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LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

May - June 2019 Volume 59, Number 3

OUR GREAT WATERWAYS Explore all the rivers, lakes and streams that our beautiful county has to offer!

Pg. 2

NEW! 5K RUN SERIES!

Get in shape this summer with our new Tree Trotter 5k series! | Pg. 8

W.O.A. BACKYARD BASH

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Wildlife Observation Area and what makes it special! | Pg. 3 SEE INSIDE FOR OUR NEW VISITOR-FRIENDLY DESIGN!

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Our Great Waterways FROM THE COVER

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

Kayak Launches

Explore!

French Creek Reservation, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village

Black River Reservation, 1350 Ford Rd., Elyria

Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd., Wellington

Columbia Reservation, 25145 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station *Please note this is a natural kayak launch so paddlers should take necessary precautions*

Wellington Reservation Kayak Rentals

Sundays & Wednesdays | 9 am-2 pm July, August, & September $15/hour for a single kayak and $25/hour for a tandem kayak. First come, first serve.

KAYAK FLOATS:

Borrow our boat -open to people who have taken at least a Level 1 kayak class. Bring a boat – open to people who have their own equipment.

Wed., July 24 | 9 am-11 am Wellington Reservation

Hooked on Fishing

Mon., August 5 | 5-8 pm Vermilion River public launch Wed., August 21 | 5-8 pm Black River Reservation; French Creek launch Wed., September 11 | 9 am-12 pm Vermilion River public launch Mon., September 23 | 8 am-4:30 pm Old Woman’s Creek, Huron*

*Call Kayla at (440) 219-7873 for full details

K AYA K L E V E L 1 C L A S S

Wed., June 12 | 9-11 am Wellington Reservation Try out fishing with cane poles! Pre-Register by June 10

Wed., May 22 | 9 am-12 pm Wellington Reservation $50 Beginner paddling on water course includes kayak nomenclature, basic strokes, safety and demonstration of rescues. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-Register by May 15.

Sat., June 22 | 9 am-12 pm Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks Poles and bait provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Fri., October 4 | 9 am-12 pm Black River Reservation; French Creek launch

STANDUP PADDLE (SUP) FLOATS:

Wed., July 17 | 9 am-11 am Wellington Reservation

Thur., September 19 | 9 am-12 pm Vermilion River public launch

James E. Ziemnik Director, Lorain County Metro Parks

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

May - June 2019 Volume 59, Number 3

2019 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS:

POOL CLOSURE:

Splash Zone’s Lap Pool will be closed from May 1 to Oct. 31 for roof repair. The Outdoor Pool will be open June 7 - Aug. 18 and the Back Pool will be open during entire closure. Thank you for your patience!

Joseph E. Hribar • Chairman Kenneth M. Lieux • Vice Chairman Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda • Commissioner James Walther • Probate Court Judge

OUR GREAT WATERWAYS Explore all the rivers, lakes and streams that our beautiful county has to offer!

Pg. 2

NEW! 5K RUN SERIES!

Get in shape this summer with our new Tree Trotter 5k series! | Pg. 8

W.O.A. BACKYARD BASH

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Wildlife Observation Area and what makes it special! | Pg. 3 SEE INSIDE FOR OUR NEW VISITOR-FRIENDLY DESIGN!

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INSIDE Our Great Waterways

Take a Hike

Yours to Explore

Healthy Lorain County

Make a Difference

County Map

Cultural Arts

Kids & Family

10 & 11

Outdoor Adventures

Music in the Parks

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Yours to Explore

SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK DISTRICT

Adventure Fest Sat., May 18 | 10 am-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation

10 am - 3 pm – sled dog meet n’ greet, rock wall, “Little Green Choo” rides, paddling pool, games, disc golf, live music, and food vendors. 10 - 11 am – FREE kids’ bike helmet give-a-ways 11 am - 12:30 pm – Kids Fishing Derby (Ages 1-12) Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., register near Carriage Barn. **Please check out the Lorain County Metro Parks Facebook page for event updates.**

PRESERVE

Sat., June 22 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Carlisle Visitor Center, LaGrange Go on a behind-the-scenes-tour of our Wildlife Garden to learn ways to make your backyard wildlife-friendly.

