Emerald Necklace - August 2015

August ‘15 Vol. 64 #8

Emerald Necklace

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Unveiling Nature’s Mysteries Do Toads Cause Warts?

Tall Tales of the Natural World 3 • Adventure Club 6 • Walking Works 7

Contents Features 3 Tall Tales of the Natural World 5 Nature’s X-FIles: Demystifying the Odd and Bizarre Columns 2 Inside the Emerald Necklace 4 Naturalist’s Almanac

Note from the Editor: Mysteries of nature, the outdoors, wildlife and other confusing phenomena have interested man since the beginning of time.

Scientists, naturalists and historians have methodically worked to piece together answers to some of life’s most fascinating mysteries. In this issue you may find the answers to some mysteries that may have been puzzling you.

Inside the

Emerald Necklace

In Addition

Cleveland Metroparks Mysteries

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One of my favorite tasks as park historian is to play history detective. The fun begins when I receive an unidentified photograph of some spot in Cleveland Metroparks, or when someone wants to know how a place in one of our reservations got its name, or who lived or worked on the land before it became part of the park system. Then I set to work, not by taking fingerprints like Sherlock Holmes, or DNA samples like the CSI crew, but by delving into historic records. In our archives we have scrapbooks of news articles dating back to 1912, annual reports of the Board of Park Commissioners from 1918 to 1985, several decades of pre-digital age correspondence (yes, actual paper letters typed on a manual typewriter!) and, of course, hundreds of wonderful historic photos.

Come Out and Play Cleveland Metroparks Golf Zoo News Programs by Date Programs by Location A Look Ahead Directory Boo at the Zoo Ticket Go on Sale August 17

Cover photo: Toad at CanalWay Center

All photos by Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.

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Cleveland Metroparks 216-635-3200 clevelandmetroparks.com Marjorie Thomas Editor

None of these items tell a complete story by themselves. Historians use sources like this to piece together a picture of the past as best we can by the evidence at hand.

And, despite our best efforts some things remain a mystery, for instance, Bunn’s Lake in Bradley Woods Reservation. While this lovely little manmade lake was created and named in 1986, well within memory of many of our employees, the reason for the name is not documented anywhere that I have found. Everyone has a best guess, but so far the facts elude us.

Sharkey’s Hill in Rocky River Reservation is another story. One of our hard working maintenance staff wondered how the name came to be. I thought it might refer to a former land owner, but a search in the land records revealed no such name. While looking at a 1898 map showing land owners the name William Schalke appeared in the right spot. You can imagine the name Schalke’s Hill being transformed into Sharkey’s Hill over the years. Until other evidence proves me wrong that is my best educated guess.

William Stinchcomb on left

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Bruce G. Rinker Vice President

Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer

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Other mysteries involve the remains of manmade structures, or plantings as nature works to reclaim them. Rows of trees that grow in human regimented style in the midst of a woodland area make us wonder who planted them and why. Crumbling bits of old mills, gas wells, abandoned fords and bridges and other manmade structures are scattered throughout the natural beauty of our reservations. Combining new GPS technology with old maps, photographs and land records help tell us who left this evidence of human land usage and why they might have done so.

If you have a Cleveland Metroparks history mystery to share with me I would love to hear from you. Please send me an email or give me a call and I will put on my best detective hat and start sleuthing.

Judy MacKeigan Historian/Archivist jam1@clevelandmetroparks.com 216-881-8141 ex3003

FEATURE

Tall Tales

of the Natural World Daddy longlegs by Tim Krynak

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eneration after generation, stories are passed down from elders to their young, and the details shared often influence future decision making.

Sometimes these details become blurred, and in some cases are downright false, later becoming known as myths or old wives’ tales. I am sure that you can think of at least one tale that you believed to be true at one time, maybe told by your parents or grandparents. I remember my mom telling me that I would get a cold if I went outside with wet hair. I think that some of the most intriguing tales are those told of the natural world. Here are some of my favorites:

causes the infection. You do not need to worry about touching any part of a toad.

alone. The best situation is for mom to take care of her young, and she will.

Raccoons do not come out during the day unless sick

Daddy longlegs are the most venomous spider but their fangs are too short to bite

Although nocturnal, seeing a raccoon during daylight hours is perfectly normal and not necessarily a sign of illness.

Especially during spring and summer, raccoons may wander during the day to find additional food and water or move young to a safer location. Of course, if you see an animal that appears sick, lethargic, erratic, falling over, or walking in circles, contact your local wildlife authority.

Toads will give you warts

If you touch a baby bird, its mom will reject it

Although toads have bumps on their skin, often referred to as warts, I can promise you that toads will not give YOU warts, just as a wet head did not make me sick.

Warts on the human skin (and colds) are caused by viruses. It is the virus itself that

In general, birds have a poor sense of smell, or none at all. A parent detecting your human scent on their baby bird’s body is unlikely. If you find a young featherless bird, the best thing is to put the bird back into its nest and leave it

These critters, also known as harvestmen, are not actually spiders. They do have eight legs, but they only have two eyes (versus 6 – 8) and one body part (versus two).

They have no silk glands, no fangs, and no venom. They couldn’t be venomous, even if they tried! Although they do have defensive secretions that might be poisonous to small animals that eat them, humans are in absolutely no danger.

There are many myths in nature – these were just a few of my favorites. If ever in doubt, ask a naturalist or join in on a naturalist-led program. We are all more than willing to discuss anything nature!

Valerie Fetzer Nature Center Manager Rocky River Nature Center 3

NATURALIST’S ALMANAC

August August begins the turning point of summer. Daylight is noticeably shorter as the month pushes forward leading to an average decrease in temperature. Flocks of blackbirds start to congregate in large numbers, bats begin to disperse from maternity colonies and the first southerly migration of shorebirds begins. Bird offspring now foraging on their own are still dependent on adults to teach them migration routes.

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August is a good time to be out at night as the Perseid meteor shower peaks early in the month and is a great opportunity to witness shooting stars while listening to insects.

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Birds

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Late summer marks the end of breeding season for most birds, except for cedar waxwings and American goldfinches, which are hard at work preparing nests and raising young in the heat of the year. The dawn chorus of songbirds such as warblers, flycatchers, tanagers and grosbeaks has quieted, except for red-eyed vireos singing high in the canopy of lush forests. While it seems early, fall migration is already underway, as blackbird flocks gather in fields and shorebirds return to wetlands and marshes as they move south from the Arctic tundra.

Insects The fields and wetlands are alive with the buzzing and fluttering of colorful insects; August is one of the peaks for dragonfly, damselfly and butterfly diversity. Skimmers, darners, bluets, spreadwings, baskettails, saddlebags and other unique odonates are busy foraging on the wing and laying eggs in ponds and lakes. Common buckeyes, one of the most brilliant of but-

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terflies, can be found on sunny paths through meadows. Cicadas, grasshoppers, crickets and katydids fill the afternoons, evenings, and starlit nights with loud serenades.

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Wildflowers

• And, so much more!

The rich soil nutrients found in floodplain forests allow some of the tallest wildflowers in Cleveland Metroparks to thrive. Yellows of wingstem, greenheaded coneflower and cup plant can grow over 10 feet tall which are highlighted with the lavenders of the shorter wild bergamot and wood sage.

These insect pollinated plants are great places to search for predators, such as assassin bugs and crab spiders waiting patiently for their next meal.

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Amphibians Salamander larvae found in rapidly drying vernal pools begin their transition from life in the water to life on land. They leave the pools to forage in the forest leaf litter and soil; one day to return to this same pool to mate and provided life to another generation of salamanders.

FEATURE

Nature’s X-Files: Demystifying the Odd and Bizarre Horned oak gall (top left), Crayfish hole (top right), Stinkhorn (bottom left), Phantom crane fly (bottom right)

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nake hole! Snake hole!” This timeless shout of discovery rings out nearly every time a hole in the ground is found. But in this region, the culprits of most burrows are chipmunks, voles, moles and groundhogs. Some of the most fascinating and bizarre ground holes are made by neither mole, vole or other mammal. They’re home to crayfish.

Burrowing crayfish, unlike their cousins, spend most of their lives on land, digging tunnels into the earth to reach the water table, where these gilled crustaceans can extract oxygen from water, below ground. As they excavate soil to sculpt their burrows, soft mud is thrown upward, piling vertically and forming a “chimney.”

These artistic chimneys can be found in low-lying areas in lawns, near streams and wetlands, and in fields. The mystery behind these peculiar mud mounds is the aptly-nicknamed “mud bug.”

A walk along a woodland stream or pond in spring and summer may turn up the sight of what could appear to

be monstrous mosquitoes. But don’t let these behemoth “mossy” look-alikes send you running. Superficially similar to mosquitos, crane flies are harmless – they do not bite or sting. Attached to their spindly legs and slender abdomen is a narrow set of wings. They’re weak fliers but effortlessly float through the air in snowflake-fashion, looking much like a parachuting daddy longlegs. These curious insects are typically sandy-brown or cinnamon-colored, but the Phantom crane fly’s sharp, black-and-white-banded colors make them one of the jazziest flies to be found.

Looking much like a miniature battle club from a Jim Henson film, the horned oak gall is a grotesque but remarkably whimsical home for a species of tiny wasp. Galls are formed by trees in reaction to insect-released chemicals, which provoke plant hormones to form the tumor-like galls on leaves and small branches. Female wasps lay hundreds of eggs along the veins of newly formed oak

leaves. In mid summer, male and female wasps emerge from the leaf galls, mate, and females lay eggs on twigs. Each “horn” houses a single wasp larva. “Gall makers” are widespread and diverse. Mostly made up of wasps, and represented by fewer species of flies, 700 species of gall wasps are found in North America.

“Elegant” may be a bit of a stretch… but “stinkhorn” is certainly on par for this puzzling species of fungus. The elegant, or dog stinkhorn is memorable in its originality and striking appearance. The young fruiting body of a stinkhorn is egg-shaped and partially hidden in the ground. As it matures, a spongy bright orange stalk emerges, covered in a gelatinous olive-brown slime. This putrid goo is important: it’s composed of a mass of spores, which are critical in the reproductive cycle of this weird but unique mushroom.

Jen Brumfield Naturalist Rocky River Nature Center 5

COME OUT AND PLAY

Adventure Club Trade your child’s video games in for real life adventure. Enroll your child in Cleveland Metroparks Adventure Club – the only club where they can…feed a giraffe, hike, kayak, fish, play FootGolf, hand feed a chickadee, go on a hayride, meet Rangers and visit The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Activities are available year-round.

Upgrade your child’s experience for $30 and receive…

• Official T-shirt • Official passport • Member e-newsletter • Access to member website

Don’t Let Summer End Without At Least One More Visit To The Beach Or Pool!

