Arrowhead - May/June 2022

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

May-June 2022 Volume 62, Number 3

CUT A RUG! Put on your dancing shoes and boogie on over to one of our over 20 different outdoor concerts this summer! Full concert schedule inside! | Pg. 8

MOTHER'S & FATHER'S DAY Celebrate your mom this May with our extensive Mother's Day programming! Father's Day programs also available! | Pg. 4

HIKING STICK PROGRAM Complete your hiking stick journey this year with our list of May & June hikes eligible for the annual Hiking Stick Program! | Pgs. 10 & 11 Pictured: Outdoor Summer Concert at the gorgeous Bacon Woods Amphitheatre (Vermilion River Reservation)

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INSIDE Homeschool Programs 2 Honor Roll 3 Kids & Family 4 National Pollinator Week 5 Water Recreation 6-7 Outdoor Summer Activities 8 Cultural Arts 9 Hiking Stick Program 10 - 11 Lakeview Park Rose Garden 12

James E. Ziemnik Director, Lorain County Metro Parks 2022 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS: Joseph E. Hribar • Chairman Kenneth M. Lieux • Vice Chairman Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda • Commissioner James Walther • Probate Court Judge LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM

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Homeschool Programs KIDS IN MOTION Every Wednesday | 12:45–1:45 pm Splash Zone, Oberlin Attention Homeschoolers—join the Splash Zone team for physical education and fitness fun! Each Wednesday from 12:45– 1:45 p.m., homeschool students can attend a 1-hour fitness session. Sessions will alternate weekly between fitness classes led by a certified instructor and open gym time for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. This is a drop-off program available to students 6-12 years old. Each session costs $3 per student. Pre-registration is required and opens on Friday the week prior.

OPEN SWIMMING Every Tuesday & Thursday (Through May 31) | 1:30–3 pm Splash Zone, Oberlin Homeschool Open-Swim—Splash Zone will be offering an open swim session each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30–3 p.m. (through May 31). The main indoor pool, splash pad, and frog pool will be available for homeschool students and families. Daily facility admission of $8 per person is required.

Pre-registration is not required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

HOMESCHOOL EXPLORERS: WILDFLOWERS Wed., May 4 | 10–11:30 am Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks Bring your homeschool student to enjoy a hike and learn about Ohio’s wildflowers at Indian Hollow Royal Oaks Park! This drop-off program is for homeschool students in grades 1-6. Pre-registration begins April 3 and closes May 3. The cost is just $3 per student. Students can be dropped off at the main parking lot, located at 1057 Parsons Rd., Grafton.

L O R A I N C O U N T Y M E T R O PA R K S L O C AT I O N S & F A C I L I T I E S : • Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001

• Amherst HealthPlex

Equestrian Center/ Nielsen Observatory:

French Creek Nature Center:

4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054 (440) 949-5200

• North Coast Inland Trail Butternut Ridge Trailhead:

13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio 44050 44342 Butternut Ridge Rd., 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001 • Cascade Park Oberlin, OH 44074 (440) 984-3470 Pine Tree Picnic Area: 387 Furnace St., Elyria, Ohio 44035 Gateway Trailhead: 4951 French Creek Rd., • Black River Reservation (440) 458-5121 6275 Gateway Blvd., Elyria, OH 44035 Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054 (440) 324-5481 • Charlemont Reservation • The North Star Preserve/Henry’s Barn: • Indian Hollow Reservation Bur Oak: 48600 New London Eastern Rd., 46223 U.S. Rt. 20, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 38744 Parsons Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044 • Sandy Ridge Reservation 6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 New London, Ohio 44851 Royal Oaks: Days Dam: • Columbia Reservation 6195 Otten Rd., N. Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 2720 E. 31st St., Lorain, Ohio 44055 25145 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, 1057 Parson Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044 (440) 327-3626 Ohio 44028 High Meadows: • Kopf Family Reservation • Schoepfle Garden (440) 236-3254 1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 32649 Electric Blvd., 11106 Market St., Birmingham, Ohio 44889 Briarwood Lodge: Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 (440) 965-7237 • Caley Reservation 25250 Briarwood Dr., Columbia Station, (440) 387-8107 18207 West Rd., Wellington, Ohio 44090 • Splash Zone Ohio 44028 • Kipton Reservation 95 W. Hamilton, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 • Carlisle Reservation • Forest Hills Golf Course St. Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 (440) 774-5059 (440) 458-5121 41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd., • Lakeview Park • Vermilion River Reservation Carlisle Visitor Center: Elyria, Ohio 44035 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, Ohio 44089 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio 44050 (440) 323-2632 (440) 967-7310 • Miller Nature Preserve Duck Pond Picnic Area: • French Creek Reservation 2739 Center Rd., Avon OH 44011 • Wellington Reservation 12550 Diagonal Rd., Burrell Homestead: (440) 937-0764 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, Ohio 44090 LaGrange, Ohio 44050 (440) 647-2509 2792 E. River, Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

