Emerald Necklace August 2017

AUGUST Program Guide 2017

Backyard Biodiversity Bash 3 | Centennial Concert 9 | Edgewater LIVE & Euclid Beach LIVE 11

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Off Site

9 • Full Moon Canoe Float 15 • Sunset Kayaking Tour 15 • Sunset Stand Up Paddleboarding Tour 19 • Trailhead Pursuits 20 • Erie Street Cemetery Tour 24 • Forest Hills Hike

(AR) Acacia Reservation

6 • Rolling Hills in the Morning 13 • Birds of Acacia 14 • Acacia for the Young at Heart

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

3 • Mountain Biking 3: Critique 5 • Yoga and Hike 5 • Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk 5 • Wight Oaks Loop Trail Hike 17 • Preschool: Nature Play

(BCR) Big Creek

4 • Pond Dipping Drop-by

(BWR) Bradley woods Reservation

6 • Bradley Woods Botany 12 • A Brief History of Bradley Woods 20 • Breakfast in the Park

(BrR) Brecksville Reservation 1 • Creek Exploration 20 • Annual Corn Roast 29 • Yoga and Hike

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center 5 • Blooms and Bees 6 • Harriet Keeler History Hike 8 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 10 • Nurture with Nature 19 • Blooms and Bees 26 • Monarchs & Milkweed 26 • Fibonacci Numbers in Nature

(BR) Brookside Reservation 8 • Sweet Flowers and Flies

(CMZ) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

5 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 6 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 • Nature Play Camp 7 • Summer Day Camp

ABBREVIATIONS: AR Acacia Reservation BCR Big Creek Reservation BeR Bedford Reservation BNC Brecksville Nature Center BR Brookside Reservation BrR Brecksville Reservation BWR Bradley Woods Reservation CMZ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo CWC CanalWay Center ECR Euclid Creek Reservation GPR Garfield Park Reservation HiR Hinckley Reservation HuR Huntington Reservation LR Lakefront Reservation MSRR Mill Stream Run Reservation NCNC North Chagrin Nature Center NCR North Chagrin Reservation OECR Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation RRNC Rocky River Nature Center RRR Rocky River Reservation SCR South Chagrin Reservation WCR West Creek Reservation WSC Watershed Stewardship Center

10 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 11 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 18 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 19 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 25 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight 26 • Rising Waters Safari Overnight

(CWC) CanalWay Center

1 -31 • Hunt of the Month: Frogs and Tadpoles 5 • 2-Hour Cart Tour 12 • 2-Hour Cart Tour 16 • Young Explorers 18 • Evening Cart Tour 20 • Afternoon Outside: Insects 24 • Stroller School 25 • Storytime at CanalWay 26 • Train Trek Bus Tour 27 • Water Works 29 • Minister Creek Backpacking Pre-Trip 31 • 2-Hour Cart Tour

(ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation

2 • “Try-It” Activities: Kayaking 6 • Centennial Conversations: Beaches 7 • Monday MeetUp: What’s Up with Euclid Creek 16 • Up Mount Baldy 20 • Birding the Banks of Euclid Creek 23 • Sprouts: Waves and Wetlands 27 • Birding the Mouth of Euclid Creek 30 • Monarch Migration

(GPR) Garfield Park Reservation

1 • Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 8 • Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 10 • Drum Circle 15 • Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 19 • Centennial Bus Tour 22 • Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 29 • Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation

3 • Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking 3 • Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP 4 • Morning on the Lake 4 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddle 6 • Family Kayaking 9 • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga 10 • Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking 12 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 13 • Get Out… 17 • “Try-It” Activities: Stand Up Paddleboarding 17 • Stand Up Paddleboarding 2: Supplemental Skills 17 • Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills 18 • Busy Beavers 20 • Centennial Concert Series 22 • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga 24 • Kayaking 3: Critique 24 • Stand Up Paddleboarding 3: Critique 25 • Hinckley Lake History Hike 26 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 26 • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga 26 • Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP 26 • Kayaking 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals

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27 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 27 • Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

5 • Centennial Conversations: Beaches 11 • August Adventure 18 • Discovering Nature: Lake Erie

(LR) Lakefront Reservation

1 • Nature Boat Ride 1 • Rivergate Kayak Tours 3 • Sailing 3: Open Sailing 5 • “Try-It” Activities: Sailing 5 • Things with Wings 6 • Lakefront Dog Walk 6 • Urban Birds & Butterflies 6 • Visit the Lorenzo Carter Cabin 8 • Cuyahoga River By Boat 10 • Sailing 3: Open Racing 10 • Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP 12 • Rivergate Kayak Tours 13 • Family Learn to Sail 14 • Sailing 1 & 2 15 • Cuyahoga River By Boat 17 • Sailing 3: Open Sailing 19 • Whiskey Island Paddlefest 19 • Explore Cleveland’s Best Nature Preserve 20 • Visit the Lorenzo Carter Cabin 21 • Lake Erie Kayaking Eclipse Tour 21 • Lake Erie Stand Up Paddleboarding Eclipse Tour 22 • Cuyahoga River By Boat 24 • Bicycle Touring 1: Introduction 29 • Cuyahoga River By Boat 31 • Dinner & a Chat: Being Water Wise 31 • Birding the Pier

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation

2 • Handcycling Clinic 13 • Dog Days of Summer Hike 20 • Breakfast in the Park 24 • Stream Lure

(RRR) Rocky River Reservation 11 • Woodland Stroll 11 • Cedar Valley Square Dance 16 • Nature Baby: Insects 19 • Dogs of All Wars 25 • Cedar Valley Square Dance

(RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center – 31 • Gallery Wall – David Gielow 1 5 • Look Under Logs 6 • Dragonfly & Damselfly Survey 7 • Full Moon Hike 8 • Treasure Hunt on the Trail 9 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association: Winter Prep 10 • Caterpillar Crawl 10 • Little Explorers: Insect Investigation!

12 • BSA Merit Badge: Mammal Study 13 • Butterfly Bonanza 14 • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 19 • Planting with the Planet in Mind 25 • Summer Wildflower Walk 26 • Dusk to Dark 31 • Mosses, Mushroom, Ferns and More

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation 5 • Cleveland Natural Science Club 6 • Look About Lodge Summer Concert Series 7 • Insects and Spiders After Dark 12 • Nature Journaling 12 • Cool Summer Ferns Part 1 13 • Look About Lodge Summer Concert Series 16 • Riparian Ramble 18 • Wildlife Hike 19 • The Art of Nature Journaling Workshop 19 • The Art of Calligraphy Workshop 24 • Littles in the Creek 26 • Insect Hunt 27 • Day Camp for Not-Kids

(WCR) West Creek Reservation

1 • Night Hike Safety Hike 5 • Dog Days Dog Walk 6 • West Creek Wildflowers (NCR) North Chagrin 9 • West Creek Night Hike Reservation 5 • Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly 12 • Peak Perseids Peeking 18 • Hopper Hike Meeting 19 • Dragons and Damsels 12 • Sunrise Hike 31 • Swifts and Nighthawks in the Valley 20 • Dog-day Cicada Sounds 20 • Spider Safari

21 • Total Eclipse of the Park (NCNC) North Chagrin Nature 23 • West Creek Night Hike: Exploration Center 30 • Sticky Finger Science Campfire 6 • Mushroom Showcase

7 • North Chagrin Nature Photography (WSC) Watershed Stewardship Club Center 12 • Birding at the Marsh 1-27 • Centennial Art Show 12 • Novice Naturalist 11 • Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part I 14 • For the Love of Invertebrates 16 • Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, 12 • Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part II 13 • Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part III Naturally 13 • Sunday Drop-by: Nature Tangrams 18 • Bats and Owls, Oh my!

