Crowell Hilaka
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

The land that is now Richfield Heritage Preserve was hidden to all but Lake Erie Council Girl Scouts for many years. Known then as Camp Crowell Hilaka, security was tight and entrance was denied to all except groups who had an appointment to camp and a few workers. Just letting people know about the place has been one of FoCH"s top priorities since we were founded in 2009. Now we are working with the Richfield Joint Recreation District to help people find and enjoy this unique place. 
  • Brochures
  • Library Displays
  • Booths and displays at events  
  • Social media
  • Website 
  • On site programs such as open houses, custom guided tours, public hiking programs and lecture series
  • Friendly presence - while working at or hiking in the park, we often help lost hikers, share park history to visitors with questions, gently remind visitors of park best practices, pick up trash, keep an eye on things, report problems.  

​Presentations for schools, libraries, clubs. Topics include:​
  • Ohio's Hidden Treasure, Richfield Heritage Preserve
  • Crowell Hilaka, the Girl Scout Years
  • Ohio Inventor, the Elusive Mr. Kirby
  • Kirby's Mill and the Twisted Tale of Hydropower
  • Want Butterflies? Feed Caterpillars!  How Invasive Plants Disrupt Ecosystems and What We Can Do About It.  

Library Displays

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Richfield LIbrary display, winter 2015
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Richfield Library display - Kirby Birthday Celebration, Summer 2015
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Richfield Library display, autumn 2015
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Crowell Hilaka Memories Project booth at the Cuyahoga County Fair 2015. Staffed by the Norris Family.

Projects

Kirby's Mill Restoration
Historic Home Stabilization
Native Species Restoration

Contact Us

Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve/ Friends of Crowell Hilaka
100 Wandle Avenue
Bedford, OH 44146
contactus@friendsofrhp.org

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  • Home
  • What's Here
    • Directions
    • The Property >
      • Google Map
      • Video
    • History
    • Maps
    • Nature Sightings
    • Memorials
  • About Us
    • What is a Friends'Group?
    • Reports to the Community
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Board Portal
    • FoCH History
    • Incorporation
  • Get Involved
    • Contact
    • Our Supporters 2022
    • Our supporters 2023
    • Kirby's Mill Restoration
    • Education and Outreach
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Events