Guarded Swimming hours and dates are: Edgewater Beach, Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August; following second Sunday in August, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends only through Labor Day)

Adventure Club premium events: August: Free one hour boat rental at Hinckley Lake September: Behind-the-scenes at Professor Wylde’s Animal Show* at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October: One free hayride ticket at Mill Stream Run Reservation November: Exclusive nature hike at North Chagrin Reservation* December: Ranger headquarters tour at Rocky River Reservation

• Opportunity to

participate in exclusive events

Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August) Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation, Bay Village – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August; following second Sunday in August, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends only through Labor Day) Ledge Pool & Recreation Area, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township (daily pool admission fee or season pass access) – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through Aug. 16) Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August) Lifeguards are on-duty during dates and hours listed for these guarded swimming areas.

2016 events to be announced soon!

Register your child today at clevelandmetroparks.com/adventure Events subject to change. * Advance registration required.

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COME OUT AND PLAY

West Creek Reservation

Tasty Summer Fun

Walking Works with Nature

Stay cool at Cleveland Metroparks swimming areas, and enjoy a snack after your swim.

Get outside and explore this year’s Walking Works trails.

Now through October, hike at least eight of 13 designated Walking Works trails on your own – any time – it’s fun and easy.

Buzzards Landing • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Spillway Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Twp. eats and treats • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland e55 on the lake • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

E. 55th Street Marina Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland The Hut at Huntington • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation , Bay Village Ledge Rock Café • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Twp. The Pier Grill • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland Quarry Rock Café • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation , Berea Paddleboat, stand up paddleboard or kayak rentals available at Wallace Lake and paddleboat rentals available at Ledge Rock Café.

This year take an easy hike in Bedford, Big Creek, Garfield Park, Huntington, Ohio & Erie Canal and West Creek reservations. Moderate walkers can hit the trails in Brecksville, Euclid Creek, Hinckley, North Chagrin and South Chagrin reservations. Those looking for a difficult hike will appreciate the challenging hikes in Mills Stream Run and Rocky River reservations.

After completing each walk, sign and date your Walking Works form.

Complete eight walks and return your form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive this year’s Walking Works shield and a voucher good for a FREE picnic lunch for four at Wayside Furniture Café at 1367 Canton Road, Akron.

Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 14.

For a list of the designated hikes and directions, and to download the Walking Works form visit clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works forms are also available at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers.

Presented by Medical Mutual

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Step it up!

This month we are counting steps and encourage you to do the same! Our featured item is a solar powered pedometer that not only counts steps but also calculates distance and calories burned. Bonus, this eco-friendly pedometer includes a battery backup which kicks in under low-light conditions.

Special price $8

Offer valid 8/1/15 – 8/31/15. While supplies last, see store for additional details.

Visit us at Touch-a-Truck on August 16 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Mill Stream Run Reservation.

LOCATIONS/HOURS Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store 1 West Drive Hinckley Township 330-278-2160

Daily: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

(Rental hours 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Monday – Saturday:

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

clevelandmetroparks.com

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Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170 Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:30 p.m.

CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF

Pro Tip of the Month Shoulder Alignment You’ll see players lay a club down on the ground to work at their alignment. That is helpful, but the most important alignment is shoulder alignment. The arms tend to swing where the shoulders are pointed. To check this alignment assume your posture. Pick up your club and lay it across you shoulders while staying in your address posture. As you look up you should see that the club is pointed just left of the target as your shoulders should be parallel to the target-line.

Join Golf Bonus Rounds!

Golf Bonus Rounds members receive 9 holes of golf free good at any Cleveland Metroparks course (up to $24 value), a $5 coupon off any purchase and a 10% discount on all in-stock golf shop merchandise at any Cleveland Metroparks pro shop. The more you play the more you save!

For every $100 you spend on greens fees at Cleveland Metroparks golf courses, you earn $20 to be used on a future visit greens fees.

John Fiander, PGA Master Professional Sleepy Hollow Golf Course

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 and driving range Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville 440-526-4285 Manakiki Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Big Met Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park 440-331-1070

Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18 holes, par 71, 9 holes par 3 course and driving range Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road, Bedford 440-232-7184 Seneca Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 18 holes, par 71 Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway, Broadview Heights 440-526-0043

A Course For Every Golfer

Little Met Golf Course 9 holes, par 34 Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland 216-941-9672 Mastick Woods Golf Course 9 holes, par 31 Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road, Cleveland 216-267-5626 Washington Golf Course 9 holes, par 29 and driving range Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Boulevard, Village of Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 9

ZOO NEWS

Mystery at the Zoo

all photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Aye-Aye

Though many animals have weird, unusual or mysterious habits or characteristics, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Aye-Aye is a clear contender for one of the most mysterious.

The most obvious mystery to the novice animal lover is how to pronounce its name. Think Eye-Eye. The Aye-Aye, a prosimian, is a nocturnal primate from the forests of Madagascar that spends the night foraging for insects. Looking closely at its hand you’ll notice it has one unusually long bony finger. No other primate has this unusual hand formation. So what is the reason for this finger?

The Aye-Aye combines exceptional hearing, rodent-like teeth and a special thin middle finger to fill the same ecological niche as a woodpecker. Using that long finger, the Aye-Aye taps branches and logs, then uses its sensitive hearing to listen for the disturbed wood-boring grubs and insects moving under the bark. Its long incisors then go to work gnawing a hole in the wood so its long finger can then reach in and scoop out the insects. They are thought to be the only primates to use echolocation to locate prey.

But the Zoo’s Aye-Ayes’ real mystery was revealed when a Ph.D. student recently conducted a study on the Zoo’s nocturnal 10 Emerald Necklace August 2015

primates to determine their behavioral and endrocrine (metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep and mood) responses to the light color in their exhibits possibly leading to a better quality of life.

The Zoo commonly uses red lights in the nocturnal animals’ exhibits during the day to mimic nighttime allowing visitors to see the animals when they are most active. The student changed all the red lights in the exhibits to blue lights which can also be used to mimic nighttime. All of the animals had either no reaction or quickly adapted to the blue light – except for Caliban the Zoo’s female Aye-Aye. Caliban was completely thrown off her regimented daily schedule. For instance, she stayed in her nest at the time she typically foraged for food.

Interestingly, other zoos have successfully kept their Aye-Ayes under a blue light. So why does our Aye-Aye react this way?

This is a mystery just waiting to be solved.

To see this mysterious Aye-Aye for yourself, visit Caliban in the Primate, Cat & Aquatics building.

ZOO NEWS

Senior Safari

Wednesday, August 19 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Senior Safari celebrates the young-at-heart with FREE admission to the Zoo and The RainForest for all guests age 62 or better. This popular event features special activities such as fitness demonstrations, entertainment and dozens of health and wellness exhibitors set up in the Zoo’s Palava Hut Pavilion.

Penguin Shores through September 30 Time is running out to visit Penguin Shores at the Zoo. It’s been a busy summer at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with thousands of guests stopping by to visit our Year of Clean Water ambassadors – Sly, Sal, South, Squirt, Seatab and Missy – the six African penguins that are part of the Penguin Shores exhibit.

If you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, you still have a little time! The special seasonal Penguin Shores exhibit runs through September 30 and is free with regular Zoo admission.

These African penguins are visiting Cleveland for the summer to serve as ambassadors for conservation as part of the Zoo’s contribution to the Cleveland Water Alliance and Sustainable Cleveland’s Year of Clean Water. They are classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, mainly due to the commercial overfishing of their primary prey species, and environmental damage from the oil industry.

African penguins are native to the rocky coastline and islands of South Africa. They are well-adapted to swimming and fishing in the cold water off the South African coast. They eat anchovies, sardines and other small fish species. The Penguin Shores exhibit explains how pollution from plastics and destruction of habitat are affecting penguin species in the wild.

For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo or call 216-661-6500.

Penguin Shores is presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s .

For the most up-to-date Zoo information: Clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo 216-661-6500 11

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Keeper For a Day

Wednesday, August 5 or 19 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wild about wildlife? Learn what’s involved in caring for our resident animals and rehabilitation patients.

Fee: $75 Registration required

Family Astronomy Day: The Physics of the Sun

Sunday, August 9 •10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Experience a planetarium show, participate in hands-on demos, explore ultraviolet light, “sunny” crafts and more!

For all ages.

Fee: $4

Beginner Rocket Camp

Family Picnic Night

Friday, August 7 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate all the best parts of summer with a picnic in the park. You bring a blanket and we’ll take care of dinner, animal encounters, a campfire and games. For all ages.

Fee: $7 (includes dinner) Registration required

Friday, August 14 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Find out how and why rockets fly as you construct a real rocket! For children who have completed grades 2-12.

Fee: $45 Registration required

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Schedule is subject to some variability. Call 440-871-2900 to confirm programming.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m.

Twinkle Tots 11:30 a.m. Stellar Stars 1 p.m.

You-niverse 2 p.m.

You-niverse 4 p.m.

Our Place in Space

Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. Our Place in Space 1 p.m.

You-niverse 2 p.m.

You-niverse 4 p.m.

Chasing the Ghost Particle

Twinkle Tots

Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.

Twinkle Tots 11:30 a.m. Stellar Stars 12:30 p.m. Our Place in Space 1:30 p.m. You-niverse 2:30 p.m. You-niverse 3:30 p.m. Chasing the Ghost Particle

Full Dome Feature Show: Chasing the Ghost Particle

Recommended for ages 0 – 3.

Fee: $2 (including infants)

Learn about neutrinos and how they’re being used to explore the most extreme places in the Universe like exploding stars and black holes. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for pre-teens through adults.

Fee: $5

Stellar Stars

Recommended for ages 3 – 7.

Fee: $3

SkyQuest: The Power of the Telescope

The You-niverse

For families with children of all ages.

Fee: $3

Full Dome Children’s Feature Show: Our Place in Space

Explore the cause of day and night, the importance of our star the Sun, the beauty of the constellations and the variety of objects that make up the Universe. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for children ages 3+.

Fee: $5

August 1, 6, 13, 15, 20 and 27 at 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a full dome show that takes you back to Galileo’s time. Find out about his work with telescopes, how this led to the telescopes of today, what we’ve learned with them and participate in an engaging question and answer session. Telescope viewing follows, cloud cover permitting. Program is approximately 45 minutes.

Recommended for pre-teens through adults.

Fee: $5

Please note: Tickets for all planetarium shows are available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased more than 5 minutes prior to show time. For safety reasons, late admittance to planetarium programs is not permitted. No food or drink is permitted in the renovated Schuele Planetarium.

Visit www.lensc.org for complete information

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Wildlife Rehabilitation • Nature & Science Education • Planetarium 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 • 440-871-2900 • www.lensc.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is an independent nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks and receives public support with local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to preserve and enrich our region’s cultural heritage.

