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Become a CLPA Supporter
With nearly 600 supporters and growing, join us in revitalizing the region through recognition of our heritage! Supporters will receive our newsletter, notices of public meetings and events, access to educational programs and invitations to supporter events. Your contribution goes toward fulfilling our mission of completing Cascade Locks Park as a Heritage Park for Akron's Future.

Contact Rowan MacTaggart or Andrea Victor at 330-374-5625 for more information

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Become a Corporate Supporter
If your business would like to join our community effort, please consider contributing and receive recognition in the Cascade Chronicle.

Become a CLPA Volunteer
CLPA is a volunteer led and volunteer driven organization. Join the effort to develop Cascade Locks Park and provide the resources of the Mustill Store to the community. To become a volunteer, complete our volunteer application. Read Cascade Volunteer!, our Volunteer Newsletter.

Upcoming Volunteer Events:
Mustill Store Training
We offer training for new volunteers as well as experienced store greeters. Take advantage of this rewarding volunteer opportunity! You’ll meet some terrific people, do some light selling and help ensure the continued success of Cascade Locks Park Association. The store is open on weekends, April thru October, from 10am to 5pm. The time commitment is for 3 1/2 hr. shifts when you choose. Individual training can be set up as well.

Garden Club - First Thursday of each month, from April thru October, 9:00-11:00am
Join us as we maintain and improve the gardens within the Mustill yard fence. All gardening levels are welcome. Bring hand tools, a bucket and gloves if you’d like, and enjoy the great company, fresh air and refreshments. Weather permitting. Call for details.

Current Volunteer Needs:
STORE GREETERS: We need volunteers to work in the store on weekends, April thru October, in 3 1/2 hour shifts, as suits your schedule. Tasks involve welcoming visitors, some light selling of Towpath and canal related books, maps, cds, videos and cold beverages. Training is provided. Call Rowan at 330.374.5625 for more info. Click here to learn more about the Mustill Store.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Become a tour guide or assist with the development of educational materials. Education program volunteers are needed for weekday school programs and Sunday park tours. Training is provided.

HANDY-PEOPLE: There is a need for help with general property maintenance of the Mustill complex. This could include such activities as mowing, painting, and carpentry. Volunteers with special maintenance skills are particularly welcome.

GARDENERS: We need gardeners to help maintain the wildflower and perennial gardens at the Mustill Site. As the park develops we will be expanding our gardening visions and activities. Club meets first Thursday morning of the month, April thru October from 9am to 11am.

SPECIAL EVENTS: We need assistance with the organization and management of special events, which includes helping with food management, preparation of the site and general assistance with setting up.

OFFICE ASSISTANCE: We need help with mailings and other office tasks from time to time. Help in this area keeps CLPA running and growing. Weekdays and flexible schedule as needed.

HISTORY AND ARCHIVING: The archiving group needs help with the organization and cataloguing of store records. There is also a need for further research of the site and area.

Please Contact: Rowan MacTaggart, Volunteer & Programs Coordinator 330-374-5625 rowan@cascadelocks.org