Cuyahoga River Days

River Day Festival @ Haymaker Farmers’ Market

Explore river themed activities, children’s art, environmental displays, & visit with aquatic animals. Learn about our Cuyahoga River watershed, local pollinators & stewardship opportunities. Discover ways to explore Kent’s trails & Ohio’s Nature Preserves.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th

TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Haymaker Farmers' Market - Corner of Franklin Ave & College St

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!

River Day Electrofishing Demonstration 

Who says water and electricity don’t mix? Observe an electrofishing (e-fishing) demo at Tannery Park. You will see how fish are captured with e-fishing equipment and documented by experienced aquatic life biologists. There will be opportunities for you to get up close and personal with our local fish species, so be sure to bring the kids! Watch for posted updates. Plum Creek Park is the backup location in the event of high-water conditions. Sponsored by Davey Resource Group.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th

TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: John Brown Tannery Park - 100 Stow Street, Kent

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!

Edith Chase Symposium - "A Tribute to Tributaries"

Edith Chase Lecture: Big Lessons from Small Streams

This year’s speaker is Dr. Dave Costello, Prof. Biological Sciences, KSU. He will present Big Lessons from Small Streams Thursday evening, May 15, 2025, at the Kent State School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cene Lecture Hall, Kent State University.

WHEN: Thursday, May 15th

TIME: 7:00 PM

WHERE: Kent State Architecture & Design Building - 132 S Lincoln Street, Kent

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!

Edith Chase Poetry Readings: Poems for Tributaries Everywhere

Poets from around the State will read original poems, A Confluence of Poetry (Poems for Tributaries Everywhere), at the College of Architecture & Environmental Design – 132 S. Lincoln St, Kent Ohio. A new anthology of these poems is available.

WHEN: Friday, May 15th

TIME: 4:00 PM

WHERE: Kent State Architecture & Design Building - 132 S Lincoln Street, Kent

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!