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY DATE August 1 • Saturday CWC CWC HiR HiR HiR

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OECR RRR

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RRNC RRNC WSC

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Hunt of the Month: Campfires Paul Johanni Art Display Whipp’s Ledges and Beyond Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga - Beginners Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting Cleveland Natural Science Club Jump in the Water and Seine for the Fish…

With Jake!

MAPS Bird Banding Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market Over the River and Through the Woods Wetland Wildlife Boy Scouts Merit Badge: Nature

August 2 • Sunday AR BeR BNC LAL RRR RRNC

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Birds of Acacia Creek Walk Get Out… Earthworm Round-Up Benefit Horse Festival Bug Blitz

August 3 • Monday BeR NCNC WCR ZOO ZOO

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Discover Viaduct Park North Chagrin Nature Photography Club Basking Butterflies – Flighty Fun Summer Day Camp Emerald Necklace Camp

August 4 • Tuesday Off Site BrR CWC RRNC WCR

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Minister Creek Backpacking Trip Buckeye Trail Section Hike CanalWay Storytime Your Piece of the Planet Nature Watchers

August 5 • Wednesday BCR CWC HuR LR WCR

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Marsh to Marsh Hike CanalWay Storytime at Night August Adventure Rivergate Kayak Tours Out with the Night

August 6 • Thursday HiR LF WSC

• Kayak 1: Introduction to Kayaking • Edgewater LIVE • Boy Scouts Merit Badge: Soil & Water Conservation Part I

August 7 • Friday ECR HiR HuR LAL NCR RRR WSC

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Euclid Beach LIVE Dive-In Movie Discovering Nature: Creek Walking Moth Night Out Family Campout at Squires Castle Cedar Valley Square Dance Boy Scouts Merit Badge: Soil & Water Conservation Part II

August 8 • Saturday HiR LAL RRR SCR WSC WSC

• Voyageur Canoe Paddle • Nature Journaling • Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market • Good Ol’ Fashioned Nature Hike • Dredging the Cuyahoga • Glowing Skies: Fireflies

August 9 • Sunday BNC GPC HiR LR NCNC RRR RRNC WSC

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Dog Walk Bug Day Voyageur Canoe Paddle Citizens Bank Cinema at Sunset Drop In and Drop a Line Trail Ride Challenge and Family Fun Day School of the Wilds West Drop-by: Fingerprint Plants

August 10 • Monday Off Site • Urban Explorations: Great Lakes Exposition Hike and Cleveland Public Library AR • Ambling at Acacia NCNC • Bird Walk RRNC • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association ZOO • Summer Day Camp

August 11 • Tuesday HiR HiR

• Kayaking/SUP Youth Day • Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP

HuR RRNC SCR

• Creek Explorers • Your Piece of the Planet • Crayfish in River and Pond

August 12 • Wednesday BeR ECR HiR RRNC

• Meteors and Moths • A Breath of Fresh Air • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Beginners • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association

August 13 • Thursday Off Site • Urban Explorations: Group Plan Buildings and Cleveland Public Library BrR • Family Creek Exploration BrR • Bats: Creatures of the Night ECR • Paint the Lake HiR • Kayak 2: Supplemental Skills LF • Edgewater LIVE NCR • Bubbles at the Castle RRNC • DIY Condiments WCR • Go Mothing!

August 14 • Friday CWC CWC CWC ECR NCR

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Cart Tour and Cookies Urban Gardens Bus Tour Evening with the turtles Euclid Beach LIVE Spider Hike

August 15 • Saturday Off Site BeR BeR BNC CWC CWC CWC LR LR MSRR NCNC NCNC RRR RRNC

• Shorebird Workshop Trip A • Emerald Necklace Hikers • Woodlands of Bedford • Morning on the Prairie • Acoustic Players Circle • Afternoon Stroll • Saturday Storytelling • Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Hike • Rivergate Kayak Tours • Bioblitz!

• Junior Naturalist: Bug Netting • End of Summer Campfire • Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market • You Can Do Aquaponics!

August 16 • Sunday BCR BrR BR HiR

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LR LAL MSRR MSRR OECR RRNC RRNC

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Field Ecology: Lakes Annual Corn Roast Trees of Life Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Beginners Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP Log Cabin Make & Take Hike to Salamander Hollow Breakfast in the Park Touch-a-Truck Towpath Dog Walk River Readers A Changing Seasons Hike

August 17 • Monday Off Site • Scranton Road Peninsula Hop NCNC • North Chagrin Nature Photography Club RRNC • Little Explorers

August 18 • Tuesday ECR HiR HiR RRNC

• Preschoolers, Waves and Wetlands • Hiking for the Young at Heart • Stand Up Paddleboarding 2: Supplemental Skills • Hike a Baby

August 19 • Wednesday Off Site CWC HuR WCR

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LaDue Kayak Tour Young Explorers Basic Sailing Course Meadow Flowers

August 20 • Thursday BNC CWC LR OECR OECR

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Dog Walk 2-Hour Cart Tour Birding by Boat Kayak Tour After School Archery After Work Archery

August 21 • Friday CWC ECR LAL RRR WSC

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Evening Cart Tour Euclid Beach LIVE Extreme Hiking Cedar Valley Square Dance Urban Wildlife

August 22 • Saturday Off Site BWR BrR CWC CWC HiR LR

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RRR RRNC SCR WSC WCR

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Shorebird Workshop Trip B Breakfast in the Park Wilderness Skills: Cordage Flowers All Around Meet Artist Paul Johanni Ledges to Ledges Hike Whiskey Island Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival Voyageur Canoe Paddle Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market Things with Wings Prairie Strip Landscaping Reptiles, Amphibians & Fun! Sunset Sundaes on the Live Roof Dragonfly Survey

August 23 • Sunday HiR HiR HiR RRNC WCR

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Pontoon Float Canoeing 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza River Poets Tails for Trails Dog Walk

August 24 • Monday CWC OECR

• Treasure Hunt Adventure – GPS for Beginners of All Ages • Kayak the Canal

August 25 • Tuesday BNC BR ECR LR RRNC

• Yoga & Hike • Pick-up Baseball Game at Historic Brookside Stadium • Preschoolers, Waves and Wetlands • Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour • Nature Baby

August 26 • Wednesday CWC CWC HiR LR WSC

• Hike the Mountain Bike Trail • Cart Tour and Cookies • Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Beginners • Wednesday Walk • Don’t Give Up the Ship: Commodore Perry

August 27 • Thursday BeR BrR CWC SCR

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Mountain Bike Skills Ride Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers Stroller School Littles Non-Campout

August 28 • Friday AR HiR HiR WCR

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Coyotes in Acacia Under the Big Moon Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddle Night-time Navigators

August 29 • Saturday Off Site BNC CWC NCNC NCNC NCNC RRR RRR

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RRNC SCR WSC WCR

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Family Cuyahoga River Kayak Tour Morning on the Prairie Bike the Canal Pop Up Library Dog Hike Family Movie Night Rocky River Stables Stampede Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market Salute To Snakes Hoodlebugs and Giants Hike for Your Supper Safe & Prepared Fair Full Moon Hike

August 30 • Sunday HuR SCR

• Lakefront Bird Survey • Family Fun Hike

(AR) Acacia Reservation (BeR) Bedford Reservation (BCR) Big Creek Reservation (BWR) Bradley Woods Reservation (BrR) Brecksville Reservation (BNC) Brecksville Nature Center (BR) Brookside Reservation (CWC) CanalWay Center (ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation (GPC) Garfield Park Center (GPR) Garfield Park Reservation (HiR) Hinckley Reservation (HuR) Huntington Reservation

(LR) Lakefront Reservation (LAL) Look About Lodge (MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation (NCR) North Chagrin Reservation (NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center (OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (RRR) Rocky River Reservation (RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center (SCR) South Chagrin Reservation (WR) Washington Reservation (WSC) Watershed Stewardship Center (WCR) West Creek Reservation

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Off Site Programs 4 • Tuesday

Shorebird Workshops Saturday, August 15 or Friday August 22 • 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Parking Lot

Minister Creek Backpacking Trip

Learn about backcountry travel on this 2-night field-based beginner backpacking trip in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest.

Includes short hiking distances over varied terrain.

Pre-trip meeting: August 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Trip dates: August 14 – 16 Allegheny National Forest, PA Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $125 (equipment available) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a daylong birding adventure. In August, Ohio’s wetlands, beaches, reservoirs, and mudflats provide vital habitat for migrating shorebirds. This tour focuses on shorebird identification, but we’ll seek rarities, herons, egrets and waterfowl.

Fee: $59 (includes transportation, lunch, and snacks) Registration opens online at 9:30 a.m. on August 3

10 • Monday Urban Explorations: Great Lakes Exposition Hike and Cleveland Public Library

Cleveland’s biggest party was on a lakefront garbage dump and Doug Kusak wants you to see how it looks today. It’s a hike with history. We’ll also see Expo artifacts and delve deeper behind-the-scenes at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch.

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: 8 years – adult (under 18 with adult) Fee: $5 Terrain: paved, some steps, 3 miles Register by phone or online beginning August 3 216-206-1000

Cleveland Metroparks Reservations

13 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Group Plan Buildings and Cleveland Public Library

Doug Kusak takes a step back to Cleveland’s 1903 Group Plan – one of the most complete civiccenter plans for a major city. We’ll also delve deeper and go behindthe-scenes at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch.

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: 8 years – adult (under 18 with adult) Fee: $5 Terrain: paved, some steps, 1.5 miles Register by phone or online beginning August 3 216-206-1000 14 Emerald Necklace August 2015

Group Programming For information on group programs, call any Cleveland Metroparks nature or visitor center.

Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Recreation is yearround. For details about trips, skill classes or other recreational activities, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/or.

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Great blue heron at Scranton Road Peninsula

17 • Monday Scranton Road Peninsula Hop

Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak walks, talks and bops about this oasis created under Hope (Memorial Bridge). It’ll be a “miled” hike with a modicum of history about many things.

10 a.m. – noon Scranton Road Peninsula Terrain: paved, flat, 1.5 miles Register by phone or online beginning August 3 216-206-1000

19 • Wednesday LaDue Kayak Tour

Strengthen your core and your senses on a relaxing kayak tour of LaDue Reservoir in Geauga County. No previous paddling experience required.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

LaDue Reservoir Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $40 (includes boats & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

29 • Saturday Family Cuyahoga River Kayak Tour

Explore the beauty of the Upper Cuyahoga River as a family while learning essential kayaking skills.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Upper Cuyahoga River, Eldon Russell Park (Burton, OH) Ages: 10 years & over with adult Fee: $40 adults, $20 youth (10 – 15 years) (includes boat & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

Acacia Reservation 2 • Sunday Birds of Acacia

Enjoy the beauty of the everchanging landscape as we scan for our resident woodpeckers, and soon to be migrant passerines! Bring your binoculars, some available for loan.

