- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
CLPA Education Programs/Park Tour Guide
ORGANIZATION: Cascade Locks Park Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Serve as a docent at the Mustill Store and Schumacher Cascade Mills Site for visiting schools and other groups, generally scheduled during the week. Resources and training are provided. Programs include, but are not limited to, Cascade Locks and the Canal, Akron History, The Mustill Family and Store, and Schumacher Cascade Mills.
More opportunities with Cascade Locks Park Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cascade Locks Park Association
Location:
248 FERNDALE ST, AKRON, OH 44304, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cascade Locks Park Association (CLPA) is to preserve, protect and promote the industrial, commercial and cultural heritage of the Cascade Locks Park along locks 10-16 of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Description
Founded in 1989, the Cascade Locks Park Association works in partnership with the City of Akron, Metro Parks, Serving Summit County and many others to design and develop the Cascade Locks Park on the north end of downtown Akron. The Park is an industrial heritage park, which tells the story of Akron’s birth along the canal and the evolution of industry in Akron. The Cascade Locks Park connects to downtown Akron, providing direct access to nature and recreation along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, which stretches into the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and will ultimately lead to Cleveland’s lakefront.
The park began with the rehabilitation of the Mustill Store and House and extension of the Towpath Trail to the area. This extensive project was just the beginning for Cascade Locks Park, as its supporters continued to work towards the goals of enhancing the quality of life in and around downtown Akron.
Today, the park has over 106,000 visitors yearly, and the Mustill Store greets over 7,000 visitors each year. CLPA operates the Store, staffed with volunteers, and provides educational programs. Visitation to the Mustill Store and Cascade Locks Park continues to increase as connections are made, and we are able to continue to "Bridge Urban Places with Green Spaces."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
57 West North StreetAKRON, OH 44304
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2017
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- As you are able