Emerald Necklace - June 2011 by Cleveland Metroparks

Emerald Necklace June â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 Volume 60 #6

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Contents Special Events 2 Splish Splash 13 Hear Here! Audio Tour 13 Walking Works

Features

3 Along The Bluebird Trail

Columns 4 5 8 14

Notes from the Field Naturalist’s Almanac Inside the Emerald Necklace Zoo News

In Addition 6 16 17 18 21 22

The Gift of Nature Swing Into Summer Golf Junior Golf Learn With These “Golf Courses” Events By Location Events Calendar

Cover photo of Bridal Veil Falls by Casey Batule. All other photos by Batule or Cleveland Metroparks archives unless otherwise noted.

Emerald Necklace Published monthly by:

Cleveland Metroparks 216-635-3200 TTY 216-351-0808 clevelandmetroparks.com

Paulette Welch Editor

Nobbynees Ltd. Graphic Design

RR Donnelley Printing Printing

Board of Park Commissioners Bruce G. Rinker President

Dan T. Moore Vice -President

David W. Whitehead Brian M. Zimmerman Vice-President

Executive Director-Secretary

For editorial questions or comments, contact Paulette Welch at 216-635-3205. Cleveland Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment, services or access to programs and activities. Special assistance for Cleveland Metroparks programs or facilities is available by calling 216-635-3264 in advance.

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SPLISH! SPLASH! Cleveland Metroparks offers a wide variety of water recreation, including swimming, boating, fishing and more throughout the Park District. Swimming - The beach swimming areas are open June 4 through August 14 - Huntington Beach also will be open weekends only from August 14 to Labor Day, September 5. Ledge Pool is open May 28 through August 21. Swimming hours are: • Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation, Bay Village - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (paddle boat rental available) • Ledge Pool and Recreation Area, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township (daily pool admission fee or season pass access) - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., also features reservable picnic shelters, fishing along Ledge Lake shore (fishing license required), volleyball and basketball courts, and swimming lessons. Lifeguards are on-duty during posted hours at all four swimming areas. Boating - Cleveland Metroparks offers a number of areas to enjoy boating, including: • Emerald Necklace Marina (216-226-3030), Rocky River Reservation, Lakewood • Hinckley Lake Boathouse (330-278-3132), Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township • Wallace Lake (440-826-1682), Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea (non-motorized boats only). Fishing - Recreational fishing may be enjoyed throughout the Park District. An Ohio fishing license is required for all anglers, ages 16 and over. A variety of fish can be caught including bass, trout, walleye, crappie, and bluegill. Major fishing areas include: the Chagrin, Cuyahoga and Rocky rivers, and Bunns, Hinckley, Judge’s, Ledge, Ranger, Shadow, and Wallace lakes. Brochures are available on warm-weather recreation information - Spring/ Summer/Fall Recreation, Fishing Areas in Cleveland Metroparks and Ledge Pool and Recreation Area publication. The brochures are available at all Park District facilities or by calling 216-635-3200.

Along the Bluebird Trail Walking North Chagrin Reservation’s trails, you may notice the meadows are dotted with bluebird nesting boxes, their sides and tops weathered and gray. Occasionally, you may catch a glimpse of their occupants - eastern bluebirds, tree swallows, blackcapped chickadees and house wrens. The bluebird trail is a study in the nesting behavior of our local cavity nesting birds. Although many different bird species use the boxes, they were first established in the park to help the eastern bluebird. Once a common rural songbird, the bluebird population began to drop in the early 1900s. Habitat loss, pesticide use such as DDT and competition with house sparrows and starlings were all blamed for the collapse. By the 1960s the population had plummeted by 90% in some areas. The eastern bluebird’s nest is built from dried grass and weeds with a lining of soft grasses where four to six pale blue eggs are laid. Bluebirds that nest successfully will remain paired and start a second brood. When a nest attempt is unsuccessful the pair usually splits and one or both of the birds will travel to a new field. In northeastern Ohio, two broods per year are common, occasionally we may see a third attempt.

Normally, the chickadee nests in tree cavities and lines the decaying wood with plant fibers, moss and animal hair. Occasionally, they choose to nest along the bluebird trail. Chickadee eggs are dull white and heavily spotted. After each egg is laid the female carefully covers it with nesting material. She will continue to do this until her eight eggs are laid. The lives of our cavity nesting birds are each unique and a joy to experience. The next time you’re exploring the trails and fields of North Chagrin Reservation keep an eye out for one of our bluebird trails. We ask that you don’t approach the boxes, but admire their charming residents from a distance. Mindy Murdock, Naturalist North Chagrin Nature Center

mlm1@clevelandmetroparks.com Mindy is volunteer coordinator for North Chagrin Reservation’s bluebird box monitoring program.