LORAIN COUNTY M E T RO PA R K S

EXHIBIT: Flying Jewels, Wings of Wonder

June 17 - Labor Day | Open daily, 10 am-5 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon $2 conservatory admission fee Hummingbirds and butterflies are full of personality and enjoy a variety of flowers. Learn about their world and how to attract them to your backyard. Many activities and interpretive displays will be within the conservatory, Butterfly House, and gardens for you to learn and explore.

Zip, Sip, and Go!: the ruby-throated hummingbird Thur., May 23 | 2-3 pm

Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

Butterfly House

Opens for season on June 16 Butterfly Feeding Programs - See pg. 11 for more details! Butterfly House Volunteer Opportunities - See pg. 4 for more details!

10-11:45 pm Nielsen Observatory, Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Center

STAR PARTY

JUNE SKIES

MAY SKIES

SUMMER SKIES

Fri., May 10 Cloud date: May 11 Fri., May 24 Cloud date: May 25

Fri., June 7 Cloud date: June 8 Fri., June 21 Cloud date: June 22

• May 2: 2 vs 4 legs • May 16: Herbivore • May 9: Big vs. Small vs. Carnivore • May 23: Water & Sky

Co-Sponsored by the Black River Astronomical Society

Wed., May 8 | 5-7 pm Adults: $7 | Kids: $5 Pre-Register by May 1

Wed., May 1 | 10:15-11 am Wed., May 22 | 3-4 pm

PRE-HISTORIC PARTY EXPLORING DINOSAURS & DINO DINNER Thursdays in May | 10:15-10:45 am

CONSTRUCT-ASAURUS

DINO-MI

Continues through May 27 | 10 am-5 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

Discovering Dinosaurs

LOR AIN

Astronomy

MILLER

NATURE

WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AREA BACKYARD BASH

10:30 am-2:30 pm – • Q & A with a Naturalist • Tea & Tweets • DIY Hummingbird Feeding Station • Vendors • Interpretive Displays • Hands-On Activities • Kid Crafts & Movie 10:30 am-11 am or 1-1:30 pm – • Wildlife Garden Tour 11:30 am-Noon or 2-2:30 pm – • National Pollinator Week Scavenger Hunt Hike

^Adventure Fest’s Kids Fishing Derby

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PARKS

Solar Viewing

Sun., June 30 | 1-4 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation

Make a Difference

GET INVOLVED WITH THE LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

Honor Roll

The Honor Roll is our way of publicly thanking individuals, families, organizations, and 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.

Richard and Kathleen Arnold Elyria Rotary Club Endowment Fund Friends of Metro Parks in Lorain County Robert and Margaret Holland Lifelong Learners LLC Ms. Patty Prudoff Wildlife Giving Tree Anonymous Donors

Adopt-a-Raptor

Joanne Duffy (gift to John “Jack” Duffy) Meg Pampush Rich and Donna Stevens (gifts to one another) Linda Wilin

Gift was given in Honor of:

Cheryl Gildenmeister by Keith Gildenmeister

Gift was given in Memory of:

Mary Lou England by Barbara Gorenshek Tom P. Nimon by Frank Deangelis Juanita “Nita” Sprenger by Buckeye Community BankA23 Jeffrey Szcepanski by Mary Dawson

CON SE R VATIO N

It is recommended for all individuals participating in conservation efforts to wear protective clothing and shoes.

Garlic Mustard Pulls Sun., May 5 | 1-2:30 pm Columbia Reservation Sat., May 11 & June 15 | 1-2:30 pm Kopf Family Reservation (Belle Rd. Park) Sat., June 29 | 5-6:30 pm Kopf Family Reservation (Belle Rd. Park)

Volunteer Opportunities

Garlic Mustard

Barberry

Barberry Cut Fri., May 24 | 2-3:30 pm Kopf Family Reservation (Belle Rd. Park)

FRIENDS OF THE METRO PARKS VOLUNTEER TRAINING Tue., May 14 Carlisle Visitor Center 10-11 am – General Orientation 7-8 pm – Teens at the Park Orientation & General Orientation