15 • Hug-a-Tree Hikers 19 • Birds Drop-in 17 • Urban Watersheds 101 20 • Fall Wildflowers 101 19 • National Honey Bee Day 20 • Drop-In: Monarchs 26 • Backyard Biodiversity Bash 26 • Live Animal Lessons 27 • Sunday Drop-by: Seed Shifters 28 • A Swift’s Night Out 31 • Your Parks, Their Stories

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

13 • Afternoon Archery for Kids 13 • Afternoon Archery for Adults 19 • Afternoon Archery for Kids 19 • Afternoon Archery for Adults 20 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk 23 • Wednesday Walk

Saturday, August 26 • Noon to 4 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center West Creek Reservation Learn all about improving your backyard habitat for wildlife.

Enjoy family-friendly wagon rides, entertainment & activities! clevelandmetroparks.com 440-887-1968 Outdoor Recreation Program

Centennial Program

for a wide variety of waterfowl as we float down the Cuyahoga River. River traffic affects route and time.

4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Fee: $15

Register by phone beginning July 20 216-206-1000

1-27 AUGUST

Centennial Art Show Cleveland Metroparks commemorates its 100th Anniversary through local artistic expressions. Artwork will be on display through August 27 during hours of operation.

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tue. – Sat. Noon – 4:30 p.m. Sun. WSC

1-31 AUGUST Hunt of the Month: Frogs and Tadpoles This month find two stages of a frog’s lifecycle, the adult frog and the tadpole. Find them in CanalWay Center then go outside and look for frogs in our wetland. Through August 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday CWC

Gallery Wall – David Gielow “The Art of Nature” Nothing is more exquisite than the natural beauty that surrounds us here in Northeastern Ohio. This gallery reflects Gielow’s deep love for all things from broad landscapes to up close and personal.

Through August 31.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC

1 TUESDAY

Creek Exploration Join us for an afternoon exploring Chippewa Creek. We’ll catch and release a variety of animals that live in the creek. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.

1:30 – 3 p.m. BrR Plateau Picnic Area Terrain: slippery, wet, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning July 18 440-526-1012

Nature Boat Ride View Cleveland’s wildlife from a boat. We’ll discuss the plants that inhabit the river bed. We’ll also look

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Rivergate Kayak Tour Discover downtown by river as you refine your kayaking skills and gain an appreciation of Cleveland’s historical past during this miniworkout. Boat traffic dictates the direction of the tour. Paddling experience is highly recommended.

Late fee after July 24.

6 – 8 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $35 (includes boat & equipment) 216-341-1704

Register online beginning July 20 Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Enjoy free urban line dance instruction every Tuesday in August.

Get your heart beating while you learn new moves, listen to great music and receive helpful instruction.

Bring water bottle or bottled water.

Limited snacks will be available for purchase.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GPR Garfield Park Center parking lot 216-206-1000 Night Hike Safety Hike Have you wanted to venture out into the woods at night, but feel unprepared? Join Naturalist Matt Knittel to discuss how to properly ready yourself for nighttime adventures through our parks.

7:30 – 9 p.m. WCR Dentzler Road Trailhead Terrain: steep hill, natural surface, 2 miles

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE

“Try-It” Activities: Kayaking Discover how fun, yet challenging kayaking can be during these one-hour long “Try-It” sessions.

1– 2 p.m., 2 – 3 p.m., 3 – 4 p.m., or 4 – 5 p.m. ECR Wildwood Reservable Picnic Shelter Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $5 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking Combines classroom and on the water practice to introduce you to basic paddling strokes and equipment. Be prepared to get wet. Late fee after July 26.

6 – 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $45 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

2 WEDNESDAY

Handcycling Clinic Handcycling is a great way for individuals to use their upper body strength to pedal a bike. Upright and recumbent handcycles are available. Parents/caregivers/family members are encouraged to walk or bike alongside riders, but they must provide their own bike. Helmets required. Late fee after July 25.

4 – 6 p.m. MSRR Bonnie Park Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $20 (includes equipment)

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3 THURSDAY

Sailing 3: Open Sailing Enhance your skills during this open sailing session in which instructors are available to help you perfect your sailing skills and techniques on 420s. Prerequisite: Sailing 1 & 2 and/or demonstrated skill competency with tacking and jibing. Late fee after July 26.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $25 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP Lessons focus on equipment, basic paddling strokes, and standing on the board.

6 – 8 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment)

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Mountain Biking 3: Critique A certified mountain bike instructor will give you instant feedback as we practice and finesse our skills out on the trails during this more advanced class.

Pre-requisite: Mountain Biking 1 & 2 and/or previous mountain bike experience. Bring your own bike or reserve one by calling 216-3411704 for no additional fee; sizes limited. Helmets required. Late fee after July 26.

6 – 8:30 p.m. BeR Touchstone Parking lot (Corner of Dunham Rd. & Alexander Rd.) Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $30 (includes equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE 4 FRIDAY Morning on the Lake Join Naturalist Jenny McClain for an early morning float aboard the pontoon boat to explore Hinckley Lake and the wildlife that call it home. Binoculars provided.

7 – 8 a.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Ages: adults Fee: $5 per person

Register online beginning July 24 Pond Dipping Drop-by Drop by the pond near the Prehistoric Play Pit to examine life under water. Observe and identify aquatic animals up close then release them unharmed. Equipment provided.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BCR Eastland Road Trailhead Terrain: paved, gentle hill, 0.25 mile 440-887-1968 Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddle Travel back to the time when the fur trade was king of the Great Lakes.

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

6:30 p.m & 8 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Ages: 5 years & over Fee: $5

Register online 440-526-1012

5 SATURDAY Rising Waters Safari Overnight Campers will explore the Zoo’s African Savanna at night, participate in conservation-oriented activities and enjoy snacks and stories by the campfire.

7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ Ages: 6 and up with adult Fee: $41

Register online

Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk Join Fred Losi on the 33rd annual in-stream exploration of the Great Gorge of Tinker’s Creek. Wear wettable shoes and clothing. Bring a lunch, camera and binoculars.

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. BeR Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Terrain: flat, wet, muddy, 7 miles

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Dog Days Dog Walk Bring your dog or a two-legged friend along for an early morning walk at West Creek. We will make some stops to enjoy our summer wildflowers.

8:30 – 10 a.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, paved, 2 miles Blooms and Bees Take an early morning walk with Naturalist Kathy Schmidt to see what’s blooming and what is attracted to those blooms.

8:30 – 10 a.m. BNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile

Yoga and Hike Blend the practice of asana (yoga poses) with mindful meditative hiking to enjoy an immersive outdoor experience led by certified yoga instructor Kim Scott Sowinski. Yoga mats will be provided, but you can bring your own. Late fee after July 30. Register

by August 3.

8:30 – 10 a.m. BeR Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15

Register online 216-341-1704

Centennial Program

10 – 11 a.m. LR Edgewater Beach House Terrain: sand, grassy fields 440-734-6660

“Try-It” Activities: Sailing Experience sailing on Lake Erie during these 45-minute long “Try-It” sessions. The skipper and crew will teach you about the equipment and techniques used to sail. Partnership between Cleveland Metroparks and the Foundry.