Tree swallows are identified by their metallic bluegreen backs and bright white chests. They’re seen swooping in graceful arches over fields, gathering food on the wing. When courting, the male and female approach and rhythmically bow to each other on top of the nest box. These little birds actively defend their nest from predators - diving at your head if you venture too close. Their nest is made out of grass, and lined with feathers that hold four to six pure white eggs. The male house wren’s song is a bubbling warble and he places short straight twigs in prospective holes in his territory, whether they are a nest box, woodpecker hole or tree cavity. The twigs are four inches long and form the base of the nest, filling the hollow to the top. The female examines each potential nest site and chooses one. She then adds a lining of soft grass to the top of the nest where she lays several speckled eggs.

Bluebird illustration by Mindy Murdock

Notes From The Field

What If There Were No More Squirrels?

Life in the ‘burbs. Kids are born, grow up and leave. The house gets too big, the yard becomes too much to maintain (darn those leaves), everyone fusses over their lawn, hoping somehow to become the greenest, most dandelion-free patch of real estate for blocks around. Always birds to feed, and the chickadees seem to be fewer while those new reddish sparrow-looking guys clean out the feeders in less than a day. And where did all the mourning doves come from all of a sudden? Why is the oriole feeder never touched? Everything changes, albeit slowly some times, but everything changes nevertheless. Life goes on, but has it become any better? The members of every generation, at least while they’re in their 20s and 30s, look around and imagine that the world they live in, their town, their neighborhood, has kind of always been just about what they see. The big trees in the neighborhood or the woodlot or park nearby are the biggest trees that have ever been there. The birds and other wildlife are the same as they’ve always been; after all, it’s been that way as long as these young people remember. Like a crumbling foundation, the changes each year are measurable, but they happen so slowly that no one has time to notice. There’s a trend emerging in cities and towns and villages nearby, and it goes like this. The silver maple tree that Grandpa planted when he purchased the house reaches maximum size and maturity, and outer limbs begin to die off. A few more litter the backyard with each winter gale and summer thunderstorm, and finally someone calls a tree service for advice. “The old bugger’s about had it,” comes the reply, “and for safety’s sake, we’d better take it down.” Alternate scenarios include “The tree

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might be growing into my basement;” “The tree roots are clogging my sewer drain;” “The tree is too close to the house and might fall over;” “Those darned trees are dropping too many leaves on my new deck;” and the ultimate, “Birds are landing in the tree over the new deck and pooping all over it.” Certainly safety always comes first, and no tree owner should ever have to choose between a safe family and a large backyard tree. We all recognize that all living things have a life span, and trees that grow fast fade early. Even the majestic backyard oaks, many of which may reach over 200 years of age, have their time in the sun and leave us. It is tragic, however, to hear of living things a century or more old cut down for convenience’s sake. Respect for the long chain of life and living things should not be sacrificed to ego or pride. The chilling trend we see today, however, dooms birds and squirrels and many other kinds of wild things that we enjoy seeing and hearing and watching cavort in our backyards, and it is this – the big trees are almost invariably being replaced with small, quick-growing, short-lived ornamental trees, trees which might produce berries for a short time each summer, but provide neither nesting holes nor nut or seed crops to shelter and sustain so many kinds of birds and other wildlife. It is said that wildlife management is habitat management, and the reverse is true as well. The decline of habitat, including backyard habitats, results in the decline and eventual disappearance of the wildlife species that those habitats supported. Some people say, ”Well, if I cut down those trees or mow that weedy patch, the critters living there will move somewhere else.” There is no “somewhere else,” and there never has been. Wildlife populations will naturally increase until the forces at work in their habitat stop increasing population growth and roughly balance

the populations with the ability of the land to support them. Food resources, nesting sites, social interaction, competition and other factors related to population size quickly come into play when a wildlife population exceeds the limit imposed on it by its habitat. Whether we like it or not, or can understand the complex interactions or not, any excess population will die, one way or another. There’s no place else to go. Will your great-grandchildren never know what a squirrel is? The possibility is more real than you think. One solution is obvious. The struggle to keep wildlife as a vibrant and exciting part of our lives depends on what you plant today. Opt for a non-native ornamental cherry tree, for example, and you’ve provided food for three or four weeks of hungry birds and nothing else. If you’re young enough, you’ll even see it reach maturity before it declines and you have to cut it down. Plant an oak, or a maple, or a walnut, or a beech, or a tuliptree or any one of a half-dozen hardwoods that have thrived in Ohio since the glaciers left, and you are providing a legacy for seven generations or more to come. In a time when individual greed, individual entitlement and short-term profit sometimes seem to reign, here’s a chance to leave a legacy far beyond our years on this earth. It’s time to love the earth, as well as ourselves, and remember those yet to come, both human and wildlife Robert D. Hinkle, PhD Chief, Division of Outdoor Education

rdh@clevelandmetroparks.com

Naturalist’s Almanac June

Summer begins this month. In northeastern Ohio, hot muggy days are replaced by cool fronts moving through almost weekly. Bright skies follow, and the weather is perfect for long walks to discover the fullness of summer. June was called the month of the “strawberry moon” by Native Americans. Near my home the woodchucks and I celebrate the month of strawberries together as I grow the berries and they eat them. My neighbors say that I should fence the garden and increase my yields, but for me the land yields many kinds of harvests, and the chance to watch young woodchucks frolic in the lawn is well worth the price of berries lost.