9:30 – 11 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: hills, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370

10 • Monday

Bedford Reservation

Ambling at Acacia

Slow down and enjoy a leisurely walk as we explore all that Acacia holds during this summer season.

All abilities are welcome.

10 – 11 a.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370

28 • Friday Coyotes in Acacia

Coyotes are a misunderstood part of our ecosystem in Northeast Ohio. Come and learn why they are here, how they are flourishing and how we can learn to live with these elusive creatures.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved, 1 mile 440-473-3370

2 • Sunday Creek Walk

Enjoy the cool water as we hike a section of Tinker’s Creek. Wear shoes and clothes to get wet as we’ll be in the water exploring the banks and turning rocks in search of salamanders.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Bridal Veil Falls parking lot Terrain: moderate, wet rocks 216-341-3152

3 • Monday Discover Viaduct Park

Viaduct Park encompasses the quaint history of the Bedford area in a great little package. Let’s discover this hidden treasure which has a waterfall that was once the center of the Bedford community.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Viaduct Park Terrain: moderate 216-341-3152

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Bedford Reservation continued

Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

Brecksville Reservation 4 • Tuesday

12 • Wednesday Meteors and Moths

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. In addition to watching for meteors, Naturalist Sarah Dudziak will have a blacklight lure set up to attract nocturnal moths. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a flashlight and a chair.

8:30 – 10 p.m.

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area 216-206-1000

15 • Saturday Emerald Necklace Hikers

Don’t feel comfortable navigating the trails on your own? Explore the Emerald Necklace, get some exercise and enjoy each other’s company. We’ll hike down along the edge of Tinker’s Creek, and up a ravine through the woods.

10 a.m. – noon Egbert Picnic Area Ages: adult Terrain: steep hill, 3 – 4 miles 440-526-1012 Woodlands of Bedford: Butterfly Hike

Join Naturalist Fred Losi for a walk through open field and riparian woodland habitat in search of butterflies. Along the way, we will note other late summer wonders of nature such as wildflowers and birds.

Noon – 4 p.m.

Circle Emerald Field Terrain: Some hills, rugged, 4 miles 216-341-3152

27 • Thursday Mountain Bike Skills Ride

Grab your mountain bike and come ride with a certified mountain bike coach as you learn and advance your skills and riding technique. Bring your own bike or reserve one at 216-341-1704 for no additional fee.

6 – 8 p.m.

Egbert Picnic Area Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $15 (includes equipment)

Big Creek Reservation 5 • Wednesday Marsh to Marsh Hike

Enjoy a summer hike to see who’s stomping around in the marshes.

We’ll slow down to point out wetland restoration efforts at both Lake Abram and Fowles Marsh.

8 – 10 a.m.

Lake to Lake Trail Eastland Road Trailhead Terrain: moderate, 3.5 miles 440-887-1968

16 • Sunday Field Ecology: Lakes

Explore the intricate workings of lake and pond ecosystems. This in-depth program will look at the physical, hydrological and biological components of lakes and how they interact.

2 – 5 p.m.

Lake Isaac Waterfowl Sanctuary Ages: 15 years & over Fee: $12 (includes a field notebook and field guide to common species) Terrain: wet, moderate, 1.5 miles Register by phone or online by August 13 440-887-1968

Bradley Woods Reservation 22 • Saturday Breakfast in the Park

Our volunteer chefs whip up a delicious breakfast while we take a hike and enjoy nature. Food items assigned when you register; don’t forget your place setting.

9 – 11 a.m.

Codrington Picnic Area Terrain: level, 1 mile Register by phone August 10 – 20 440-734-6660

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Buckeye Trail Section Hike

Explore sections of the Buckeye Trail with a fast paced hike covering 3 – 5 miles and a bear bag hanging demonstration.

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Ottawa Point Picnic Area, Ages: 14 years & over with adult clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

13 • Thursday Family Creek Exploration

Get your feet wet as we explore Chippewa Creek and a tributary.

Nets will be provided to catch and release aquatic insects, crayfish and other animals we find in these waters.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Plateau Picnic Area Terrain: slippery Register by phone beginning August 1 440-526-1012 Bats: Creatures of the Night

Bats are often misunderstood and feared, however they are

extremely beneficial. Learn more about bats and what is causing a huge decline in their populations.

8 – 9 p.m.

Oak Grove Picnic Area 440-526-1012

16 • Sunday Annual Corn Roast

Tour the Squire Rich Museum (circa 1840), associated gardens and grounds at this fun summer event where corn is roasted in the husk and refreshments can be purchased.

1 – 5 p.m.

Squire Rich Museum 440-526-1012

22 • Saturday Wilderness Skills: Cordage

Many plants have strong fibers which can easily be made into string or rope. Learn this important wilderness skill with Naturalist Kathy Schmidt.

1 – 3 p.m.

Meadows Picnic Area Ages: adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register online beginning August 12 440-526-1012

Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers 2015 – 2016 Fourth Thursday, August – May (Third Thursday in November) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated) Brecksville, Hinckley, and Mill Stream Run Reservations Participate in a physical recreational activity while discovering nature. No fee unless indicated. 3rd – 5th grade and 6th – 8th grade. Full year registration begins July 30.

August 27 – Kayaking (1:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

September 24 – Hiking 1 October 22 – Bike Aboard (1 – 3:30 p.m., $3 fee for train) November 19 – Hiking 2 December – no class January 28 – Snowshoeing or Tobogganing February 25 – Hiking 3 March 24 – Orienteering April 28 – Birding May 26 – Fishing (grades 3 – 5) (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Go Ape Zip Line and Treetop Adventure (grades 6 – 8) (1 – 4 p.m.) Fee To register, call 440-526-1012. Space is limited!

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Edgewater Beach, Lakefront Reservation

Brecksville Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012

2 • Sunday Get Out…

…and get active. Over the next few months, we’ll add more distance to this hiking series.

2 – 4 p.m.

Ages: adult Terrain: moderate, hills, 5 miles

9 • Sunday

15 • Saturday Morning on the Prairie

Take an early morning stroll with Naturalist Kathy Schmidt to view the wildflowers blooming on the prairie and search for the many insects and birds that call the prairie home.

9 – 10 a.m.

Ages: adult Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile

20 • Thursday Dog Walk (see 8/9 for details)

6:30 – 8 p.m.

25 • Tuesday

Dog Walk

Yoga and Hike

Bring your four-legged friend for a hike along the Hemlock Loop Trail.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

Terrain: hills, moderate, 2.5 miles

Hike and pause at scenic locations with certified yoga instructor, Kim Scott Sowinski.

This unique technique allows you to reduce chances for injury and strengthen muscles.

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $15 Register online by August 17 at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

29 • Saturday Morning on the Prairie (see 8/15 for details)

Brookside Reservation 16 • Sunday Trees of Life

25 • Tuesday Pick-up Baseball Game at Historic Brookside Stadium

There is nothing like spending the dog days of summer with America’s pastime. We’ll learn about the history of one of Cleveland’s oldest baseball fields and play some pick-up baseball using rules from the park’s heyday! Bring your own glove.

6 – 8 p.m.

Brookside Valley Event Site Ages: 16 years & under with adult 440-887-1968

People across the globe rely on trees for many aspects of their lives. Explore the cultural value of trees as we visit some of Brookside Reservation’s finest trees.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Meadow Picnic Area Terrain: some stairs, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968 17

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CanalWay Center Open Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.

4524 E. 49th St. Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

1 • Saturday Hunt of the Month: Campfires

Summer is coming to a close so get outside and play night and day. Find our hidden campfires throughout the center. Through August 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun. Inspiring Discovery: Forming Nature by Paul Johanni

See Nature Artist Paul Johanni’s three dimensional creations.

Using Pine Needle Stitchery he unites wood, clay, raffia and pine needles to illuminate the beauty hidden in nature. Through August 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun.

4 • Tuesday CanalWay Storytime

Head to the park for storytime!

We’ll dive into some gross but interesting stories about animals and plants that live in the park.

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages: 6 years & under with adult

5 • Wednesday CanalWay Storytime at Night (see 8/4 for details)

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Ages: families

14 • Friday Cart Tour and Cookies

Take a cart tour north on the trail and focus on the cultural history of our reservation. Refreshments when you return.

10 – 11 a.m. or noon – 1 p.m.

Fee: $5 Register beginning August 1 Urban Gardens Bus Tour

Celebrate Local Foods Week by visiting three of Cleveland’s finest urban gardens. Learn how a variety of crops are grown and taste some delicious foods produced in 18 Emerald Necklace August 2015

these city gardens.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Age: 13 years & over (under 16 years with adult) Fee: $20 Register online beginning July 20

20 • Thursday

26 • Wednesday

2-Hour Cart Tour

Hike the Mountain Bike Trail

Meet some of our local turtles and talk about both native and nonnative species living together.

7 – 8 p.m.

Ages: adult Register online beginning July 20

Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak is your guide on an extended northern tour of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We’ll discuss the history of the park, area geography, watersheds, trails, industry, some nature, and whatever else comes up.

2 – 4 p.m.

Fee: $10 Register online beginning August 3

Doug Kusak leads a hike of the Mountain Bike Trail. We’ll see what’s out there and admire the cooperative work of Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association and Cleveland Metroparks.

10 a.m. – noon Terrain: dirt trail, rocks, large hills, various challenges Registration required by phone or online

15 • Saturday

21 • Friday

Evening with the Turtles

Acoustic Players Circle

Evening Cart Tour

Players, singers and listeners will enjoy acoustic music in a relaxed, informal, family-friendly setting.

Come lead, play and sing along with, or just enjoy songs based on a theme that changes every month. This month’s theme: Murder and Mayhem!

1 – 3 p.m.

Join a naturalist on an evening cart tour along Ohio & Erie Canal.

We’ll look for signs of wildlife that roam in the evening hours and discuss the animals both past and present that call the canal home.

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Fee: $5 Register online beginning August 1

Afternoon Stroll

Looking for something to do with the family? Stop by for a naturalist-led walk to see what is happening this summer afternoon.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

Ages: families Terrain: moderate, paved, 1.5 miles Saturday Storytelling

Joe Conrad’s narrative performance of traditional and personal stories starts off an evening of entertaining and enlightening stories. Following refreshments, story swap features visiting experienced and novice storytellers.

You may share a tale during swappin’ time.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Ages: adult, older students

19 • Wednesday Young Explorers

Your little ones can get up-close and personal with insects. They’ll search high and low for these tiny critters and learn what makes them so special.

