Arrowhead - Nov/Dec 2023

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

November-December 2023 Volume 63, Number 6

HAPPY HOLIDAYS Various Holiday events are happening throughout the park district including the always-popular, Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation! Full schedule inside. | Pgs. 5-8

GIVING THANKS Don't miss our seasonal Thanksgiving-themed offerings this year! Programs for kids and adults are available! | Pg. 4

GUIDED WINTER HIKES Master the trails, take in the full moon, walk and talk with a Naturalist, or simply take in the beauty of nature on one of our various guided hikes this winter season! | Pg. 10-11

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INSIDE Park Updates 2 Honor Roll 3 November Seasonal Programs 4 Holiday Programs 5-8 Cultural Arts 9 Guided Hikes 10 - 11 Adopt-a-Raptor 12

James E. Ziemnik Director, Lorain County Metro Parks 2023 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS: Kenneth M. Lieux • Chairman Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda • Vice Chairman Joseph E. Hribar • Commissioner James Walther • Probate Court Judge LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM

(440) 458-5121

Park Updates CONNECT TO A CAUSE On September 21, the Lorain County Metro Parks took part, for the third year, in The Community Foundation of Lorain County’s Connect to a Cause. This event is an annual 12-hour fundraising competition that enables community members to donate directly to the local charities of their choice.

Through the generous donations from our community, we received $5,365.

Funding will be used for outdoor education efforts throughout the park district.

We truly appreciate the generosity of our donors and the support we received through this endeavor. Thank you!

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

• Cascade Park

387 Furnace St., Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440) 458-5121

Pine Tree Picnic Area:

4951 French Creek Rd., Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054

North Coast Inland Trail Butternut Ridge Trailhead:

44342 Butternut Ridge Rd., 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001 • Cassell Reservation • Indian Hollow Reservation Oberlin, OH 44074 815 High Bridge Rd., Vermilion, Ohio 44089 (440) 984-3470 Gateway Trailhead: Sheldon Woods: • Black River Reservation Charlemont Reservation 38744 Parsons Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044 6275 Gateway Blvd., Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 324-5481 48600 New London Eastern Rd., Royal Oaks: • The North Star Preserve/Henry’s Barn: New London, Ohio 44851 Bur Oak: 46223 U.S. Rt. 20, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 1057 Parson Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044 6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 • Columbia Reservation • Kopf Family Golf Course at Cherry Ridge • Sandy Ridge Reservation 25145 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, Days Dam: 6195 Otten Rd., N. Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 1211 West River Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 Ohio 44028 2720 E. 31st St., Lorain, Ohio 44055 (440) 327-3626 (440) 324-3713 (440) 236-3254 High Meadows: • Schoepfle Garden • Kopf Family Reservation Briarwood Lodge: 1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 11106 Market St., Birmingham, Ohio 44889 32649 Electric Blvd., 25250 Briarwood Dr., Columbia Station, (440) 965-7237 • Caley Reservation Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 Ohio 44028 18207 West Rd., Wellington, Ohio 44090 (440) 387-8107 • Splash Zone • Forest Hills Golf Course 95 W. Hamilton, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 • Carlisle Reservation • Kipton Reservation 41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd., (440) 774-5059 St. Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 (440) 458-5121 Elyria, Ohio 44035 • Vermilion River Reservation • Lakeview Park Carlisle Visitor Center: (440) 323-2632 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, Ohio 44089 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio 44050 • French Creek Reservation (440) 967-7310 • Miller Nature Preserve Duck Pond Picnic Area: Burrell Homestead: • Wellington Reservation (440) 937-0764 12550 Diagonal Rd., 2792 E. River, Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, Ohio 44090 LaGrange, Ohio 44050 Main Entrance/Conservatory: (440) 647-2509 French Creek Nature Center: 2739 Center Rd., Avon OH 44011 Equestrian Center/ 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, Avon Wetlands Trailhead: Nielsen Observatory: Ohio 44054 35120 Riegelsberger Rd., Avon OH 44011 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio 44050 (440) 949-5200

Recreation INDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

KAYAK SKILLS:

VOLLEYBALL CLINICS

Sun., Nov. 5 & Sun., Dec. 3 | 9-11:30 am Amherst HealthPlex $15/person; Pre-registration required Learn how to keep yourself safe while kayaking! In this 2-hour session, you will learn how to exit a capsized kayak, perform a self-rescue, and perform a t-rescue with a partner. This will take place in the pool, so wear clothing that can get wet.