10 – 10:45 a.m., 11 – 11:45 a.m., 12:30 – 1:15 p.m., 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., OR 2:30-3:15 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: all ages with participating adult – participants MUST weigh at least 50 lbs.

Fee: $10 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 Look Under Logs So many woodland creatures live just beneath our feet. Join us for a hike in search of things creepy, crawly, slimy and hoppy.

1 – 2 p.m. RRNC Ages: 4 years and & over with adult Terrain: some, natural surface, 0.5 mile

Wight Oaks Loop Trail Hike We’ll hike through the forest of Bedford along part of the mountain 2-Hour Cart Tour bike trail. We’ll discuss some of the Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak local flora and fauna along the way. is your guide on an extended 1 – 3 p.m. BeR northern tour of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We’ll discuss the history Trailhead parking lot Overlook Lane Terrain: dirt trail, 2 – 2.5 miles of the park, area geography and 216-206-1000 more. 30 minutes indoors followed by two hours on the cart.

Centennial Conversations: 9:30 a.m. – noon CWC Fee: $10 Beaches

Register by phone Cleveland Metroparks maintains miles of coastline and beaches beginning July 20 such as Euclid, Edgewater and 216-206-1000 Huntington. Come explore the history of these properties with Emerald Necklace Art Club: Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus.

Monthly Meeting 2 – 3 p.m. HuR Draw and paint with us. Members Lake Shelter – East of the Emerald Necklace Art Club Terrain: paved, grass, stairs, sand, are invited to bring their favorite medium as we appreciate the signs 0.5 mile 216-206-1000 of the season. Not a member? Call North Chagrin Nature Center.

Cleveland Natural Science Club 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NCR Sands of Time Age: adult Join Adam Wohlever, Northeast 440-473-3370 Preserve Manager at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Things with Wings for a brief history and current Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese status of Lake Erie’s coastal dune for a sky-and-land scan. From butterflies to birds, we’ll spy winged communities.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. SCR creatures that grace the beach and Look About Lodge fields. Limited binoculars and nets 440-473-3370 provided.

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

6 SUNDAY Rolling Hills in the Morning Enjoy the stunning display of meadow wildflowers in this constantly evolving park. We’ll also look for butterflies and learn about all of the changes this year.

9:30 – 11 a.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved, some hills, 3 miles 440-473-3370 Lakefront Dog Walk Bring your furry friend for a morning stroll on the lakefront trails along Edgewater Park and let the dogs swim at the dog beach.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. LR Edgewater Fishing Pier Terrain: paved, one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000 Urban Birds & Butterflies Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a breeding bird survey at one of Cleveland’s top birding sites. We’ll look and listen for nesting and migrant bird species as well as butterflies and dragonflies.

9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Wendy Park Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 Family Kayaking Naturalists will help families explore Hinckley Lake from kayaks. We’ll look for great blue herons and other wildlife. All equipment provided.

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

OR 1:30 – 4 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: 7 years & over with adult Fee: $10

Register by phone beginning July 19 440-526-1012 Visit the Lorenzo Carter Cabin Learn about the man for whom the cabin is named, the story behind its construction and plans for the future. The Lorenzo Carter Cabin is located along the Cuyahoga River on Merwin Avenue in the Flats.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. LR Lorenzo Carter Cabin 216-206-1000 Mushroom Showcase The Ohio Mushroom Society will showcase some of the seasonal mushrooms that live and work in our woods. Examine a wide variety of specimens and have your questions answered.

1 – 2 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE West Creek Wildflowers Summer is painting a beautiful canvas all around West Creek. Let’s discover your favorite wildflowers on this leisurely walk through the northern end of the reservation.

1 – 2:30 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved, gentle hill, 1.5 miles

Harriet Keeler History Hike Harriet Keeler was an inspiring individual to students and readers of her books during the late 1800searly 1900s. Learn about her life and take a hike during this living history program.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: stairs, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning July 18 440-526-1012

Centennial Conversations: Beaches (see 8/5 for details) 2 – 3 p.m. ECR Euclid Beach Shelter Terrain: paved, grass, steps, sand, 0.5 mile 216-206-1000 Bradley Woods Botany Let’s meander the trails in search of interesting plants. Tall boots are recommended for this notoriously muddy location.

2 – 3:30 p.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Area Shelterhouse Terrain: muddy, flat, 1.5 miles 440-734-6660 Dragonfly & Damselfly Survey Learn about the winged hunters that assist us in natural mosquito control!

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield to study the dragonfly and damselfly species found around West Channel Pond’s wetlands.

3 – 4 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, 20 stairs, 0.75 mile Look About Lodge Summer Concert Series Workmen’s Circle Klezmer Orchestra Bring a lawn chair and enjoy Old World-European Jewish Jazz.

6 – 8 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge 440-473-3370 Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

7 MONDAY

Monday MeetUp: What’s Up with Euclid Creek Learn how Friends of Euclid Creek speaks for the creek with a tour of

restoration projects. Discover ways you can shape the future of a clean creek. Light refreshments provided.

6 – 7:30 p.m. ECR Wildwood Shelter

Register online 216-780-9750

Ages: adults Terrain: hilly, wet, slippery, 3 – 3.5 miles

Treasure Hunt on the Trail Can you solve the wildlife clues along the forest and wetland trails to find the hidden treasure? This actionpacked hike will have kids enthralled Nature Play Camp as they learn in the natural world.

At this four-day camp, young 1 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC explorers will discover natural wonders, tour Zoo and get up close Ages: 7 years & over with adult and personal with a few smaller Zoo Terrain: mostly flat, one steep stair climb, 1 mile residents.

Register by phone 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CMZ Ages: 3 – 4 August 1 – 7 Fee: $115 member/ 440-473-6660 $135 nonmember Sweet Flowers and Flies

Register online Hike Brookside’s wetlands to see

butterflies and other pollinators Summer Day Camp while learning about the importance At this four-day camp, campers of their sweet nectar sources. Some connect with wildlife and learn nets provided to borrow. about conserving the natural 1:30 – 3 p.m. BR world by participating in fun and Brookside Valley Event Site educational activities.

Terrain: paved and natural surfaces, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CMZ 1.5 miles (half day option available) 440-887-1968 Ages: 5-14 Fee: $165 member/

Cuyahoga River By Boat $190 nonmember Historical Interpreter Doug (half day pricing available) Kusak is your guide on a boat ride up

Register online the Cuyahoga River. River traffic may

affect route.

Insects and Spiders After Dark 4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. LR Explore the forests and stream Merwin’s Wharf around Sulphur Springs in search Fee: $15 of burying and dung beetles and

Register by phone unique spiders with Naturalist beginning July 20 Andrew Mularo.

216-206-1000 7 – 8:30 p.m. SCR Sulphur Springs Picnic Area Terrain: rolling hills, stream crossing, Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 1.5 miles.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GPR (see 8/1 for details) North Chagrin Nature Photography Club What led up to the founding of 9 WEDNESDAY St. Augustine? Karen Beck follows West Creek Night Hike the route of Juan Ponce, the Enjoy an evening walk to explore founder of the Sunshine State, the the fields, forests and wetlands of Keys and the Dry Tortugas.

West Creek using all of your senses.

8 – 9:30 p.m. NCNC A spirit for adventure is the only requirement.

Full Moon Hike 6:30 – 8 p.m. WCR The night is alive with the Monarch Bluff Picnic Area symphony of insects. Come learn Terrain: flat, 2.5 miles who the major players are as we hike in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) 8:30 – 10 p.m. RRNC Yoga Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, Learn basic SUP techniques; then 1.5 miles practice SUP yoga on the water with a certified yoga instructor. Develop 8 TUESDAY strength, balance and flexibility. Late fee after August 1.

Hiking for the Young at Heart 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. HiR Join Naturalist Joel Kavaras for a Hinckley Lake Boathouse summer hike along the Hemlock Loop and bridle trails in Brecksville Ages: adults Fee: $35 (includes board & Reservation. equipment) 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BNC

Register online 216-341-1704

Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association: Winter Prep Come and listen to club members Tony Indovina and Allyson May explain what is involved to ensure your hives’ survival.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC 440-473-6660

Full Moon Canoe Float Let the light of the full moon guide us as we learn essential canoeing skills while we explore the river. Late fee after August 1.

Meeting location: Upper Cuyahoga River, Eldon Russell Park, Geauga Park District, Troy Township.

7 – 9:30 p.m.

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $35 (includes boat & equipment)

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10 THURSDAY Little Explorers: Insect Investigation Bring your little explorer to investigate the world of Ohio’s insects up close and personal.

Program includes a craft and a short hike near the Rocky River Nature Center.

10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. RRNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile

Register by phone July 15 – August 8 440-734-6660 Caterpillar Crawl Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a search for caterpillars. We’ll scour the trees and shrubs along the West Channel Pond trail and seek butterflies and moths.

3 – 4 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, 20 stairs, 1 mile

Sailing 3: Open Racing Enhance your sailing skills as you learn the basic principles of racing on 420s during this open racing session. Prerequisite: Sailing 1 & 2 and/or demonstrated skill competency with tacking and jibing.

Late fee after August 2.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $25 (includes boat & equipment)

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE

Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP (see 8/3 for details) Late fee after August 2.

6 – 8 p.m. LR Edgewater Beach

Register online 216-341-1704

Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking (see 8/3 for details) Late fee after August 2.

6 – 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Register online 216-341-1704 Nurture with Nature Bring your family for a monthly program that explores nature through books, games, hikes and other activities. This month we’ll learn about the amazing life of bats.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. BNC Ages: 3 years & over with adult Terrain: stairs, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning July 20 440-526-1012 Drum Circle Olu Manns of HeartBEAT Afrika brings a high energy experience to Garfield Park Reservation as he involves all who attend in the tradition of creating a West African Drum Circle. Bring friends, chairs and a drum if you have it. All ages welcome.

6:30 – 8 p.m. GPR Garfield Park Center parking lot 216-206-1000 Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

11 FRIDAY Woodland Stroll Meander through the floodplain forest with Naturalist Lindsey Dukles. We’ll look for all the biodiversity the floodplain has to offer.

10 – 11 a.m. RRR Cottonwood Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile 440-734-6660 August Adventure Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley as we wander the trails of the Huntington Reservation looking for butterflies, skippers, birds, or anything else that may catch our eye. Be sure to bring your binoculars and a water bottle.

10 – 11:30 a.m. HuR Wolf Picnic Area Trailhead Terrain: mostly flat, 2 miles 440-734-6660 6 Emerald Necklace August 2017

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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part I Join our certified merit badge counselors for an interactive program to complete the Forestry Merit Badge. Participants must attend all three parts (including August 12 and August 13).

6 – 9 p.m. WSC Ages: scouts with adult Fee: $15 (includes Parts I-III and field notebook)

Register by phone or online by August 4 Cedar Valley Square Dance Come dance, watch or just visit with friends as Caller Frank Koenig leads circle, line and square dances. Come prepared to learn and kick up your heels. Refreshment stand open.

7 – 8:30 p.m. RRR Frostville Museum 440-734-6660 Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

12 SATURDAY Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part II Noon – 4 p.m. WSC (see 8/11 for details) Sunrise Hike Join Naturalist Foster Brown for a peaceful morning hike to the picturesque Overlook Shelter. Your way will be lit by luminaries as we observe and discuss woodland happenings.

6 – 7 a.m. NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead Terrain: natural surface, stairs, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370 Cool Summer Ferns Part 1 Beat the heat on a summer morning as we explore the ravines and forests of South Chagrin in search of ferns. We may caravan to another site, time permitting.

9 – 11 a.m. SCR Look About Lodge Age: adult Terrain: hills, wet, slippery up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Birding at the Marsh Explore Sanctuary Marsh in search of herons, ducks and raptors. Some binoculars are available to borrow.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. NCNC Terrain: flat, 1 – 1.5 miles

Centennial Program

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

2-Hour Cart Tour 9:30 a.m. – noon CWC (see 8/5 for details)

Boy Scout Merit Badge: Mammal Study Calling all Boy Scouts. Webbed feet? Wings? We are talking about mammals of course. Join Naturalist and Merit Badge Counselor Marty Calabrese to work through this badge’s requirements, excluding prerequisite 3c and project 5.

9:30 a.m. – noon RRNC Terrain: natural surface, wet, 2 miles

Register by phone beginning July 15 440-734-6660

Peak Perseids Peeking Join Naturalist Patti Donnellan for a late-night viewing of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Peak time is tonight, where 60 – 100 meteors per hour can be noticed. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

9 – 10:30 p.m. WCR Bluebird Point Overlook

A Brief History of Bradley Woods Enjoy a hike through the swamp forest of Bradley Woods while learning some unique facts about the land’s former uses and how it came to be a Cleveland Metroparks reservation.

10 – 11 a.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, swampy, 0.6 mile 440-734-6660

Rivergate Kayak Tour (see 8/1 for details) Late fee after July 6.

10 a.m. – noon OR 1 – 3 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf

Register online 216-341-1704 Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 8/4 for details) 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Ages: 5 years & over Fee: $5

Register online 440-526-1012 The Novice Naturalist Naturalist Foster Brown will take you on a hike as we observe and discuss the amazing lives of dragonflies and damselflies. Bring a spirit of adventure and keen eyes to observe.

1 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: paved, 1 mile Nature Journaling Experience nature through the seasons. We will record our observations in a journal of our own creation. You may want to bring a camera.

1 – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults Annual fee: $20 for supplies

Register online beginning July 20 through August 9 440-473-3370

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Family Learn to Sail Learn the basics of sailing during this entry level, family focused class. Partnership between Cleveland Metroparks and the Foundry. Late fee after August 6.

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

OR 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $55 (14 years & over) & $35 (10 – 13 years) (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Birds of Acacia Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as we search for birds throughout Acacia Reservation’s ever-changing landscape. Join us for a light snack following the hike. Bring binoculars, some available to borrow.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved, flat 1 – 2 miles 440-473-3370 Butterfly Bonanza Join Naturalist Lindsey Dukles for a fun filled afternoon with the parks most interesting fluttering creatures.

Enjoy an up-close experience as we capture, observe and release the butterflies that cross our path.

11 – noon RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile 440-734-6660 Boy Scout Merit Badge: Forestry Part III Noon – 4 p.m. WSC (see 8/11 for details) Sunday Drop-by: Nature Tangrams Drop by to learn about the science, math and ancient history behind these puzzles. Create your own nature-inspired tangram using different shapes of colored paper.