10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile Register by phone or online beginning August 1

22 • Saturday Flowers All Around

Many autumn wildflowers are in full bloom. Spend some time outdoors checking out the colors that line the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Terrain: easy, one hill, 1.5 – 2 miles Meet Artist Paul Johanni

Artist Paul Johanni demonstrates the techniques and shares the art of Pine Needle Stitchery. The art work is on display through August 31.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

24 • Monday Treasure Hunt Adventure – GPS for Beginners of All Ages

Doug Kusak teaches you how to use a handheld GPS for geocaching. He hides stuff, you find it.

Bring your handheld GPS or borrow one of ours.

1 – 4 p.m.

Fee: $5 Register by phone beginning August 3

Cart Tour and Cookies (see 8/14 for details)

1 – 2 p.m. or 3 – 4 p.m.

27 • Thursday Stroller School

Bring your little ones to experience the colors of nature. After stories and activities we’ll hit the trails to be surrounded by a beautiful display of wildflowers along the canal.

10 – 11 a.m.

Ages: 3 years & under with adult Terrain: easy, one hill, 1 mile Register by phone or online by June 20

29 • Saturday Bike the Canal

Meet at CanalWay Center and we will head into the valley to ride along the towpath. We’ll head south to Rockside Road, stop for ice cream and ride back to the center. Helmets required.

1 – 4 p.m.

Terrain: hills, 8 miles Register by phone or online starting August 20

Euclid Creek Reservation 7 • Friday Euclid Beach LIVE

This summer celebrate family and community. Come out for a picnic in the park with live entertainment featuring The RayBans, food trucks and games.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

To register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 12 • Wednesday A Breath of Fresh Air

Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a hike from the top of Wildwood Park down to the lakefront and back. Breathe in the Lake Erie breeze as we venture through this recently acquired park.

10 – 11 a.m.

Wildwood Marina parking lot Terrain: Some hills, uneven terrain, 2 miles

13 • Thursday Paint the Lake

Bring your watercolors or borrow some of ours as we paint the sunset over the lake. You may want to bring a camera to capture the moment. Program cancelled in event of rain. Call for suggested supplies.

6 – 8 p.m.

Wildwood Marina Age: 10 years & over with adult Fee: $5 for paper and supplies 440-473-3370

Dive-In Movie II – The Lego Movie Friday, August 7 • 8 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation · Hinckley Twp.

Visitors can bring something to sit on and enjoy the movie from a spot on the lawn, or view the movie while relaxing in an inner tube in the heated luxury of Ledge Pool. Inner tubes are available by reservation starting July 24 and are $6 for single tubes and $8 for double tubes.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with movie starting at 8:45 p.m. depending on sunset. All ages welcome to this great movie, but visitors 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. No outside floating devices will be permitted in the swimming area. Space in the pool is limited, so be sure to reserve an inner tube.

Refreshments available through Ledge Rock Café.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Rd., between State and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley Township.

For more information and to reserve an inner tube, call 330-239-2911.

14 • Friday Euclid Beach LIVE

(see 8/7 for details) Shout

18 • Tuesday Preschoolers, Waves and Wetlands

Enjoy our great lake as we dig, play, and discover nature on the beach. We’ll also walk to the marsh to see who calls it home.

Be ready for exploration in sand and mud.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Wildwood Marina parking lot Ages: pre-K with adult Terrain: sand, mud, 0.25 mile 440-473-3370

21 • Friday Euclid Beach LIVE

(see 8/7 for details) The Benjaminz

25 • Tuesday Preschoolers, Waves and Wetlands (see 8/18 for details)

Garfield Park Center Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. until August 15 Open for scheduled programs starting August 16 11350 Broadway Ave. Garfield Heights 216-341-3152

9 • Sunday Bug Day

Join us for cool buggy activities as well as crafts and demonstrations. There will be many exciting opportunities to learn about these amazing creatures and why

they are important to us. Come and “bee” a part of Bug Day. 1 – 4 p.m.

Hinckley Reservation 1 • Saturday Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga – Beginners

Spend the first 30 minutes learning basic SUP techniques, then practice SUP yoga on the water with certified yoga instructor, Ann Taddeo. Develop strength, balance and flexibility.

8 – 9:45 a.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: adult

Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704 Whipp’s Ledges and Beyond

Trek to these spectacular sandstone ledges with Naturalist Kathy Schmidt to discover the nature and history of Whipp’s Ledges, and then explore the surrounding area.

9 – 11 a.m.

Whipp’s Ledges Picnic Area Ages: adults, families with older children Terrain: steep hills, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012

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Hinckley Reservation continued

Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP

Water + surfboard + paddle = fun. Lessons focus on equipment, basic paddling strokes, and standing on the board.

10:30 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 10 years & over with adult Fee: $35 adult, $15 youth (10 – 15 years) (includes board & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

6 • Thursday Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking

Classroom and on the water practice introduces basic paddling strokes and equipment.

6 – 9 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $45 (includes boats & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

8 • Saturday Voyageur Canoe Paddle

Step back in time to the fur trade era and help us paddle a 34-foot canoe. Hear stories, sing songs, and taste a traditional soup from this grand time in Great Lakes history.

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: individuals, families, groups (5 years & over) Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 17. Walk-ups are welcome when seats are available.

440-786-8530

9 • Sunday Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 8/8 for details)

11 • Tuesday Kayaking/SUP Youth Day

Learn to kayak and stand up paddleboard. Prerequisite: Must be able to tread water in a lifejacket for four minutes.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 10 – 15 years Fee: $50 (equipment included) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704 Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP (see 8/1 for details)

6 - 8 p.m.

12 • Wednesday Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga – Beginners (see 8/1 for details)

6:30 – 8:15 p.m.

13 • Thursday Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills

Learn deep water re-entry rescue techniques and advanced paddling strokes. Prerequisite: Kayaking 1.

6 – 9 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $40 (includes boat & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

16 • Sunday Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga – Beginners (see 8/1 for details) Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Introduction to SUP (see 8/1 for details)

18 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart

Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to explore the hills and valleys of this beautiful “pendant” of the Emerald Necklace.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: adult Terrain: hills, possible creek crossing, 3 – 3.5 miles 440-526-1012

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Stand Up Paddleboarding 2: Supplemental Skills

Learn advanced paddling strokes, bracing and rescues. Prerequisite: SUP 1.

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

22 • Saturday Ledges to Ledges Hike

We’ll carpool to our starting location for a fabulous hike through Worden’s Ledges, down to Hinckley Lake and up through Whipp’s Ledges. Wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water.

8 – 11 a.m.

Top O’Ledges Picnic Area Terrain: steep hills, uneven, 4 miles 440-526-1012

23 • Sunday Pontoon Float

Enjoy the beauty of Hinckley Lake from the comfort of the Floating

Water Lab. We’ll look for animals that call Hinckley Lake home.

Naturalist Sharon Hosko will be your guide. Binoculars available.

8 – 9 a.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: adult Fee: $5 Register online beginning August 1 440-526-1012 Canoeing 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals

Classroom and on-the-water practice introduces equipment, basic paddling strokes and rescues.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $75 (includes boat & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

26 • Wednesday Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga – Beginners (see 8/1 for details)

6 – 7:45 p.m.

Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza Sunday, August 23 • 1 – 5 p.m.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp. There’ll be hundreds of dogs at Cleveland Metroparks Ledge Pool for the 11th annual Dog Paddle event.

Bring your non-aggressive dogs to swim at Ledge Pool. A mini dog fair will also be held on the grounds with exhibitors and vendors with items to purchase to pamper the pooches.

Leash up your dog for a naturalist-led dog hike, and enjoy animal safety demonstrations.

Celebrate the dog days of summer at the Dog Paddle & Peta-Palooza event!

For more information, call 330-239-2911.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Rd., between State and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley Township.

Sponsored by WQAL, WKRK, WNCX, WDOK

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 28 • Friday Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddle

Step back in time to the fur trade era and help us paddle a 34-foot canoe. Hear stories, sing songs, and taste a traditional soup from this grand time in Great Lakes history.

6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., or 9 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: individuals, families, groups (5 years & over) Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 17. Walk-ups welcome when seats are available.

440-786-8530 Under the Big Moon

August highlights the Sturgeon Full Moon. Enjoy this gorgeous summer moon in a 34-foot canoe.

We’ll paddle and share lore, legends and facts about the moon, and discuss what August brings to northeast Ohio in the natural world around us.

10 p.m. or 11 p.m.

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: 5 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 17 440-786-8530

Huntington Reservation 5 • Wednesday August Adventure

Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley to look for butterflies, skippers, birds, dragonflies, damselflies or anything else that may catch our eye. Bring binoculars and a water bottle.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Wolf Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, 2 miles 440-734-6660

11 – 11:30 a.m.

Wolf Picnic Area Ages: 2 – 6 years with adult Terrain: wet and rocky, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660

August 19, 4 – 7 p.m. and August 20 & 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ages: 16 years & over with adult Fee: $75 (includes textbook) Register online by August 12 at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

11 • Tuesday Creek Explorers

We’ll look for creek critters swimming and hiding in the moving water and discover the rocks that form the creek bed. Wear “wettable,” close toed shoes.

1 – 2 p.m.

Wolf Picnic Area Terrain: wet and rocky, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660

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30 • Sunday Lakefront Bird Survey

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a survey of migrant waterbirds, shorebirds and songbirds. Fall migration is already in motion.

Come catch the first wave.

9:30 – 11 a.m.

Parking lot north of Lake Road 440-734-6660

Lakefront Reservation 1 • Saturday Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting

Draw and paint with us! Members of the Emerald Necklace Art Club are invited to bring their favorite medium as we appreciate the signs of the season. Not a member? Sign up at clevelandmetroparks.com/enartclub 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ages: adult 440-473-3370

Basic Sailing Course Learn to sail 14-foot sailboats in pairs and solo. Includes classroom and on-water instruction.

Whiskey Island Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival Saturday, August 22 Wendy Park • Lakefront Reservation Cleveland Metroparks and NALU Stand Up Paddleboard are partnering to offer the 2nd Annual Whiskey Island Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Festival. Grab your board and register for the 6-mile elite race, 2-mile challenge, or Kids’ dynamic short course perfect for both beginners and advanced racers. Reserve a stand up paddleboard for $10 at 216-341-1704 or 216-272-1504. A SUP Festival follows the race with demos, fun races, music and door prizes.

Registration: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Races Start: 8:30 a.m.

Registration by August 1: $40 Adults, $15 Youth (ages 10 – 14) (includes lunch and t-shirt while supplies last) After August 1: $50 Adults, $25 Youth Online registration closes at 4 p.m. on August 12. Day of registration will be available, but doesn’t guarantee a shirt or lunch.

Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

7 • Friday Discovering Nature: Creek Walking

Join Naturalist Bev Walborn on an outdoor adventure just for preschoolers. We’ll wade our way through Porter Creek stopping along the way to turn over rocks, look for creek critters and create Porter Creek watercolor works of art. Wear wettable, closed toe shoes.

