Emerald Necklace - July 2014

July ‘14 Vol. 63 #7

Emerald Necklace

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Swimming 6

Walking Works 7 • Academy of Golf 9 • Outdoor Recreation Catalog 12

Contents Feature 3 Natural Discoveries: Buttonbush Columns 2 Inside the Emerald Necklace 4 Notes from the Field 5 Naturalist’s Almanac In Addition 6 Come Out and Play 8 Cleveland Metroparks Golf 10 Zoo News 12 Outdoor Recreation 17 Programs by Date 18 Programs by Location 31 Directory Cover photo: South Chagrin Reservation

All photos by Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.

Emerald Necklace Published monthly by:

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Board of Park Commissioners Bruce G. Rinker Debra K. Berry

President Vice-President

Dan T. Moore Vice-President

Brian M. Zimmerman

Chief Executive Officer

Cleveland Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment, services or access to programs or activities. Special assistance for Cleveland Metroparks programs or facilities is available by calling 216-635-3264 in advance.

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Inside the

Emerald Necklace

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hat do you get when you mix urban, eclectic, casual décor and fresh made-from- scratch food with a 180º view of the Cuyahoga River? You get your go-to after-work hangout. You get your favorite date night restaurant and your unwind-and-relax-bythe-river weekend bistro.

Merwin’s Wharf, Cleveland Metroparks inviting new restaurant with overstuffed couches and chairs, firepit and fireplace on the 3,000 sq. ft. landscaped patio and an eclectic décor inside is the perfect place for family and friends to drink, relax, gather and eat thoughtfully-made, creative comfort food.

Continuing on in the tradition of one of the Flats earliest tavern owners, Noble Merwin, Merwin’s Wharf is located in Rivergate Park, a 2.8-acre green oasis in the center of Cleveland’s Flats District.

In the early 1800s, Noble Merwin saw the natural beauty of this flat ox-bow area created by the looping river

and purchased a log tavern at the intersection of Superior and Vineyard, long before the area was turned over to commerce and trade.

Acquired by Cleveland Metroparks in 2012, nature is now reclaiming this picturesque area and you may see rowers or a barge glide past or great blue herons flying over the river. A new, shining gem in the Emerald Necklace, Merwin’s Wharf will be open for dinner from 3 p.m. to close, Tuesdays through Sundays opening this July.

Need a unique private meeting room? Merwin’s Wharf is the perfect place and available for private functions during the day.

Call 216-635-3389.

Go to clevelandmetroparks.com for opening day information.

Merwin’s Wharf is located at 1785 Merwin Ave. From I-90, exit at W. 25 St. and go north to Superior Viaduct. Turn right on Superior Viaduct and then right on Center St. to Columbus Rd. Turn right on Columbus Rd. to Merwin Ave./Rivergate Park.

Natural Discoveries: Buttonbush

“When your views on the world and your intellect are being challenged and you begin to feel uncomfortable because of a contradiction you’ve detected that is threatening your current model of the world or some aspect of it, pay attention. You are about to learn something.”

William H. Drury Jr., College of the Atlantic

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he blooms of our native buttonbush open in mid-summer heat with striking spherical creamy white flowers. Gather at the buttonbush early, before the sun warms insects, and bees are still sleeping on the tiny globes. It’s fun to discover how bees awaken. Humble bumblebees stretch each of their tiny black legs, one at a time. The buttonbush thrives in wet areas and hosts several species of moths and butterflies.

One animal on the buttonbush attracts more attention than all the others. When you see this insect for the first time, you may think of a baby hummingbird. Indeed it does look just like what one would think a baby hummingbird would look like. But wait, think again; when a hummingbird fledges, it’s as large as its parent. Notice, too, when viewing this insect you don’t hear the familiar humming sound.

This star of the buttonbush is Hermaris thysbe, a hummingbird clearwing moth.

When it first emerges, its wings are entirely black. The dark cells fall off quickly while in flight, revealing striking clear wings. Clearwings love the buttonbush and it’s possible to watch them closely.

You can actually look through their wings like a window and view the buttonbush blossoms from which they are drawing nectar. The clearwing’s beauty speaks for itself and its flight pattern is sweetly poetic.

Visitors literally race through our nature center’s door… breathless, “We just saw something and it looks like a baby hummingbird.” Naturalists know what they are seeing but we interrupt and say, “Where were you?” Visitors often answer, “Near a plant with large white ball

Illustration by Georgia F. Kimble

shaped flowers.” Immediately, connections between two natives of our area may be revealed. The excitement grows as our visitors discover a native animal plus a native plant that they’ve probably passed often. Now, they may be formally introduced.

While visitors are full of fervor, doing their best to describe the animal, I too, am full of anticipation, but mostly gratitude, for that wonderful woody plant. I want to gather as many people as possible, so others may discover the clearwing’s flight.

It’s time! Hurry!

The buttonbush is blooming.

Joni H. Norris Naturalist, Rocky River Nature Center

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD

Sights and Sounds of Summer June arrives anxious, wet and green, and August heat makes us fondly remember December. September is neither summer nor fall, who could love such a bipolar month? But July ! July begins with the sounds of fledgling birds, passes by with the sparkles of fireflies, and slides out on the thirty first proud of new life and hope and panting with all the effort it took to make it so. I love July!

We measure and remember our lives through the experiences we’ve had.

Nothing is more treasured than great memories of time spent with friends or even spent alone in special places afield that have given depth, texture and meaning to our lives. People crave experiences, especially if in having those experiences they can feel safe, intrigued, provoked to think at deeper levels, and have fun in the outdoors. A good experience leads to another, and often another, as we search for the pleasure of realizing the joys of our own existence.

Self-fulfillment is really an ultimate goal of our quest for meaning in our lives.

It often comes disguised as fun, companionship, exercise, learning, or simple pleasure of being. So what of July?

slow-moving river as you paddle past in a Cleveland Metroparks canoe or kayak. July is a cool forest hike in the shade of trees that were old before your grandparents were born, and the sounds of pileated woodpeckers reaping a harvest of tasty summer insects overhead. Go to Lakefront Reservation with a picnic breakfast and watch the sun rise over the most productive of all the Great Lakes. Watch a quiet, still Lake Erie at dawn that late risers never get to see, and walk a sandy beach with your toes in water that’s traveled a thousand miles to be there with you.

Of all the months, July gives most attention to the meaning of the full richness of summer.

I said I loved July, I think, because it is the most sensory of all months.

July is dark star-filled nights with magical fireflies twinkling against forest trees.

July is the rich sweet smells of the riot of summer growth of aquatic plants and algae and the deep resonating “go-round, go-round” calls of bullfrogs hiding on water lilies on Hinckley Lake or a nearby

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July is filled with sounds, but the calls of birds give way to the calls of insects as night falls on forests and fields. Click beetles make strange sounds in rotten logs, puzzling to our ears, and overhead at twilight nighthawks may buzz as they search for flying moths and little flies.

For thirty years, as the last Chief Naturalist of Cleveland Metroparks and then its first Chief of Outdoor Education, I worked with talented naturalists and interpretive staff, helping them build new programs and reach out to more and more people with messages of conservation, caring, and belonging to nature. A finer staff never trod the trails of any park district, anywhere, and this month’s program listing is perhaps the finest, most diverse and most inclusive I’ve ever seen. Join your park district staff in a new adventure this month. Hike, walk, bike, run, paddle or just sit and contemplate. Get wet, get dusty, get muddy, get tired, get smart, but just get out. There’s no better time.

The richness of July is fully expressed this month through the daily slate of programs, and it’s all waiting for you.

Come out and play!

Robert D. Hinkle Chief Naturalist Emeritus rdh@clevelandmetroparks.com

NATURALIST’S ALMANAC

July Hot summer days have arrived and the forests that were once filled with bird songs now give way to insect serenades. During the day, cicadas sing as soon as the temperature reaches 70 degrees and the meadows are filled with crickets and grasshoppers raspy calls. After the sun sets, the chorus grows as katydids join other insects. The abundance of these insects provide a bounty for other animals as birds, fox, rodents and other insects utilize them as protein-filled meals.

Birds While most resident breeding birds have already fledged young, the brilliant black-and-gold American goldfinches and ornately colored cedar waxwings only now begin to gather nesting material. Bird songs still dominate the sounds of early morning in the deep woodlands, but as the month’s end draws near, warblers, tanagers, thrushes and other resident species become quiet as the nesting season winds down. Young red-shouldered and broad-winged hawks are now patrolling the woodland edges. The very first of the year’s migrant shorebirds are heading south, and blackbirds again begin to build in flocks.

Insects July is high time to find a virtual cornucopia of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. Flashy swallowtails, sulphurs, azures, and fritillaries adorn the heads of grassland wildflowers. The airspace above wetlands, ponds and lakes is a flurry of wings with skimmers, dashers, darners, forktails, and pondhawk dragonflies and damselflies mat-

ing and catching small insect prey. By the end of July, warm evenings bring on the trilling and buzzing serenades of katydids and grasshoppers.

Wildflowers The stunning colors of large rosemallow and pickerelweed flowers adorn the edges of wetlands and ponds.

Milkweed – the host plant of the monarch butterfly – begins to explode its crown of pink flowers. Large fields hold tall stands of purple ironweed and its look-alike Joe-pye weed, purple coneflower, Queen Anne’s lace, all important plants for nectaring insects. Jewelweed flourishes in vast clumps in sunlit patches of woodlands and woodland edges. By the end of July, early goldenrod, first of many goldenrods to bloom, becomes a harbinger of autumn as it adds touches of bright yellow to shady open places along parkways.

Mammals Male white-tailed deer antlers finish their rapid growth this month, but remain covered in soft velvet, while the fawn’s spots begin to fade.

Run the Region’s Most Beautiful Trails and Support Them Too! Through a new partnership with the Burning River 100, you can run in one of northeast Ohio’s foremost endurance events and support Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund!

For the first time, this amazing 100-mile experience will be open to solo runners and relay teams of two, four and eight people.

Starting at Squire’s Castle in North Chagrin Reservation, the run follows the scenic Cuyahoga Rver valley through Cleveland Metroparks, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks and concludes in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. With themed aid stations, team name contest, and a generous cut-off time, Burning River has something for all adventure seekers!

And, runners can now raise funds for Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund instead of paying a fee. Donation commitments range from $200 – $750. Register at westernreserveracing.com, and you can create a personal fundraising webpage to share with friends and family to begin raising funds for trail improvements throughout Cleveland Metroparks.

Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund supports rehabilitation of the Park District’s extensive trail system, preserving natural resources while maximizing user enjoyment. During the past year the Trails Fund has supported new trails and improvements in Bedford, Brecksville, Hinckley, Mill Stream Run and Rocky River reservations.