BUTTERFLY HOUSE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Wed., June 5 | 3-4 pm Tue., June 11 | 10:30-11:30 am Miller Nature Preserve, Avon Sandy Ridge Reservation

Give a Gift of Nature Consider an individual gift to Lorain County Metro Parks to help with our conservation and education efforts and align your personal passions to our mission. To donate please send a check to Lorain County Metro Parks, 12882 Diagonal Road, Lagrange, Ohio 44050

Consider Planned Giving

Donors can include Lorain County Metro Parks as a beneficiary of their estate by designating a specific amount, percentage or remainder of their estate to Metro Parks. Please consult your estate planning advisor or attorney for any gift and estate decisions.

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*In accordance with IRS regulations, we note that the Lorain County Metro Parks was established under Ohio Revised Code 1545 and is a tax-exempt organization, and that no goods or services were exchanged for your contribution, which is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

CULTURAL ARTS

DISCOVER ARTS, THEATRE & HISTORY

Cooking ^ Exhibit sketch

INTO THE WOODS DISPLAY

This summer, nature, art and imagination come together to create a one-of-a-kind, walkthrough experience at French Creek. Inspired by the Stephen Sondheim musical, Into The Woods, playing on the French Creek Theatre stage, the halls of French Creek Nature & Arts Center will be transformed, bringing the deep, dark woods indoors, dazzling the senses and exciting the curiosity of all ages.

at MILLER NATURE PRESERVE

May-June (specific dates and times available online) Miller Nature Preserve Hosts Chef Marla for a variety of cooking classes and demonstrations in our stateof-the-art demonstration kitchen. Throughout May and June, Chef Marla will tackle French macarons, pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, salsa, risotto and more! For details on class dates, times and registration information visit www.MetroParks.cc or call the facility at (440) 9370764. Cost is $30 for members and $32 for non-members.

Art Classes

in MILLER NATURE PRESERVE

DRAWING CLASS Mon., May 13 | 9:30-11:30 am | Pre-Reg by May 11 BACKSTAGE PASS Members: $13 | Non-Members: $15 Wed., May 22 | 7-8:30 pm WATERCOLOR CLASS French Creek Theatre Mon., May 13 | 12:30-2:30 pm | Pre-Reg by May 11 Watch a rehearsal of Into The Woods and Q&A with cast and crew. Members: $13 | Non-Members: $15 with JOYCE BOLTE CARD MAKING CLASS Tue., May 21 | 6-8:30 pm | Pre-Reg by May 19 $25 per class (Please bring your own supplies) Members: $10 | Non-Members: $12 Sat., May 4 | 9 am-12 pm | Pre-Reg by May 1 Carlisle Visitor Center ART WORKSHOP Daily, 8 am- 4:30 pm Mon., June 3 | 10 am-3 pm | Pre-Reg by June 1 Sat., May 18 | 9 am-12 pm | Pre-Reg by May 15 Carlisle Visitor Center Members: $30 | Non-Members: $32 Royal Oaks, Indian Hollow Reservation MAY ART SHOW: Sat., June 1 | 9 am-12 pm | Pre-Reg by May 29 CARD MAKING CLASS Nature Photography by the Briarwood Lodge, Columbia Reservation Pioneer Ridge Photography Club Tue., June 18 | 6-8:30 pm | Pre-Reg by May 19 Members: $10 | Non-Members: $12 Sat., June 15 | 9 am-12 pm | Pre-Reg by June 12 JUNE ART SHOW: Carlisle Visitor Center ‘Nature without the hand of man’ ZENTANGLE TOTE BAG by the Erie Shores Photography Sat., June 29 | 9 am-12 pm | Pre-Reg by June 26 Sun., June 23 | 1-3 pm | Pre-Reg by June 19 Club Royal Oaks, Indian Hollow Reservation $27

Watercolor Classes

History SCHOEPFLE HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Sat., May 11 | 10-11 am Sat., June 8 | 2-3 pm

Visit Mr. Schoepfle’s house and garden!