GRADES K-2

CAPSIZE RECOVERY

Splash Zone, Oberlin Coach Jennifer will instruct the players to develop a love for this awesome game! We will work on basic volleyball fundamentals including passing, setting, hitting and serving. Cost is for the entire month per participant!

Each session is geared toward a specific age range.

Every Sat. from Nov. 4-25 | 9-10 am $50/participant; Pre-registration required

GRADES 3-5 Every Wed. from Nov. 8-29 | 5:30-7 pm $65/participant; Pre-registration required

Provided: Kayak, life jacket What to bring: Clothes that can get wet, change of clothes, towel

GRADES 6-8 Every Wed. from Nov. 8-29 | 6:30-8 pm $65/participant; Pre-registration required

Honor Roll Marianne Bontempo, Sheffield Lake Rich and Francey Green, Berlin Heights Toni Lynn Saylor, Grafton Black River Audubon Society Community Foundation of Lorain County The Kubit Family Donor Fund PERI Chapter 83 Lorain County Plum Creek Garden Club Red Hats Group

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.

Gift was given in Memory of:

Helen Kader McClements from Janice McClements, N. Olmsted Helen Kader McClements from Bernadine Miller, Elyria Helen Kader McClements from Marilyn Rigg, Elyria Helen Kader McClements from Betty and Richard Shealy, Bucyrus Helen Kader McClements from Ann Simonson, Elyria Helen Kader McClements from Gloria Skripko, Euclid Helen Kader McClements from Fay and David Smith, Starkville, MS Helen Kader McClements from Lisa Strand and Andrew Gaylor, Edgerton, WI Helen Kader McClements from Scott Weiss, Sun Prairie, WI June "Jil" Grignon from The Loveland Family, North Canton June "Jil" Grignon from Doreen Smith, North Ridgeville June "Jil" Grignon from Linnea VanBlarcum, Elyria Marilyn and Curtis Weems from The Weems Family, Wayne, PA

Borgia and Mary Campbell from James P. Campbell, Vermilion Claudia Cullin from Lawrence D. Brown and Family, Orlando, FL Helen Kader McClements from Jacqueline Alheit, Warner Robins, GA Helen Kader McClements from Helen Androski, Madison, WI Helen Kader McClements from James Bredeson and Cheryl Becker, Madison, WI Helen Kader McClements from Kimberly and John Chavatzas, Bucyrus Helen Kader McClements from Jonathan Cooper and Jane Richard, Madison, WI Helen Kader McClements from Karen Ruud and Courtney Arbogast, Blacklick (Gift to Hinda Mitchell) John Czerepinski, Madison, WI Helen Kader McClements from Karen and David Ennes, Elyria Helen Kader McClements from Gregory Trucking, Elyria Helen Kader McClements from Jennifer Haehn, Marietta, GA Jeff Yakovich from The Bob and Lori Campana Family, Helen Kader McClements from David Kader, Las Vegas, NV Westlake Helen Kader McClements from Tim and Karen Payne from The Payne Family, Bellbrook Denise Kader, LaGrange LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM | (440) 458-5121

Adopt-A-Raptor

Gift was given in Honor of:

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Seasonal Programs SPECIAL NOVEMBER HOLIDAY SEASONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK DISTRICT

THANKSGIVING STORIES & SNACKS

Tue., Nov. 7 | 10-11 am Wellington Reservation Free Join us in the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center Meeting Room as we listen to a few stories and enjoy a snack. We will read some Thanksgiving-themed stories together.

Please pre-register the child participant by 11/6. The adult guardian does not need to register. Please e-mail Carolyn at cbarck@loraincountymetroparks.com if your participant has any food or drink allergies.