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Edgewater Park, Lakefront Reservation

Lakefront Reservation continued

5 • Wednesday Rivergate Kayak Tours

Discover downtown from a new perspective as you refine your kayaking skills and gain an appreciation of Cleveland’s historical past during this mini-workout.

6 – 8 p.m.

Rivergate Park Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $35 (includes boat & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

6 • Thursday Edgewater LIVE

Bring your blankets and chairs and let the music of Brigid’s Cross move you while you enjoy a sunset over the Cleveland skyline.

Yoga from 7 – 7:30 p.m. and food trucks will be there for your dining pleasure.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Edgewater Park 216-635-3200

9 • Sunday Citizens Bank Cinema at Sunset

Log Cabin Make & Take

Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy an 80s classic movie under the stars. Pre-movie festivities include food trucks and activities.

Sponsored by Citizens Bank.

6 p.m.

Edgewater Park 216-635-3200

Drop-in to the Lorenzo Carter Cabin and tour the cabin, learn about Cleveland’s pioneers and pioneer lighting and make a rolled beeswax candle to take home.

1 – 3 p.m.

Lorenzo Carter Cabin 1283 Riverbed Road 216-206-1000

13 • Thursday Edgewater LIVE

(see 8/6 for details) Revolution Pie

15 • Saturday Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Hike

Join Naturalist Wendy Weirich for an exploration of the premier nature preserve on the shore of Lake Erie. Birds and butterflies will hopefully reveal themselves on this summer day.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

8701 Lakeshore Blvd N.E. Terrain: mostly even, 2 miles 216-881-8141 Ext 3005 Rivergate Kayak Tours (see 8/5 for details)

10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m.

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20 • Thursday Birding by Boat Kayak Tour

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield, to discover the birds of Lake Erie while paddling sit-on-top kayaks behind the breakwall.

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Wendy Park Ages: adult Fee: $35 (includes boat & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

25 • Tuesday

Wendy Park Ages: 14 years & over with adult Fee: $35 (includes board & equipment) Register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

26 • Wednesday Wednesday Walk

Join us for a midweek walk along the lake. We’ll hike through upper Edgewater Park and head back along the water.

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Perkins Beach parking lot Terrain: one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000

Look About Lodge Open for scheduled programs 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 440-247-7075 South Chagrin Reservation

1 • Saturday

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour

Cleveland Natural Science Club The Endangered Species Act

Enhance your mind, body and soul during this full body workout as you increase your SUPing skills and discover a new perspective of downtown.

6 – 8 p.m.

Club member Peg Carlino has researched the ESA and will share with us what she has learned with emphasis on Ohio’s endangered species.

2 – 3 p.m.

AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 2 • Sunday Earthworm Round-Up

Did you know earthworms are not native to Ohio? Worms are great in your garden but not so helpful to forest habitat. Get your hands dirty as we harvest worms.

Feel free to gift them to a fisherman! Bring a shovel if you have one.

2 – 3 p.m.

Terrain: off-trail, single location

7 • Friday Moth Night Out

Explore the “darker side” of butterflies---their nocturnal cousins, the moths! Join us for some moth magic as we set up traps to see the amazing moths we can attract. Bring a flashlight.

9 – 10:30 p.m.

Terrain: easy, 0.25 mile

8 • Saturday Nature Journaling

Experience nature in a new way as we explore the sights and sounds of the seasons. We’ll record our observations in a journal of our own creation. Camera recommended.

1 – 3 p.m.

Ages: adult Fee: $15 Register by August 5

16 • Sunday Hike to Salamander Hollow

Hike the cool ravine behind Look About Lodge for some respite from the summer’s heat. We’ll make a stop at Salamander Hollow and look for its namesake critters.

2 – 3:30 p.m.

Terrain: hills, some stairs, 1 mile

Mill Stream Run Reservation 15 • Saturday Bioblitz!

Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese for a rapid survey of biota along Royalview Trail. From hemlocks to hummingbirds, we’ll try to identify over 100 species of living things in 60 minutes. Go! 10 – 11 a.m.

Royalview Picnic Area Terrain: moderate, hilly, 1 mile 440-734-6660

16 • Sunday Breakfast in the Park

Join us for a hot, delicious breakfast. While volunteer chefs prepare our breakfast, we’ll enjoy a leisurely hike along the Rocky River.

8 – 10 a.m.

WJ Green Lodge Terrain: mostly flat, 1 mile Register by phone beginning August 1 440-526-1012

22 • Saturday Voyageur Canoe Paddle

Step back in time to the fur trade era and help us paddle a 34-foot canoe. Hear stories, sing songs, and taste a traditional soup from this grand time in Great Lakes history.

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.

Wallace Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups (5 years & over) Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 17. Walk-ups are welcome when open seats are available.

440-786-8530

1 – 2:30 p.m.

River Grove Picnic Area Ages: adult, 8 years & over with adult Terrain: uneven terrain, slippery, bring water shoes Register online by July 29

7 • Friday Family Campout at Squire’s Castle

Try disc golf or slacklining, go for a night hike, or relax around the bonfire. Light breakfast provided Saturday morning. Tent rental available while supplies last.

6 p.m. – 11 a.m.

Fees: Individual: $15, 2: $25, 3 – 6: $40 Register online by August 4 clevelandmetroparks.com/or 216-341-1704

13 • Thursday Bubbles at the Castle

Bring your bubble solution and wands to create a bubble fairyland at Squire’s Castle. A short nature hike offered to check out the nearby wetland.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Squire’s Castle parking lot Terrain: lawn, 0.5 mile 440-473-3370

14 • Friday Spider Hike

Come search for large and fascinating fishing spiders along a creek with Naturalist Jeff Riebe.

Bring sturdy, wettable shoes.

8 – 9:30 p.m.

Squire’s Castle parking lot Terrain: wet, some off-trail creek walking, 1 – 1.5 miles 440-473-3370

Touch-a-Truck

Sunday, August 16 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mill Stream Run Reservation Kids can learn about and climb on over 30 pieces of equipment and vehicles Cleveland Metroparks uses to keep the Park District operating, then play in the huge sandbox. Bring empty aluminum cans for the Steam Roller Demonstration.

216-635-3200 Located at Strongsville Park Operations at 9485 Eastland Road in Mill Stream Run Reservation.

21 • Friday Extreme Hiking

Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we explore some of the best South Chagrin has to offer. Sections may be on the road less traveled and through water.

9 a.m. – noon Terrain: hills and creeks, 7 – 8 miles 440-526-1012

North Chagrin Reservation 1 • Saturday Jump in the Water and Seine for the Fish…with Jake!

Buttermilk Creek is full of fish just waiting for us to catch them!

Naturalist Jake Kudrna will lead you through a meandering stream in search of these aquatic beauties using small dip nets and seines to catch then release fish.

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North Chagrin Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

3037 SOM Center Rd. Willoughby Hills 440-473-3370

3 • Monday North Chagrin Nature Photography Club Five Shots…One Position

Can you shoot five good pictures while standing in one five-footsquare spot in nature? Bring in your results. Nature shots, of course.

8 – 9:30 p.m.

9 • Sunday Drop In and Drop a Line

Bring your little ones to catch a fish out of historic Sunset Pond!

Naturalist Jake Kudrna will have a few cane poles rigged up for children to try their hand at fishing the old-school way.

10 a.m. – noon Terrain: flat

10 • Monday Bird Walk

Search the nearby wetlands, forest and fields for songbirds, raptors and waterfowl on this leisurely hike.

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Terrain: moderate, some hills, 1.5 – 2 miles

17 • Monday North Chagrin Nature Photography Club St. Kitts & Nevis

Join Alan Studt and Gal Franko as they tour the beautiful East Caribbean Island of St. Kitts and her unspoiled sister island Nevis.

8 – 9:30 p.m.

29 • Saturday Dog Hike

Bring your best furry friend for some exercise and socialization.

We’ll hike the wooded trails of North Chagrin Reservation. All dogs must be leashed.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Terrain: moderate, some hills, 2.5 – 3 miles Pop Up Library

Spend the afternoon under a tree with a good book. Librarians from the Cuyahoga County Public Library will be on-hand with books, movies and video games for all ages to borrow. No library card required.

2 – 4 p.m.

Family Movie Night

Come over to watch a tale about a young deer’s life growing up in the forest. Bambi is a great story for all animal lovers with wonderful characters that turn into lifelong friends. Bring a blanket and snacks. Popcorn will be served.

7 – 8:30 p.m.

15 • Saturday Junior Naturalist: Bug Netting

Join us every month for this kids program. Today we’ll grab our nets and bug jars and see what is hiding in the tall grass.

10 – 11:15 a.m.

Nature Education Building Terrain: flat, off trail, 0.5 mile End of Summer Campfire

Bid summer a fond farewell with a hike around the marsh and a campfire complete with S’mores.

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Nature Education Building Fee: $2 Terrain: paved, 0.75 mile

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 1 • Saturday MAPS Bird Banding

Visit a bird banding research station in action for an up-close encounter with some of your favorite birds, some of which travel up to 3,000 miles to nest here.

Follow the sign by the Lower 40 Loop Trail. Cancelled if raining.

7 – 11 a.m.

216-206-1000

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2 • Sunday

Towpath Dog Walk

Benefit Horse Festival

Enjoy a moderately-paced walk with your pup before the heat of the day sets in. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after.

9 – 10 a.m.

Aqueduct Trailhead Terrain: paved, one hill, 2.5 miles 216-206-1000

Enjoy a family oriented day of horse demonstrations, educational tours, pony rides, face painting and refreshments benefitting the Therapeutic Riding program.

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rocky River Stables Fee: $5 parking donation 216-267-2525

20 • Thursday After School Archery

Have you ever wanted to test your archery skills? Join us along the Canal for an introductory lesson as well as some shooting time. Learn a new skill before summer ends.

4 – 5:30 p.m.

Ages: 8 years & up with adult Fee: $5 Register online beginning August 1 216-206-1000 After Work Archery (see 8/20 for details)

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Ages: adults only

24 • Monday Kayak the Canal

Explore the wildlife of the Canal from the water. We’ll watch for great blue herons, turtles and beavers as we paddle to the Lock and back. No previous paddling experience required.

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $15 (equipment provided) Ages: 12 years & over (18 years & under with adult) Terrain: walk 0.5 mile, one hill, paddle 3 miles Register online beginning August 1

Rocky River Reservation 1 • Saturday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market

See local farmers, producers, artisans and vendors who grow and or produce their own goods.