BURRELL OPEN HOUSE & HOMESTEAD HIKE Sun., May 19 | 1-3 pm French Creek Reservation

Art Shows

BENJAMIN BACON MUSEUM TOURS: PIONEER GAMES AND TOYS Sun., June 16 | 1-4 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Tour this historic home, play pioneer game sand make toy to take home. Get Outside Weekend – see page 6.

COLUMBIA RESERVATION BLOCK HOUSE 2nd Sunday of the month, May-Sept. | 2-4 pm Columbia Reservation Join the Columbia Historical Society at the Block House!

Outdoor Adventures

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES GEARED TOWARD ENJOYING NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS

LOG OFF

The ‘Log Off Series’ is a series of hikes focused on getting away from electronics and into nature.

SERIES

LOG OFF, STROLL ON! Wed., May 1 | 3-4 pm French Creek Reservation; Shelter #1

Get Outside Weekend

LOG OFF, FROG ON!

GARDEN PARTY

Sat., June 15 | 1-1:30 pm Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham

Sun., May 5 | 1:30-2:30 pm Carlisle Reservation

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

LOG OFF, BIRD ON! Mon., May 6 | 8-9:30 am Vermilion River Reservation; Bacon Woods

Sat., June 15 | 8-10:30 pm Amherst HealthPlex, Amherst

JUNETEENTH BLUESFEST

LOG OFF, POWERWALK ON!

Sat., June 15 | 3-9 pm Lakeview Park, Lorain

Sat., May 11 | 2-3 pm Indian Hollow Reservation; Royal Oaks

BUTTERFLY HOUSE OPENS

LOG OFF, TRACK ON!

Sun., June 16 | 10 am-4:30 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

Sat., May 18 | 10:30-11:30 am Carlisle Reservation

LOG OFF, DISCOVER ON! Sat., June 1 | 10:30-11:30 am Carlisle Reservation (Child and adult)

LOG OFF, WALK ON!

BACON HOUSE TOUR: GAMES AND TOYS

Sun., June 16 | 1-4 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Vermilion

Sat., June 8 | 10-11 am Vermilion River Reservation; Bacon Woods

LOG OFF, BIRD ON! Thurs., June 20 | 9-11 am Wellington Reservation

Birding at Sandy Ridge

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7:30 - 10 am

6 *See Tram Rides section* BIRDING BY TRAM

Tram Rides

Enjoy riding through your wonderful parks! = FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

=PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

KOPF FAMILY RESERVATION

First Friday Rides | May 3 & June 7 | 12-3 pm Monday Evening Rides | Every Monday* | 5:30-7pm *Excluding Memorial Day

SANDY RIDGE RESERVATION

SCHOEPFLE GARDEN

WELLINGTON RESERVATION

Spring Tram Rides | May 5, 12, 19 | 1-4 pm Spring Tram Rides | June 5, 12, 19, 26 | 1-4 pm

HIKING LEVELS = EASY = MODERATE = STRENUOUS

BIRDING TRIPS: MAGEE MARSH

*Pre-registration required* Fri., May 3 | Thur., May 9 | Thu., May 16 7 am - 5:30 pm

SUNRISE BIRDING WALK Sun., May 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 am

EVENING BIRDING WALK Thur., May 23 | 7 - 8:15 pm

Butterfly House

EVENING BIRDING HIKE

Wed., May 8 | 6:30 - 8pm

MORNING BIRDING HIKE

Fri., May 17 | 9 - 10:30 am *For more birding opportunities, see page 7!

Big Birding Weekend! Sat., May 11 & Sun., May 12 11 am - 4 pm each day

THE BIG SIT SPRING BIRDING WALK Sat., May 11 6 am - 2 pm

Sat., May 11 & Sun., May 12 8:30 - 10:30 am

Take a Hike!

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS’ GUIDED HIKES

All hiking opportunities between April 1 and June 30 qualify for the Hiking Stick Program sponsored by the Friends of Lorain County Metro Parks. To qualify, individuals must participate in 10 naturalist-led hikes in 6 different reservations. Naturalist must sign off on participation (forms available online). Once accomplished, individuals will receive a hiking stick or pin.