Holiday version of this program will also be available on Dec. 12!

FLIGHTS & BITES

Fri., Nov. 17 | 6:30-8 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon $38/Miller Nature Preserve member $45/non-member $12/designated driver Join us for an evening of refreshment paired with live musical entertainment in the Orchid Room at Miller Nature Preserve! Food and beverages provided by the Orchid Café, with 3 registration options: WINE flights or BEER flights, and designated driver. Additional drink options (non-alcoholic and alcohol) will be available for purchase. 'Front Porch Jammin' will perform favorites across country, rock, classic, and blues! Please note: this event is for adults aged 21 years and older. Includes $2 daily admission into the conservatory.

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TURKEY SCAVENGER HUNT & CRAFT

Wed., Nov. 22 | 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden, Birmingham Free Hunt the garden for clues to a turkey riddle and kids make a turkey centerpiece for home. Preregister child participants only by 11/21.

TURKEY TROT 5K

Sat., Nov. 25 | 10 am-2:30 pm French Creek Nature Center Free Stop by for this self-guided 5K thru the French Creek trails. Start and finish at the Nature Center. Maps and directions will be at the front desk for pick-up.

Completion prize. Registration encouraged by 11/21, however walk-ins are welcome.

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Holiday Happenings SPECIAL DECEMBER HOLIDAY SEASONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK DISTRICT

OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY

Sat., Dec. 2 & Sun., Dec. 3 | 3-7 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow $3/person Get in the holiday spirit with some oldfashioned fun-for-the-whole-family at Vermilion River Reservation! Step back in time to the 1860s as you tour the candlelit Benjamin Bacon House Museum, where members of the Brownhelm Historical Association portray Brownhelm residents celebrating the holidays.

Outside the Bacon House, by the warmth of their campfire, enjoy visiting with re-enactors as they cook & share Bacon and Brownhelm history. Enjoy a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride thru Mill Hollow’s pretty, wintry backdrop, and then stop by the cozy & charming Carriage Barn to warm up and take Holiday photos by our beautifully decorated fireplace and 14foot tall Christmas tree. Relax & roast S’mores around our outdoor firepits (while supplies last), and The Friends of Metro Parks will be selling light refreshments inside the Carriage Barn (cash only).

Elf Toy Workshop

The program fee includes one Carriage Ride and the Museum Tour. Pre-register EACH person in your group for a 12-minute Museum Tour time-block (limit of 12 people per Tour).

No walk-ins; pre-register by 12/1 at loraincountymetroparks.com/programs. On event day, please check in at the Carriage Barn Lobby, where you will receive your Carriage Ride ticket to be used either before or after your scheduled Museum Tour. Outside activities are weather dependent. For questions, contact the Carriage Barn at 440-967-7310.

Classic Christmas

Evening

Wed., Dec. 13 | 6-8 pm French Creek Nature Center, Sheffield $5/person (2 yrs. and under are free) Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch! Play games, watch a holiday movie on the large screen, and receive a themed goodie bag! Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your camera for a photo opportunity. $5 per person.

Children 2 and under do not need to be registered unless they would like to receive a goodie bag. Pre-register by 12/9.

Sun., Dec. 10 | 2-4 pm Wellington Reservation, Visitor Center $15/child (under 3 free) This special holiday event will allow children to learn how to build toys from the experts- Santa’s elves! Each child will make three toys from the instruction of Santa’s elves and will be able to write a letter to Santa to be taken back to the North Pole. At the end of the event cookies and cocoa will be served. The cost is $15 per child (ages 3-12). Please register ONLY the child, not the adult caregiver who will be attending with the child. Please limit one caregiver per child. We are allowing one caregiver per child so that each child can have an adult supervising and assisting them with the building of their toys.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Dec. 15-17 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation, North Ridgeville Free!

Stop by Sandy Ridge for this Holiday open house! Arts and crafts for the kids along with Ohio wildlife displays. No registration needed!

