Curious about the goings-on of Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Join the Akron Press Club for a luncheon featuring remarks from Greg Peckham, CEO of Conservancy for CVNP, on July 29, 2026 at East End.
Peckham just reached one year as CEO of the Conservancy, the philanthropic funding engine behind the national park. The Conservancy is the nonprofit strategic partner to CVNP, responsible for developing projects, programs, and experiences to serve more than 3.1 million annual visitors to the park.
Peckham will share updates about ongoing projects, park improvements and takeaways from his first year as CEO.
Tickets are $35 and include admission and lunch. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
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Event details
Program: Conservancy for CVNP at the Akron Press Club
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch begins at 11:30. Speech begins at noon, followed by questions from the audience.
Place: 1201 East Market St. Akron, OH, 44305. The entrance is located a few doors down from Eighty-Three Brewery, in the former Goodyear Hall space.
Cost: $35 per individual. Fast and easy online registration.
Or contact the Press Club administrator, Emily Henthorn, at akronpressclub@gmail.com.
Advance sale tickets only.
Reservation deadline: Friday, July 24.
Cancellations: Cancellation requests must be received no later than Thursday, July 23. After that time, there will be no refunds and an invoice will be issued for payment.
Featured Speaker
Greg Peckham became chief executive officer of the Conservancy for CVNP in July 2025.
Previously, he served as Executive Director at Cleveland Public Art from 2004 to 2011. From 2011 to 2016, he served as LAND studio’s Managing Director, then took on the role of Executive Director from 2017 to 2025. Among other projects, he helped lead the transformation of Irishtown Bend, a new 25-acre greenspace reclamation project along the Cuyahoga River. Greg earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and his master’s degree in nonprofit management from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
About Conservancy for CVNP
The Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner and friends group of CVNP. As one of the largest and most effective national park partners in the country, the Conservancy is a recognized leader in advancing the mission of CVNP through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.
Proceeds from Akron Press Club events fund scholarships for journalism and public relations students. Between the Press Club and the John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund, scholarships of $5,000 were awarded to 11 students in 2026. The Press Club sincerely thanks Summit County, Dr. Aileen Thong, Elizabeth Bartz and Bruce Winges for their donations to the scholarship fund.