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Honor Roll Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Bloomfield, North Olmsted Coco and Willow Jean Drevicky Dale and Liz Schneider, Grafton Community Foundation of Lorain County Friends of Cascade Park Moen PERI Chapter 83 Lorain County The Stocker Foundation United Way of Greater Lorain County

Adopt-A-Raptor Zack, Claire, Josh and Brianna Dragony, North Ridgeville Kate and Lucy Heinig, Avon Olivia Moe and Andrew Thames, Oberlin (Gift to Kevin R. Moe)

The Honor Roll is our way of publicly thanking individuals, families, organizations, & corporations for their donations to the Lorain County Metro Parks be it through volunteer services, monetary gifts, or other. If you would like information about making a donation, please contact the Public Information Office at (440) 458-5121.

Stacey Sekala (Gift to Cameron Johnstone) Linda Wilin, North Ridgeville Jake and Ursula Gordon, Lagrange William D. Custar, Elyria (Gifts to Benjamin, Jack, Addalyn, and Meghan Custar) James Czerski, Elyria

Gift was given in Honor of: Linda Paull by Kara Downing, Hudson Mona Jane Stropkey by Deidrea and Stuart Otts, Avon

Gift was given in Memory of:

Richard D. Mack by Charles and Christine Wirth, Elyria Susan Moore by Avon Lake Firefighters Local 1361, Avon Lake Mark Walker by Marcia and Timothy Widman, Elyria Elizabeth Weiss by Mark and Chelley Bond, Mentor Clarence West by Gary and Marcia Markworth, Warren Glendola Zickefoose by Sherrill M. 'Cookie' McLoda, Amherst

Evalee Slone Holt by Joe & Cheryl Hribar, Vermilion Virginia Light Krieg by Linda G. Gordon, Lorain Alex Krutowskis by Jim and Elizabeth Niehaus, Westlake

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Kids & Family LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS’ FAMILY-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Father's Day

CELEBRATE

Mothers in May

MOTHER’S HIKE

MOTHER’S DAY SCHOEPFLE TRAM RIDE

Sat., May 7 | 2–3 pm Sun., May 8 | 1–4 pm French Creek Nature Center Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham Enjoy a hike at French Creek to celebrate Moms Bring mom for a loop around the garden on her of all kinds! Level 1 hike. Hiking Stick Program special day. Free! No pre-registration required eligible. Free! Must pre-register by 5/6.

(First-Come, First-Served)

CONSERVATORY—MOM GETS IN FREE!

BACON HOUSE TOUR: A DAY WITH MOMS

Sun., May 8 | 10 am-5 pm Sun., May 8 | 2–3 pm Miller Nature Preserve Conservatory Vermilion River Reservation, Benjamin Bacon House Museum Bring mom to enjoy the sweet smell of flowers Tour this historic home at Mill Hollow and learn about at the Miller Nature Preserve Conservatory on Moms in the 1800s. Free! Must pre-register by 5/6.

Mother’s Day. All mom’s get in free for Mother’s Day! All others pay just $2 admission.

NATIONAL DOG MOM’S DAY PACK WALK

TEA WITH MOMMY & ME

Sat., May 14 (weather dependent) | 10-11 am Sun., May 8 | 11 am-1 pm Wellington Reservation Everyone is welcome to bring your friendly dog on French Creek Reservation, Nature Center Wear your fanciest hats and gloves to enjoy a a leash to celebrate dog moms as we go for a hike mommy and me tea on the patio! $3/person. around Lakeside Loop. Level 1 hike. Hiking Stick Program eligible. Free. Pre-registration requested Must pre-register/pay by 5/1. by 5/13, walk-ins welcome.