1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE Dog Days of Summer Hike Bring your furry four-legged friend and join Historical Interpreter Beth Robb on this hike through the sugar bush.

1:30 – 3 p.m. MSRR Royalview Trailhead Terrain: rolling hills, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012 Afternoon Archery for Kids Bring your child to the valley to discover the fun of archery. Enjoy a new activity surrounded by nature.

All supplies will be available.

1 – 2:30 p.m. OECR CanalWay Center parking lot Fee: $5 Ages: 9 years & over Terrain: one hill, 0.5 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Get Out…and Get Active Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis to explore the trails in Hinckley Reservation. Over the next few months, we’ll hike all of the trails starting with the shortest. Every month will be progressively longer.

Meeting locations will vary.

2 – 4 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Ages: adults Terrain: rolling hills, 3.4 miles 440-526-1012 Afternoon Archery for Adults Join us in the valley to discover the fun of archery. Enjoy a new activity surrounded by nature. We’ll have all supplies available for you.

3 – 4:30 p.m. OECR CanalWay Center parking lot Fee: $5 Ages: adults Terrain: one hill, 0.5 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Look About Lodge Concert Series Erie Heights Brass Ensemble Bring a lawn chair and enjoy summer classics.

6 – 8 p.m. SCR 440-473-3370

For the Love of Invertebrates Join Naturalist Andrew Mularo in a hunt for what he loves the most: invertebrates. This hands-on program will be fun and educational for anyone with an interest in wildlife without backbones.

5 – 6:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: paved, natural surface, 0.5-1 mile

Sunset Kayaking Tour Strengthen your core and your senses on a relaxing sunset kayak tour of LaDue Reservoir in Geauga County. Staff will lead a leisurely paddle around LaDue

Sailing 1 & 2 Reservoir providing historical Learn the basics of sailing during information and demonstrating this entry level yet strenuous course proper paddling techniques along focusing on the technical aspects of the way. No paddling experience sailing. Upon completion, participants required. Late fee after August 7. will have an understanding of basic Meeting location: LaDue Reservoir sailing techniques including tacking 6 – 8:30 p.m. and jibing, sail trim, and emergency Ages: 14 years & over with preparedness. Partnership between participating adult Cleveland Metroparks and the Fee: $35 (includes boat & Foundry. Class meets August 14, 21, equipment) 28 & September 5.

Register online Late fee after August 6.

216-341-1704 5– 8 p.m. LR Summer Dancing Series: Wendy Park Urban Line Dance Ages: 16 years & over with 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GPR participating adult (see 8/1 for details) Fee: $215 (includes equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 16 WEDNESDAY Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Dr. Tom Benson, Senior Aeronautical Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center, will discuss the Gemini Program, NASA’s two-man capsule that succeeded Mercury and preceded Apollo.

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. RRNC 440-734-6660

15 TUESDAY Hug-a-Tree Hikers Learn how to tell different leaves apart, what to call them and make some leaf rubbings in the process. We will end with a short hike.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WSC Terrain: mostly paved, 0.5 mile Cuyahoga River By Boat 4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. LR (see 8/8 for details)

Sunset Stand Up Paddleboarding Tour Increase your SUPing skills as staff lead a leisurely paddle providing 14 MONDAY historical information about LaDue Reservoir in Geauga Acacia for the Young at Heart Enjoy a leisurely walk with Naturalist County. Prerequisite: SUP 1 and/or Natalie Schroder and explore all that demonstrated ability to stand on a Acacia Reservation holds. All abilities board while paddling. Late fee after August 7. are welcome.

Meeting location: LaDue Reservoir.

10 – 11 a.m. AR 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Ages: 14 years & over with Terrain: paved, hills, up to 2 miles participating adult 440-473-3370

Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Up Mount Baldy Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a rigorous hike to the top of Mount Baldy. Sturdy outdoor footwear required.

9:30 – 11 a.m. ECR Highland Road Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: steep inclines, uneven surfaces, 1-2 miles 440-473-3370 Young Explorers Bring your little ones to CanalWay Center to explore the world of insects. We’ll learn what makes a true insect and look for them in the gardens and fields.

10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. CWC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: paved, 0.5 – 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Nature Baby: Insects Let’s get baby out to explore nature. Grab a baby backpack or carry your child for a walk at Lewis Road’s open fields where we will discover the insects that visit the late summer flowers.

10 – 11 a.m. RRR Lewis Road Riding Ring Ages: 3 years & under with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile

Register by phone August 1 – 15 440-734-6660

Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, Naturally Join Natalie the Naturalist to learn all about red-winged blackbirds. We will read a story, have discovery time and make a craft.

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m.

NCNC Nature Education Building Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: paved, muddy, 0.75 mile

Register by phone between July 20 and August 14 Riparian Ramble Come explore nature’s beauty along the scenic Chagrin River. See majestic riverside cliffs, hear a nuthatch calling in the distance or perhaps see a bald eagle.

2 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Jackson Field Terrain: natural surface, 2 -2.5 miles 440-473-3370

17 THURSDAY

“Try-It” Activities: Stand Up Paddleboarding Discover how fun yet challenging stand up paddleboarding can be during these one-hour “Try-It” sessions.

3 – 4 p.m., OR 4 – 5 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $5 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Preschool: Nature Play Bring your preschooler to explore and discover nature. We’ll spend an hour in the woods hiking and searching for evidence of wildlife.

10 – 11 a.m. BeR Egbert Picnic area Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: natural surface, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000

Sailing 3: Open Sailing Enhance your skills during this open sailing session in which instructors help to perfect your sailing skills and techniques on 420s.

Prerequisite: Sailing 1 & 2 and/or demonstrated skill competency with tacking and jibing. Late fee after August 9.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: 10 years & over with participating adult Fee: $25 (includes boat & equipment)

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE Urban Watersheds 101 Wade into West Creek to learn how land uses affect streams in urban watersheds. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy.

6 – 8 p.m. WSC Ages: teens and adults Terrain: wet, slippery, 0.5 mile Stand Up Paddleboarding 2: Supplemental Skills Start where you left off in SUP 1.

Learn advanced paddling strokes, bracing, rescues and more.

Anticipate spending time in the water. Late fee after August 9.

6 – 8:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $35 adult (includes board & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills Combines classroom and on the water practice to introduce you to basic paddling strokes and equipment. Be prepared to get wet.

Late fee after August 9.

6 – 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse.

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $45 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

18 FRIDAY Busy Beavers Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to search for beaver activity and other signs of wildlife as we hike along the river and through the woods.

9:30 – 11 a.m. HiR Rising Valley Picnic Area Terrain: rolling hills, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012

Outdoor Recreation Program

Wildlife Hike Join a naturalist in search of the birds, reptiles and amphibians that make Jackson Field their home.

Bring binoculars, some available to borrow.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. SCR Jackson Field parking lot Terrain: natural surfaces, 2 miles 440-473-3370 Discovering Nature: Lake Erie Join Naturalist Bev Walborn on an outdoor adventure just for preschoolers. We will explore Lake Erie’s beach searching for plants and animals that call Lake Erie home.

10 – 10:30 a.m. HuR Lake Picnic Shelter Ages: 2 – 6 years with adult Terrain: stairs, sand, 0.25 mile 440-734-6660 Hopper Hike Bring the kids for a fun time searching for grasshoppers, praying mantids and other meadowdwellers. searn about insect life cycles and why insects are important.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Shelter Terrain: gentle hill, paved, tall grass, 0.5 mile Evening Cart Tour Join our naturalist on an evening cart tour along the Ohio & Erie Canal. We’ll look for signs of wildlife that roam in the evening hours.

6:30 – 8 p.m. CWC Fee: $5

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Bats and Owls, Oh My Explore the forest at dusk. We’ll search for owls and bats as we learn about these fascinating and elusive predators. The evening will conclude with a campfire.

Whiskey Island Paddlefest

The excitement around Whiskey Island continues to grow as we add a kayak race this year! Join Cleveland Metroparks and Nalu Standup Paddle & Surf for a 6-mile elite, 2-mile challenge, or a short kids’ course for both stand up paddleboarding and kayaking. Reserve stand up boards for $10 at 216-341-1704 (Outdoor Recreation) or 216-272-1504 (Nalu). Kayak reservations unavailable. A festival including kayaking, sailing, and SUP try-its, SUP demos, and music follows the races.

Registration: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. • Races start: 8:30 a.m.

Lakefront Reservation at Wendy Park Ages: 10 years and over with participating adult Fee: $40 Adults, $15 Youth (ages 10 – 14) (includes lunch and t-shirt while supplies last). After July 31: $45 Adults, $20 Youth Online registration closes after August 15. Day of registration available.

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Centennial Program

7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC Terrain: hilly, natural surface, 2 miles Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

19 SATURDAY Blooms and Bees 8:30 – 10 a.m. BNC (See 8/5 for details) The Art of Nature Journaling Workshop Inspired by nature? If you like poetry, writing, drawing or watching seasons change, then you would enjoy keeping a nature journal. In this workshop learn some tips for keeping a journal and expressing your love of nature creatively. Supplies provided.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Age: adult Fee: $25 Terrain: hills, 1 – 2 miles

Register online between July 20 and August 14 440-473-3370

Centennial Bus Tour: Helping Hands Bus Tour – CCC/WPA Join Naturalist Foster Brown for a day of story, song and sites highlighting grand Great Depression era projects from Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration.

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. GPR Garfield Park Center Fee: $40 (lunch and snacks) Ages: 13 & over Terrain: paved, natural surface, stairs, up to 1 mile

Register by phone between July 31 – August 12 440-473-3370 Dragons and Damsels Naturalist Matt Knittel will lead the group in discovering these real-life fairy tale characters that live in and around our ponds and wetlands.

10 a.m. – noon WCR Wetlands behind Watershed Stewardship Center Planting with the Planet in Mind Be inspired to plan a transformation of your property into a viable green space that can support you and the wildlife that shares that space. Tour our Food Forest and learn how we created it to serve that purpose.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Explore Cleveland’s Best Nature Preserve Join Naturalist Wendy Weirich for a closer look at the 88-acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Erie.

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District 10 – 11:30 a.m. LR Upper Gordon Park Terrain: mostly flat, 2 miles Afternoon Archery for Kids 1 – 2:30 p.m. OECR (see 8/13 for details) Afternoon Archery for Adults 3 – 4:30 p.m. OECR (see 8/13 for details) Trailhead Pursuits Monarch mania, the drama of eagles, beaver wars and salamander runs beg the attention of trail goers year-round. Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese on a journey through a repertoire of trailside wildlife.

Fat Head’s: 18741 Sheldon Rd, Middleburg Heights.

1 – 2 p.m.

440-734-6660 National Honey Bee Day Explore the daily life of a honey bee through fun activities and art. Learn how we can continue to protect these important insects.

1 – 2 p.m. WSC Birds Drop-in Meet a live screech-owl and see some mounted birds, wings, skulls and other biofacts. Ask a naturalist all of your bird-related questions at our discovery table.

2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC

The Art of Calligraphy Workshop Discover the evolution of calligraphy inspired by John Burroughs and create a take-home project.

Professional calligrapher Jim Williams will be the instructor. Supplies provided.

2 – 4:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Age: adults Fee: $20

Register online between July 20 and August 14 440-473-3370

Centennial Program Dogs of All Wars This dog-friendly history hike begins with a walk along the All Purpose Trail and ends with a short talk about canine war heroes at the Dogs of All Wars Memorial. Participants without dogs are welcome to attend too.

6 – 7 p.m. RRR Memorial Field Terrain: flat, paved, 1 mile 440-734-6660 Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE 20 SUNDAY Breakfast in the Park Join us for an early morning walk along the Rocky River. We’ll return to a delicious breakfast prepared by our volunteers.

8 – 10 a.m. MSRR WJ Green Lodge Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 2 440-526-1012 Breakfast in the Park Enjoy a beautiful morning in the park. Our volunteer chefs whip up a delicious breakfast while we take a hike and enjoy nature. Food items will be assigned when you register; don’t forget your place setting.

9 – 11 a.m. BWR Cordington Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile

Register by phone August 1 – 10 440-734-6660 Sunday Morning Dog Walk Bring your best friend for a stroll along the Towpath before the heat of the day sets in. We’ll discuss the history and the flora and fauna of the park as we walk.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OECR Canalway Center parking lot Terrain: paved, one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000 Birding the Banks of Euclid Creek Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on the banks of Euclid Creek searching for woodpeckers, catbirds and sandpipers.

9:30 – 11 a.m. ECR Highland Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: natural and uneven surfaces, some hills, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Visit the Lorenzo Carter Cabin (see 8/6 for details) 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. LR Dog-day Cicada Sounds Dog-day cicadas fill the hot summer air with excited buzzing each summer. Come learn about these often forgotten but never silenced insects.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved, 1 mile

around the building.

1 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: paved, 1 mile Annual Corn Roast Join Brecksville Historical Association members for a fun annual summer event where corn roasted in the husk, hot dogs and refreshments can be purchased.

Tour the Squire Rich Museum, associated garden and grounds.

1 – 5 p.m. BrR Squire Rich Museum 440-526-1012 Afternoon Outside: Insects This program will get you up close and personal with insects. We’ll search high and low for these tiny critters using nets and bug containers.

2 – 3:30 p.m. CWC Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Erie Street Cemetery Tour Join Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus for a guided walk around this fascinating downtown cemetery.

See the final resting places and hear the stories of early settlers, businessmen, American Indians, veterans and more. A tour guide listening system will be used.

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Erie Street Cemetery Fee: $5 Terrain: uneven, grass, paved, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Drop-In: Monarchs Monarch butterflies are reveled around the world for their miraculous 2,000 mile journey each year. Drop in to learn more about this incredible small but mighty insect. We may even get to tag and release some.

3 – 4 p.m. NCNC

Centennial Concert Series: 1980 – 1999 Era Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Cleveland Metroparks with a little country music, activities from this era and more. We’ll have fun for all ages. Activities begin at 4 p.m., concert begins at 5 p.m.

4 – 7 p.m. HiR Spillway Picnic Area 440-526-1012

Fall Wildflowers 101 Our wetlands and meadows are erupting with color. Join Naturalist Selby Majewski to learn about special Spider Safari fall blooms and how to identify Join Naturalist Joe Higgins for a them. This program will be indoors close look at fascinating arachnids and outdoors as we visit the flowers

and learn how spiders keep us safe.

