Trail Mix Peninsula. Please visit forcvnp.org/shop for the latest updates, hours and information regarding retail or to shop online.

Extraordinary Spaces: We have partnered with Haus of Cool to bring Pop-Up Weddings to CVNP. Learn more about these intimate, stress-free ceremonies here. We are also currently taking risk-free wedding bookings in 2020 and 2021.

Cultural and Educational Programming: All summer programs have been canceled or postponed. Fall programming will be evaluated as more information becomes available.

For the most up-to-date information on Conservancy operations, please keep an eye on forcvnp.org. The above timeline is subject to change as more information becomes available around COVID-19.

During this time, the Conservancy continues to raise money in support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park projects and activities. Work is ongoing around the acquisition of the former Brandywine Golf Course. The Conservancy appreciates the support of the community in this time when the trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park are more popular than ever.

May 14 Update

Retail: A newly launched online store now allows you to support the park through purchases made from the comfort of your own home. Trail Mix Peninsula is currently open for appointment-only shopping and curbside pickup. The Conservancy has suspended operations of the gift shop inside Boston Mill Visitor Center until further notice. Please visit forcvnp.org/shop for the latest updates, hours and information regarding retail or to shop online.

Environmental Education Center: The Conservancy will not be running camps this summer. All residential programs are suspended through the fall.

Extraordinary Spaces: Meeting and special event spaces are available for groups of 10 or less, at least through the end of June.

Cultural and Educational Programming: All summer programs have been canceled or postponed. Fall programming will be evaluated as more information becomes available.

Stanford House: The Conservancy will not be hosting guests at Stanford House until further notice. Guests who have reserved Stanford House will be contacted directly to reschedule or receive a full refund.

For the most up-to-date information on Conservancy operations, please visit forcvnp.org. The above timeline is subject to change as more information becomes available around COVID-19.
During this time, the Conservancy continues to raise money in support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park projects and activities. Work is ongoing around the acquisition of the former Brandywine Golf Course. The Conservancy appreciates the support of the community in this time when the trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park are more popular than ever.

March 17 Update Regarding COVID-19 from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The safety and wellbeing of our members, friends, guests and employees remains our top priority. Therefore, we have decided to temporarily suspend business operations at all Conservancy locations, including Trail Mix Peninsula, Hines Hill Campus and Happy Days Lodge effective immediately for at least eight weeks. This includes Cultural Arts events, performances, lectures (including the April 10 Lyceum Lecture, Alone with Britt Ahart, April 19 concert with Ed Caner and April 26 Le Vent du Nord Concert) and privately hosted events. Conservancy operations at the Environmental Education Center and Stanford House are also temporarily suspended.

The National Park Service announced the closure of Boston Mill Visitor Center beginning March 17. This includes the Conservancy’s retail store located inside the visitor center. Please note that park information can still be found in the kiosk outside of the building and the park trails remain open at this time. For the latest information and updates on Cuyahoga Valley National Park, please visit their website at https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm

While Conservancy offices are closed, our staff will be working remotely and are still accessible by phone.

We will continue to release updates as they become available. For questions or concerns, please contact Lexi Korczynski, Conservancy Marketing director at akorczynski@forcvnp.org or by calling 330.805.1694

March 13

Dear friends of the Conservancy,

The safety and wellbeing of our members, friends, guests and employees is our top priority. We greatly appreciate your support and want you to know that we are taking COVID-19 seriously.

At this time, with the information available to us from the CDC and state and local authorities, we have decided to close the Conservancy offices, Stanford House, and Conservancy services at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center at least through April 3.

In addition, the following events have been canceled:

• March 20: The Revelers Concert at Happy Days Lodge
• March 27-29: Alternative Spring Break
• March 27: Lyceum Lecture, Chasing Bugs
• March 29: Danae Wolfe’s Seiberling Gallery Exhibition Opening and Reception

We hope to reschedule the concert and lecture, but in the meantime, we have sent more information to ticket purchasers regarding how to get a refund, exchange tickets for a future event or donate your tickets to the Conservancy. Alternative Spring Break registrations have been fully refunded.

We understand that this is a rapidly changing situation and will keep our website as up to date as possible. Please visit this page (forcvnp.org/updates) for the most recent information. For specific information about Cuyahoga Valley National Park, please visit their website at www.nps.gov/cuva

Our staff are working remotely for the next three weeks. Many of them are reachable through e-mail and cell phones and they will be checking their office phones regularly. The business of the Conservancy will continue as we are also looking out for the welfare of our staff and promoting their safety during this difficult time.

If you have any questions about Conservancy events or closures, please contact Lexi Korczynski, Conservancy Marketing Director at 330.805.1694

Thank you for your continuous support,

Deb Yandala
Conservancy CEO