First Week

Third Week

Wildflowers Summer flowers begin to dot the open meadows of Cleveland Metroparks with oranges and yellows of hawkweed and yellows of cinquefoil.

Wildflowers By tradition, St. John’s Wort blooms on June 21 to ward away evil spirits on midsummer’s night eve. Wild strawberries ripen in this third week of the “strawberry moon.” Watch open fields and roadsides for the first of the pale blue flowers of chickory, sometimes called blue sailors.

Birds Adult chickadees and titmice grow scarce at bird feeders as they busily hatch and fledge their young. June evenings bring the flute-like calls of wood thrushes and veerys as twilight settles on the land.

Second Week

Birds Nighthawks (not true hawks but relatives of whippoorwills) grace the evening skies throughout the region as they hunt for their insect prey. Listen for the “b z z z t” made by their wings as they power-dive for food. Mammals Young woodchucks emerge to learn the ways of the woodchuck world with their mothers. Wildflowers Yellow iris adds a touch of bright color to the green of marsh edges. Cow parsnip as tall as a person appears with umbrella shaped white blossoms along stream banks and marsh edges. Trees Snow in June? No, just uncountable millions of seeds of the cottonwood tree, drifting about in the summer breeze.

Birds Fledgling chickadees begin to appear at bird feeders with their tired parents.

Fishes Carp begin to thrash along shorelines of Lake Isaac and the lower reaches of the Rocky River as they spawn and lay eggs in warm shallow water.

Fourth Week

Wildflowers Common milkweed unfolds fragrant purple flowers beginning this week and continuing through July. The flowers turn into green dill pickle sized pods and are a prized “wild edible” in some parts of the country. Queen Anne’s lace begins to bloom. Yellow and orange spotted jewelweed is blooming on moist sites throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Later in summer, their “exploding” seed pods delight hikers brave enough to touch! Reptiles Snapping turtles may travel great distances from their native waters to lay eggs in warm sandy hillsides.

QR Code Connects Nature with Technology Scan this QR code into your smartphone and you can read, hear and see what’s happening each week in the natural world. Or pick up a QR code sticker at any Cleveland Metroparks nature center to affix to your field guide, binoculars or even your car or bike. No smartphone? No problem! Log on to http://blogs.clemetparks.com/naturalists-almanac to access the same information.

THE GIFT OF NATURE

People committed to preserving the natural landscape of Greater Cleveland created Cleveland Metroparks in 1917. The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established within The Cleveland Foundation for people who are passionate about ensuring the future of the Park District for generations to come. Gifts to the Legacy Fund help to create a welcome and healthy environment for wildlife and enhance educational opportunities. Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following members of the Emerald Necklace Fellowship who have included Cleveland Metroparks in their estate plans: Anonymous (13 donors) Jay Beswick* Nancy and Joseph Bozicevich* Sheila Brown Warwick A. Buer* - in memory of my beloved wife, Marguerite A. Buer Helen E. and Robert L. Burns* Jane Christyson Mina Davis* Michael and Marcia Dolyk Jeanette Eustache Dorothea Jean Hassler* Bernice C. Haytas* Barbara A. Hershkowitz Dr. Robert D. Hinkle Constance M. Howell* Paula T. Hurwitz* Alyce M. Jarr* Marion E. Johnson* Fred R. Jones* Constance M. Junge* Mort* and Emilie Kadish Karen J. Kannenberg and Dennis A. Seifert* Christopher Malek and Friends Terence J. and Nancy S. McCann Jean C. Murphy* Celia and Edward Nedved* George and Cynthia Oprita Elizabeth H. Ragg* Carmen R. Reeths Margaret Rawsthorne Kathleen Schlemmer Dorothy D. Schmidt* Mary Sedlack* Kathryn S. Spilar* Coletta L. Stopp* Angela M. Thiery - in celebration of the lives of Daniel and Victoria Thiery Mildred Turza Constance S. White, MD Dorotha L. Whitney* Brian M. Zimmerman *Deceased

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts contributed between December 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011:

Patricia A. Palko Carolyn Pofok Elizabeth Reese Thomas Robatin Scott Robbins Terry Robison Greg Rossen Robert Rotatori Thomas and Kristine Sadlo David and Laura Sangree Kathleen Schlemmer Debra Shankland Donna Studniarz Jeffrey Taggart Sandra Tata Heather Triplett Western Reserve Trail Running Inc. Brian M. Zimmerman

Christina Anderson Robert J. Angiocchi Anonymous (4 donors) Patrick Arch Theodore and Donna M. Ashton Michael Barnhart James Bell Janet M. Carll – in honor of Rita Nagusky Mark Carney M. Jane Christyson Tom Coles Dan Crandall David Duane Warren and Zoann Dusenbury Charitable Cleveland Metroparks gratefully Trust acknowledges the following Richard Dusky memorial gifts received bePhilip Forrest Ronald P. Gleske tween December 1, 2010 and Miss Caroline O. Gordon March 31, 2011: Thea M. Graham – in honor of Anna Kasper and her family In memory of Rodney C. Barrington Lesley Hahn - in honor of The Barrington Family - Shirley, Beth Donna Lamb and Chelsea and Rod, Jr. Clare Anctil Hall Millie Harnocz Vern Hartenburg - in honor of Fred Rzepka In memory of Einar Borch Phil and Linda Barker Ann Hellebrekers Dorothy Lewers Chris and Virginia Hill William D. Howerton In memory of Sandy Busciglio Dianna M. Kall Office of Disability Adjudication and Norman Kammer Review Karen J. Kannenberg James Kastelic In memory of Coletta E. Campbell John C. Kilgore Cheri and Keith Jameson Stephen Kinczel Richard Kolofer In memory of Charles Chatlos John V. Kosek, Sr. Joseph M. Chatlos David Krause Lubrizol Foundation In memory of Gene DeSimone Dale and Ruth Mortensen – in honor of Mrs. G. DeSimone John Mortensen Mary Ann Reiser Hartwell Mueller – in honor of John and Anne Mueller (continued on page 7) Northeast Ohio Chapter of the USGBC – in honor of Stacey Polk Northeast Ohio Chapter of the USGBC – in honor of Richard Parker

Are you considering a Gift to Nature? Please contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, manager of gift and donor development, at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com to discuss ways that you can help preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks. Information regarding the ways you can support Cleveland Metroparks is also available at clevelandmetroparks.com.

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In memory of Clayton B. Foote Ken and Ellen Andrews Don and Anita Cassidy Marty Coyne Mark Evans Millie Evans Tommy Evans James and Joann Faraci Ralph and Mary Ann Foote Sue and Earl Foote Friendly Couples of Pearl Road United Methodist Church Lora Garrett Bob and Lynne Keane Larry and Deb Klima Tom and Janet Majercik Dee Meklemburg Rose and William Paulick Andy Pech and Family Bob Perry Mr. and Mrs. Al Pniewski Ruby Stevens Delia Trevisani Nancy, Phil and Hayden Wanyerka In memory of Bill Gatesman Michelle Abboud Mary Beth Belsito Michael and Bette Crowe Crowe and Rivera Family Teresa Douthit Chris Gatesman and Peter Holtz Fred and Audrey Gatesman Jack and Jean Gatesman Dave and Teri Guelcher Jim and Mary Harkless Tom and Peg Heidecker Instrument Tech Corp Marilyn Jorgensen Ohio Buckeyes United Airline Retirees Cleveland Chapter Cyndi and Chip Peluso Joan Peluso Joe and Kathy Schmader Jack Schnell Jeanine and Clint Sellers Paul and Ruby Simon Joni and Butch Spagnolo Tower in the Park Seniors Jim, Jan, Aaron amd Cory Wagner Sue C. Wahl Bob and Katie Zeppuhar Brian Zeppuhar In memory of Neil Hardulak Chris Joy (Joy & Joy Inc.) In memory of Marcella Kerber Patricia J. Stevens Donna Studniarz In memory of Norma Klug Klug Family In memory of Jack Lichtenberg Donna and John Caputo Kym C. Faerber Scott Smith Richard and Patricia Sorcek

In memory of Virgil and Henrietta Martin Jane Martin In memory of Norma McCann Lucy and Howard Evans In memory of Robert Patrick Patricia Deno In memory of David Petrie Linda Petrie Davis In memory of Dorothy Podhradsky Lucy and Howard Evans In memory of Milo Romans Linda Romans-Hnath In memory of Bruce Salisbury Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Shields In memory of Carl Sciulli (Grandpa) Jeannie Deveraux

Fishing Fund Firelands Fly Fishers Juchnowski Family – in memory of Raymond Juchnowski Garfield Park Nature Center Anonymous “CLUB” - in memory of Agatha Kalkowski Gap Foundation Money For Time Program Walton Hills Fifty Plus Club Look About Lodge Fairmount Garden Club Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Cuyahoga County Chapter Red Hat Society of Solon Outdoor Education Emilie Kadish Debra Light and Bruce Sherman - in honor of Roz and Ted Friedman