5 – 6 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: varied, possibly muddy, 1 mile

21 MONDAY

Lake Erie Kayak Eclipse Tour Paddle sit-on-top kayaks to experience a view of the eclipse. Water and weather conditions will determine where we paddle. Paddling experience is highly recommended.

Late fee after August 13.

12 – 2:30 p.m. OR 3:30 – 6 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: adults Fee: $35 (includes equipment

Register online 216-341-1704

Lake Erie Stand Up Paddleboard Eclipse Tour Enhance your mind, body and soul as you view the eclipse during this full body workout. Water and weather conditions will determine where we paddle. Prerequisite: SUP 1 and/or demonstrated ability to stand on a board while paddling. (This should not be your first time on a SUP). Late fee after August 13.

12 – 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 – 6 p.m. LR Wendy Park Ages: adults Fee: $35 (includes equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 Total Eclipse of the Park Join Naturalist Patti Donnellan for the solar eclipse viewing. We will have 80% eclipse, and we will identify the other planets and stars that may become visible during this time. Safe eclipse viewers provided to the first 30 participants. Bring something to sit or lie down on.

1 – 3:30 p.m. WCR Bluebird Point

22 TUESDAY Cuyahoga River By Boat 4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. LR (see 8/8 for details)

Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GPR (see 8/1 for details)

23 WEDNESDAY Sprouts: Waves and Wetlands Join Natalie the Naturalist to discover our great lake as we dig, play and discover nature on the beach. We’ll also walk over to the marsh to see who calls it home. Park in the lot closest to the walking bridge.

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. ECR Wildwood parking lot Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: paved, sand, 0.75 mile 440-473-3370 West Creek Night Hike: Exploration Adventures await as we explore the trails to experience night’s noises, look for nocturnal animals and observe the stars.

6:30 – 8 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: unpaved, 1 mile Wednesday Walk Enjoy an evening walk along the canal and look for wildlife. Meeting location on Canal Road. between Warner Road and East 71st Street.

7 – 8 p.m. OECR Aqueduct Trailhead parking lot Terrain: paved, hilly, 1 mile 216-206-1000

24 THURSDAY Stream Lure A hidden stream exists deep in the valley of Royalview. Let’s hike down 75 feet of elevation to the stream edge along a difficult trail. Once there, we’ll search for signs of life along a path of exploration.

10 – 11 a.m. MSRR Royalview Picnic Area Terrain: steep gradient, thick vegetation, 1 mile 440-734-6660

Littles in the Creek Young children will love

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) getting their feet wet and learning all about the creek with a Yoga naturalist. Adults may get their feet Learn basic SUP techniques; then wet too. practice SUP yoga on the water with 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m. a certified yoga instructor. Develop SCR strength, balance and flexibility. Late Sulphur Springs Picnic Shelter fee after August 14.

Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. HiR Terrain: wet, slippery, 0.25 mile Hinckley Lake Boathouse

Register by phone between Ages: adults Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment) July 20 and August 22

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE Stroller School Buzz, buzz buzz. Insects are all around. We’ll hear a story, listen to insects and hold a crawling insect in our hand during a short walk.

11 – 11:45 a.m. CWC Terrain: paved, hill, 1 mile Ages: 2 years & under with adult

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000

Kayaking 3: Critique Enhance your skills during this open paddling session in which instructors are available to help you perfect your kayaking skills and techniques. Prerequisite: Kayaking 1 and/or basic kayaking skills. Late fee after August 16.

6 – 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Stand Up Paddleboarding 3: Critique Enhance your skills during this open paddling session.

Prerequisite: SUPing 1 and/or basic SUPing skills. Late fee after August 16.

6 – 9 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Bicycle Touring 1: Introduction Learn the basics of bicycle touring during this lecture style class as we discuss equipment, logistics and local trips. Late fee after August 16.

6:30 – 9 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $12.50

Register online 216-341-1704

Outdoor Recreation Program

grasshoppers, spiders and praying mantises in the meadow. We will examine the insects and release

Hinckley Lake History Hike Join Historical Interpreter Beth them back into their habitat.

Robb on a hike through time. We’ll 10 – 11 a.m. SCR hike a portion of the Hinckley Lake Jackson Field Terrain: natural surface, 1 – 1.5 miles Loop Trail, learn the local history, 440-473-3370 and hear a story or two.

9 – 11 a.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Spillway parking lot Backyard Biodiversity Bash Noon – 4 p.m. WSC Terrain: stairs, mostly flat, 2 miles (see feature block on page 3) 440-526-1012

25 FRIDAY

Summer Wildflower Walk Walk the floodplain of the Rocky River with Naturalist Beth Whiteley and look at and learn about the beautiful summer wildflowers that thrive in that habitat.

10 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Terrain: flat, 2 miles 440-734-6660 Storytime at CanalWay Insects are the soundtrack of summer. We’ll listen to stories and learn how important insects are to us and to the world around us.

11 – 11:45 a.m. CWC Ages: 6 years & under with adult

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000 Cedar Valley Square Dance 7 – 8:30 p.m. RRR (see 8/11 for details) Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

26 SATURDAY

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga (see 8/22 for details) Late fee after August 20.

8 – 9:45 a.m. HiR

Register online 216-341-1704

Train Trek Bus Tour Tour our nation’s most significant remaining example of a WWII railroad canteen at the Dennison Railway Depot Museum then visit the B&O Roundhouse and explore the rolling stock of the Midwest Railway Preservation Society.

Forest Hills Hike 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CWC Join a naturalist to explore the trails Ages: adults of Forest Hills. We will look and Fee: $110 (includes admissions and listen for creatures that come out lunch) at dusk.

Terrain: paved, gravel, stairs, 7 – 8:30 p.m. railroad tracks, 1 mile Cleveland Heights Community

Register by phone Center beginning July 20 1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts 216-206-1000 Terrain: paved trails, some hills, up to 3 miles Insect Hunt 440-473-3370 Use our insect nets to search for

10 Emerald Necklace August 2017

Centennial Program

Kayaking 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals Classroom and on-the-water practice introduces basic paddling strokes, equipment, advanced paddling techniques and self-rescue skills. Late fee after August 20.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $80 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704

Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP (see 8/3 for details).

Late fee after August 20.

10:30 – 12:30 p.m.

OR 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. HiR

Register online 216-341-1704 Voyageur Canoe Paddle 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m HiR (see 8/4 for details) Monarchs & Milkweed Join Naturalist Jenny McClain search for monarch butterflies and the milkweed they depend on for survival. Learn how to plant milkweed in your own backyard to increase monarch habitat.

1 – 2:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: stairs, paved and dirt trails, 1.5 miles Live Animal Lessons Join us for an hour of exploration of common butterflies and other amazing insects found around the nature center, nearby fields and gardens. Bring your own hand lens and curiosity.

1 – 2 p.m. NCNC Fibonacci Numbers in Nature The Fibonacci sequence of numbers is found in many places, including the natural growth of plants and animals. Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt on this hike to discover some of nature’s amazing patterns.

3:30 – 5 p.m. BNC Ages: adults Terrain: stairs, 1 mile

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Dusk to Dark Join us to discover nature at night by attracting moths, searching for nocturnal animals, sitting around the campfire eating s’mores, and creating glow in the dark crafts.

