By attending the Summit, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed or filmed for event documentation and promotional purposes.
📷 If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, please let us know at check-in.

📌 Location:
Lewis Stokes Wing, Cleveland Public Library
Address: 525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

🕣 Check-In: 8:30–9:00 a.m.

🕘 Summit Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Paid parking is available:

• 320 Superior Ave Garage (across the street): $25/day
  🔹 Need help covering this fee? Email Angela Yeager at ayeager@laurelschool.org
  
  

Nearby additional garages:

• Huntington Garage (on Superior Ave)
  
  

777 Rockwell & ABM Rockwell Garage (between E. 6th and E. 9th)
Detailed information about parking can be found HERE.

PUBLIC TRANSIT is the most cost-effective method since most nearby parking in downtown Cleveland entails charges that average about $15 per day. Many RTA bus routes travel to downtown Cleveland and have stops within two blocks of the Library. Red, Blue, and Green Line rapid transit all stop at Tower City, a short two-block walk away. Visit https://riderta.com to plan your trip, check schedules, etc.

DRIVING AND PARKING: The single blue star on the south side of Superior Avenue (Huntington Building garage) and the two blue stars a 1⁄2 block away on Rockwell Ave. between East 9th and East 6th street (777 Rockwell and ABM Rockwell Garage) are the nearest parking garages.

🚖 Rideshare or Drop-Off

Use the Superior Avenue entrance for student drop-offs and pick-ups. Volunteers will greet students at the entrance. Navigate to 525 Superior.

We encourage you to join the waitlist at the registration link above. If a spot opens up you will be notified at least 2 days before the event!

✅ Refillable water bottle (this is a near-zero waste event!)
✅ Writing utensil
✅ Notebook or device (optional)
✅ Dress in comfortable layers
🚫 Please avoid bringing large backpacks if possible

Breakfast is NOT provided. A vegetarian lunch and snacks are included.
All meals are served with compostable ware. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please indicate them when registering or contact us in advance.

To maximize space for student participants, the event is youth-only.
However, the rest of the Library remains open to the public throughout the day.

👥 School chaperones are welcome and are asked to remain with their students.

Yes! The venue is ADA-accessible with ramps, elevators, and restrooms.

Need specific accommodations (mobility, sensory, language)?
📧 Email: pseldon@clevelandohio.gov

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.
📧 Contact: ayeager@laurelschool.org

We’re proud to host a near-zero waste event!
Here’s how we’re walking our talk:

♻️ Composting all waste with Rust Belt Riders
🌱 Serving only vegetarian meals
🚫 Limiting single-use plastics and packaging and reusing or recycling signage
💧 Encouraging reusable bottles
🖥️ Offering digital materials instead of printed packets
🌞 Sourcing from solar-powered and low-carbon vendors
🧵 Using eco-conscious apparel from local makers

Sustainability isn't perfection—it's progress. Every small choice counts!

You’ll receive a digital resource packet, which can be found on our website after the summit featuring:

📅 Volunteer events for Earth Day & beyond
🌱 Environmental leadership programs like Laurel’s Environmental Justice Semester
📣 Info about Global Shapers (ages 18+)
📬 Newsletter sign-up and social media links

Let the Summit be the beginning—not the end—of your climate journey!

We’re here to help with logistics, accommodations, or support:

👩‍🏫 Angela Yeager
📧 ayeager@laurelschool.org | 📱 (216) 346-5948

👩🏽‍💼 Philena Seldon
📧 pseldon@clevelandohio.gov | 📱 (216) 857-7602

While Breakfast is NOT provided, a vegetarian lunch and snacks are included. Lunch will be a build your own pasta bar.

All meals are served with compostable ware. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please indicate them when registering or contact us in advance.