North Chagrin Nature Center Anonymous In memory of Robert Stevens Dueteers - Lakewood Presbyterian Richard and Ann Ernst Church Donna Studniarz Nancy E. Hanger Richard Lorentz - in honor of In memory of Robert Weldon Marie Lorentz Marie Gustavsson Monago The Lubrizol Foundation Allan and Barbara Peskin In memory of Marie and F. Robert Barbara Schmidt - in honor of Wiesenberger Beth Stickley Wiesenberger Family Fund of The Cleveland Phyllis Sepeta-Wissmann Foundation Heidi Wintersteen In memory of Donna Zadrovec Linda Romans-Hnath

Ranger Department Mounted Unit Fund Jack M. Hall

In memory of Edward Zolinski Lucy and Howard Evans

Rocky River Nature Center Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cowher - in honor of Chris Larson-McKenzie Muhammed and Shirin Hassanali Pamela J. Herrlein Mary Ann Kannenberg - in memory of Mary Jaenke Lakewood Garden Club Mary L. Moeller - in memory of Helen Peterjohn St. Albert the Great School Scott Snider - in honor of Michael Clark

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts received between December 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011 in support of the programs and facilities listed below: Brecksville Nature Center Anonymous C.M. Gutta - in memory of Hank and Jane Gutta

Trail Monitor Fund Anonymous Peggy Baukema - in memory of Leslie W. Grulich CanalWay Visitor Center Matthew W. Collings Anonymous Foster Brown - in memory of Helen Bastian Evan and Deborah Golder - in memory Maryellen and Daniel Dombek - in memory of Leslie W. Grulich Heidi and Phil Hilty - in memory of of Helen Bastian Leslie W. Grulich Glidden-Durkee Prime Timers Clayde Lewis - in memory of Institute for Creative Leadership Leslie W. Grulich Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County Johanne and Jack Nesser Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Cuyahoga Chuck Schuette – in memory of County Chapter Leslie W. Grulich The Chas. E. Phipps Company Linda Romans-Hnath - in memory of Youth Outdoors Helen Bastian Cleveland Rock Gym Debra Shankland - in memory of Helen Bastian Kathy Sobel - in memory of Helen Bastian

Farm & Garden Day

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Saturday, June 4 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free! Garfield Park Nature Center • Garfield Park Reservation

This is not Kansas! Follow the yellow brick road to Cleveland Metroparks Farm & Garden Day at the Emerald City. The free event features vendors and exhibitors, live farm animals, food sampling, children’s crafts, farm equipment, photo opportunities, hayride shuttles, and there will be demonstrations of spinning, sheep herding and more, too! And, be sure to bring some old clothes and head over to the “If he only had a brain…” scarecrow building station to make and take home your very own scarecrow. So, get some courage and head over to Cleveland Metroparks Farm & Garden Day! For more information, call 216-341-3152. Garfield Park Nature Center is located off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights – north of the I-480/Broadway Avenue exit.

Knee-High Naturalists

Sunday, June 12 • Noon – 4 p.m. Free! Arboretum South Chagrin Reservation Bentleyville Children can discover nature through exploring, playing, learning, and more at Knee-High Naturalists. Children, ages 2 to 6, are encouraged to get their hands a little dirty by exploring the great outdoors. Everyone will enjoy crafts, hands-on nature exploration, Nora the Explorer hikes, live animals, puppet shows, tree planting, and more. For more information, call 440-247-7075. Arboretum is located off Arbor Lane in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Cannon Road in Bentleyville. Parking is at The Shelterhouse Picnic Area, located off Hawthorne Parkway, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville - north of the Rte. 422/Rte. 91 exit.

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Cedar Valley Square Dances

Fridays • June 17, July 1, 15 and 29, August 12 and 26 • 7:30 - 9 p.m. Frostville Museum • Rocky River Reservation North Olmsted For more than 30 years, free family square dances in Rocky River Reservation have delighted young and old. Come to dance, to watch or just to visit with friends as Caller Frank Koenig continues the tradition, leading circle, line and square dances. You don’t need experience, since Koenig teaches each move before he calls the dance. This old-fashioned activity provides fun and gentle exercise, rain or shine. Olmsted Historical Society volunteers open their refreshment stand so you can wet your whistle between dances. For more information, call 440-734-6660. Frostville Museum is located on Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted between Lewis Road and Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation.