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Holiday Happenings SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEASONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK DISTRICT

‘ICONIC HOLIDAY’ DISPLAY Nov. 24 - Dec. 30 | 10 am-5 pm, daily Miller Nature Preserve, Avon $2/person (under 3 free) Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Miller Nature Preserve's 'Iconic Holiday' - a seasonal display set within and outside the Conservatory!

This year's focus is on recognizable American holiday traditions and will feature a blend of interpretive hands-on activities set among sensory designed scenes. Inspired by pop culture and modernized classic Christmas traditions, we aim to share our holiday favorites with visitors of all ages this December! Look for related programming by searching 'Iconic Holiday' in the catalog!

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Sun., Dec. 4 | 10 am-3 pm Henry’s Barn, Oberlin Free for attendees $20 to rent a vendor space Join us at Henry’s Barn the first weekend of December for our second annual Winter Craft Fair! Shop for all of your holiday gifts and support local vendors during our one day, family friendly event. We will have hand-made, crafted goods of all kinds for you to purchase.

Get in the spirit of the holiday season with us!

ICONIC HOLIDAY PREVIEW NIGHT

ICONIC HOLIDAY PARTY

SANTA LUNCH

Tue., Nov. 21 | 6-8 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon Free (Miller Nature Preserve members only) Attention all M.N.P. Members - You are invited to an 'Iconic Holiday' Preview Night! Celebrate the holiday season with a SPECIAL INVITATION to PREVIEW Miller Nature Preserve's 'Iconic Holiday' - a seasonal display set within and outside the Conservatory (open to the general public on 11/24)!

Inspired by pop culture and modernized classic Christmas traditions, we aim to share our holiday favorites with visitors of all ages this December!

Fri., Dec. 8 | 6-8 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon $5/person (ages 2 & under: free) An evening of holiday fun for the whole family!

Celebrate iconic holiday traditions with indoor games and activities, walk through our Conservatory's Iconic Holiday display, and explore lighted displays among the outdoor gardens. Cookie decorating, holiday movie, LIVE Santa photo op, and more! Food and beverage concessions available for purchase from the Orchid Cafe. Pre-register by Dec. 1.

Sat., Dec. 2 | 11:30 am-1:30 pm Miller Nature Preserve, Avon $20/adult (yrs. 10+) $15/child (3-9 yrs.)

Free under 3 yrs.

Enjoy breakfast, games and activities inside the 'Iconic Holiday' Conservatory display, and a photo op with Santa! Admission to the Conservatory is included; must bring your own device for taking photos.

Pre-register by Nov. 25.

The Night Tree HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

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Wed., Dec. 6 | 5-6 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm Henry’s Barn, Oberlin $3/person Join us for a new holiday tradition where we will hear the story, Night Tree, by Eve Bunting then make ornaments made of food for wildlife. We will hike outside to find and decorate our very own Night Tree then head back to the barn for hot cocoa and cookies. Pre-register by Monday, December 4. Cost is only $3 per person!

a t M I L L E R NAT U R E P R E S E R V E

Miller Nature Preserve Gift Memberships are available for purchase at the Nature Nook Gift Shop! For $10, your gift provides your guest unlimited visits to the Conservatory for 12 full months from the date of activation.

Are you searching for a special gift for those near and dear this holiday season?

Check out the latest assortment of gifts available through Friends of Metro Parks in Lorain County, Inc., on your next visit to Miller Nature Preserve!

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Cultural Arts DISCOVER ARTS, THEATRE & HISTORY

Pre sents:

TO MY WHITE FRIENDS WHO KNOW ME

ALL SHOOK UP

Fri., Nov. 3 | 7 pm Sat., Nov. 4 | 2 pm French Creek Theatre, Ewing Theatre $20/person ($18/person for groups of 5 or more) The Lorain County Metro Parks, Community Foundation of Lorain County, Lorain County Urban League, and Lorain Historical Society have come together to present the play To My White Friends Who Know Me. Playwright Deborah Plummer, a psychologist, educator, and author, has written this frank, funny, enlightening play that thoughtfully examines race relations through the lens of cross-racial friendships and their untapped benefits.