For more information, contact Karen Kannenberg at 216-635-3217 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com and select ‘donate.’

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COME OUT AND PLAY

Sweet Summer Fun Beach Eats • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland E. 55th Street Marina • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland The Hut at Huntington • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Huntingon Beach Huntington Reservation, Bay VIllage Ledge Rock Café • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Twp. Quarry Rock Café • M – F 1 – 7 p.m., Sat., Sun. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea Stay cool at Cleveland Metroparks swimming areas, and enjoy a snack after your swim. Visitors can also rent a paddleboat or kayak at Wallace Lake.

Adventure Club is a new and exciting way for kids 12 and younger to connect with nature. Tour the Park District, go behind-thescenes at the Zoo and fill up your Passport at yearround nature discovery programs. You choose your child’s level.

You choose their experiences. You choose their adventure!​!

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Guarded Swimming Hours and Dates: Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland 11 a.m. to 9 p.m (through August 10 then weekends through Labor Day)

Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (through August 10)

Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation, Bay Village 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (through August 10 then weekends through Labor Day)

Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (paddle boat, kayak and stand up paddleboard rental available) (through August 10)

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (daily pool admission fee or season pass access) (through August 17)

Lifeguards on-duty during posted hours

COME OUT AND PLAY

July is the Perfect Month to Enjoy Cleveland Metroparks Water Recreation Cleveland Metroparks is a great place to enjoy and Come Out and Play! Enjoy a wide variety of water recreation, including swimming, boating, fishing and more throughout the Park District.

Your Parks, Your Stories Share your stories of how Cleveland Metroparks has impacted your life through the decades. We’ll preserve your memories for posterity and as a source of stories for our Centennial celebration in 2017. These stories, of everything from walking and birding to golfing and swimming, will provide content for social media outlets, exhibits, educational programming and printed material to enjoy in 2017 and beyond.

Bring photos, old maps, posters or memorabilia of Cleveland Metroparks past. We would love to see them.

Your Parks, Your Stories July Interview Schedule: Stinchcomb Concerts – Rocky River Reservation July 10 • 6 – 8 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center July 16 • 6 – 8 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center July 23 • 6 – 8 p.m.

Stinchcomb Concerts – Rocky River Reservation July 24 • 6 – 8 p.m

Get With the Program – the Walking Works Program Explore this year’s Walking Works trails. Now through October, hike at least eight of 13 designated Walking Works trails on your own – any time – it’s fun and easy.

Easy, moderate and challenging hikes are located throughout Cleveland Metroparks.

After completing each walk, sign your Walking Works form. Complete eight walks and return your form to any Cleveland Metroparks Nature Center to receive this year’s Walking Works shield.

Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 18.

For more information and to download the Walking Works form visit clevelandmetroparks.com. Forms are also available at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers.

For more information, call 440-786-8530 or email fcb@clevelandmetroparks.com.

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CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF

Pro Tip of the Month Selecting the Correct Type Wedge for Your Game What is bounce?

Bounce is the amount of angle built into the bottom, or sole of a wedge. The amount of bounce varies by degree. A wedge with minimal bounce is around 4 degrees, and can increase up to 14 degrees. Bounce keeps the club from digging into turf or sand, and helps to eliminate the ‘fat’ shot.

Swing types.

Typical swings break down into two types, a sweeper vs. a digger. A sweeper will take little to no divot. A digger takes a full divot.

What do I need?

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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 and driving range Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville 440-526-4285 Manakiki Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Big Met Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park 440-331-1070

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For the sweeper, off of turf, use a medium bounce wedge for most conditions. On real firm turf, a wedge with less bounce is best. Off soft turf, more bounce is desirable. From the bunker, minimal to medium is most desired.

For the digger, off of turf, choose a wedge with more bounce to meet most conditions. For firm conditions, a medium bounce will do for these shots, and from the bunker, choose more bounce.

Tom Kochensparger, PGA Manakiki Golf Course

Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18 holes, par 71, 9 holes par 3 course and driving range Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road, Bedford 440-232-7184 Seneca Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 18 holes, par 71 Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway, Broadview Heights 440-526-0043

Little Met Golf Course 9 holes, par 34 Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland 216-941-9672 Mastick Woods Golf Course 9 holes, par 31 Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road, Cleveland 216-267-5626 Washington Golf Course 9 holes, par 29 and driving range Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Boulevard, Village of Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864

CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF

Perfect Your Swing with Academy of Golf Classes Beginners – An Introduction to Golf Sat. July 12 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Thurs. August 7 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Mon. August 18 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Manakiki Washington Washington

6-week session $170 4-week session $125 5-week session $145

Intermediate Series - The Next Step Mon. July 7

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Washington

4-week session $140

The Golf Swing - The Fundamentals Thurs. July 10

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Shawnee Hills

$35

Course Management and Strategy Wed. July 16

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow $35

The Short Game - Putting and Chipping Thur. July 17

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Shawnee Hills

$35

JUNIOR PROGRAMS Junior “Fun”damental Series Tues. July 8

4 – 5 p.m.

Shawnee Hills

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Seneca

4-week session $85

5-week session $105

High School Prep Thurs. July 3

3 – 5 p.m.

Seneca

Father/Son Tournaments Two-player team event for fathers and sons Saturday, July 12 Fathers & pee wees, ages 6 – 9 Mastick Woods • Rocky River Reservation Fathers & juniors, ages 14 – 17 Big Met • Rocky River Reservation Sunday, July 13 Fathers and cadets, ages 10 – 13 Little Met • Rocky River Reservation Two adult players, 18 & over Manakiki • North Chagrin Reservation

Senior Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship Wednesday and Thursday, July 16 & 17 Big Met Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation

Course Championships

Little Birdie Class Tues. July 1

Swing into Summer Golf

4-week session $135

Saturday and Sunday, July 19 & 20 Big Met & Manankiki Golf Courses Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27 Shawnee Hills & Sleepy Hollow Golf Courses

Women’s Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship Saturday and Sunday, August 2 & 3 Shawnee Hills Golf Course • Bedford Reservation

Moonlight Golf Friday, July 11 • Shawnee Hills par 3 • 9:30 p.m.

Friday, July 25 • Mastick Woods • 9:15 p.m.

Moonlight Golf continues on: Friday, August 22 • Mastick Woods • 9 p.m.

Friday, September 19 • Little Met • 7:30 p.m.

Big Met Golf Course, Rocky River Reservation To register and for more information: clevelandmetroparks.com/golf or call 440-232-7247 9

ZOO NEWS all photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Get a Little Closer to the Action This Summer From tiny fennec foxes to giant elephants, you have lots of opportunities to get close to your favorite animals this summer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Professor Wylde and friends set the stage for fun at the Savanna Theater with a daily live animal show. This summer, embark on a journey through Africa full of live animal cameos that may include a hooded vulture, peregrine falcon, barn owl or even a Burmese python that is nearly 14 feet long and almost 70 pounds.

Australian Adventure is the place to be to learn how the animals “Down Under” live. At the Ballarat Theatre, a kookaburra, cane toad, sugar glider or even a wallaby may welcome you to the show. Camel rides are available at Kookaburra Station in Australian Adventure, or for those preferring a smoother ride, the Boomerang Railway offers a relaxing journey with a conductor sharing fun animal facts. Before leaving Australian Adventure, stop in the freeflight lorikeet aviary and feed a cup of nectar to one of these 10 Emerald Necklace, July 2014

small, colorful birds. As you pass by, ride on your favorite animal on the new Circle of Wildlife Carousel.

The excitement continues in Northern Trek with daily seal and sea lion training demonstrations. Sea lions Mikey, Annabell and Buzz and harbor seal Nemo each demonstrate behaviors for the crowds and love to be rewarded with some ice cold fish!

Continuing your journey through African Savanna, stop to feed romaine lettuce to the Zoo’s herd of Masai giraffes. Daily elephant crossings happen just feet away from where you are standing at African Elephant Crossing.

Want a more in-depth look at the care the animals receive? Take advantage of one of the newest programs offered at the Zoo -- Inside Tracks. This behind-thescenes tour for up to five guests will take you to multiple animal areas that are normally not available to the public. Tours include transportation within the Zoo, a tour guide, animal interactions and the chance to see animal care, training, and enrichment techniques used by the animal keepers up-close.

ZOO NEWS

Wild Ride at the Zoo Friday, July 25 • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cyclists of all ages can take a detour from their normal bike route and ride through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo instead!

After the park closes, cyclists have the paths to themselves.

Maps will point out bike routes for beginning, intermediate and experienced riders. Guests will navigate the paths under their own pedal power, cruise by outdoor animals on exhibit and visit bikerelated exhibitors in the Welcome Plaza.

Bike rentals available from The Bike Rack. Call 216-771-7120 to reserve your ride. Bikes are limited.

Tickets $12 per person, with a $2 discount for Cleveland Zoological Society members. Tickets available at clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo.

Wild Ride at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.

Wild Ride at the Zoo is sponsored by UH Emergency Management Team & UH Pediatric Emergency Center.

Introducing Stillwater Place Opening Spring 2015 Host your wedding, parties, corporate events or showers at the unique World Class Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. With a year-round stunning view of waterfowl lake in the center of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the new 10,000-square-foot event center will have a beautiful fireplace, a 2,100-square-foot patio overlooking the water, permanent dance floor break-out rooms, audio/video system as well as catering and event planning services.

For more information, call 216-635-3389.

EdZooCation Calendar Zoo Education Programs Inside Tracks • Tuesday thru Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Enjoy a golf cart ride and a unique 90-minute tour that includes fun-filled facts about animal care, behavior and conservation.

Summer Day Camp • Full day 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., half day 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Space is still available in several sessions for July and August for children ages 5– 10 and 13– 14..

Overnights • All programs run 7 p.m. – 10 a.m.

Have a wild overnight experience and sleep over in the Rising Waters Camp.

Keeper for a Day • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., daily Become a part of the specialized care that Zoo animals receive.

Family Discoveries • 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Bring the entire family for a special Zoo experience featuring hands-on activities and guided tours. Topics vary by date.

Career Day • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

July 9 (5 – 8 grades) Explore the professional fields of animal care, veterinary medicine, education and more.

To register, call 216-635-3391 or visit clemetzoo.com/learn.asp

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OUTDOOR RECREATION or@clevelandmetroparks.com clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

About five years ago, I attended a number of evening programs through the Institute of the Great Outdoors (now Outdoor Recreation) for general interest and to also update skills on activities that I was involved with years ago. After being asked a number of times if I was a volunteer, I finally decided to “cross over to the dark side,” went through the application process and have been a volunteer with the park since December 2010 and have enjoyed myself immensely. Over the years, I have assisted with snowshoe programs, Beginning Backpacking classes along with Beginning Backpacking Weekends in Hinckley Reservation, hikes on the Buckeye Trail and a number of community events. My favorite experience is probably Buzzard Weekend in Hinckley. Outdoor Recreation has a wide variety of events dealing with kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain bike races, marathon runs and summer camp programs for children.

If it’s dealing with the outdoors, Outdoor Recreation has something for everyone regardless of the time of year. It is always a good feeling to see people leaving after a program with that special gleam in their eyes that says, “I get it now!!!”

If you enjoy the outdoors or are possibly interested in a customized outdoor program for your group, Outdoor Recreation is the place for you – check it out!!!

John M. Kowalchik

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OUTDOOR RECREATION

Presque Isle Kayaking

Explore the diverse ecosystem of Presque Isle State Park as we paddle in the calm lagoon and progress to the larger bays where wind may be a factor.

Pre-Trip: July 8 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse Trip: July 19 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center

Stand Up Paddleboarding I: Introduction to SUP

Focus on equipment, basic paddle strokes, and standing on the board.

For classes on Lake Erie, water conditions will dictate the specific skills taught.

July 27 • 2 – 4 p.m. or 5 – 7 p.m. Huntington Beach (Lake Erie) August 17 • 10 a.m. – noon Wendy Park (Lake Erie) July 12 • 1 – 3 p.m. or August 23 • 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m.

Hinckley Lake

Stand Up Paddleboarding 1.5: Supplemental Skills

Learn advanced paddling strokes, bracing, rescues, and more.

PADDLESPORTS & BOATING

August 17 • 1 – 3:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Kayaking I: Introduction to Kayaking

SUP Tour

July 30 • 6 – 9 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse

August 14 • 6 – 8 p.m. LaDue Reservoir (Flatwater) August 21 • 6 – 8 p.m. Wendy Park (Lake Erie)

Kayaking 1.5: Supplemental Skills

SUP Yoga – Beginners

August 1 • 6 – 9 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse

July 12 • 10:30 a.m. – noon or July 31 • 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Combines classroom and on-the-water practice and introduction to equipment and basic paddling strokes. Be prepared to get wet.

Learn deep water re-entry rescue techniques and advanced paddling strokes.

Fireflies of the Cuyahoga River Kayak Tour Join a slow kayak tour on the Upper Cuyahoga River to witness the spectacular firefly show after sunset.

July 11 • 8 – 11 p.m. or July 12 • 8 – 11 p.m.

Eldon Russell Park (16315 Rapids Rd., Burton, OH)

Rivergate Kayak Tour

Tour the Cuyahoga River from Rivergate Park and hear stories about Cleveland’s rich industrial history including how the river caught on fire.

July 16 • 6 – 8 p.m. or July 23 • 6 – 8 p.m. or August 13 • 6 – 8 p.m.

Rivergate

LaDue Kayak Tour

Strengthen your core and your senses on a relaxing tour of LaDue Reservoir in Geauga County.

August 20 • 5 – 8 p.m. LaDue Reservoir

Kayak Polo

A light-hearted yet semi-competitive game of Kayak Polo. Bring your own boat, or use one of ours.

August 8 or August 22 • 6 – 8 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Enhance your mind, body and soul during this full body workout.

Learn basic SUP techniques, then practice SUP yoga on the water as you develop strength, balance and flexibility.

Basic Sailing Course

Learn to sail 14-foot sailboats in pairs and solo in this entry level yet strenuous course. Classroom and on-water instruction.

August 5 • 4 – 7 p.m. and August 6 & 7 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Huntington Reservation All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.

YOUTH ADVENTURE DAYS Kayaking/SUP Youth Day

Explore nature as you learn to “walk on water” stand up paddleboard (SUP) style. Then learn how to kayak.

July 17 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Captain’s Camp

Experience driving a pontoon, and become a certified boat operator by taking the Ohio Boaters Education Course. You’ll also kayak and stand up paddleboard.

July 22, 29 and August 5 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse 13

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Youth Adventure Days

Family Campout at Squire’s Castle

July 24 – 25 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wendy Park (Lake Erie)

August 15 • 6 p.m. – August 16 • 11 a.m. North Chagrin Reservation

SKILLS & ADVENTURE

SPECIAL EVENTS

Family Yoga

NEOCycle

July 8 • 6 -7:30 p.m. or July 22 • 6-7:30 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center

September 26 – 28 Edgewater Parkl University Circle, Velodrome

Learn how to build a boat, kayak, discover slacklining, stand up paddleboarding and more.

While you enjoy the relaxation and fitness of yoga, naturalists take the children outside to explore the beauty of nature.

Reserve your spot for this special family campout at Squire’s Castle. Try disc golf and slacklining, or just relax around the bonfire.

Join this three-day bicycle festival featuring group rides, racing, a festival village, music and food. neocycle.org/

Yoga and Hike

Hike and pause at scenic locations with certified yoga instructor, Kim Scott Sowinski.

2014 RACES/TOURS

July 15 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. or July 29 • 6-7:30 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center

Royalview Rumble

GPS/Geocaching Basics

Unravel the mystery of how a GPS unit works and the treasures you can find hidden throughout the park once you understand it.

August 24 • 1 – 3:30 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center

“Try-it” Activities: Disc Golf & Slacklining Increase your balance and coordination by trying disc golf and slacklining.

August 10 • 1 – 4 p.m. Wallace Lake

BACKCOUNTRY & CAMPING Beginner Backpacking Trip

Join us for an overnight trip to experience and learn about backpacking including backcountry hygiene, cooking and safety.

Pre-trip: July 29 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center Trip: August 9 • 1 p.m. – August 10 • noon Hinckley Reservation

Buckeye Trail Section Hike

Explore sections of the Buckeye Trail through September with a fast paced hike covering 3 – 5 miles and a backpacking skill demonstration.

July 1 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. (Pitching a Tent) Bedfrod Rerservation August 5 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. (Bear Bags) South Chagrin Reservation Sept. 2 • 6 – 8 p.m. (Backpacking Stove) South Chagrin Reservation

Teams of two will compete in a series of trail runs and mountain bike time trials.

July 10, July 17, and July 24, (July 31- rain date) • 5:45 – 9 p.m.

Mill Stream Run Reservation

Pedal the Parkway Campout

Choose a 15, 35, or 50 mile ride each day. Try slacklining and disc golf before relaxing around a bonfire.

September 6 • noon – September 7 • 5 p.m. Mill stream Run Reservation

Ledges to Lake Adventure

A 3.5 mile run then paddle 1.5 laps around Hinckley Lake in your kayak, then bike 9 miles to the finish line.

September 20 • Registration: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Hinckley Reservation

Chippewa Creek Challenge

The Chippewa Creek Challenge 10-mile trail race allows you to explore many of the trails throughout Brecksville Reservation.

October 18 • 8 a.m. Breckslville Reservation

5K and Family Fun Run October 25 Edgewater Park

5K and Family Fun Run

November 1 North Chagrin Nature Center

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Trip

Grab your hiking boots for a 4-day backpacking excursion through historic Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. White blazes will guide the way through varying terrain and elevation changes with mileage between 5 – 8 miles a day.

Pre-trip: September 30 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Garfield Park Nature Center Trip: October 10 – 13 Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia

Custom programs are available.

Contact us weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to find out more: 216-341-1704 14 Emerald Necklace, July 2014

Sizzling Summer Savings Celebrate summer with great savings at our Nature Shops! Stop by for a great selection of apparel, accessories, toys and games.

Bring these coupons to receive additional savings.

Don’t Forget!

Need a last minute graduation gift? We offer gift cards in any denomination!

25% OFF Entire purchase of $50 or more Some exclusions apply.

See store for details.

Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Offer valid at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. One coupon per transaction per person. Expires 7/31/2014

Take an additional

15% OFF all sale items Some exclusions apply.

See store for details.

Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Offer valid at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. One coupon per transaction per person. Expires 7/31/2014

BOGO!

Buy 1 regular price item and receive 50% off another regular price item Some exclusions apply.

See store for details.

Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Offer valid at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. One coupon per transaction per person. Expires 7/31/2014

LOCATIONS/HOURS Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store 1 West Drive Hinckley Township 330-278-2160

Daily: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Rentals: 9 a.m – 6:30 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Monday – Saturday:

10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170 Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Log Cabin Kindercamps

Adults Only Rocket Night

Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. – noon or 1 – 4 p.m.

Weeks of July 8-10, July 15-17, July 22-24, July 29-31 Fee: $140/child; members $120/child Blaze trails, comb the beach, encounter wildlife, play games, and make crafts. Join us for one or all – each camp will be a unique experience! Ages: 5-6 years (pre and post-kindergartners welcome).

Space Camp

Monday through Friday, July 7-11 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fee: $350/child; members $300/child Take a 3D trip from the center of the Solar System to the edge of the Universe, stopping at each planet along the way. Find out how astronauts live in space for long periods of time. Design and build your own parachute to land a rover on Mars! Ages: completed grades K-6.

Friday, July 18 6 – 9:30 p.m.

Fee: $12/adult; each rocket $25 (includes pizza dinner) Build your own rocket or team up with friends and do it together. After launch, we’ll bring out the telescopes and observe the night sky (weather permitting). For adults only.

For availability and to register in advance, please call 440-871-2900.

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Family Programs Come in and fall in love with the new technology, the renovated room and the enhanced learning experience.

Twinkle Tots

SkyQuest: The Wonders of the Daytime Sky

Your toddler will love hearing some fun music and learning what we can see in the sky. Children should be able to sit for 15 minutes.

Ages: 0 – 3 years Fee: $2 (including infants)

What we can observe while our planet faces the Sun. We’ll conclude with a viewing of the night sky. For those who want to delve more deeply into astronomy and space topics. Program is approximately 45 minutes.

Ages: pre-teens – adults Fee: $5

Mondays, Fridays at 10 a.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.

Stellar Stars

Mondays, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

Grab your passport to get up-close and personal with a new destination in our Solar System and constellation in the night sky.

Complete your passport and receive a special treat! Children should be able to sit for 20-30 minutes.

Ages: 3 – 7 years Fee: $3

July 5, 10, 17, 19, 24 and 31 at 8 p.m.

Full Dome Children’s Feature Show: The Little Star That Could Weekdays at 2 and 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays at 11 and 11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Sundays at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Join us for a story about Little Star, a star searching for planets of his own to protect and warm. This “movie” is 25 minutes.

Ages: 3 – 12 years Fee: $5

The You-niverse

Full Dome Feature Show: Galileo: The Power of the Telescope

Find out what’s up in tonight’s sky and have fun under the stars with the whole family! Children should be able to sit for approximately 20 minutes.

Ages: families Fee: $3

Learn Galileo’s personal and powerful story and explore how his discoveries displaced long-held views about the universe. 28 minutes.

Ages: pre-teens – adults Fee: $5

Saturdays, Sundays at 1:30 and 2 p.m.

Weekdays at 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Tickets for planetarium shows available at Information desk 30 minutes before the program. Tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety reasons, late admittance to planetarium programs not permitted. No food or drink is permitted in the renovated Schuele Planetarium.

Visit www.lensc.org for complete information

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Wildlife Rehabilitation • Nature & Science Education • Planetarium 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 • 440-871-2900 • www.lensc.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is an independent nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks and receives public support with local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to preserve and enrich our region’s cultural heritage.

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JULY PROGRAMS BY DATE July 1 • Tuesday CWC CWC HiR RRNC

• • • •

Hunt of the Month: Dragonflies Carvings by Dick Schmidt Hiking for the Young at Heart Gallery Wall: Nature Art by Ron Stasko

July 2 • Wednesday GPNC GPNC

• Coffee Connections • Summer Concert: Mike Wojtila (Polka Band)

July 3 • Thursday RRR SCR WCR

• Stinchcomb Memorial Concert: Blue Lunch • Picnic and Play at the Arboretum • The Sounds of Silence

July 4 • Friday HiR RRNC

• Emerald Necklace Hikers • Flying Free

July 5 • Saturday AR CWC LAL OECR RRR RRR RRNC WSC WSC

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Nuthatch Avoiders Hike to the Overlook Cleveland Natural Science Club – Jungle Terry MAPS Bird Banding Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting Frostville Farm Market Nature 101: Beavers Dredging the Cuyahoga Fishy Fun Drop-by

July 6 • Sunday AR BrR CWC

RRNC RRNC WCR

• Birds of Acacia • Get Out… • Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run... the Torso Murders • Monthly Morning with the Birds • Nature 101: Get Outside • Sunday Shady Trail Run

July 7 • Monday GPNC NCNC RRR

• “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series • Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East – Rock Shots • Solar System and More Hike

July 8 • Tuesday HiR

• Family Kayaking

July 9 • Wednesday CWC GPNC RRR

• Stroller School: Down on the Farm • Coffee Connections • Stinchcomb Memorial Concert Series: Chardon Polka Band RRNC • NOAH: Central American Wood Turtles

July 10 • Thursday Off Site GPNC OECR RRR SCR WSC

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Forest Hill Hike Inner Visions of Cleveland Bike the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Stinchcomb Memorial Concert: Chardon Polka Band • Picnic and Play at the Arboretum • Rain Barrel Workshop

July 11 • Friday AR CWC HiR LR RRR WCR

• Just Me and My Grandchildren • CanalWay Cart Tours: Northern Route • Full Moon Paddle in a BIG Canoe • Parents-Preschoolers Explorers • Cedar Valley Square Dance • ETHank Goodness It’s A Forested Run

July 12 • Saturday BrR CWC GPNC GPNC GPNC HiR HuR LR LAL LAL MSRR NCNC OECR RRR RRNC SCR WSC WCR

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Family Campout Cart Tour and Birds Lovely Little Ladybugs Organic Pest Control Alien Invasion!

Emerald Necklace Hikers Firefly Frenzy Edgewater Fun Summer Photo Hike Second Saturday Storytelling Voyageur Canoe Paddle Date Night: Mask-owl-rade MAPS Bird Banding Frostville Farm Market Wilderness Skills: Survival Bracelets Nature Journaling Tea of the Month Off the Grid Hike

July 13 • Sunday LAL LAL MSRR OECR OECR RRR RRNC RRNC RRNC SCR SCR WSC

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Make your own Hiking Stick Look About Lodge Summer Concert: Ferguson 35 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Towpath Dog Walk Old Harvard Hike Frostville Museum Ladies Tea Your Piece of the Planet-West: Recycling River Poets School of the Wilds: Bats One Trail Twelve Times Picnic and Play at the Arboretum Super species – Red-tailed Hawk

July 14 • Monday GPNC RRNC RRNC

• “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series • Little Explorers: Hummingbirds • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association: July 1969 A.D.-Landing on the Moon

July 15 • Tuesday BR RRNC

• Flowers and ‘Flies • Little Explorers: Hummingbirds

July 16 • Wednesday GPNC GPNC HuR MSRR

• • • •

Coffee Connections Summer Concert: Olu Manns (Drum Circle) Discovering Nature: Creek Stompers Salamander Hunt

July 17 • Thursday Off-site AR RRR WSC

• Cultural ClevelandTour Series: Slovenians • A Dose of Nature • Stinchcomb Memorial Concert: Outlaws I&I • Basking Butterflies – Flighty Fun

July 18 • Friday BNC CWC ECR GPNC LENSC NCNC

• Hidden Story - Ecotones • CanalWay Cart Tours: Northern Route • Parents-Preschoolers Explorers • Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies & Birds • Animals a la mode – Hiss & Slither • Curious Critters: From Portraits – Picture Books

July 19 • Saturday BNC CWC CWC CWC NCNC NCNC RRR RRNC WSC

• Are Insects the Dominate Animals on Earth?

• Keeping it Cool • Craft from the Past: Toys • Acoustic Players Circle • Hiking for Your Health • Photography Bus Tour with David FitzSimmons • Frostville Farm Market • Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Honey and Spice • Mapping the Wilderness of West Creek

July 20 • Sunday CWC GPNC LAL NCR NCNC NCNC RRNC RRNC RRNC RRNC RRNC RRNC WCR WCR

• Discovering the Western Reserve • Bug Hunt!

• Look About Lodge Summer Concert: Rio Neon • WOW! Wetlands • Curious Critters and Kids • Photography Walkabout • Salute to Snakes • Snake Search Hike • So You Think You Know Snakes?

• Reptile and Amphibian Hunt • Snakes of Ohio • River Readers: A Million Years with You • Monthly Bird Survey • Caddisfly Craft Hike

July 21 • Monday GPNC HiR NCNC RRNC

• • • •

“Beat the Heat” Hiking Series American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding Photography Club East – Secrets of Exposure Junior Explorers

July 22 • Tuesday NCR RRNC

• Concert in the Park • A GRAND Hike

July 23 • Wednesday GPNC GPNC RRNC

• Coffee Connections • Summer Concert: Victor Samalot (Latin Guitar) • Fire Building for Kids

July 24 • Thursday Off-site RRR RRNC RRNC SCR

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Urban Explorations: Tremont Stinchcomb Memorial Concert: The Bellfuries Primitive Shelters for Kids Mt. Pleasant Dog Days of Summer Hike Picnic and Play at the Arboretum

July 25 • Friday CWC HiR HiR LR LENSC NCR RRR RRNC WCR

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Kids Night Out at CanalWay Extreme Hiking Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddles Parents-Preschoolers Explorers Animals a la mode – Wild Mammals Moth Night Magic in North Chagrin Cedar Valley Square Dance Orienteering for Kids Swamp Mystery Picnic Theater

July 26 • Saturday BeR

BCR CWC ECR GPNC GPNC HiR LAL LAL OECR RRR RRR RRNC RRNC

• Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk • Pond Dipping Drop-by • Northbound Nature Cart Tour • A Trip Down the Creek • Wiggling Worms • Vermicomposting 101 • Evening on the Pontoon • Nature Writing: Nature’s Disguises • Moth Night Magic in South Chagrin • MAPS Bird Banding • What’s in the Garden?

• Frostville Farm Market • Walking Works Hike • Cinema Saturday Night: Algonquin Wildlife

July 27 • Sunday AR CWC HiR HiR LAL

LAL NCNC NCR RRNC RRNC

• Just Me and My Grandchildren • Sunday Funday Bike Ride • Voyageur Canoe Paddle • Family Kayaking • Look About Lodge Summer Concert: No Money Down • School of the Wilds – East: Moths • Your Piece of the Planet – East: Backyard Beekeeping • Dog Hike RRR • What’s in the Garden?

• Two Inch Hike • Beginner Bird Sounds

July 28 • Monday GPNC RRNC WCS

• “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series • Bird Songs for All • Sweet Sunrise Live Roof Café

July 29 • Tuesday RRR RRNC

• A Grand Picnic • Summer Tree I.D.

July 30 • Wednesday CWC GPNC GPNC SCR SCR

• • • • •

Great Lakes Exposition 1936 –1937 Coffee Connections Summer Concert: Calypso Gypsies Steel Drum Chagrin River Exploration by Tube Evening Chagrin River Exploration by Tube

July 31 • Thursday RRR SCR

• Stinchcomb Memorial Concert: Cats on Holiday • Picnic and Play at the Arboretum

(AR) Acacia Reservation (BeR) Bedford Reservation (BCR) Big Creek Reservation (BrR) Brecksville Reservation (BNC) Brecksville Nature Center (BR) Brookside Reservation (CWC) CanalWay Center (ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation (GPNC) Garfield Park Nature Center (GPR) Garfield Park Reservation (HiR) Hinckley Reservation (HuR) Huntington Reservation (LR) Lakefront Reservation (LAL) Look About Lodge (MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation (NCR) North Chagrin Reservation (NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center (OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (RRR) Rocky River Reservation (RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center (SCR) South Chagrin Reservation (WSC) Watershed Stewardship Center (WCR) West Creek Reservation

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JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Cleveland Metroparks Maps Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 18 reservations.

Off-Site Programs 10 • Thursday

Acacia Reservation 5 • Saturday

Forest Hill Hike

Nuthatch Avoiders

Join Naturalist Wendy Weirich for a look at John D. Rockefeller’s former estate. Meet at Cleveland Heights Recreation Center at Mayfield and Superior Roads.

7 – 8:30 p.m. Forest Hill Park Terrain: rolling hills, 2 miles

For beginner birders, but all are welcome. We’ll see which birds will make their presence felt.

Leaves will be a challenge, so bring binoculars. Some available for loan.

9:30 – 11 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved trail, slight hills

17 • Thursday Cultural Cleveland Tour Series: Slovenians

Celebrate Slovenian culture in Cleveland at the Slovenian Museum & Archives then hike to St. Vitus Church. Bring lunch money to dine Slovenian style.

10 a.m. – noon Ages: adults, 10 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Terrain: city sidewalks, 1 mile Register beginning July 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

6 • Sunday Birds of Acacia

Let’s see which birds are gracing Acacia Reservation with their colorful presence. Waterfowl, warblers, and other songbirds await our discovery. Don’t forget your binoculars. Some available for loan.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved trails, slight hills

24 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Tremont

Cultural History Interpreter Doug Kusak and Volunteer Mollie Alstott invite you to stroll along as we explore some of Cleveland’s historic Tremont area.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: adults, 8 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Terrain: city streets, 1 mile Register beginning July 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Group Programming For information on group programs, call any Cleveland Metroparks nature or visitor center.

Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Recreation is year-round.

For details about trips, skill classes or other recreational activities, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/or.

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11 • Friday Just Me and My Grandchildren

Come make memories in the park with a naturalist. We’ll take a nice walk, then play.

10 – 11 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Ages: 6 years & under with adult Terrain: easy, paved, 0.5 mile

17 • Thursday A Dose of Nature

Start your day with a dose of nature. Check out what animals are making their homes in this reclaimed golf course.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: hill, paved, 1.5 miles

27 • Sunday Just Me and My Grandchildren

(see 7/11 for details)

Cleveland Metroparks Reservations

Bedford Reservation 26 • Saturday Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk

Join the 30th annual in-stream exploration of Tinker’s Creek.

Wear wettable shoes and clothing as we cover streams and floodplains in remote areas. Bring a lunch and water. Camera and binoculars recommended.

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Terrain: flat, wet, muddy Registration required 216-341-3152

JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION

American painted lady butterfly

Big Creek Reservation 26 • Saturday

12 • Saturday Family Campout

Drop by the wetlands near the Prehistoric Play Pit to examine life under water between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. We’ll provide nets to observe aquatic animals up-close before their release.

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Lake to Lake Trail Eastland Road Trailhead

Pitch a tent, make dinner, join a naturalist-led night hike, and hang out by a fire. A light breakfast will be provided Sunday morning. You provide tent, sleeping gear and dinner. Charcoal grills available..

5 p.m. – 11 a.m.

Meadows Picnic Area Fee: $20/site (~20’x20’ sites) Register beginning June 20 clevelandmetroparks.com

Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Nature Center

Pond Dipping Drop-by

6 • Sunday Get Out…

…and get active. Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis for a hike.. Over the next few months, we’ll add more distance to this hiking series.

2 – 4:30 p.m.

Plateau Picnic Area Ages: adults Terrain: moderate, hills, 4.5 miles

Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rt. 82 entrance, Brecksville 440-526-1012

18 • Friday Hidden Story - Ecotones

Our Tall Grass Prairie is surrounded by a number of ecotones.

Discover the ecotones and their impact on the prairie.

9 – 11 a.m.

Terrain: moderate, 0.75 mile

19 • Saturday Are Insects the Dominate Animals on Earth?

Discover the insects that live in the Tall Grass Prairie and along the Wild Flower Loop Trail. We’ll capture (and release) some to take a closer look at their activity and their body plan.

9 – 11 a.m.

Terrain: moderate, 0.75 mile

CanalWay Center Open Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.

Off E. 49th St., Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000

1 • Tuesday Hunt of the Month: Dragonflies

Brookside Reservation 15 • Tuesday Flowers and ‘Flies

Discover wildflowers and their dazzling butterfly visitors. Go on an identification exploration of our fascinating butterflies and their favorite flowers.

2 – 3 p.m.

Brookside Valley Event Site Ages: families Terrain: moderate, 1.5 miles

Summer time is the best time for bug hunting. We have hidden dragonflies throughout CanalWay Center. Find 20 inside, then head to the Blue Heron Boardwalk and look for real dragonflies. Through July 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun Carvings by Dick Schmidt

Enjoy wooden nature images hand-carved by local artist Dick Schmidt. He uses natural textures and wood grains to enhance the images. Through July 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun

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CanalWay Center continued

5 • Saturday Hike to the Overlook

Hike along the Canal to the Cuyahoga River overlook and back to CanalWay Center. We’ll look for local wildlife throughout our journey.

2 – 4 p.m.

Terrain: 2 hills, all purpose trail, 3 miles

6 • Sunday Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders

Kingsbury Run was the dumping site of severed torsos and upended political careers. Discover the history and horrors that plagued Cleveland of yesteryear, on a bus ride to see those areas today.

1 – 4 p.m.

Ages: adults Fee: $25 (includes bus ride) Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

9 • Wednesday Stroller School: Down on the Farm

Stroll down to the valley and see what used to live and grow here.

We’ll have fun with a story, song and puppets. Children must be in a stroller, wagon or carrier.

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 2 years & under with adult

11 • Friday CanalWay Cart Tours: Northern Route

Have you wanted to walk to the end of our trail, but the distance was too far? Join us for a tour focusing on the cultural history.

Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or Noon – 1 p.m.

Fee: $5 Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

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12 • Saturday

25 • Friday

Cart Tour and Birds

Kids Night Out at CanalWay

Go by golf cart to the MAPS birdbanding site. Learn about research being done and get upclose with birds. Then drive north along the towpath before returning to CanalWay Center.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $5 Terrain: walking on grass trails at the MAPS area Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

Drop your kid off for an evening of outdoor fun. We’ll discover who is awake in the park, enjoy a campfire with s’mores, and explore the valley on a night hike.

6 – 10 p.m.

Ages: 9 – 12 years Fee: $20 Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

18 • Friday CanalWay Cart Tours: Northern Route (see 7/11 for details)

19 • Saturday Keeping it Cool

How do animals beat the heat?

We’ll meet some animals that live in CanalWay Center, then go on a short hike to learn about staying cool.

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 4 – 10 years with adult Terrain: one hill, 0.5 mile Craft from the Past: Toys

Come out and learn about toys kids played with in the past. Play some old-fashioned games and make a fun toy to take home.

1 – 2 p.m.

Ages: 4 years & over Fee: $3 Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com Acoustic Players Circle

Listen to or join this player’s circle. Bring an instrument to swap songs, chords and styles of playing or learn from fellow musicians. If not a player come enjoy the music. Theme for the month: Players Circle.

1 – 3 p.m.

20 • Sunday Discovering the Western Reserve

In July 1796, Moses Cleaveland and his surveying party landed at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River and founded Cleveland. Learn about our unique corner of Ohio.

2 – 3 p.m.

Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

26 • Saturday Northbound Nature Cart Tour

Join us for a cart tour north along the Towpath. We’ll look for local wildlife that call the Canal home.

We’ll also see how nature is reclaiming the valley.

10 – 11:30 a.m. or Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

27 • Sunday Sunday Funday Bike Ride

This family-friendly ride along the Canal will travel at a relaxed pace on the Towpath. We’ll stop to look for wildlife along the way.

Helmets required.

2 – 4 p.m.

Terrain: 2 hills, all purpose trail, 3 miles Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

30 • Wednesday Great Lakes Exposition 1936 - 1937

The biggest party Cleveland’s ever seen was on a garbage dump! Take an irreverent look at how trashy things got and how great it was for Cleveland. History and gossip abound. Some mature subject matter.

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

Euclid Creek Reservation 18 • Friday Parents-Preschoolers Explorers

Come cultivate a love for nature in your child by feeding their curiosity through play and exploration. Join us to explore the wonders of Wildwood Park.

10 – 11 a.m.

Wildwood Marina parking lot Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult

26 • Saturday A Trip Down the Creek

If water levels are normal, we’ll use the creek bed as our hiking path then return on the all purpose trail. High water we’ll hike on the physical fitness and all purpose trails. Wear wettable, sturdy shoes.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Highland Road Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: uneven, creek bed, 2.5 miles

Garfield Park Nature Center Closed Monday Tues. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Broadway Ave. and Turney Rd. entrance, Garfield Heights 216-341-3152

2 • Wednesday

Coffee Connections

There’s been lots of activity at Garfield Park Nature Center! Stop

by Wednesday mornings in July for a free iced coffee and chat with a naturalist to learn more.

7 – 10 a.m.

7 • Monday “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series

Break a sweat during this brisk early morning wellness walk.

Every Monday in July take advantage of the sights, sounds and shade of the forest. Hikes average 1.5 miles in length and may include some stairs and hills.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 9 • Wednesday Coffee Connections (see 7/2 for details)

10 • Thursday Inner Visions of Cleveland: Sites That Hurt and the Visions That Heal

Award winning author, Jan Thrope talks about her experience as an urban activist, author and photographer.

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Registration preferred

12 • Saturday Lovely Little Ladybugs

Children learn all about these wonderful and beneficial little garden insects through a story, songs, a craft, and short hike.

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 5 years & over with adult Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

18 • Friday Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies, and Birds

Travel to the beautiful grounds of Calvary Cemetery to see a variety of dragonfly, damselfly, butterfly, and birds that use this 400-acre oasis as their summer breeding and feeding grounds. Bring your binoculars!

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Meet at nature center, will carpool to the cemetery Terrain: rolling hills, open, 1 mile 216-341-3152

20 • Sunday Bug Hunt!

Enjoy searching high and low for bugs of all sorts during this fun outdoor safari. We’ll identify the insects we catch and play some fun insect-themed games.

2 – 3 p.m.

Ages: 7 years & over with adult

Organic Pest Control

Damaging insects are the bane of every gardener, but controlling them comes with its own risks.

Learn information about safe and ecologically sound methods of pest control.

10 – 11 a.m.

Alien Invasion!

Non-native plants come with interesting stories and challenges.

Learn how Cleveland Metroparks is tackling invasive plants, then hike to find some of these plant marauders for yourself.

2 – 4 p.m.

Terrain: some hills, 1 mile

14 • Monday “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series (see 7/7 for details)

16 • Wednesday Coffee Connections (see 7/2 for details)

21 • Monday “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series (see 7/7 for details)

23 • Wednesday Coffee Connections (see 7/2 for details)

28 • Monday “Beat the Heat” Hiking Series (see 7/7 for details)

30 • Wednesday Coffee Connections (see 7/2 for details)

26 • Saturday Wiggling Worms

While parents are digging into Vermicomposting 101, we’ll investigate an important member of the garden, the earthworm!

Bring an empty two-liter bottle to turn into a mini vermicomposter!

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 5 years & over with adult Vermicomposting 101

Worms can eat your garbage and provide you with fertilizer for pennies! Learn how to build and set up your own worm bin from scratch. Kids enjoy Wiggling Worms as adults focus on workshop skills.

10 – 11 a.m.

Summer Concert Series at Garfield Park Nature Center 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The sound of LIVE music will fill the air. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun for the entire family! Bring a friend …and a chair!

Wednesday, July 2 Mike Wojtila (Polka in the Park) Wednesday, July 16 Olu Manns of HeartBEAT Afrika (Drum Circle) Wednesday, July 23 Victor Samalot (Latin/Jazz Acoustic Guitar) Wednesday, July 30 Calypso Gypsies (Steel Drum Band) For more information, call 216-341-3152.

Hinckley Reservation 1 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart

Hike the Hinckley Hills Loop Trail.

This scenic trail crosses ravines and creeks.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Hinckley Hills Trailhead (off Rt. 606) Ages: adults Terrain: moderate, hills, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012

4 • Friday Emerald Necklace Hikers

Join this monthly hike to explore trails throughout the Emerald Necklace, get some exercise, and enjoy each other’s company. This month we’ll hike through forests, along a creek to Worden’s Ledges.

10 a.m. – noon Ledge Lake Ages: adults Terrain: hills, moderate, 3 – 3.5 miles 440-526-1012

8 • Tuesday Family Kayaking

Naturalists will help families explore Hinckley Lake from kayaks. We’ll look for great blue herons and other wildlife. All equipment provided.

1– 3 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: 6 years & over (children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult) Fee: $10 Register beginning June 20 440-526-1012

Garfield Park Nature Center is located off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights – north of the I-480/Broadway Avenue exit.

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11 • Friday Full Moon Paddle in a BIG Canoe

Enjoy the summer evening under the stars in a 34-foot Voyageur canoe on this cultural and natural history adventure floating on Hinckley Lake. Celebrating the Full Buck Moon, we will discuss the wonders of this unique season.

9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Hinckley Lake Ages: individuals, families, and groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

12 • Saturday Emerald Necklace Hikers (see 7/4 for details)

American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding

This 5-day program gives a jumpstart into a lifeguarding job.

Includes aquatic knowledge, leadership, attitudes and lifesaving skills. Pre-requisites to qualify.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Ages: 11 – 15 years Fee: $60 ($40 Ledge Pool Season Pass Holder) Register by July 17 440-331-8111

25 • Friday Extreme Hiking

Let’s go for an adventure together! Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hit the trails. Be prepared for water as we may head right downstream.

8 – 11:30 a.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse parking lot Terrain: hills and creek crossings, 6 – 7 miles 440-526-1012

Dive–In Movie I: Despicable Me Friday, July 18 • 8 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp.

Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddles

Paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing and hear tales from fur trade characters of long ago. A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure!

6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

26 • Saturday Evening on the Pontoon

Join a leisurely cruise on the Floating Water Lab in search of wildlife in and around the lake.

8 – 9:30 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: adults Fee: $5 Register beginning July 1 clevelandmetroparks.com 440-526-1012

Voyageur Canoe Paddle

Paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing and hear tales from fur trade characters of long ago. A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure!

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3:30 p.m.

Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

9 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.

Doors open at 8 p.m., the movie starts at 8:45 p.m. depending on sunset. Visitors 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. No outside floatation devices permitted. Space in the pool is limited, call ahead and reserve your inner tubes starting July 4!

For more information and to reserve an inner tube, call 330-239-2911.

Refreshments available at Ledge Rock Café.

The last Dive-In Movie is on August 8 – Zookeeper.

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Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

28728 Wolf Road Bay Village 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org

18 • Friday Animals a la mode – Hiss & Slither

The whole family will be captivated by our collection of live furry, feathery and scaly creatures. Top off all the fun with a serving of delicious ice cream!

1 – 1:30 p.m.

Ages: families Fee: $4 (children 1 & under free)

25 • Friday Animals a la mode – Wild Mammals (see 7/18 for details)

27 • Sunday

Family Kayaking (see 7/8 for details)

Bring something to sit on and enjoy the movie from a spot on the lawn, or while relaxing in an inner tube in the heated luxury of Ledge Pool. Inner tubes are available by reservation only: $5, single tubes and $7, double tubes.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Huntington Reservation 12 • Saturday Firefly Frenzy

Learn more about fireflies’ unique characteristics and behaviors, then watch an amazing light show. Program canceled if raining.

9:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Huntington Beach Overflow parking lot Ages: adults, families with older children 440-734-6660

Lakefront Reservation 11 • Friday Parents-Preschoolers Explorers

Help cultivate a love for nature in your child. This program will feed their curiosity through play and exploration. Join us to explore the wonders of Edgewater Park.

10 – 11 a.m.

Upper Edgewater Shelter area Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult

12 • Saturday Edgewater Fun

Families are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun in the sun.

We’ll play a variety of games to get us moving and thinking. So come out and play!

2 – 4 p.m.

Lower Edgewater Shelter area Ages: families

25 • Friday Parents-Preschoolers Explorers (see 7/11 for details)

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Look About Lodge Open for scheduled programs, 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 440-247-7075 South Chagrin Reservation

5 • Saturday

Second Saturday Storytelling

A few people live on through stories like Aesop and Johnny Appleseed. Meet Birbal, from Mughul India, presented by the Hassanali Family. After refreshments, story swap.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

440-734-6660

13 • Sunday Make Your Own Hiking Stick

Stop in and make your own hiking stick from invasive European black alder wood. When aged, these are strong, light, and beautiful. Supplies are limited.

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 per stick

Cleveland Natural Science Club Jungle Terry and Friends

A special children’s program, Jungle Terry brings 12 – 15 different animals and reptiles to display and describe.

7:30 p.m. clevelandnaturalscienceclub.org

12 • Saturday Summer Photo Hike

Bring your camera to capture the sights as summer unfolds in South Chagrin. We’ll hike this trail throughout the year to snap shots of seasonal change.

9 – 11 a.m.

Terrain: hills, stairs, 1.5 miles

Look About Lodge Summer Concert Series Sundays, 6 - 8 p.m.

Join us on the west lawn for evenings of live music. Bring a blanket, a lawn chair, a picnic, and some family and friends.

In case of rain, we’ll move inside. FREE! $1/person donation appreciated.

July 13 July 20 July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17

Ferguson 35 – bluegrass Rio Neon – folk jazz No Money Down – blues, classic rock Blue Lunch – blues/swing, rock & roll Cats On Holiday – swamp pop Honeybucket – bluegrass

26 • Saturday Nature Writing: Nature’s Disguises

Find out how the Viceroy butterfly escapes attacks by predators, why killdeer feign injury and other surprises crafted by that trickster Mother Nature. Writers Jenny Clark and Linda Tuthill will lead us through writing prompts.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: 16 years – adult Fee: $25 Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile Register by July 23 clevelandmetroparks.com Moth Night Magic in South Chagrin

Drop by as we explore the fascinating world of moths during National Moth Week. Bring a flashlight. Adventure Club members, bring your passports.

9:30 – 11 p.m.

Look About Lodge is located at 37374 Miles Rd. in Bentleyville. 440-247-7075.

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North Chagrin Reservation 20 • Sunday

School of the Wilds – East: Moths

WOW! Wetlands

It’s National Moth Week, and you’re invited to find out why these nocturnal insects are so amazing. We’ll spend time learning indoors, then head outside to explore moth habitat.

1 – 4 p.m.

Tadpoles, dragonflies, fish and more. Summer is a great time to get up-close and wet with our wetland creatures. Drop by anytime and Adventure Club members don’t forget your passport.

1 – 3 p.m.

Sanctuary Marsh boardwalk Ages: families, adults

Mill Stream Run Reservation 12 • Saturday Voyageur Canoe Paddle

This living history program gives you a chance to paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing and hear tales from fur trade characters of long ago.

A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure!

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3:30 p.m. Wallace Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

13 • Sunday Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 7/12 for details)

16 • Wednesday Salamander Hunt

We’ll search for stream-dwelling salamanders. We may find other amphibians as well. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and muddy.

2 – 4 p.m.

Royalview Trailhead Ages: 7 – 10 years with adult Terrain: difficult, wet, muddy Register July 1 – 13 440-734-6660

22 • Tuesday Concert in the Park

There’s a free concert by the Hillcrest and Geauga County Fair Band tonight. Bring along a comfy lawn chair, water or a soft drink and bug repellent.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Forest Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: level, grass

North Chagrin Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mayfield Village 440-473-3370

7 • Monday Cleveland Metroparks Photo Club – East Rock Shots

Not the mountains…just the rocks. Bring your best “rocky 5” and explain why you gave them center stage.

8 p.m.

12 • Saturday

enjoy an evening stroll through the forest. Owl masks are optional, but encouraged.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Ages: adults Fee: $10 Terrain: level, 1 mile Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com

19 • Saturday Hiking for Your Health

North Chagrin Reservation is a beech – maple forest but there are other varieties of trees. Today we’ll see the shagbark hickory, a welcome source of wildlife food when the nuts ripen in the fall.

1:30 – 3 p.m.

Terrain: hill, 2 miles

Date Night: Mask-owl-rade

Celebrate night by highlighting the mystery and allure of the owl.

Relax around a campfire and

25 • Friday Moth Night Magic in North Chagrin (see LAL 7/26)

Forest Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: level, 1 mile

27 • Sunday Dog Hike

Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We’ll hike the wooded trails. All dogs must be leashed.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Strawberry parking lot Terrain: moderate, some hills, 2.5 – 3 miles 440-473-3370

North Chagrin Photography Weekend For novice or accomplished photographers July 18 Curious Critters: From Portraits to Picture Books Take a photographic book from idea to publishing.

7 – 8:30 p.m.

July 19 Photography Bus Tour with David FitzSimmons Travel the Emerald Necklace to capture the beauty of nature.

Lunch provided. Sigma lenses available for loan.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ages: teens and adults Fee: $65 Registration required by July 15 clevelandmetroparks.com

July 20 Curious Critters and Kids Storytime and Curious Critter fun! David FitzSimmons will sign your Curious Critter book!

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photography Walkabout Walk in nature with a professional photographer. Sigma lenses available for loan.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 21 • Monday Cleveland Metroparks Photo Club – East The Secrets of Exposure…

Exposed!

Learn the basics of good exposure, when you can rely on your camera’s meter, when you can’t.

Primary focus on digital, but will also discuss the similarities and differences with film exposure.

8 p.m.

27 • Sunday Your Piece of the Planet – East: Backyard Beekeeping

Watch a demonstration on how to set up a hive, move bees into their home, feed them, and what to look for during hive inspections.

1:30 – 3 p.m.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 5 • Saturday MAPS Bird Banding

Visit a bird banding research station in action for an up-close encounter with some of your favorite birds, some of which travel up to 3,000 miles to nest

here. Cancelled if raining.

7 – 11 a.m.

Lower 40 Loop Trail 216-206-1000

10 •Thursday Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Bike along the Canal to Rockside and back. Bring money for ice cream. We will discuss the local nature and history of the area.

Helmet required.

5:30 – 9 p.m.

Harvard Rd. Parking Lot Terrain: all purpose trail, 12 miles Register beginning July 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

12 • Saturday MAPS Bird Banding (see 7/5 for details)

13 • Sunday Towpath Dog Walk

We will venture off the towpath and walk along Mill Creek on the all purpose trail. Dogs must be leashed at all times and owners are expected to pick up after them.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Aqueduct Trailhead Terrain: paved, flat, 2.5 miles

Stinchcomb Memorial Concert Series 6 – 8 p.m.

Cleveland Metroparks started with 3.4 acres in Rocky River Reservation. Join us at Stinchcomb Memorial, with friends, family and great music, to celebrate Cleveland Metroparks founder William Stinchcomb’s vision. Concerts cancelled due to rain. Parking limited on-site. Ride your bike or our shuttle from Scenic Marina.

July 3 – Blue Lunch (blues/swing) July 10 – Chardon Polka Band (polka) July 17 – Outlaws I&I (reggae rock) July 24 – The Bellfuries (rockabilly) July 31 – Cats on Holiday (Louisiana-inspired swamp pop) Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial is located off Hogsback Lane in Rocky River Reservation, between Valley Parkway and Riverside Drive in Cleveland. For more information, call 440-734-6660.

Old Harvard Hike

11 • Friday

We’ll hike south along the towpath. We’ll look for wildflowers and wildlife along the way and talk about the history of the park and canal.

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Harvard Road Trailhead Terrain: all purpose trail, one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000

Come dance or watch as Caller Frank Koenig leads circle, line and square dances. Koenig teaches moves before each dance.

Refreshments available.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Frostville Museum 440-734-6660

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12 • Saturday

MAPS Bird Banding (see 7/5 for details)

Rocky River Reservation 5 • Saturday Frostville Farm Market

Each Saturday through October, local farmers, producers, artisans and vendors sell fresh, seasonal produce, food products, and hand-made items. Children’s activities, cooking demos and speakers.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Frostville Museum frostvillefarmersmarket.com 330-592-6518 Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting

Draw and paint with us! Members of the Emerald Necklace Art Club are invited to bring their favorite medium as we appreciate the signs of the season. Not a member? Sign up at clevelandmetroparks.com/enartclub 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ages: adult

7 • Monday Solar System and More Hike

Learn about our solar system and explore the Mastick area.

Discover what there is to find in the summer woods.

9 – 11 a.m.

South Mastick Picnic Area Terrain: mostly level, 3 miles 440-734-6660

Cedar Valley Square Dance

Frostville Farm Market (see 7/5 for details)

13 • Sunday Frostville Museum Tea

Enjoy an afternoon of tea, light refreshments, and Tasha Tudor.

Get insights into the life of this famous children’s author and illustrator whose books depict 19th century life. Make a vintage hat to wear.

1 – 3 p.m.

Frostville Museum Fee: $10 Register by July 6 olmstedhistoricalsociety.org 440-779-4355

19 • Saturday Frostville Farm Market (see 7/5 for details)

25 • Friday Cedar Valley Square Dance (see 7/11 for details)

26 • Saturday Frostville Farm Market (see 7/5 for details)

27 • Sunday Summer Exploration

Join a naturalist to explore the summer woods south of the Mastick area. Meet at the small shelter by the river.

10 a.m. – noon South Mastick Picnic Area Terrain: moderate, some off-trail 440-734-6660

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29 • Tuesday A Grand Picnic

Grandparents are invited to bring a grandchild (or two) to a special picnic. Enjoy games, special activities and a short hike before we enjoy burgers and hot dogs.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Willow Bend Picnic Shelter Ages: 4 – 8 years with grandparent(s) Fee: $5 Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register July 21 - 27 440-734-6660

Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 440-734-6660

1 • Tuesday

4 • Friday Flying Free

Monthly Morning with the Birds

Join a quest for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies and all other species that fly free. We should get up-close looks at strikingly gorgeous species of insects.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Invite a beginning birder and join Naturalist Jen Brumfield to find summer residents in the woods and wetlands along the spectacular Rocky River.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

5 • Saturday

Gallery Wall: Nature Art by Ron Stasko

See Ohio’s natural beauty as interpreted in the paintings of Cleveland native Ronald Stasko displayed on Rocky River Nature Center’s gallery wall through August 29.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

6 • Sunday

Nature 101: Beavers

We have several beaver lodges within walking distance of our nature center. Join a naturalist to learn where they live and learn some beaver fun facts.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Terrain: stairs, mud, 1.5 miles

Nature 101: Get Outside

Join a naturalist and enjoy the great outdoors. We will look under logs and explore in this outdoor adventure.

1 – 3 p.m.

Terrain: off-trail, mud 4 miles

9 • Wednesday Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists Central American Wood Turtles

20 • Sunday

Salute to Snakes at Rocky River Nature Center Salute to Snakes • Noon – 4 p.m.

Come out for a fun-filled day of snake hikes, crafts and talks. See live snakes up-close and personal.

Snake Search Hike • Noon – 1 p.m.

Head out with a naturalist to see if we can find some snakes around the forests and wetlands. Closed-toed shoes and long pants recommended.

Terrain: on/off trail, 1 mile

So You Think You Know Snakes? • 1 – 1:30 p.m.

How much do you know about the slithery serpents that inhabit our world? Join us for a fun, game-show style program where individuals and families can compete to see who has the most snake smarts.

Reptile and Amphibian Hunt • 2 – 3 p.m.

Walk the trail with a naturalist to search for the snakes, turtles, frogs and toads that live in the wetlands and woods.

Terrain: on/off trail, 1 mile

Snakes of Ohio • 3 – 3:30 p.m.

How many different snakes can you find in Ohio? Where do our venomous snakes hang out? Answer these questions and more in this presentation.

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We’ve all heard of sea turtles and box turtles, but how about Central American wood turtles?

Join NOAH member Bob Musial to learn about the husbandry and natural history of this species. Musial will bring live turtles.

7 – 9 p.m.

12 • Saturday Wilderness Skills: Survival Bracelets

Make a functional and attractive survival bracelet. Stop in anytime during the hours listed. Supplies provided.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $3 (bracelet supplies)

13 • Sunday Your Piece of the Planet – West Recycling

Recycling is one of the best things we can do to help the planet. Learn what can and can’t be recycled and other green tips from Nancy Hughes of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 11 a.m. – noon River Poets

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the River Poets as we gather to read outstanding nature poetry. Share a sample of your own poetry. This is not mandatory. Listeners are encouraged to join us.

Noon – 1 p.m.

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Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation School of the Wilds - West: Bats

Discover these intriguing night flyers’ roosting habitats, role in the ecosystem, dealing with one that’s entered your house, and about a deadly fungus causing a shockwave of decline.

2 – 4 p.m.

14 • Monday Little Explorers: Hummingbirds

Discover one of the jewels of the bird world and find out why they have such long beaks.

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: trails, stairs 0.5 mile Register July 1 – 11 clevelandmetroparks.com Cuyahoga Astronomical Association July 1969 A.D.

Landing on the Moon. CAA member Bob Fritz tells how we first made landfall on another world, and its practical usefulness.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

15 • Tuesday Little Explorers: Hummingbirds (see 7/14 for details)

19 • Saturday Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Honey and Spice

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes program on honeybees and taste delicious honey, then eat dinner savoring masterfully prepared cheeses, salads and organic brined chicken by Spice, one of Cleveland’s finest restaurants.

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Ages: adults Fee: $50 (complete meal) Register June 26 – July 14 clevelandmetroparks.com

20 • Sunday River Readers

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the River Readers to review A Million Years with You by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. Thomas’ life is like no other – an honest and poignant autobiography.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Ages: adults

21 • Monday Junior Explorers

What makes birds interesting and exciting? What mammals live here? Find out in this twoday program for young explorers.

Must attend both July 21 and 22.

10 a.m. – noon Ages: 8 – 9 years Register July 7 – 17 clevelandmetroparks.com

22 • Tuesday A GRAND Hike

GRANDparents and their GRANDchildren are invited to hike the West Channel Pond trail while exploring their natural world. Learn new ways to engage your GRAND in the wonders of nature.

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: all GRAND ages Terrain: flat

23 • Wednesday Fire Building for Kids

Learn how to safely and properly start and build a campfire using flint and steel.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 8 – 12 years Register July 10 – 21 clevelandmetroparks.com

24 • Thursday Primitive Shelters for Kids

Learn how to create a protective shelter with leaves and branches.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 8 – 12 years Terrain: hilly, 2 miles Register July 10 – 21 clevelandmetroparks.com

Mount Pleasant Dog Days of Summer Hike

Walkers with or without dogs, join us to hike the Mount Pleasant Trail. The shaded, wooded hillside trail will provide relief from July heat. Dogs must be on leashes.

10 – 11 a.m. RRNC Terrain: hilly, stairs 1 mile

25 • Friday Orienteering for Kids

Find your way in the woods by learning how to use a compass.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 8 – 12 years Terrain: hilly 2 miles Register July 10 – 21 clevelandmetroparks.com

26 • Saturday Walking Works Hike

Earn credit toward your Walking Works Shield. As we walk through the woodlands, we’ll pass alongside wetlands and the remnants of an old tree nursery.

10 – 11 a.m.

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Nature 101: What’s in the Garden?

long pants. We’ll search for creatures in the ground. Whatever age, old or young, join us for an hour of fun.

10 – 11 a.m.

Beginner Bird Sounds

Did you know that we have a butterfly, an herb and a wildflower garden within a couple feet of the nature center? See what’s blooming in the garden, and learn what you can plant in your native wildflower garden.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

What’s that sound? Join Naturalist Min Keung in this three-part series to learn about bird sounds.

At the beginner level, you will learn how to identify common calls that you may hear in your backyard.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Cinema Saturday Night – Algonquin Wildlife

Nature 101: What’s in the Garden? (see 7/26 for details)

Follow some of Canada’s most spectacular creatures throughout the seasons, including moose, otters and owls, through the forests, ponds and rivers of Algonquin Provincial Park. Doors open at 7 p.m.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Ages: families with older children, adults

27 • Sunday Two-Inch Hike

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28 • Monday Bird Songs for All

What’s that sound? Join Naturalist Min Keung to learn to identify bird calls in this short and accessible walk for all.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Terrain: flat 0.5 mile

29 • Tuesday Summer Tree I.D.

It’s fun to identify trees with leaves. Join Naturalist Min Keung to learn your summer trees.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Terrain: some stairs 1 mile

observations in a journal of our own creation. You may want to bring a camera.

1 – 3 p.m.

Old Field parking lot Ages: adults Fee: $15 Registration required by July 9 440-247-7075

13 • Sunday

South Chagrin Reservation 3 • Thursday Picnic and Play at the Arboretum

Come to Arboretum Nature Play Area on Thursdays this summer for some great casual nature fun!

Bring a picnic to enjoy while a naturalist is on-hand to ignite nature discovery.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Arboretum Nature Play Area

12 • Saturday Nature Journaling

Experience nature in a new way as we explore the sights and sounds of the seasons. We’ll record our

One Trail Twelve Times

Seasons come and go but do we really pay attention to nature’s changing landscape? Walk with Naturalist Barb Holtz to discover how the plant and animal life on one trail changes over 12 months.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Chagrin River Rd. sledding hill Terrain: hilly, 1.5 miles

30 • Wednesday Chagrin River Exploration by Tube

Join naturalists for this unique opportunity to see how life thrives around the Chagrin River. We’ll travel down the river through South Chagrin Reservation by inner tube. Tubes and PFDs provided.