Train Day

Saturday, June 18 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free! CanalWay Center • Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cuyahoga Hts. It’s not easy to explain, but model trains capture many of the hearts and minds of kids and adults alike. Trainlovers can enjoy viewing model train exhibits, exhibits with local train organizations, guided trestle hikes, live music, crafts, storytelling, train rides for kids ($1/person), and movies about trains. Plus, there are refreshments for sale at the dining car, and more! Visitors can hike along the “hobo trail” to talk with hobos and learn the markings these American travelers used to communicate with other hobos. Over 30 hobo markings will be displayed along the trail. For more information, call 216-206-1000. CanalWay Center

is located off Whittlesey Way, off the E. 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Canal Road and Grant Avenue in Cuyahoga Hts. – just off I-77.

2011 Brookside Lawnchair Concert Series Back for another summer, this exciting concert series brings you local professional musical acts that are perfect for individuals, families and friends to gather around. These free evening concerts start at 8 p.m. and feature sounds of Cajun, Blues, Americana, Bluegrass, Fok, New Age and Neo-classical. Bring a blanket or your lawn chairs to the Brookside Valley Event Site. For more information call 216-206-1000. June 10 -Mo’ Mojo - Zydeco music is all about energy and heat - Mo’ Mojo brings both on. The band’s music adds Cajun melodies to blues sounds from all over the south, and the result is something positive, energetic, and most importatly, danceable.. July 8 - Brian Henke -Guitarist Brian Henke composes and performs his music like a painter putting images on canvas, drawing his inspiration from the world around him. His unique guitar style has been called everything from Folk to New Age to Neo-classical to Pastoral. August 27 - Hey Mavis - This “Modern Old-Timey” trio crosses the genres of Americana, Texas Two-step, Bluegrass, Folk, and Art Rock with a unique blend of sweet vocal harmonies, banjo, upright bass, and overthe-top fiddle and viola solos. In their songwriting, the trio finds the fine threads within stories of all types from the fantastic to everydays and weaves them into musical journeys. Brookside Valley Event Site is located off John Nagy Blvd., off the Ridge Road entrance of Brookside Reservation in Cleveland - north of the I-480/Ridge Road exit.

Bluegrass & Vintage Base Ball

June 26 • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Free Frostville Museum • Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Enjoy Base Ball as it used to be played with vintage uniforms and the rules of 1860 - no gloves needed! The Whiskey Island Shamrocks Base Ball Club from Cleveland will face the Hoover Sweepers Base Ball Club from North Canton in two games (matches). Game times are 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. In addition, the premier Bluegrass band Northwest Territory returns from last year’s Cedar Valley Settler’s Day to perform from 1 to 3 p.m. on the concert stage. Please bring your own chairs for both events. Food and beverage will be sold and all buildings will be open. For more information, visit www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org. 9

Dive-In Movie I How to Train Your Dragon Friday, June 24 • 8 p.m. • Free! Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp.

Let the summer adventures begin! Join “Hiccup” as he encounters a dragon…with a mind of its own! 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 only and are $5 for single tubes and $7 for double tubes. Doors open at 8 p.m. and movie starts at approximately 8:45 p.m. depending on sunset. All ages welcome, 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 your inner tubes today! Refreshments will be available through Ledge Rock Café. For more information and to reserve an inner tube (starting June 10), call 330-239-2911. The other Dive-In Movies are Wizard of Oz on July 15 and Yogi Bear on August 12. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Rd., between State and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley Township.

AAA SUMMER Adult BIKE CLINIC

Cleveland Metroparks Rangers and American Automobile Association are presenting a two-part Bicycle Safety Clinic for Adults. The first evening classroom session on Thursday, June 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. focuses on safety, cycling tips, biking laws, and basic bike maintenance. On Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon, participants will be outdoors to focus on practicing basic cycling skills first and then enjoy a bike ride in the Park District. Participants MUST attend both sessions. There is no fee for the clinic which will be held at Park Operations Administration building in Rocky River Reservation. Reservations are required and must be placed through AAA at 216-606-6022.

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American Girl Summer Tuesdays, June 28 – July 26 (no program July 5) or Wednesdays, June 29 – July 27 (no program July 6) 1 - 4 p.m. • Garfield Park Nature Center

Share in the adventure of an American Girl with Naturalist Stacey Allen! The popular American Girl books depict what life is like for characters like Kirsten. We will spend the summer doing activities similar to those done in the books featuring Kirsten, from the 1800s. For four weeks, children ages 9 - 12 years will spend their afternoons learning to quilt, candle dip, do grave stone rubbings, fish and more! Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read the American Girl books about Kirsten before the series begins (available in most libraries and local bookstores). Space is limited and registration begins June 1 at 9:30 a.m. at 216-341-3152 or at Garfield Park Nature Center. Fee for the series is $50.

Swimming For seniors Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp.

Super Senior Water Fitness Saturdays, June 11 - August 13 • 10 - 10:30 a.m.

This low to moderate intensity water aerobics class, designed for older adults, includes warm up activities, water resistance, changing rhythm, water walking, upper and lower body exercises and core strengthening. Cost is $30 for a Ledge Pool season pass holder and $50 for a non-season pass holder. Daily rates are $3 for season pass holder and $5 for nonseason pass holder.

Silver Swim Clinic (65 years & older) June 28 • 9:30 a.m. - noon • Free

This free clinic is designed to teach seniors to develop their own swim fitness program. Swimmers will participate in shallow water exercise and water walking. Lunch is provided. Registration is required and ends June 24. For more information and to register for Super Senior Water Fitness or Silver Swim Clinic, call 330-239-2911.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Splish splash this summer at Ledge Pool & Recreation Area. Swimming season at Ledge Pool starts May 28 and runs through August 21. Daily fees for pool use are $4.50 - adults, $3.50 - children, 6 to 12, and free for seniors, 62 & over and children, 5 & under.

Learn-to-Swim Programs Pool Party Packages Looking for a great place to have a party this summer? Look no further! Have a cool Pool Party at Cleveland Metroparks Ledge Pool & Recreation Area. Celebrate that special occasion with family and friends in a reserved area with picnic tables for up to 3 hours. Food packages available through the on-site Ledge Rock Café. Parties must have at least 10 people and group use policies apply. To schedule a pool party and request pricing on food packages, call 330239-2911.

Ledge Pool Water Safety Instructors offer an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for preschoolers and beginners to intermediate level swimmers. Classes meet 10 times per session. The fees per session are $35 for season pass holders and $55 for all others. Morning Swim Classes: Session I - June 13 through 24 Session II - July 11 through 22 Session III - August 1 through 12 Evening Swim Classes: Session I - June 6 through July 6 (M & W evenings) Session II - July 12 through August 11 (T & Th evenings) Parent and Child Swim Classes June 11 through August 13 - Saturday mornings Registration for the Learn-to-Swim program are during regular pool hours starting Memorial Day weekend. For details, call 330-239-2911 or log on to www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between State (Rt. 44) and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Township. To make reservations for the picnic shelters, call 216-635-3200.

Have Your Next Meeting at the Chalet Recreation Area! Cleveland Metroparks Chalet Recreation Area in Strongsville is a great reservable area to have recreational, social and business meeting opportunities in the natural beauty of the “Emerald Necklace.” The Chalet Recreation Area can be rented for family outings, group functions, and company meetings/picnics during the spring, summer and fall seasons. The area features charcoal grills, picnic tables, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and swings. The Chalet facility can accommodate up to 65 people in the main lounge and an additional 50 in the second floor loft. The back patio area can seat about 100 under a tent, with additional tents and seating available with prior arrangement. There are also tables and grills scattered throughout the picnic grove. A small kitchen area with commercial freezer and refrigerator, coffee maker, sinks, and counter space is also available. The Chalet also features a large screen TV with cd/dvd/ vcr/tape player, indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces, and indoor restrooms. The staff is always on-site throughout the private events, as well. Find out more about renting the Chalet by calling 440-572-9990 (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Year of the Forest Hikes

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 the Year of the International Forest in an effort to raise awareness to strengthen the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations. To celebrate this event locally, Cleveland Metroparks will offer a series of hikes around the Emerald Necklace exploring excellent examples of Ohio’s forest types. You will marvel at the diversity and uniqueness of each forest. June 18 • 2 - 4 p.m. - Floodplain forest, start at Rocky River Nature Center, 2 miles July 9 • 1 - 2:30 p. m. – Beech-maple forest, start at A.B. Williams Woods parking lot, North Chagrin Reservation, 2.5 miles August 14 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Boreal forest, starts at Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, Bedford Reservation, 3 - 4 miles August 20 • 9:30 -11:30 a.m. - Oakhickory forest, starts at Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville Reservation, 2.5 miles September 11 • 1 - 4 p.m. - Floodplain forest, starts at Circle Emerald Field, Bedford Reservation, 3-4 miles September 17 • 2 - 4 p.m. - Hemlock ravine, starts at Look About Lodge, South Chagrin Reservation, 2 miles October 9 • 1 - 5 p.m - Deciduous forest, starts at Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, Bedford Reservation, 3 -4 miles October 22 • 1 - 2:30 p.m - White pine forest, starts at Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot, North Chagrin Reservation, 2 miles

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A LOOK AHEAD Nature at Night

Saturday, July 16 • 5 – 11 p.m. North Chagrin Nature Center and Forest Picnic Area North Chagrin Reservation • Mayfield Village Find out what is out and about after dark at Cleveland Metroparks Nature at Night. Visitors can enjoy a variety of free activities related to the night, including live nocturnal animal programs, astronomy and stargazing through telescopes, songs and stories, and children’s crafts. After dark, visit the night stations to learn more about our local nocturnal insects, bats, fish, frogs and spiders. And, enjoy a movie on the lawn at 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and watch the 2010 movie Legend of the Guardians. For more information, call 440-473-3370

BrookStock: A Celebration of Music & Nature

Saturday, July 23 • 2 – 8:30 p.m. • Free! Brookside Valley Event Site • Brookside Reservation • Cleveland Follow the sound of music to Cleveland Metroparks for BrookStock – A Celebration of Music & Nature. Enjoy an afternoon of some great Cleveland area bands. Along with great music, enjoy arts and crafts, kite flying demonstrations, vendors and exhibitors, games, live animals, refreshments for sale, and more! For more information, call 216-206-1000.