To My White Friends Who Know Me is a social trust project by Getting to We, a learning community that creatively embraces the dynamics of human differences. Building social trust is crucial for enabling people to work together, solve major challenges, comply with laws, tolerate different views, and support their neighbors. Through the power of visual media and theater arts, To My White Friends That Know Me expands and deepens theater's transformative nature to build greater human connections.

Seating is general admission, and are available online through the Community Foundation at: tinyurl.com/ToMyWhiteFriendsWhoKnowMe.

Dec. 8, 9, 10*, 15, 16, & 17* | 7:30 pm *Dec. 10 & 17 are matinee shows at 2:00 pm French Creek Theatre, Ewing Theatre $15/person It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitarplaying young man who changes everything and everyone he meets.

Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lipcurling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

Tickets are available now at: loraincountymetroparks.com/theatre or by phone at (440) 949-5200. Guests who require ADA compliant seating must call French Creek Theatre Box Office and reserve a seat over the phone.

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Take a Hike!

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS’ GUIDED HIKES

HIKING LEVELS:

= EASY

WATERFOWL HIKE Wed., Nov. 1 | 8:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

WATERFALL TREK Wed., Nov. 1 | 2-4 pm Black River Reservation, Bur Oak Picnic Area

= MODERATE

= STRENUOUS

BIRDING HIKE Sat., Nov. 11 | 9-10 am Carlisle Reservation, Equestrian Ctr. (LaGrange)

FALL IN CASSELL HIKE Tue., Nov. 14 | 10:30-11:30 am Cassell Reservation (Vermilion)

FALL EXPLORATION KIDS STROLL

LOG ROLLING INVESTIGATION HIKE

Thur., Nov. 2 | 11-11:30 am & 2-2:30 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow

Tue., Nov. 14 | 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

WALK AND TALK Thur., Nov. 2 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Columbia Reservation (Columbia Station)

NATURE IN FALL HIKE Thur., Nov. 2 | 3-4 pm Columbia Reservation (Columbia Station)

TRAIL COFFEE HIKE Sat., Nov. 4 | 9 am-12 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

FALL HIKE Sat., Nov. 4 | 1:30-2:30 pm Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks

WATERFOWL HIKE Wed., Nov. 15 | 8:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

SCHOEPFLE GARDEN TOUR Wed., Nov. 15 | 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

WALK AND TALK Wed., Nov. 15 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Cascade Park (Elyria)

WALK AND TALK Wed., Nov. 15 | 1-2 pm Carlisle Reservation, Visitor Center (LaGrange)

AUTUMN NATURE MANDALA HIKE

NATURE IN FALL HIKE

Sat., Nov. 4 | 2-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow

Wed., Nov. 15 | 3-4 pm Cascade Park (Elyria)

WALK AND TALK Tue., Nov. 7 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

WATERFOWL HIKE Wed., Nov. 8 | 8:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

MILLER HIKE Thur., Nov. 9 | 11 am-12 pm Miller Nature Preserve (Avon)

INDIAN HOLLOW EXTENDED HIKE

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

GRATEFUL GREAT OUTDOORS HIKE Thur., Nov. 16 | 11 am-12 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

TREASURE HUNT: Compass Navigation Fri., Nov. 17 | 3:30-4:30 pm French Creek Reservation, Pine Tree Picnic Area

EARLYPEOPLES OFTHE BLACK RIVER HIKE Sat., Nov. 18 | 10-11 am French Creek Reservation, Pine Tree Picnic Area

WATER CROSSING SAFETY

WATERFOWL HIKE Tue., Nov. 21 | 8:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

WALK AND TALK Tue., Nov. 21 | 11 am-12 pm Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

WILDLIFE IN WINTER HIKE Wed., Nov. 22 | 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation, Visitor Center (LaGrange)

COLUMBIA TURKEY TROT HIKE Wed., Nov. 22 | 2-4 pm Columbia Reservation, Briarwood Lodge

OPT OUTSIDE HIKE Fri., Nov. 24 | 10 am-2 pm Carlisle Reservation, Visitor Center (LaGrange)

POST-TURKEY PACK WALK Fri., Nov. 24 | 5-6 pm Wellington Reservation

TRAIL COFFEE HIKE Sat., Nov. 25 | 9 am-12 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

THE SOUNDS OF NATURE: FALL Sun., Nov. 26 | 1-2 pm Carlisle Reservation, Visitor Center (LaGrange)

WALK AND TALK Mon., Nov. 27 | 11 am-12 pm Kopf Family Reservation, Library Trailhead (Av. Lk.)