Children’s activities, cooking demos and speakers. Shop local and shop fresh.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Frostville Museum 330-592-6518

7 • Friday Cedar Valley Square Dance

Caller Frank Koenig teaches moves before each dance, so come prepared to learn and kick up your heels with old-fashioned fun and exercise. Refreshment stand will be open.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Frostville Museum 440-734-6660

8 • Saturday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (See 8/1 for details)

9 • Sunday Trail Ride Challenge and Family Fun Day

Enjoy a trail ride, used tack and vendor sale, pony rides, Horse Midway, food and music.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lewis Road Riding Ring 440-781-5060

15 • Saturday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 8/1 for details)

21 • Friday Cedar Valley Square Dance (see 8/7 for details)

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Nature walk, North Chagrin Reservation

22 • Saturday Things with Wings

Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese for an airborn search of Oxbow Lagoon. From butterflies to birds, we’ll spy winged creatures that grace the wetlands and forests.

Binoculars recommended.

2 – 3 p.m.

Lagoon Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, on-trail, 1 mile 440-734-6660 Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 8/1 for details)

29 • Saturday Rocky River Stables Stampede

Run on bridle and paved trails in this ¼ marathon or 2-mile run/ walk benefitting the Therapeutic Riding program and Youth Outreach Program.

8:30 a.m.

Rocky River Stables Fee: $20 Register at valleyriding.org 216-267-2525

Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 8/1 for details)

Rocky River Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660

1 • Saturday Over the River and Through the Woods

Explore the peaks and valleys overlooking the Rocky River during this rambling walk. We’ll be keeping an eye out for summer wildflowers, interesting insects, and fungi. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes recommended.

9 a.m. – noon Terrain: steep hills and valleys, 4 miles

Wetland Wildlife

A fascinating variety of plants and animals call our wetlands home.

Enjoy a short hike along the West Channel Pond Trail and we’ll see what fascinating creatures we can find.

2 – 3 p.m.

Terrain: flat, some stairs, 0.5 mile

2 • Sunday Bug Blitz

Amberwings, jewelwings, and skippers. Your backyard reservation is loaded with colorful and phenomenal insects that you may have never noticed before.

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield to get up-close and personal with butterflies, dragonflies, and other cool creatures on this summer bug fest.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, 0.75 mile

4 • Tuesday Your Piece of the Planet: Putting your Garden to Bed Creating a Lasagna Garden

This fall put your garden to bed by creating a lasagna garden by alternating layers of “green” (nitrogen based) and “brown” (carbon based) materials. We will learn the technique then build our own lasagna garden outside.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

9 • Sunday School of the Wilds: Biodiversity: Value in Food and Farm Landscapes

America’s farmlands represent a tremendous opportunity for biodiversity conservation. Join Naturalist Bethany Majeski for a look at how new attitudes in food production can create meaningful greenspace in backyard gardens and commercial farms alike.

2 – 4 p.m.

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10 • Monday Cuyahoga Astronomical Association The Dawn Mission: New Horizons preliminary findings

Club member and professional astronomer Jay Reynolds will show the latest news and data obtained from the Dawn Mission, the first spacecraft to orbit a dwarf planet.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

11 • Tuesday Your Piece of the Planet: Rain Barrel Workshop

Presented by Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District. Rain barrels collect and use rainwater, help prevent runoff and you can earn mitigation credits that can save you money.

6:30 – 8 p.m.

Fee: $60 Register by August 5 cuyahogaswcd.org/events 216-524-6580 x14

12 • Wednesday Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association Winter Prep

It’s time to start getting your hives ready for the long and very cold winters here in Northeast Ohio. Learn what is needed to ensure a healthy and strong hive for spring.

7 – 9 p.m.

13 • Thursday DIY Condiments

Learn to make your own mustard, relish, mayo, and ketchup, right in time for the prime of barbeque season! We’ll start with organic ingredients and use easy recipes to create tasty accents you’ll feel good feeding to your family.

Samples provided.

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $3 Register online by August 10

15 • Saturday You Can Do Aquaponics!

Ever wonder how you can grow fresh herbs and vegetables indoors all season long? Why not let some aquatic creatures help

Salute To Snakes Saturday, August 29 • Noon – 4 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Whether you love them, are just curious, or want to face your fears, discover the amazing world of snakes with live animals, presentations, crafts and hikes. Get up-close with live snakes from all over the world as well as snakes you might find in your own backyard.

We will dispel some myths and share some new facts as we use live snakes to learn about our native reptiles. Join a naturalist on a hike to explore the trails searching for snakes.

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you in your endeavor. Naturalist Beth Whiteley will show you how to create your own inexpensive system.

1 – 2 p.m.

16 • Sunday A Changing Season Hike

Join us to investigate the changing of the seasons. Buds to blooms and green to white, what will change as you walk the same trails each month through December? Bring a notebook to write down some interesting tidbits.

1 – 2 p.m.

Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile River Readers

Naturalist Joni Norris reviews The Curve of Time by M. Wylie Blanchet, then Naturalist Bethany Majeski will draw us into the world of mushrooms, discussing, Mycophilia by Eugenia Bone.

2 – 4 p.m.

Ages: adult

17 • Monday Little Explorers: Reptiles

Visit a few of our nature center reptiles and learn more about them. We’ll have music, stories, crafts and outdoor exploration for you and your little one.

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register August 3 - 12 by phone or online

18 • Tuesday Hike a Baby

It’s hard to get out and exercise when baby needs you. Join us for a fast-pace hike for parents and a good time for baby. Parents are encouraged to carry baby in a hiking backpack so we can break a sweat on the trails.

10 – 11 a.m.

Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, 1.5 miles

22 • Saturday Prairie Strip Landscaping

Have a wet patch of ground where nothing likes to grow?

Sick of mowing your tree lawn?

Want to provide food and shelter

for wildlife? Whatever your reason, native prairie plants will add interest, diversity, and resilience to your yard. Garden tour follows indoor lecture.

1 – 2:15 p.m.

23 • Sunday River Poets

Join Naturalist Joni Norris as we gather to read outstanding nature poetry. Read a sample of your own poetry or simply come, listen, and be inspired.

Noon – 1 p.m.

Ages: adult

25 • Tuesday Nature Baby

The forest is awaiting you so let’s get baby out to explore nature. Grab a baby backpack or just carry your child for a walk in the woods. We’ll read a story and then head outside for a hike.

Older siblings welcome.

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Ages: 0 – 3 years with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register online August 13 – 21

South Chagrin Reservation 8 • Saturday Good Ol’ Fashioned Nature Hike

Come along for a traditional hike along the trail. We will explore the flora and fauna of a late summer field.

9 – 11 a.m.

Old Field parking lot Terrain: mostly flat, 2 miles 440-473-3370

11 • Tuesday Crayfish in River and Pond

Children, young and old, will love getting their feet wet and exploring in the river and pond.

Discover what lies beneath the rocks and among the plants. How many crayfish can you find?

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Jackson Field parking lot Register online by August 7 440-473-3370

See all Academy of Golf classes: clevelandmetroparks.com/academyofgolf

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Reptiles, Amphibians & Fun! Saturday, August 22 • 4 - 8 p.m.

South Chagrin Reservation, Bentleyville The Shelterhouse

Celebrate frogs, salamanders, snakes, turtles and their relatives with a huge collection of live specimens, both local and exotic species to meet up close, games to play, and wonders to create.​ • Transform into a turtle and see how fast you can make it through the turtle races • Learn about reptiles and amphibians from experts • Bring an old unwanted necktie and make your own ugly-necktie snake • Enjoy the Really Big Reptile Game • Try your hand at some froggy-fun games and activities • Enjoy the roving songs and stories from Musical Mark • Photo opportunities – bring your camera Free fun for the whole family (even those who might prefer to keep their distance from these amazing cold-blooded creatures) For more information call 440-473-3370

27 • Thursday Littles Non-Campout

We’ll do all the fun stuff that comes along with a camp-out, but during day hours and you’ll go home to finish your day and night. Campfire lunch included!

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Arboretum Ages: 3 1/2 – 5 years with adult Fee: $15 per child Register online by August 24 440-473-3370

29 • Saturday Hoodlebugs and Giants Hike for Your Supper

Explore the trail and old tales around Squaw Rock. We’ll work up an appetite for telling and creating stories as well as a campfire supper. While we’re hiking, volunteers will set dinner for us around the campfire. You’ll be assigned a food item to bring.

5:30 – 8 p.m.

Squaw Rock Picnic Area Terrain: stairs, narrow trail, 1.5 miles Register by phone by August 26 440-473-3370

30 • Sunday Family Fun Hike

Have a blast on this afternoon walk in the woods. We’ll explore

the quiet calm of the deep forest at the end of summer on the Sulphur Springs Loop Trail. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike.

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Ages: adults, 12 years & over with adult Sulfur Springs Picnic Shelter Terrain: moderate, hills, stream crossings, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370

Watershed Stewardship Center Sunday Noon – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma 440-887-1968 West Creek Reservation

1 • Saturday Boy Scout Merit Badge: Nature

Join our certified merit badge counselors for an interactive program designed for the Nature merit badge. Bring your Nature Merit Badge book.

Noon – 5 p.m.

Ages: scouts with adult Fee: $5 Registration required by July 29

6 • Thursday Boy Scouts Merit Badge: Soil & Water Conservation Part I

Join our certified merit badge counselors for a two-part interactive program designed to meet requirements 1 – 6 of the Soil & Water Conservation merit badge.

Must attend both parts and bring your Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge book.

3 – 6 p.m.

Ages: scouts with adult Fee: $15 (includes both Parts I and II) Registration by phone or online required by August 3

7 • Friday Boy Scouts Merit Badge: Soil & Water Conservation Part II

3 – 6 p.m.

(see 8/6 for details)

8 • Saturday Dredging the Cuyahoga

Nearly 300,000 tons of sediment is removed from the Cuyahoga River ship channel annually.

Discover Cleveland’s history of dredging and learn about sediment disposal on our interactive river model.

11 a.m. – noon Ages: 10 years & over

Glowing Skies: Fireflies

Glowing fields are a delight when lit by fireflies. Learn more about our bright insects, enjoy viewing them in the field, and create a small firefly jar craft.

7 – 9 p.m.

Ages: families

9 • Sunday Drop-by: Fingerprint Plants

People have different fingerprints, voices, and faces. Drop by to think about what makes you special, and then make a collection of leaf prints to remember what makes each plant unique.

1 – 3 p.m.

Ages: families

21 • Friday Urban Wildlife

What happens when nature meets city? How does wildlife deal with urban encounters? Join us for a presentation and discussion about the challenges of urban wildlife management and learn how wildlife is adapting or not adapting to urban changes.

1 – 2 p.m.

Ages: 13 years & over

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION

Tails for Trails Dog Walk Sunday, August 23 West Creek Reservation Join West Creek Conservancy in supporting new parks and trails in your community. All are welcome, with or without a dog. Following the dog walk, participants can shop with vendors, enjoy refreshments, face painting, photo booth, kids crafts and music. In partnership with Parma Animal Shelter.