HIKE FOR 5’S

Thur., May 30 & June 27 | 7:30-9 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation, North Ridgeville

WEEKLY WALKERS

SPRING BIRD HIKE

May 6, 14, 22, 30, June 3, 11, 19, 27 | 8:30-9:30 am Columbia Reservation, Columbia Station

PACK WALK

S ATURDAY S ARE F OR ADVENTURES

EVENING MARSH HIKE

Sun., May 5 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

One friendly, licensed dog per handler, 6-foot leash required.

May 7, 23, June 5, 27 | 7-8:30 pm Wellington Reservation

OWL PROWL Thur., May 16 | 7:30-8:30 pm Carlisle Reservation, LaGrange

FULL MOON HIKES Sat., May 18 & Mon, June 17 | 8:30-10 pm Wellington Reservation

EARLY ACCESS HIKE Tue., May 21 | 7-8 am Columbia Reservation, Columbia Station

HIKE CHARLEMONT Wed., May 22 | 1-3 pm Charlemont Reservation, New London

RHODODENDRON WALK Fri., May 24 | 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham

Tue., June 4 | 8-9:30 am Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

Hike for your Health

Sat., May 4 | 9-11 am French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village

OWL HIKE Tue., June 4 | 7:30-9 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation, North Ridgeville

NATURE QUIZ

SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE Sat., May 4 | 1-3 pm Wellington Reservation

*Bring a pen!

Sun., June 9 | 1-2:30 pm Columbia Reservation, Columbia Station

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU HIKE

Sat., May 4 | 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village

WOODPECKERS WOODS WALK

WILDFLOWER PHOTO HIKE

Sun., June 16 | 6-7 pm Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham

LONGEST DAY HIKE

Sat., May 4 | 9-10:30 am Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham

Fri., June 21 | 7-8 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

MIDWEEK HIKE

Wed., June 26 | 11 am-12 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

LAST CHANCE HIKE Sun., June 30 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

MAYAPPLE HIKE Wed., May 29 | 10-11:30 am Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

BIRDING THE FRENCH CREEK

= MODERATE

Sat., May 11 | 1-3 pm Wellington Reservation

BLUEBIRD HIKE

Sat., May 18 | 11-11:30 am Vermilion River Reservation

FULL MOON HIKE

Sat., May 18 | 8:30-10 pm Wellington Reservation

NATIONAL BESTIE DAY HIKE

Sat., June 8 | 9:30-11 am Black River Reservation (High Meadows), Elyria

HIKING LEVELS: = EASY

HIKE WELLINGTON

= STRENUOUS

Join certified personal trainers and health professionals for guided, 1-mile hikes through our parks!

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SPRING HIKE

Sat., June 8 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon

DAYLILY GARDEN WALK

Sat., June 29 | 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham

A HEALTHY LORAIN COUNTY

GET PHYSICAL WITH THE LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

Men’s Health Week at Amherst HealthPlex Throughout the week Men will have the opportunity to receive a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE class admission.

DUMBBELLS WITH DAD (Ages 12 & under) Sun., June 9 | 12-1 pm

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY Wed., June 12 | 5:30 pm

Featuring a free Men’s Health Class followed by a healthy snack and protein shake demonstration

FITWALKS

Thur, June 13 | 5:15 pm A small presentation on Men’s Health Tips and Personal Trainer on-hand to go over an individual workout utilizing dumbbells.

Dash-n-Splash 5k/Family fun run

Wed., May 29 | 8 am-12 pm Amherst HealthPlex BOGO class passes and sharing of favorite recipes!

E R IE

Senior Health & Fitness Day

HEALTH

Sun., May 5 | 12-1 pm Amherst HealthPlex $2 per person

FOR YOUR

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METRO PARK

Lyme Disease in Lorain County World Bicycle Day Ride

Muscles with Mom

HIKE

The race will begin and end at Splash Zone and all participants are invited to stay for our pool party! The Dash-n-Splash 5k is part of the Tree Trotter Series. Participants can earn awesome prizes by participating in all 3 races! Remaining races: July 13 at Kopf Family Reservation in Avon Lake, August 17 at French Creek Reservation in Sheffield Village.

LO R A

Jr. Warrior Dash is part of the Kids’ Fun Run Race Series. All participants receive a “Finisher” ribbon and postrace snack. Participate in 4 of the 6 races and receive a medal in November. Remaining races: April 14 Mini Marathon, Sept. 8 Kids Duathalon, Oct. 20 Trick-Or-Treat On Your Feet, Nov. 10 Junior Turkey Trot.

TROTTE EE

Sun., June 2 | 10:30 am Splash Zone $20 per person/$50 for a family.

Thur., May 30 | 6-7 pm Wellington Reservation Learn about Lyme disease and what you can do to prevent it in your family and pets

Yoga offerings throughout the park district!

Sun., May 12 | 12-12:30 pm Amherst HealthPlex $2 per child

Jr. Warrior Dash

Yoga in the Park

Mon., June 3 | 9-10 am Wellington Reservation Please bring your own bicycle

BRIARWOOD YOGA

Tuesdays, Apr. 16 - June 4 | 5-6 pm Briarwood Lodge, Columbia Reservation 8-week Yoga session

MOTHER/DAUGHTER YOGA Sat., May 11 | (See pg. 10 for details!)

SUMMER EQUINOX YOGA

Bike with a Ranger Sat., June 1 | 2-3 pm Kopf Family Reservation (Meet at Belle Rd. Park) Bring your bikes and helmets for a family ride with the Park Ranger. To borrow an adult bike and helmet, pre-register by May 31

Sat., June 22 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm Miller Nature Preserve Please bring mat. Pre-reg by June 17. $17 for members, $19 for non-members

YOGA AT LAKEVIEW Join LCCC and the French Creek Family YMCA’s certified personal trainer on the second Thursday of the month for a guided, one-mile hike. Receive a free t-shirt after completing five hikes.

Thur., May 9 | 6-7 pm Day’s Dam, Black River Reservation Preparing for Hiking in the summer, SPF, preventing insect bites, clothing choices, etc.

Thur., June 13 | 6-7 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation Stress Management techniques to enhance overall health

Lakeview Park (West end of park or on beach) Sundays in May | 9 am

Morning Meditation and Gentle Movement (All Levels)

Saturdays in June-July | 8 am

Yoga Basics (All Levels, geared toward beginners)

Thursdays in August | 7 pm

Sunset Yoga Flow (All Levels)

STAY C O NNEC TED W I TH US ! (44 0) 4 5 8 - 5 121 WWW.M E TRO PA R KS .CC LORAINCO UNTYM E TRO PA R KS @LCM E TRO PA R KS @LORA I NCO M E TPA R KS Visit us online for park addresses, phone numbers and hours of operation. Follow us on social media for alerts, updates and upc oming programs and events!

PLEASE NOTE:

Splash Zone will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday on Memorial Day weekend (May 25, 26, & 27) from 12 - 7:45pm.

SANDY

UPDATE:

RIDGE RESERVATION

The Sandy Ridge Eagle Cam has been suspended this season due to technical difficulties. The resident eagles are doing well and our naturalists have reported eggs in the nest. Visit Sandy Ridge to see them in person!

LORAIN COUNTY M E T RO PA R K S

e s r u o C f l o G s l il H t Fores RIDING RATES (18/9 holes w/ cart) Weekdays:

$27 (18 holes-before 1pm), $24 (18 holes-Sr./Jr. before 1pm), $16.50 (9 holes-before 2pm), $16 (9 holes-Sr./Jr. before 1pm)

Weekends:

$38 (18 holes-before 1pm), $33 (18 holes-after 1pm), $23 (9 holes-before 5pm), $16 (9 holes-after 5pm)

41971 Oberlin-Elyria Road, Elyria 440-323-2632 | www.GolfTheForest.com

Walking Rates also available!

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KIDS AND FAMILY CHILD & PARENT ACTIVITIES at Carlisle Visitor Center

PARK PALS & MAKE-N-TAKE CRAFTS!

PARK PALS: SEED NEEDS Wed., May 15 | 10-11 am Children explore seeds as food for animals and learn how animals spread seeds.

MAKE-N-TAKE CRAFTS: SEED ART Wed., May 15 | 1:30-3:30 pm Let’s make some art using a variety of seeds!