TREES AND WATERFALL HIKE Mon., Nov. 27 | 2-3 pm Black River Reservation, Day's Dam (Lorain)

NATURE IN FALL HIKE Mon., Nov. 27 | 3-4 pm Kopf Family Reservation, Library Trailhead (Av. Lk.)

NOVEMBER FULL MOON HIKE

Sat., Nov. 18 | 10-11:30 am Mon., Nov. 27 | 5-6 pm Thur., Nov. 9 | 2-4 pm Kipton Reservation (Oberlin) Wellington Reservation Indian Hollow Reservation, Sheldon Woods LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM | (440) 458-5121

NATURE IN NOVEMBER HIKE Tue., Nov. 28 | 10:30-11:30 am Cassell Reservation (Vermilion)

WALK AND TALK

WALK AND TALK

Tue., Dec. 12 | 11 am-12 pm Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks

FULL MOON HIKE

WINTER WATER CROSSING SAFETY

Tue., Nov. 28 | 6-7 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

WATERFOWL HIKE

Wed., Dec. 13 | 10-11:30 am Kipton Reservation (Oberlin)

WALK AND TALK

Wed., Nov. 29 | 8:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

WALK AND TALK

NATURE IN WINTER HIKE

Thur., Dec. 14 | 2-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

NATURE IN WINTER HIKE

Wed., Nov. 29 | 3-4 pm Cascade Park, Elywood Picnic Area (Elyria)

CAMPFIRE HIKE

Thur., Dec. 14 | 3-4 pm Columbia Reservation (Columbia Station)

TREASURE HUNT: Compass Navigation

Sat., Dec. 2 | 1-2:30 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

WINTER INSECT HIKE

SCHOEPFLE GARDEN TOUR Wed., Dec. 20 | 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden (Birmingham)

WELCOME WINTER WOODLAND WALK

Thur., Dec. 14 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Columbia Reservation (Columbia Station)

MERRY AND BRIGHT HIKE

Wed., Nov. 29 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Cascade Park (Elyria)

Tue., Dec. 19 | 11 am-12 pm Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

Fri., Dec. 15 | 3:30-4:30 pm French Creek Reservation, Pine Tree Picnic Area

TRAIL COFFEE HIKE

Wed., Dec. 20 | 1-2 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE Thur., Dec. 21 | 9:30-10:30 am French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

HOLIDAY PACK WALK Fri., Dec. 22 | 5-6 pm Wellington Reservation

BASICS OF COMPASS NAVIGATION Sat., Dec. 23 | 11 am-3 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

BURN OFF THE HOLIDAYS HIKE

Sat., Dec. 2 | 1:30-2:30 pm Caley Reservation (Wellington)

Sat., Dec. 16 | 9 am-12 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

WILDLIFE IN WINTER HIKE

WINTER SIGNS SEARCH KIDS HIKE

DECEMBER FULL MOON HIKE

Sat., Dec. 16 | 3-3:45 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow

Tue., Dec. 26 | 4:30-5:30 pm Wellington Reservation

Sun., Dec. 3 | 1-2 pm Indian Hollow Reservation, Sheldon Woods

WALK AND TALK

WALK AND TALK

Tue., Dec. 5 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm Vermilion River Reservation, Bacon Woods

CAMPFIRE HIKE

FULL MOON HIKE

Mon., Dec. 18 | 11 am-12 pm Kopf Family Reservation, Library Trailhead (Av. Lk.)

NATURE IN WINTER HIKE

Sun., Dec. 10 | 1-2:30 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation (North Ridgeville)

Tue., Dec. 26 | 10-11 am French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

Mon., Dec. 18 | 3-4 pm Kopf Family Reservation, Library Trailhead (Av. Lk.)

Tue., Dec. 26 | 6-7 am French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

TRAIL COFFEE HIKE Sat., Dec. 30 | 9 am-12 pm French Creek Reservation, Nature Center

WINTER CASSELL WALK Tue., Dec. 12 | 10:30-11:30 am Cassell Reservation (Vermilion)

T DDLER TREK

Join a naturalist for a fun-filled day geared toward little ones. Toddler Treks typically involve reading a book, taking a hike, and making a craft!

For ages 2 - 5 with adult companion.

Thur., Nov. 2 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Sandy Ridge Reservation Tue., Nov. 7 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow Wed., Nov. 15 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Cascade Park Sun., Nov. 19 | 1-2 pm | Indian Hollow Reservation, Royal Oaks Tue., Nov. 21 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation Mon., Nov. 27 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Kopf Family Reservation Wed., Nov. 29 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Cascade Park Tue., Dec. 5 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow Thur., Dec. 14 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Columbia Reservation Mon., Dec. 18 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Kopf Family Reservation Tue., Dec. 19 | 9:30-10:30 pm | Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation LORAINCOUNTYMETROPARKS.COM | (440) 458-5121

ARTEMIS Turkey Vulture

HERMIONE

Great Horned Owl

LUNA

Barn Owl

MOODY SWOOPS

Eastern Screech-Owl

NEBULA

Red-tailed Hawk

Interested in helping wildlife? Then consider adopting a raptor at the Lorain County Metro Parks Raptor Center! Your tax-deductible donation, designated to the raptor of your choice, contributes directly to the cost of food, veterinary care, and other needs. In return, you receive detailed information about your adopted bird and the Raptor Center, as well as corresponding level “Thank You” items. To Adopt-A-Raptor, choose one to sponsor and select your adoption level from the list below.

SKYWALKER STEWART Red-tailed Hawk

Barred Owl

ADOPT-A-

APTOR

LO R A I N C O U N T Y M E T R O PA R K S

ADOPT-A-RAPTOR INFORMATION

Adoptions are valid for a period of one year. The term “adoption” does not imply ownership rights to individuals participating in the Adopt-A-Raptor program. You may visit your adopted bird and the Raptor Center any time during regular open hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm daily. Please remember that the raptors, like all living creatures, may become sick or pass away during your adoption period. If this should happen, the term of your adoption will be transferred to the care of another bird at the facility.

Visit LorainCountyMetroParks.com/raptor-center for more info and to find the link to the Raptor Center Amazon Wish List.

• Adoption Certificate • Letter from your bird • Parents’ Board Certificate

$25 $50

• All the perks of $25 adoption level plus: • Natural History Card • Adopt-A-Raptor Magnet

ADOPTION LEVELS

$100 $150

• All the perks of $50 adoption level plus: • Window Decal* • Behind the Scenes Tour • Personalized Photo Opportunity*

• All the perks of $50 adoption level plus: • 8” x 10” Photo of Bird • Spiral Notebook with pen*

• All the perks of $50 adoption level plus: • Spiral Notebook with pen* • Behind the Scenes Tour • Personalized Photo Opportunity* • Free Carlisle Room (at CVC) rental for four hours • Personal Bird of Prey program with Naturalist Staff for your group at time of rental

* One-on-one photo opportunity with Luna the Barn Owl held by a Naturalist in an outdoor setting.

PLEASE NOTE: All Adopt-A-Raptor forms MUST BE postmarked or dropped off no later than December 12th to ensure delivery by December 25th!

Donor Name:

Adoption Level(s):

If a gift, name of recipient:

Total Check amount:

Address (where to send packet):

I am a returning Adopt-A-Raptor parent and wish to forgo receiving the information packet & items again. You will still be recognized on the Adopt-A-Raptor Parents’ Board.

Send form and make checks payable to:

Phone Number

(where donor can be reached):

Name of Raptor(s) chosen:

$250 $500

• All the perks of $50 adoption level plus: • 8” x 10” Photo of Bird • Window Decal*

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