Noon – 4 p.m.

Keystone Picnic Shelter Terrain: easy, 3-mile dog walk Register at 2015tailsfortrails.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit westcreek.org or call 216-749-3720.

Watershed Stewardship Center continued

22 • Saturday Sunset Sundaes on the Live Roof

Enjoy a sweet sundae as the sun sets on our special living roof. It’s the coolest roof in town—find out why! Optional night hike will follow.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Ages: adult Fee: $7 Terrain: stairs Register by phone or online by August 18

26 • Wednesday Don’t Give Up the Ship: Commodore Perry

Learn about the Battle of Lake Erie and Commodore Perry, Lake Erie’s most famous battle, and arguably its most famous Commodore.

2 – 3 p.m.

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AUGUST PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 29 • Saturday Safe & Prepared Fair

Learn about staying safe in severe weather and natural disasters, at home, at work, and at play. Cleveland Metroparks Rangers, the WKYC Channel 3 weather team and community groups will be on-hand to provide information everyone needs.

Co-sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

West Creek Reservation 3 • Monday Basking Butterflies--Flighty Fun

Meet West Creek’s summer meadow beauties. These important pollinators are critical to ecosystem health. Learn to identify and monitor butterflies in the field using simple citizen science practices. Bring binoculars!

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 1 mile 440-887-1968

4 • Tuesday Nature Watchers

Join Naturalist Alexa Wagner for a casual hike to see and record plants and animals currently residing in our park. We’ll add the survey to iNaturalist.org to help promote citizen scientist projects.

Earn credit for a Walking Works hike.

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: moderate, 1 mile 440-887-1968

5 • Wednesday Out With the Night

Encounter all sorts of adventures as we traverse the trails to experience the night’s noises, listen for nocturnal animals, and search the stars.

7:30 – 9 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: hills, 1 mile Ages: families 440-887-1968

13 • Thursday

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Go Mothing!

On any given August night, hundreds of species of moths are on the wing. Naturalist Mark Warman will attempt to attract as many as possible using light and different recipes for the moth delicacies: a mash of fermented fruit, sugar and beer.

9 – 10:30 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Shelter Ages: families Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968

19 • Wednesday Meadow Flowers

Full Moon Hike

Explore oak and maple forests on a sunset-to-moonlight hike with Naturalist Mark Warman. We’ll journey from paved trails to dirt paths that weave through the floodplain.

8 – 9:30 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 2 miles 440-887-1968

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

It’s been a few months since our spring wildflowers have bloomed, so let’s enjoy our meadow flowers. Learn to identify our common meadow species as we take a hike around our meadow. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike.

1 – 3 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 1 mile 440-887-1968

Daily

22 • Saturday

Tuesday – Sunday

Dragonfly Survey

Head out to the field with Naturalist Mark Warman as we identify and monitor dragon and damselflies. Aquatic nymphs and adult dragonflies will be caught and released in this interactive program.

2 – 4 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968

28 • Friday Nighttime Navigators

It is not an uncommon sight to see an evening summer sky filled with activity, but what are these nocturnal critters? Join Naturalist Joe Higgins as we scan the nighttime sky to look for bats and moths and learn about their important roles in the environment.

7 – 9 p.m.

Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: adults and families Terrain: paved, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968

Keeper for a Day

Become a part of the specialized care that Zoo animals receive for a hands-on experience you won’t forget.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fee: $200 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx

Inside Tracks

Learn fun-filled facts on animal care, behavior, conservation and explore five animal areas on a golf cart. May include training sessions and get-close opportunities with animals, and behindthe-scenes tours.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fee: $50 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx

3 • Monday Summer Day Camp

A week-long camp with compelling experiences that connect campers with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world with fun and educational activities.

Before and after camp care available.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 4 years Fee: $190, zoo member $165; half day $135, zoo member $115 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx

3 • Monday Emerald Necklace Camp

A week-long camp where campers visit the Zoo, Bedford Reservation, Garfield Park Center, Hinckley Reservation, Seneca Golf Course and North Chagrin Nature Center to hike, kayak, learn the basics of golf and more.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages: 11 – 14 years Fee: $265, zoo member $240 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx

10 • Monday Summer Day Camp (See 8/3 for details)

Thursday – Sunday Overnight at the Zoo

Sleep over at the Zoo, hike the park at night, get close to the animals and take a behind the scenes tour and visit Penguin Shores.

7 p.m. – 10 a.m.

Fee: $38 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx

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A LOOK AHEAD

A Look Ahead Backyard Biodiversity Bash!

Ohio Wetlands Day Trifecta Bus Tour

Cave Adventure

Saturday, September 5 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center

Saturday, September 19 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Visit Triangle Lake Bog, Kent Bog, and Herrick Fen to see birds,wetland plants, and insects. $60, includes transportation, lunch. Register by September 1 at 440-887-1968 or clevelandmetroparks.com.

Backyard Biodiversity Bash!

Friday, September 18 3 – 7 p.m.

West Creek Reservation Enjoy activities and learning stations on how to attract native Ohio biodiversity to your backyard – beautifully!

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Seneca Caverns is preserved close to its original, natural and wild state. $59, admission and lunch. Register online August 20 – Sept. 15 at clevelandmetroparks.com or 216-206-1000.

Lake Erie Coast Tour Wednesday, September 23 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center Visit Old Woman’s Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and the University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center to learn about issues that affect our lake, coastline and waterways. $60 includes transportation, lunch. Register by September 15 at 440-887-1968 or clevelandmetroparks.com.

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FallFest: 18th Century Festival

Homeschool Happenings

Sunday, September 27 • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meadows Picnic Area • Brecksville Reservation

Rocky River Nature Center

Celebrate years-gone-by with old-time, pioneer life skills, such as candle dipping and an American Revolution encampment. 440-526-1012

Chagrin River Homeschool North Chagrin Nature Center On the 3rd Monday of the month September through May. attend hands-on, discovery-based programming. 10 a.m. – noon. K – 6th grade. Registration required by September 18. 440-473-3370

On the 3rd Thursday of the month September through May. attend hands-on, discovery-based programming with materials to continue learning at home. 1st – 2nd and 3rd – 6th grades.

10 a.m. – noon or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 440-734-6660 Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents register August 26 at starting 9:30 am, others register September 2 starting at 9:30 a.m.

Cleveland Metroparks Directory Administrative Offices

216-635-3200/general Cleveland Metroparks information - 24-hours a day.

4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH 44144 clevelandmetroparks.com 24-hour Job Hotline 216-635-3211 Brochures/Maps/Emerald Necklace 216-635-3200 Permits/Picnic Area Reservations 216-635-3304 Volunteer Services 440-253-2142

Ranger Headquarters

4600 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-5530

Accidents or Emergencies 440-333-4911 Parkway Alert Line (PAL) 440-331-5963

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest 216-661-6500/24-hour information.

3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clemetzoo.com

Office of the Zoo Executive Director 216-635-3331 Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-661-6500 ext 4356 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3229 School Group Reservations 216-635-3391 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3304 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421

Outdoor Recreation Chalet/Tobogganing Mill Stream Run Reservation Strongsville 440-572-9990 Cross Country Ski Rental 440-331-1070 Rivergate Facility 1785 Merwin Ave Cleveland 216-341-1704 Food Service/Catering: Merwin’s Wharf 216-664-5696

Golf

Golf Tee Reservations (24 hours) and directions, hours, fees etc.

216-635-3673 Golf Services – general course info 440-232-7247

Big Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767 Mastick Woods Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Double Eagle Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grille 440-546-1555 Shawnee Hills Golf Course Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Shawnee Hills Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Blvd.

Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799

Outdoor Experiences

Outdoor Experiences Administration 216-881-8141 ext. 3005 Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 NatureTracks Education Unit 216-341-1707 EcoExplorers 216-341-3152 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

Education Centers CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000

Brecksville Nature Center Brecksville Reservation 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Center Garfield Park Reservation 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation 3037 SOM Center Road Willloughby Hills 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge South Chagrin Reservation 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 440-247-7075 Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek West Creek Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Parma 440-887-1968

Retail Nature Shops Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store

Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center

Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center

North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Watershed Stewardship Center

Parma 440-253-2170

Swimming

440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Edgewater Park Lakefront Reservation Cleveland eats & treats Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation Bay Village The Hut Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Ledge Rock Café Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Berea

Quarry Rock Café

Boating E. 55th Street Marina Lakefront Reservation 5555 N. Marginal Road Cleveland 216-431-3280 Food Service/Catering: e.55 216-431-3349

Emerald Necklace Marina Rocky River Reservation 1500 Scenic Park Drive Lakewood 216-226-3030 Food Service/Catering: Emerald Necklace Marina Grille 216-228-2233 Kayak Rentals 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures Rocky River Reservation 1-866-529-2541 Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley Reservation West Drive, Hinckley Lake Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Valley Parkway, south of Bagley Road, Berea Quarry Rock Café 440-826-1682

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates, Clubs and Concessionaires

Acacia Facility Acacia Reservation 26899 Cedar Road Lyndhurst Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767 Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 bayarts.net

Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 brecksvillestables.com Brooklyn Exchange Cabin Hinckley Reservation 330-577-8882 exchangecabin@gmail.com Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club South Chagrin Reservation 216-635-3200 Cleveland Natural Science Club 440-247-4005 or 440-247-0151 Crooked River Archers 216-600-8028 Huntington Playhouse Huntington Reservation 440-871-8333 huntingtonplayhouse.com Olmsted Historical Society Rocky River Reservation 216-501-3345 olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 valleyriding.org Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-471-8357

Affiliates are supported, but not operationally-funded, by Cleveland Metroparks. These outstanding non-profit organizations depend on class fees, special events, benefactor initiatives, and your financial support to operate. Your contributions and volunteer service are encouraged.

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Boo at the Zoo Tickets go on Sale August 17 It’s not too early to start planning your costume and thinking spooky! Boo at the Zoo is your place for safe Halloween entertainment, with a spooky delight around every corner. See animals under the stars while enjoying acres of kid-friendly Halloween fun.

This year’s not-so-scary Halloween adventure takes place October 15 –18 and 22 – 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. and features spooky decorations, creepy lighting, out-of-this-world costume characters, magic shows and stilt-walkers.

Animals are on exhibit each evening and the Creepy Crawly Critter Live Animal Show runs three times nightly. Other haunting happenings include the Not-So-Haunted Greenhouse, Monster Mash Dance Party and Halloween Maze.

Each child receives a complimentary treat and all are encouraged to wear a fun, but not scary costume. The only spooky part of this family favorite event is that many nights of Boo at the Zoo sell out, so get your tickets in advance.

Get your Boo at the Zoo tickets at the Zoo box office or online at clevelandmetroparks.com/ zoo.

clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo