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PROGRAMS & EVENTS GUIDE
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Wednesday, March 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Monday, March 28, – 2:30 p.m.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN
CARDIO HIKE
Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to assess and improve your soil’s health. Learn about soil biology as an ecosystem, how to test your soil and how to make it healthier. Presented by Ann Brandt, owner of Walnut Creek Seeds, LLC. FASN/
Hike more than five miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. GYH/
Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 0 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24, – 3 p.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll on both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails with stops to discover nature and history. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Friday, March 25, a.m. – 2 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Have a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area and learn how to get prepared for spring bird feeding. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, – 2:30 p.m.
HONEYBEES Discover what honeybees are doing in spring. Program includes a craft. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP Kids 7 to 0 can register for this early spring adventure with fun, hands-on experiences. We will be exploring the park, doing a craft and learning basic archery. Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
KIDS BASKET WEAVING Kids 9 to 2 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Tuesday, March 29, :30 – 4 p.m.
TEENS BASKET WEAVING Teens 3 to 7 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30, 0 – :30 a.m.
INDIAN SPRING IN THE SPRING Hike Indian Spring Trail to see and learn about what is reemerging after another Ohio winter. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Wednesday, March 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART 3 The third program in a series on identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 – a.m.
Friday, March 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 2:30 p.m.
NATURE STORIES
HOMESCHOOLERS: RUBE GOLDBERG DEVICES & SIMPLE MACHINES
Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, come to this interactive, natureinspired story time. FASN/Visitors Center:
in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.
Enjoy an energizing yoga practice with a certified yoga instructor. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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It’s not too early to think about summer day camp! Visit
summitmetroparks.org for information about summer camps in June, July and August. Registration begins next month.
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Wednesday, March 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, March
MIGRATION: FLYCATCHERS & VIREOS
AMPHIBIAN MIGRATION
Identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning flycatchers and vireos will help new birders, while experienced birders can brush up on their skills. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Attempt to witness the annual amphibian migration across Sand Run Parkway. Programs will occur when conditions are just right. The creatures prefer a light rain, temperatures above 45 degrees and darkness. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. The migration often ends in early April. SR/
Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, March 3, 9 – a.m.
BIRD WALK A walk for new and experienced birdwatchers. Binoculars are recommended.
Old Portage: 300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
YOGA IN THE PARK
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LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA FOR KIDS
FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (3/5)
THIS MONTH:
828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 2 – 3 p.m. Children 6 to 0 join a certified yoga instructor for this fun and exciting program. Kids will mimic animals and other natural movements to connect to nature. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.
DISCOVER!
Tuesday, March , 9 – 0:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR
Hike 2.4 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
New monthly series! We begin this month with how to start seeds the right way. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0, join a naturalist to learn how simple machines make work easier, then build a simple device to perform a task. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, March 4, a.m. – p.m.
DISTANCE HIKE Hike 7.7 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Please wear footwear appropriate for stream crossings. Everett Road Covered Bridge: 2370 Everett Rd., Peninsula
Saturday, March 5, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COUCH TO 5K Go from the couch to running your first 5K race in just 0 weeks! We will meet each week for a group run and to discuss different running topics. All participants must be registered and paid by March 2, 206. Series cost is $35, which includes registration to the Mother’s Day 5K in Munroe Falls Metro Park. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
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Your Metro Parks are funded by a small Summit County real-estate tax. These programs and events are examples of your public dollars at work.