Tram

RIDES

Join us for a free tram ride to tour the parks! The tram rides below are first-come, first-served with limited seating and availability.

Tram rides take approximately 15-30 minutes. All tram rides are weather dependent. At this time, only Schoepfle Garden can accommodate wheelchairs but advanced notice is required, (440) 965-7237. The final tram rides depart approximately 30 minutes prior to the program’s scheduled end time.

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HAPPENINGS

REEL HAPPY FATHER’S DAY FISHING DERBY June 19 (weather dependent) | Noon-4 pm Vermilion River Reservation Enjoy a Father’s Day fishing derby with your own little guppies. This program is a catch and release event intended for children 4-15. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Bait will be provided but participants should bring a fishing pole and tackle.

A limited number of poles will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Take part in fly tying lessons, learn about Ohio and its rivers, enjoy a fun craft, and compete for prizes! $5 per child (adult chaperones are free). Must pre-register by 6/18.

FATHER’S DAY VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION SUMMER CONCERT June 19 (weather dependent) | 6:30–8 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods Amphitheater Bring dad to a free concert in the park! Clap your hands and tap your feet to traditional bluegrass and country tunes by the West Virginia CutUps!

CASCADE PARK Every Tues.; Jun. 7 - Sept. 27 | 9–11:30 a.m.

Departs from Shelter #1. (Tram Tours to the West Falls will be offered periodically as registration required programs. For a listing of these West Fall Tram Tours, visit loraincountymetroparks.com/programs)

KOPF FAMILY RESERVATION Every other Mon.; May 2 - Sept. 19 (excluding holidays) | 5–7:30 pm Departs from ALPL Trailhead.

SANDY RIDGE RESERVATION Sat. & Sun., May 7 - Oct. 16 | 1-4:00 pm Departs from Shelter #1.

SCHOEPFLE GARDEN

Tue. & Thur.; May-Oct. | 10 am-1 pm Departs from out front of visitor center.

WELLINGTON RESERVATION

April-September on varying dates and times (see below) Departs from out front of visitor center.

Apr.: Fridays 9–11 am | May: Thursdays 6–8 pm | Jun.: Saturdays 6–8 pm Jul.: Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm | Aug.: Sundays 3–5 pm | Sept.: Tuesdays 9–11 am LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM | (440) 458-5121

National Pollinator Week CELEBRATE NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK (BEGINNING JUNE 20) WITH THE LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

Pollinator Power

Many of us celebrate spring by getting our hands dirty and planting food and decorative gardens. While we plant gardens for our enjoyment, remember to also plant for the pollinators.

A pollinator is anything that helps move pollen around to fertilize a plant. Pollen movement must occur for a plant to produce fruits, vegetables, seeds, and new plants.

Two-thirds of the entire world’s plant species depend upon animal pollination. This means one out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of the efforts of pollinators.

The pollinator powerhouses are insects and other animals such as bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, birds, flies, and small mammals, including bats. Some pollinators, such as bees, intentionally collect pollen, while others move pollen accidentally. Pollen sticks on the bodies of butterflies, birds, and bats when they feed on flower nectar.

So, what can you do to help? Planting a garden can provide crucial food sources for pollinators. Each pollinator has unique techniques for sourcing nectar and pollen, so flowers should be as varied as the pollinators who visit them. Selecting native flowers and plants local to our area will provide the best food source for our local pollinators.

Many common non-native varieties may have big, showy flowers but very little nectar. It’s best to keep the non-natives to a minimum and focus on a mix of native species.

Many resources can help guide your planting, including our upcoming free public program, “What’s in the Wildlife Garden?” A naturalist will be on hand to share what’s happening in our native plant garden and share pollinator gardening tips and tricks. Remember, when getting your hands dirty this spring, be sure to plant for the pollinators.

Butterfly House

at Miller Nature Preserve

Open Daily 11 am-3:30 pm | Father’s Day through Labor Day FREE admission More than 12,500 visitors stop by the Butterfly House at Miller Nature Preserve each year. This free attraction has allowed guests to get close to these spectacular pollinators for 11 years. After its 2021 renovation, we invite you to come see these temporary residents flitting around, sunning themselves, feeding on a flower, or chasing another around playfully.

Visitors can see butterfly species from within the United States including: buckeye, cabbage white, monarch, painted lady, red admiral, swallowtails (pipevine, queen, spicebush, tiger), and viceroy. However, some tropical species can also be found including: great southern white, julia, queen, white peacock, and zebra longwing. In recent years the house has also seen unique residents like the malachite butterfly, a light pastel green species, and the atala, a hairstreak butterfly in bright red and iridescent blue.

VOLUNTEER:

The Butterfly House is staffed by volunteers and we are always in need of help. If you enjoy being outside, and talking to people about butterflies, this may be a great WHAT'S IN THE WILDLIFE GARDEN? fit for you. Volunteers must be a member of the Friends Sat., May 28 & Thur., June 30 | 1-2 pm of Lorain County Metro Parks and attend a training session. Training programs will be May 26, 2–3 p.m. and Carlisle Reservation, Visitor Center June 1, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Register for training online at: Program info in article above. loraincountymetroparks.com/programs or call (440) 937-0764.

POLLINATOR PROGRAM:

SUPPORT:

CAFÉ SEASON – DINE WITH US! ORCHID CAFÉ:

SUNSET CAFÉ:

Miller Nature Preserve, Avon Opens May 31, Tue.-Sat.* 11 am-2 pm *Saturdays: patio service only

Lakeview Park, Lorain Opens May 30, Mon.-Fri. 11 am-2 pm

LAKEVIEW BEACH CONCESSIONS: Lakeview Park, Lorain Opens June 4, daily 12-7 pm

Show your support, donate to the Butterfly House, and become a Butterfly Buddy! For just $10, you can purchase a Butterfly Buddy kit with educational information and fun activities. In the kit, you’ll receive a Butterfly Buddy button, a wooden butterfly keepsake ornament to decorate and hang in the Butterfly House, a butterfly feeding ticket (good for the 2022 season), and more! Proceeds from this kit are used to purchase butterfly chrysalids. An adult butterfly’s life span is about 2-4 weeks, so chrysalis deliveries are received every week throughout the season.

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Summer on the Water

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AQUATIC SUMMER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PADDLING, SWIMMING, FISHING AND MORE!

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BOAT LIVERY

Opens May 26, Thurs-Mon (Closed Tue & Wed) 10-11 am, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, & 1-2 pm Wellington Reservation The Wellington Reservation Boat Livery opens Thursday, May 26, for paddleboat and kayak rentals! Enjoy the park’s 21-acre reservoir from a 4-person paddleboat for just $5 per boat per hour. Kayaks are also available for one-hour rentals for $15 for single and $25 for tandem kayaks. The livery will close on September 5 (Labor Day). Additional time slots may be rented for more time on the water. We provide all necessary safety equipment, including life jackets. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

SUMMER GUIDED PADDLING TRIPS

Join us every Wednesday, June-September, on our weekly kayak trips! These are guided paddling trips with all equipment provided, including life-jacket, paddle, and boat. No prerequisites are required. However, we do suggest previous paddling experience. The program is open to ages 18 and up (16-17 with a participating adult). A brief skills refresher will be provided before each trip.

June guided paddling trips will open for registration on April 15, July and August trips will open on June 17, and September trips will open on August 19. Pre-register at loraincountymetroparks.com/programs.

FRENCH CREEK RESERVATION: HERONRY PADDLE Wed., Jun. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 pm

LAKEVIEW PARK: SUNSET PADDLE Wed., Jun. 8 | 7–9 pm

CENTURY PARK: SUNRISE PADDLE Wed., Jun. 15 | 8-10 am

WELLINGTON RESERVATION: BIRDING BY KAYAK Wed., Jun. 22 | 10 am-12 pm

WELLINGTON RESERVATION: SUNSET PADDLE

Splash Pads

The S are e extre op e n fo r th e sea so n !

The park district offers two splash pads for families looking sche for a place to cool off on hot summer days! Weather permitting, both splash pads are open seasonally from If yo lifegu Memorial Day to Labor Day. lorain LCMP AMHERST HEALTHPLEX The Mercy Health Amherst HealthPlex offers a splash pad to c with six exciting water features, including dump buckets qual and spray guns. This splash pad is a part of the facility’s hour. unique Inclusive Playground, which also includes a fishing to m pond, sandbox, willow hut, and playground equipment for a 50 children of all abilities to enjoy. Admission to the splash oppo pad and playground is $2 for anyone two or older but does not include access to the HealthPlex indoor facility or pool. REQ • At • Re CASCADE PARK ce Across the county in Elyria, visitors can enjoy water and playground fun for free at Cascade Park’s splash pad. This • CP pr inclusive playground was built in partnership with the Elyria Rotary Club and the City of Elyria. It is rock and water-themed • W ho and can be enjoyed by children of all ages and abilities.

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Lakeview Park’s Little Lib June 4-Aug. 14, 12–4 pm, d Library staff for programs

Jun. 8 | Summer Readin Jun. 15 | Seed Balls

The Little Library will b information, call LPLS Out

Wed., Jun. 29 | 7-9 pm

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Fishing in the parks

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Splash Zone outdoor pool and Lakeview Park beach expected to open June 4 for the season. However, eme shortages in lifeguards may cause delays or edule adjustments.

ou or someone you know are interested in a uard position complete an application online at ncountymetroparks.com/employment or visit P Administration Offices at Carlisle Visitor Center complete an application in person. This position lifies for a summer season pay rate of $12.00 per r. Lifeguards receive free training and certification meet requirements. Lifeguards are entitled to receive 0% discount on a rec-center membership. Bonus ortunities are available.

QUIREMENTS:

t least 15 years of age and reliable transportation. ed Cross Lifeguard certified or willing to obtain ertification prior to employment PR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification rior to employment Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and olidays as needed

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Library on the lake

brary on the Lake will be open for the season, daily. Plus, you’re invited to join the Lorain Public each Wednesday at 2 pm.

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Jun. 22 | Froggy Story Stop Jun. 29 | Upcycled Planters

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Early summer is an excellent time to go fishing, and many ponds throughout the park district are stocked with panfish and bass. Plus, several of our parks have access to rivers, teeming with bass and channel catfish. For new and experienced anglers, there are a number of opportunities to “wet a line,” whether casting lures or fishing with a bobber and worm. Not all ponds and waterways permit fishing, and many only allow catch and release. Check for posted regulations.

Typically, anglers 16 and older must hold a valid Ohio fishing license to fish. However, the Ohio Division of Wildlife offers free fishing days each year. This year, on June 18 and 19, Ohio residents are invited to experience public fishing opportunities without a license—all size and bag limits still apply. Visit ohiodnr.gov for more details and a list of Ohio fishing regulations.

Fishing Derby Tournaments fo r k i ds

$5 per child (adult chaperones are free) | All attendees must pre-register This tournament is a catch and release event intended for children 4-15. Bait will be provided, but participants should bring a fishing pole and tackle. A limited number of poles will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Children will compete for prizes in different age categories.

An adult must accompany all kids—any adults fishing are required to hold a valid Ohio fishing license. Cost is just $5.00 per child, and registration is required (adults must also register but are free). Space is limited. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com/programs to register. Call (440) 327-3626 for more information.

SESSION 1 Thur., Jun. 9 | 9-11 am Carlisle Reservation, Duck Pond Picnic Area

SESSION 2 Wed., Jun. 15 | 9-11 am Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks

SESSION 3 Wed., Jun. 22 | 9-11 am Carlisle Reservation, Duck Pond Picnic Area

be closed for the July 4th holiday. For more treach Services at (440) 244-1192, ext. 8277.

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Outdoor Summer Fun OUTDOOR CONCERTS AND SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS LAKEVIEW SUNSET CONCERT SERIES Fridays evenings in July | 6-8 pm Lakeview Park, Lorain July 1 | Roadhouse (Mix of Hits & Fun) July 8 | Ed Klimczak Family Band (Polka) July 15 | The Four Dads (Rock, Oldies, Country, & Classics) July 22 | The Wood Pickers (Bluegrass) July 29 | The Humbuckers (Rockabilly)

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Sunday evenings | 6-8 pm Lakeview Park, Lorain Aug. 14 | The Liverpool Lads (Beatles Tribute) Sept. 11 | The Patriots Symphonic Band (Patriotic)

VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Sunday evenings | 6:30-8 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow June 12 | Celebration (rock & roll, oldies, special Elvis show) June 19 | West Virginia CutUps (traditional bluegrass & country) June 26 | The Jam Machine (classic rock, pop, R & B, & dance favs) July 3 | The New Barleycorn (contemporary folk & traditional Celtic songs) July 10 | RailShakers (Americana & alt-country music) July 17 | Zero to Sixty (NE Ohio’s summer a cappella group) July 24 | OPUS 216 (String Quartet, eclectic mix of music) July 31 | Ava Rowland (original contemporary country music) Aug. 7 | The Tea Bags (Hits by giant bands from England) Aug. 14 | Summer of ’65 (tribute to the great artists of the 1960s)

MUSIC ON THE PATIO Thursday evenings | 6:30-8:30 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

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June 9 | Simple (Acoustic from Beatles to Rock) June 23 | Travelin’ Johnsons (Acoustic Country/Rock, Blues Classics) July 14 | Strukely & Cole (Acoustic Rock) July 28 | Minor Adjustments (Country, Popular Hits) Aug. 11 | Wayne Tomsic Trio (‘30s-‘70s Polka Variety) Aug. 25 | Scotty Kosmic and the Cool Cats (’50s-’70s Oldies Rock) September 8 | The Four Dads (50’s- 70’s/Motown)

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A few spots remain for these Summer Camps—Register your child today!

NATURE CAMP: ADVENTURERS June 14-17 | 9 am-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village $160/camper (Ages: 8-10 years old)

YOUNG BIRDERS CAMP June 14-17 | 9 am-3 pm Carlisle Reservation, LaGrange $160/camper (Ages: 8-12 years old)

THEATRE CAMP June 27-July 1 | 9 am-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village $150/camper (Ages: 10-13 years old)

SPORTS CAMP July 18-22 | 9 am-1 pm Splash Zone, Oberlin $40-$55/camper (Ages: 8-11 years old)

RAPTOR CAMP Aug. 2 & 3 | Noon-3 pm Carlisle Reservation, LaGrange $75/camper (Ages: 12-14 years old)

GOLF CAMP Aug. 8-9 or Aug. 11-12 | 9 am-3 pm Kopf Family Golf Course at Cherry Ridge & Forest Hills Golf Course, Elyria $100/camper (Ages: 10-13 years old)

Cultural Arts DISCOVER ARTS, THEATRE & HISTORY OLDE TOWNE HALL THEATRE PRESENTS:

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO

SNOOPY!!!

The

Wizard of OZ

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY

The

FRANK and DEAN

Apr. 22, 23, 29, 30, May 1*, 6, & 7 | 7:30 pm (*May 1: matinee at 2 pm) French Creek Nature Center, Sheffield Village $15 (tickets available through Olde Towne Hall Theatre) Tickets must be purchased online at othtnr.ludus.com, by phone at (440) 327-2909, or before the performance at the theatre.

SHOW

A Ballet in the Park

THE WIZARD OF OZ: A BALLET IN THE PARK

French Creek Theatre Ew in g H all

Lakeview Park Lo r a i n

Fri., May 20 | 7:00 pm Lakeview Park, Lorain Free! ( No pre-registration necessary; bring chair/blanket) The North Point Ballet will return to Lakeview Park with this outdoor production of “The Wizard of Oz.” It will premiere Janet Dziak’s new ballet interpretation of the story of Dorothy and her new friends as they dance their way down the yellow brick road to find there’s no place like home.

French Creek Theatre Ewing Hal l

THE FRANK AND DEAN & MORE SHOW

L O R A I N

C O U N T Y

M E T R O

P A R K S

CRITTER CREW PUPPET SHOWS Shows at 10:30 & 11:30 am | Pijor Hall, French Creek Nature Center Tickets: $5 for parents & children (children under 3 are free) Sun., May 15 | "Returtle of the Jedi" Sat., June 11 | "Harry goes to Wizard School"

Historical Programming VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION: BENJAMIN BACON MUSEUM Visit this home to look back on pioneer times and simpler modes of living.

A MOM’S LIFE – Sun., May 8 | 2 pm Learn about 19th-century moms on Mother’s Day, from cooking and cleaning to some more progressive ladies of the 1800s.

QUILT CRAFT AND HOUSE TOUR – Sun., May 22 | 2 pm See the house and kids make a quilt square A DAY AT THE MILLS – Sun., June 12 | 2 pm Take a unique look back at the grist mill operations BACON HOUSE TOURS – Sun., June 26 | 2 pm Tour the Bacon House Museum at your pace or with a volunteer guide

SCHOEPFLE GARDEN – OTTO SCHOEPFLE HOUSE This museum was once the home of the garden’s creator. It is full of history and antiques.

HOUSE AND GARDEN TOURS – Sat., May 14 & Sat., June 11 | 11 am OPEN HOUSE TOURS – Sat., May 28 & Sun., June 26 | 10 am-12 pm

Fri., June 3 | 7:30 pm French Creek Nature Center $15 Enjoy an evening of the musical stylings of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin—in the flesh! (well, almost). “The Frank and Dean & More Show” will take you back in time to those Rat Pack Days. Tickets on sale at loraincountymetroparks.com/theatre or by calling (440) 949-5200.

Art Classes The Lorain County Metro Parks offers a variety of art classes to help hone a skill or learn a new one.

• Watercolor and drawing classes are offered at French Creek Nature Center and Miller Nature Preserve on almost a weekly basis.

• The Lake Erie Stitchers: Knitting and Crocheting Club meets on Saturday mornings at Century Park.

• Wellington Reservation hosts a monthly Book Club for literature lovers.

• Art through movement classes—Tai Chi, yoga, and dancing—are offered periodically at various locations • Make-and-Take crafts are also offered throughout the district and appeal to artists of all ages.

• The French Creek Nature Center hosts “Quirkshops” to introduce arts, crafts, and the world of theatre.

For a complete list of upcoming opportunities, check out loraincountymetroparks.com/programs. Explore your creative side with the Lorain County Metro Parks!

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Take a Hike!

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS’ APRIL GUIDED HIKES ELIGIBLE FOR THE HIKING STICK PROGRAM

HIKING LEVELS:

= EASY

May hikes BIRD DAY HIKE

= STRENUOUS

For the official definition of our hiking levels, please visit us online at LorainCountyMetroParks.com/trails

SHORELINE STROLL Tue., May 10 | 8-9 am Lakeview Park (Lorain)

SENIOR STROLL Wed., May 11 | 10:15-11 am Miller Nature Preserve (Avon)

Wed., May 4 | 9-11 am Wellington Reservation

BLUEBIRDS!

SENIOR STROLL Wed., May 4 | 9:30-10:30 am Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

BEAUTIFUL BLUEBELL HIKE Thur., May 5 | 11-11:45 am Vermilion River Reservation

Wed., May 11 | 2-2:45 pm French Creek Reservation, Burrell Homestead

MORNING BACON WOODS HIKE Fri., May 13 | 9-10 am Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

TREE I.D. HIKE

HIKE FOR 5'S Thur., May 5 | 11 am-12 pm Miller Nature Preserve

SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE Fri., May 6 | 9-10 am Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

GARLIC MUSTARD PULL HIKE Sat., May 7 | 10:30-11:30 am Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

REPTILE RAMBLE HIKE Sat., May 7 | 1-2 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

MOTHER'S HIKE Sat., May 7 | 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

BIRDING THE BLACK RIVER Sat., May 7 | 9-11 am Black River Reservation, Bur Oak

SIGNS OF SPRING HIKE Sun., May 8 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

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= MODERATE

Sat., May 14 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

RHODODENDRONS HIKE Sat., May 21 | 11 am-12 pm Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

SOUTH LOOP CEMETERY HIKE Sun., May 22 | 1-3 pm Charlemont Reservation (New London)

SHORELINE STROLL Tue., May 24 | 8-9 am Lakeview Park (Lorain)

CALEY CRAWL HIKE Tue., May 24 | 10:30-11:30 am Caley Reservation (Wellington)

WOODS HIKE Sat., May 28 | 11 am-12 pm Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

AMPHIBIAN HIKE Sun., May 15 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

FULL MOON HIKE Mon., May 16 | 9:30-10:30 pm Wellington Reservation

SPRING WILDFLOWERS HIKE Thur., May 19 | 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation

SPRING WOODS HIKE Thur., May 19 | 4-5 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

BIRDING THE FRENCH CREEK Sat., May 21 | 9-11 am French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

ALL ABOUT ECOSYSTEMS HIKE Sat., May 21 | 10:30 am-12 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

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June hikes SUN-UP BIRDING HIKE Wed., June 1 | 6:30-9 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

SENIOR STROLL Wed., June 1 | 9:30-10:30 am Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

POWER TO THE POLLINATORS HIKE Thur., June 2 | 2-2:45 pm Vermilion River Reservation

CAMOUFLAGED CRITTERS HIKE Sat., June 4 | 1-2 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

CELEBRATE TRAILS! Sat., June 4 | 2-3:30 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

WOODS & WILDFLOWERS HIKE Sat., June 4 | 2-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation

RIVER EXPLORER HIKE

SENIOR STROLL

Tue., June 7 | 10-11 am Vermilion River Reservation, Carriage Barn

EVENING MARSH HIKE

Fri., June 17 | 1-2 pm Miller Nature Preserve (Avon)

SHORELINE STROLL

Tue., June 7 | 7-8:15 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

THE TEDDY BEAR HUNT HIKE Wed., June 8 | 10-11 am Vermilion River Reservation

Tue., June 21 | 8-9 am Lakeview Park (Lorain)

DRAGONFLY HIKE Thur., June 23 | 1-2 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

MORNING WOODS HIKE

EVENING MARSH HIKE

Sat., June 11 | 9-10 am Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

WONDERFUL WETLANDS HIKE Sat., June 11 | 2-3:30 pm Carlisle Reservation (LaGrange)

NORTH LOOP WILDFLOWER HIKE Sat., June 11 | 2-4 pm Charlemont Reservation (New London)

EVENING MARSH HIKE

Thur., June 23 | 7-8:15 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

ROYAL OAKS RAMBLE Sat., June 25 | 10-11 am Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks

PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE Sun., June 26 | 7-9 am Wellington Reservation

EVENING MARSH HIKE

Tue., June 14 | 7-8:15 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

Thur., June 30 | 7-8:15 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

FULL MOON HIKE

SHORELINE STROLL

Tue., June 14 | 9:30-10:30 pm Wellington Reservation

Tue., June 7 | 8-9 am Lakeview Park, Lorain

FRIENDS OF THE METRO PARKS HIKING STICK PROGRAM FORM | APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 2022 Hike:

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Please check here if you have received a hiking stick in the past and only need a year pin.

Participants must participate in 10 hikes in 6 different reservations. The program has shifted to a hybrid model allowing participants to choose from naturalist-led program hikes or self-guided hikes, therefore staff signatures are no longer required. Please return your completed form no later than July 7, 2022 to:

Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050 (You can pick up your hiking stick/pin at Carlisle Visitor Center from Aug. 1-31.

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Lakeview Park Rose Garden CELEBRATE NATIONAL ROSE MONTH AT LAKEVIEW PARK'S HISTORIC ROSE GARDEN

Celebrate the Roses

June is National Rose Month, an ideal time to celebrate the world’s most popular and beloved flower. Roses throughout time have been used to symbolize love, beauty, war, and a multitude of emotions and expressions. According to fossil evidence, the rose could be up to 35 million years old! Today, there are more than 150 species and over 30,000 varieties of roses.

Stop by the historic Rose Garden at Lakeview Park (pictured right) to celebrate the roses! The Lakeview Rose Garden is the largest and most visited within the parks. It was originally dedicated on May 30, 1932 to honor those lost during a devastating tornado in 1924. The creation of this garden was sponsored by a number of community members and families as well as 17 organizations, including the Lorain Rotary Club.

The garden’s design pays homage to the Rotary Club with its 48 plant beds laid out within an eight spoke wagon wheel, the emblem of the club.

ROSE GARDEN WORK DAYS May 25 & June 8 | 8:30-10:30 am If you enjoy gardening and want to help—join us at our Community Rose Garden Work Days to learn more about roses while assisting the parks!

Support the Rose Garden with your donation!

A donation of $100 or more entitles a donor/ honoree to be listed on a plaque on the garden’s east side. Donations go towards the continual maintenance and upkeep of this breathtaking garden. A new donor sign is added periodically—with the latest being installed this spring for donations made from 2018-2021. Donations can be made via check made out to Lorain County Metro Parks and mailed to Lorain County Metro Parks, c/o Public Information Officer, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, OH 44050. Credit/debit card donations can also be made over the phone by calling (440) 458-5121.

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