1:30 p.m.

JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Jackson Field Parking Lot Ages: 10 years – adult Fee: $15 Register by July 25 440-247-7075 Evening Chagrin River Exploration by Tube (see 7/30 for details)

6:30 p.m.

Jackson Field Parking Lot Ages: 12 years to adult Fee: $15 Register by July 25 440-247-7075

31 • Thursday Picnic and Play at the Arboretum (see 7/3 for details)

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Ages: adults Fee: $60 Registration required by July 1

12 • Saturday Tea of the Month

We’ll identify common invasive, non-native plants that may be found in your yard that can be dried, boiled, or pulverized to brew teas. Learn why it’s important to not pick native plants. Join in for a spot of tea after our hike.

Noon – 1 p.m.

Terrain: paved, unpaved, 2 miles

13 • Sunday Super Species – Red-tailed Hawk

Watershed Stewardship Center Sunday Noon – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma 440-887-1968

5 • Saturday Dredging the Cuyahoga

Nearly 300,000 tons of sediment is removed from the Cuyahoga River ship channel annually.

Discover Cleveland’s dredging history and learn about sediment disposal today. Explore our interactive river model to see how sediment moves through a winding river channel.

11 a.m. – noon Ages: 12 years & over Fishy Fun Drop-by

Drop by today between 2 and 4:30 p.m. for some fishy fun.

Visitors of all ages can learn some fun fish facts, and make colorful fish prints to take home.

2 – 4:30 p.m.

10 • Thursday Rain Barrel Workshop

Save the rain for a sunny day!

Learn how to and why you should make a rain barrel to harvest rain water for later use. Fee includes barrel and all parts including a downspout diverter.

Naturalist Mark Warman continues the exploration of our incredible local species. Indoor presentation followed by a hike to investigate habitat, food sources, and possible nesting locations for common raptors.

1 – 2 p.m.

Ages: families Terrain: paved, 1 – 2 miles

19 • Saturday Mapping the Wilderness of West Creek Reservation

When Lewis and Clark journeyed into an undiscovered America, they were tasked with mapping vast uncharted territory. Learn about topographic maps as we make our best attempts at mapping West Creek Reservation!

2 – 4 p.m.

Ages: 12 years & under with adult​ Terrain: moderate, 2 miles

28 • Monday Sweet Sunrise Live Roof Cafe

Experience the joy of a midsummer sunrise from our special living roof. Enjoy a café breakfast as you take in the morning light!

Optional hike afterward.

6 – 7:30 a.m.

Ages: 16 & older Fee: $7 Registration required by July 20 440-887-1968 or clevelandmetroparks.com

West Creek Reservation 3 • Thursday The Sounds of Silence

“Silence is as deep as eternity, Speech is as shallow as time.” Join Naturalist Alex Jeffers to see what sounds we can hear whilst sitting silently by the wetlands.

8:30 – 10 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: adults

6 • Sunday Sunday Shady Trail Run

Join Naturalist Mark Warman on a morning trail run along shaded tributaries.

11 a.m. – noon Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved, moderate, 3 miles

11 • Friday Thank Goodness It’s a Forested Run

What better way to start a weekend than with a TGIF run on forested trails. Join fellow runners for much needed nature and exercise.

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: adults Terrain: moderate, 5 miles

12 • Saturday Off the Grid Hike

Join Naturalist Alex Jeffers as we turn off our phones, mp3 players, pagers, and cameras to explore the trails without modern distractions.

9 – 11 a.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: adults Terrain: moderate, 2 – 3 miles

20 • Sunday Monthly Bird Survey

Join our monthly bird survey. We’ll track restoration efforts by using birds as one measure.

Stop at designated sites to look, listen and record all bird species. This training for anyone interested in assisting with future breeding bird surveys.

9 – 11 a.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 2 miles Caddisfly Craft Hike

Naturalist Mark Warman is on the trail of this incredible family of stream invertebrates. Seek out caddisflies under rocks in their super fascinating homes. Bring a pair of boots. We will make a caddisfly craft afterward.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: unpaved, wet, 0.5 mile Ages: families Fee: $3 Registration required by July 15 440-887-1968 or clevelandmetroparks.com

25 • Friday Swamp Mystery Picnic Theater

Frankie Frog is missing and we fear he’ll never come back. Who dunnit? Bring the family to help solve the swamp mystery in this interactive, outdoor theater.

Bring your own tasty picnic fare to dine on while considering the evidence.

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Keystone Picnic Shelter Ages: families Terrain: easy, 1 mile Registration required by July 9 440-887-1968 or clevelandmetroparks.com

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17 • Thursday Basking Butterflies - Flighty Fun

These important pollinators are critical to ecosystem health.

Identify and monitor butterflies using simple citizen science practices. Bring binoculars!.

10 a.m. – noon Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 1 mile 29

A LOOK AHEAD

A Look Ahead Summer Beach Party with Movie on the Beach Saturday, August 2 • 5 – 11 p.m.

Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation • Bay Village

Come for a summer bash including games, food, demonstrations and live entertainment.

Dive-in Movie II: Zoo Keeper Friday, August 8 • 8 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp.

Enjoy the movie on the lawn, or relaxing in an inner tube.

Bug City

Saturday, August 9 • 11 a.m – 4 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation • Garfield Heights Explore the world of insects..

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Summer Beach Party Touch-a-Truck

Sunday, August 17 • 4 – 8 p.m.

Management Center Mill Stream Run Reservation • Strongsville Get up-close to 30 pieces of equipment and vehicles.

Snakes, Turtles & Fun

Saturday, August 23 • 4 – 8 p.m.

The Shelterhouse South Chagrin Reservation • Moreland Hills An evening dedicated to reptiles for the whole family.

Dog Paddle & Pet - a - Palooza Sunday, August 24 • 1 – 5 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp. An all-dog pool party.

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Shorebird Workshops Bus Tour

Oak Openings Day Trip Bus Tour

A popular full-day shorebird sweep through northwest Ohio.

Birds, plants, and insects are on the agenda. Oak Openings Preserve in Metroparks of the Toledo Area is filled with unique natural history found nowhere else in Ohio.

Trip A: August 22 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Trip B: September 16 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center parking lot

Fall Migration Big Day Bus Tour

September 26 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center parking lot

September 18 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center parking lot

A fast, fun and full day of seeking migrant “mayhem.”

Cleveland Metroparks Directory Administrative Offices

216-635-3200/general Cleveland Metroparks information - 24-hours a day.

4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH 44144 clevelandmetroparks.com 24-hour Job Hotline 216-635-3211 Brochures/Maps/Emerald Necklace 216-635-3200 Permits/Picnic Area Reservations 216-635-3200 Volunteer Services 440-253-2142

Ranger Headquarters

4600 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-5530

Accidents or Emergencies 440-333-4911 Parkway Alert Line (PAL) 440-331-5963

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest 216-661-6500/24-hour information.

3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clemetzoo.com

Office of the Zoo Executive Director 216-635-3331 Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-661-6500 ext 4356 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3229 School Group Reservations 216-635-3391 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3304 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421

Outdoor Recreation Acacia Facility Acacia Reservation 26899 Cedar Road Lyndhurst Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767

Chalet/Tobogganing Mill Stream Run Reservation Strongsville 440-572-9990 Cross Country Ski Rental 440-331-1070 Rivergate Facility 1785 Merwin Ave Cleveland 216-341-1704 Food Service/Catering: Rivergate Café 216-664-5696

Golf

Golf Tee Reservations (24 hours) and directions, hours, fees etc.

216-635-3673 clevelandmetroparks.com Golf Services – general course info 440-232-7247 Big Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: 440-449-0700 Mastick Woods Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Double Eagle Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grille 440-546-1555 Shawnee Hills Golf Course Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Shawnee Hills Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Blvd.

Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799

Outdoor Experiences

Outdoor Experiences Administration 216-881-8141ext. 3005 Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 NatureTracks Education Unit/EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

Nature Centers CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000 Brecksville Nature Center Brecksville Reservation 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation Sunset Lane Entrance Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge South Chagrin Reservation 37374 Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91 440-247-7075 Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek West Creek Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Parma 440-887-1968 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-471-8357

Retail Nature Shops Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170

Boating Emerald Necklace Marina Rocky River Reservation 1500 Scenic Park Drive Lakewood 216-226-3030 Food Service/Catering: Emerald Necklace Marina Grille 216-228-2233 Kayak Rentals 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures Rocky River Reservation 1-866-529-2541 Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley Reservation West Drive, Hinckley Lake Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Valley Parkway, south of Bagley Road, Berea Quarry Rock Café

Swimming

440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Edgewater Park Lakefront Reservation Cleveland Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation Bay Village Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Ledge Rock Café Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Berea Quarry Rock Café

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates and Clubs Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 www.bayarts.net Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 www.brecksvillestables.com Brooklyn Exchange Cabin Hinckley Reservation 330-577-8882 exchangecabin@gmail.com Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club South Chagrin Reservation 216-635-3200 Cleveland Archery Club 216-635-3200 Cleveland Natural Science Club 440-247-4005 or 440-247-0151 Hinckley Historical Society Hinckley Reservation 330-278-3159 Huntington Playhouse Huntington Reservation 440-871-8333 www.huntingtonplayhouse.com Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Huntington Reservation 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Olmsted Historical Society Rocky River Reservation 216-501-3345 www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 (lessons & boarding – no trail rides) www.valleyriding.org

Affiliates are supported, but not operationally-funded, by Cleveland Metroparks. These outstanding non-profit organizations depend on class fees, special events, benefactor initiatives, and your financial support to operate. Your contributions and volunteer service are encouraged.

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A New View on Happy Hour

Thursdays, through August 14 • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Lower Edgewater Park • Lakefront Reservation Cleveland Lower Edgewater Park is the place to be this summer.

Each Thursday, bring a blanket or chair and let the music move you while you enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Cleveland skyline. Local food trucks will be there for your dining pleasure. Take part in the hands-on nature activities and disc golf, then join Inner Bliss Yoga at 7 p.m. for a free yoga session.

Edgewater Beach is located off I-90, follow Route 2 West/ Downtown Cleveland then take Exit 192.

Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 6 – 8 p.m.

Euclid Creek Park • Euclid Reservation • Cleveland Relax by the lake and enjoy live music while you picnic in the park at this Friday night lawnchair series. Bring a blanket or chairs.

Euclid Beach is located off I-90. Exit at E. 185th Street, go north on E. 185th then turn left on Neff Road. Turn left on Lake Shore Blvd. Turn right at Euclid Beach Park entrance.

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