PARK PALS: SCALY AND SLIMY Wed., June 19 | 10-11 am What makes a frog a frog or a turtle a turtle? Find out through a hike & craft.

MAKE-N-TAKE CRAFTS: SNAKES ALIVE! Wed., June 19 | 1:30-3:30 pm Make snake crafts with finger paint and more.

other’s DAY

A C T I V I T I E S MOTHER/DAUGHTER YOGA (All Ages) Sat., May 11, 10:30-11:30 am Miller Nature Preserve Please bring mat. Pre-Reg by May 8 Members: $12 | Non-members: $13

BENJAMIN BACON HOUSE & MOTHERS DAY CRAFT Sat., May 11 | 10-11:30 am Vermilion River Reservation Tour this historical 19th century home and make an old-fashioned Mother’s Day craft.

KIDS PAINT-A-POT

MILLER ANNIVERSARY

Sat., May 11, 2-3:30 pm Schoepfle Garden Paint a flower pot for Mom or the yard. Cost: $2 per pot

Sun., May 12, 10 a.m. to 12 pm Miller Nature Preserve Mom’s get in the conservatory FREE today!

MUSCLES WITH MOM Sun., May 5 | 12-1 pm See pg. 8 for more details!

DUMBBELLS WITH DAD Sun., June 9 | 12-1 pm See pg. 8 for more details!

SUNDAY FUNDAY

RDEN SCHOEPFLE GAID ! CAROUSEL RturdayES s&

GET OUTDOORS TOGETHER

Amherst HealthPlex Sun., May 5 | 12-4 pm | Family Yoga Sun., June 2 | 12-7:30 pm | Bubbles 50% off daily admission for groups of two (2) or more!

Wednesdays, Sa and Sundays from 1-4 pmm fro ne Ju in ys da Fri 10am - 12pm!

JR. WARRIOR DASH Sun., May 12 | See pg. 8 for more details!

GREEN KIDS SERIES

Schoepfle Garden Fri., June 14 | 10:30-11 am

Planting a Rainbow. Help plant the children’s vegetable garden with a rainbow of veggies.

Fri., June 28 | 10:30-11 am Choosing a Menu. Play a game to learn about choosing good foods!

PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: HERPS! Fri., May 17 | 10-11 am Kopf Family Reservation

Activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

PAJAMA-RAMA MOVIE NIGHT Sat., May 18 | 6-9:30 pm Amherst HealthPlex

Swimming (6:30-7:45pm), Movie & Popcorn (8-9:30pm)

KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: INTO THE SEA

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Mon., May 20 | 10-11 am French Creek Nature & Arts Center

KIDS AND FAMILY

GET OUTDOORS TOGETHER

NATURE DISCOVERY DAYS: HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM

Tue., May 14 | 9:45-11:45 am French Creek Nature & Arts Center Learn all about your five senses with this free interactive field trip. Pre-Reg by May 10

HOMESCHOOL FIELD DAY Tue., May 21 | 12-2 pm Vermilion River Reservation Enjoy a cookout (hot dogs provided) and activities! Pre-Register by May 19

RAPTOR SPOTLIGHT: red-tailed hawk

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

Sun., May 26 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation.

FIELD DAY WITH A RANGER Sat., June 1 | 1-2 pm Kopf Family Reservation Learn about park safety through outdoor games, crafts, and activities.

Learn to Swim!

Summer swim lessons at Splash Zone and Amherst HealthPlex SPLASH ZONE SESSION 3 June 10-June 20 | Mondays-Thursdays | Mornings Registration: May 13 for members ($55) May 19 for non-members ($70)

SPLASH ZONE SESSION 4 June 24-August 3 | Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings Registration: June 3 for members ($40) June 9 for non-members ($55)

AMHERST HEALTHPLEX SESSION 3

BIKE WITH A RANGER Sat., June 1 | See pg. 8 for details.

DASH-N-SPLASH 5K/FAMILY FUN RUN Sun., June 2 | See pg. 8 for details.

Fri., May 24 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve The Greenhouse Tech gives info on plants, trees and shrubs growing in the garden.

Sun., June 9 | 11-11:45 am French Creek Nature & Arts Center Intro to movement, rhythm, drama & character thru storytelling. Pre-Reg June 5.

RAPTOR SPOTLIGHT: turkey vulture Sun., June 9 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation Learn about turkey vultures through a lesson and craft. Child and adult. Live Animal.

Sat., May 18 | 9 am-1 pm Schoepfle Garden Sun., June 9 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve

Sat., June 15 | 9 pm Splash Zone | $3.50

GARDEN PARTY: ALADDIN’S TALES Sat., June 15 | 1-3 pm Schoepfle Garden Aladdin-themed games, crafts and activities with a visit from Princess Jasmine.

BUTTERFLY FEEDING Miller Nature Preserve Weds., June 19 | 1-2 pm Tues., June 25 | 11 am - 12 pm

KIDS IN THE GARDEN Wednesdays | 2-2:30 pm Schoepfle Garden Fun crafts stories and activities in the children’s garden June 12: SEEDS June 19: SIDEWALK CHALK

GARDENING

VOLUNTEER PLANT SALE

GARDEN STROLL

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

BIG STORIES, LITTLE ACTORS

June 22-July 28 | Saturdays & Sundays Registration: June 5 for members ($40) June 9 for non-members ($55)

PLANT WALK AND TALK

Sat., June 15 | 8-10 pm Amherst HealthPlex | $2

BUTTERFLY GARDENS Tue., June 12 | 11 am-12 pm Miller Nature Preserve Learn some simple steps on how to create one in your own backyard.

Make your garden grow!

HYPERTUFA EXTRAVAGANZA! Thurs., June 14 | 2-3 pm Miller Nature Preserve

PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: gardening Fri., June 21 | 10-11 am Kopf Family Reservation

MUSIC IN THE PARK S U M M E R PAT I O C O N C E R T S E R I E S 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month June - September | 6:30-8 pm Miller Nature Preserve Food and beverages available at the Orchid Café.

Mill Hollow Summer Concert at the Bacon Woods Amphitheatre

LAKEVIEW SUNSET CONCERT SERIES

s p m a C r e m Sum PARK TREKKERS FAMILY CAMP

Fridays in July | 7 pm Lakeview Park, Lorain

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T MUSIC UNDERSept. 8 | 7 pm & 9 ne Sun., Ju , Lorain Lakeview Park

L IN E O R B Y R E G IS T E R O N0 ) 4 5 8 -5 1 2 1 ! C A L L IN G (4 4 ACTING CAMP: Explore Your Dramatic Side!

YOUTH EXPLORER CLUB

Tuesdays, June 25-Aug. 6 Thursdays, June 27-Aug 8 (no camp July 4) 10 am-12 pm OR 1-3 pm 9:30-11:30 am Pre-register Wellington Reservation Carlisle Visitor Center by June 14th! $10 per child (Ages 6-12 accompanied by adult) $10 per child (Ages 6-10 accompanied by adult) Weekly topics: Topic: Discovering Wildlife Habitats • June 25: Birds of Wellington Reservation • June 27: Habitat Investigation Intro • July 2: Weather & Shelter • July 11: Forest Finds • July 9: Paddling with a Parent • July 18: Marvelous Meadows • July 16: Fish at Vermilion River Reservation • July 25: Wet & Wild Wonders • July 23: Falconry • August 1: Habitat Action Plan • July 30: Fire Safety and Rocket Prep • August 8: Last day, Let’s Play! • August 6: Picnic and Rocket Launch

Focused on collaboration and creativity, campers will be taught the essentials of performance through challenging and fun theatre exercises, games and role play.

French Creek Nature & Arts Center Footlighters (Grades 2-5): Troupers (Grades 6-8): June 24-28 | 10 am-1 pm July 8-12 | 10 am-2:30 pm $65 $95

GRANDPARENTS CAMP

Enjoy spending time with your grandchild? Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a day filled with exploring the outdoors, painting, playing games, and more! Two dates available.

Wed., July 10 | 10 am-2 pm Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation $8 per person

Thur., July 11 | 10 am-2 pm Cascade Park $8 per person