7 – 9:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 Rising Waters Safari Overnight 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (see 8/5 for details)

27 SUNDAY Birding the Mouth of Euclid Creek Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder at the mouth of Euclid Creek in search of waterfowl, kingfishers and cliff swallows.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Wildwood Entrance parking lot Terrain: paved, uneven surface, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza There’ll be hundreds of dogs at Cleveland Metroparks Ledge Pool for the annual “Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza” event. A mini dog fair will be held on the grounds with opportunities to purchase items to pamper the pooches.

Non-aggressive dogs permitted.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. HiR Ledge Pool & Recreation Area 330-239-2911 pm The Dog Gone Fun Day Bring your dog(s) for a fun filled day.

Dog vendors, dog games, doggie photo shop, basket(s) raffle and more.

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. RRR In partnership with Olmsted Historical Society at Frostville Museum 216-789-5298 www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Voyageur Canoe Paddle 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m HiR (see 8/4 for details) Sunday Drop-by: Seed Shifters Did you ever wonder how certain plants show up where they do? Let’s take a closer look at the fascinating ways plants disperse their seeds.

1 – 3 p.m. WSC

Water Works Spend the afternoon learning the importance and benefits of wetland habitats. We’ll perform some water experiments and search for the many critters who call our wetland home.

2 – 3 p.m. CWC Ages: 7 – 9 years Terrain: flat, 0.5 – 1 mile

Register by phone beginning August 1 216-206-1000

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE Day Camp for Not-Kids Join a naturalist for some fun and exploration at this “day camp”.

Celebrate your sense of wonder and adventure. We’ll finish the day by cooking our dinner over a campfire.

1 – 6 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults Fee: $20 Terrain: rolling hills, wet, slippery, 4 miles

Register online between August 1 and August 23 440-473-3370

28 MONDAY A Swift’s Night Out Watch as chimney swifts funnel into their evening roost one by one.

We’ll gather at the nature center and caravan to the nearby roosting site.

7 – 8:15 p.m. NCNC parking lot Terrain: paved, flat, less than 0.25 mile 440-473-3370

29 TUESDAY Cuyahoga River By Boat 4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m. LR (see 8/8 for details)

Yoga and Hike (see 8/5 for details) Late fee after August 21.

Register by August 27.

6 – 7:30 p.m. BrR Oak Grove Shelter Ages: 14 years & older with participating adult Fee: $15

Register online 216-341-1704

Minister Creek Backpacking Pre-Trip Learn about backcountry travel including cooking, hygiene and water purification on this 2-night beginner backpacking trip in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.

Pre-trip meeting: August 29, 6 – 9 p.m., CanalWay Center 2-Night Trip: September 8, 1 p.m. – September 10, 7 p.m.

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $125 (includes equipment and transportation) After August 14: $140

Register online 216-341-1704

Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GPR (see 8/1 for details)

30 WEDNESDAY Monarch Migration Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder surveying the lakefront in search of migrating Monarchs. Wear long pants as we will be in high vegetation.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ECR Wildwood Shelter parking lot Terrain: paved, natural surface, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Sticky Finger Science Campfire Learn to become a real scientist right now by collecting data to assist with ongoing studies. Then reward yourself with sticky, toasted marshmallow s’mores.

7 – 8:30 p.m. WCR Patio behind Watershed Stewardship Center Ages: 10 years & over with adult Fee: $2 per person

Register by phone or online by August 29

31 THURSDAY Birding the Pier Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a walk around Wendy Park and the old Coast Guard Station pier in search of migrant shorebirds and songbirds. Meet in the gravel parking lot just east of Whiskey Island Marina.

9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Wendy Park Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile 440-734-6660 Mosses, Mushrooms, Ferns and More Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a quest to find incredible mosses, mushrooms, spectacular ferns and other hidden gems on this short discovery walk around the nature center trails.

3 – 4 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, 20 stairs, 0.75 mile 440-734-6660 2-Hour Cart Tour – Evening 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. CWC (see 8/5 for details)

Cleveland Metroparks is committed to providing quality

recreational opportunities to the people of Greater Cleveland. If you need special assistance to attend a program or visit a facility, please call ahead to the number listed for the event or see the directory provided on the back cover. You may also visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

Dinner & Chat: Being Water Wise Gather around the table for and explore how our vegan dinner and other water wise actions can make us a #NEOWaterSteward.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Fee: $30

Register by phone August 1- 28 216-206-1000 Swifts and Nighthawks in the Valley Join a naturalist and car caravan through the Chagrin River Valley from North to South Chagrin in search of swifts and nighthawks.

We will gather at Squire’s Castle and caravan to sites. Bring money for an ice cream stop.

The wildly popular series of FREE summer concerts continues! Head to Edgewater Beach on Thursdays, and Euclid Beach Park on Fridays for live music, food trucks and recreation activities.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. NCR Squire’s Castle Terrain: natural surface, up to 0.25 mile 440-473-3370

Your Parks, Their Stories The remnants of quarries are all around Euclid Creek Reservation.

Come hear Archeologist Roy Larick tell stories of this once thriving Bluestone quarry industry that brought immigrants to South Euclid. A short hike will follow to point out local layers of Bluestone in North Chagrin Reservation along Buttermilk Falls.

7:30 – 8:45 p.m. NCNC Terrain: flat surface, paved and dirt paths, 0.6 mile

Thursdays • Through August 10 • 4:30 – 9 p.m.

Fridays • Through August 11 • 6 – 9 p.m.

LOOK AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER Voyageur Canoe Overnight Campout

September 9 – 10 • 6 p.m. – noon • Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot.

Register online beginning August 20.

Ledges to Lake Adventure

September 16 • 7:30 a.m. Registration • Hinckley Reservation

Spillway Picnic Area. Race start: 9 a.m. (Boat drop-off area closes at 8:30 a.m.)

Online registration closes after September 12. Day of registration available.

Nature at Night

September 16 • 5 – 10 p.m. • North Chagrin Nature Center

Primitive Skills Series

September 16, 30, October 14 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Mill Stream Run Call 440-526-1012 for more information.

FallFest: 18th Century Festival

Sunday, September 24 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Brecksville Reservation Meadows Picnic Area. For more information, call 440-526-1012.

Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers 2017 – 2018

Fourth Thursday, August – May; Second Thursday in November Various Reservations • 10 a.m. - Noon or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Full year online registration begins August 1 at 9 a.m.

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Nature Centers: Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville, OH 44141 Brecksville Reservation 440-526-1012

Rental Facilities 216-635-3304

CanalWay Center 4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 216-206-1000

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest 216-661-6500/24-hour info 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

Look About Lodge 37374 Miles Road Bentleyville, OH 44022 South Chagrin Reservation 440-473-3370

Cleveland Metroparks Golf Golf Services/440-232-7247 (general course info & inquiries) clevelandmetroparks.com/golf

North Chagrin Nature Center 3037 SOM Center Road Off Buttermilk Falls Parkway Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 North Chagrin Reservation 440-473-3370

Chalet Recreation Area 16200 Valley Parkway Strongsville, OH 44136 Mill Stream Run Reservation 440-572-9990

Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted, OH 44070 Rocky River Reservation 440-734-6660

Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 clevelandmetroparks.com/or

Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 W. Ridgewood Drive Parma, OH 44134 West Creek Reservation 440-887-1968

Outdoor Experiences Administration 216-881-8141 ext. 3005

Cover photo: Sleepy Hollow Golf Course – Brecksville Reservation Additional photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks photo archive, unless otherwise noted.