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 16th

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 16th

TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: John Brown Tannery Park - 300 Stow St, Kent OH 44240

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!

Edith Chase Symposium - "How We Got to Now"

Edith Chase Lecture: How We Got to Now: Lessons in Local Environmental History

This year’s speaker is Dr. Jon Wlasiuk, Lyman Briggs College & Michigan State University. He will present How We Got to Now: Lessons in Local Environmental History on Thursday evening, May 14th, 2026, at the Kent State School of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cene Lecture Hall, Kent State University.

WHEN: Thursday, May 14th

TIME: 7:00 PM, Doors Open @ 6:30 PM

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

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!

Edith Chase Poetry Readings: Our Natural Cities, Nature in the Urban Setting

Poets from around the State will read original poems 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, Doors open @ 3:00 PM

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

WHO: Open to the public

COST: FREE!