Applications Available Reflections of Nature Quilt Show - One of the warmest and coziest Cleveland Metroparks events is the annual “Reflections of Nature” Quilt Show held November 12 & 13 at Rocky River Nature Center. Nature-themed quilts and wall hangings can be entered into the juried show. Pick up applications at any nature center or download an application online at clevelandmetroparks. com. For more information, call 216-635-3200. North Chagrin Nature Photography Show & Contest Applications are now available for the “North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend” Photography Contest & Show which is part of the “North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend” on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 at North Chagrin Nature Center. Photography Contest forms/ rules are available online at www.clevelandmetroparks.com and at all Park District outdoor education facilities. The photographic pieces must be at least 8”x10” and no larger than 11”x14” framed and ready-to-hang prints of wildlife, macro and close up and landscape photography of Northeast Ohio. For more information, call 216-635-3200 or 440-473-3370.

Discover the History & Beauty of South Chagrin Reservation on the Hear Here! Audio Tour Through December 1, visitors of all ages can enjoy a half-day adventure on a self-led tour of five different sites celebrating Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation. Spend a morning or afternoon solo or with a group of people, hop in the car, and get ready to tune your radio to 1620 AM at each Hear Here! site for interesting facts about the area you are visiting. You can learn who carved images in the sandstone boulder called Squaw Rock, learn about the fascinating history of South Chagin’s impressive Look About Lodge made from area chestnut trees, and learn the natural history of Quarry Rock and Jackson Field, and the series of waterfalls at Sulphur Springs Picnic Area. The Hear Here! tour is great for all ages and allows you the flexibility of experiencing the tour all in one day or by making different stops on different days. At each stop on the tour, you can pull your car into a parking space, turn off the engine, and tune into 1620 AM to listen for fun facts and interesting stories. The broadcast may be in progress. But the message repeats itself and can be listened to more than once to ensure all the fascinating details about the site and its surroundings are covered. To experience the wonders of the five sites even more, you are encouraged to get out and explore by hiking, picnicking or just relaxing at the site. For maps or directions to help locate Hear Here! sites, visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-635-3200.

Join the Walking Works Program Get an early start on earning your Walking Works shield. Now you can explore this year’s new Walking Works trails starting in June. Now through October, hike at least eight of 13 designated trails on your own - any time - it’s fun and easy. This year take an easy hike in Bedford, Big Creek, Garfield Park, Huntington, Mill Stream Run and Rocky River reservations. Moderate walkers can hit the trails in Brookside, Hinckley, North Chagrin, Ohio & Erie Canal and South Chagrin reservations. Those looking for a difficult hike will appreciate the challenging Brecksville Reservation hike. 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. Display your shield on your own walking stick or purchase a walking stick at any EarthWords Nature Shop. Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available June through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 22. For a list of the designated hikes and directions, and to download the Walking Works form check our website at www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works forms are also available at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers.

Zoo Grounds are Picture Perfect Thanks to Horticulture Staff

Zoo News

For 18 years straight, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has attracted more than a million visitors, making it the No. 1 year-round attraction in Northeast Ohio. And while it’s true the Zoo has an amazing collection of animals and a world-class animal care staff, if visitors didn’t consistently have an enjoyable experience, attendance would look a lot different.

ran his own landscape design and consulting firm. “Don Krock and his team are well-known for the hallmark gardens created over the years at the Zoo,” McCartney said. “An environment that successfully combines the natural elements of plants and animals is truly an art. Visitors come to see the animals and are pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the landscape and gardens.”

While every aspect of the Zoo contributes to making an enjoyable visit, one component that McCartney can be seen in The Plain Dealer’s is sometimes taken for granted are the physical Inside & Out section weekly, answering surroundings -- the look of the Zoo. questions from readers as one of the resident gardening experts. The Zoo sits on 183 rolling acres and the job of maintaining every tree, plant and flower Some of the Zoo’s specialty gardens include: falls to the horticulture staff. In addition to the the Hummingbird/Butterfly Garden near the grounds they take care of the Public GreenWelcome Plaza, Alpine Rock Garden near house, the foliage in the exhibits, tropical Northern Trek, Animal Plant Garden near flowers in The RainForest and even the potted Wade Hall, Dwarf Conifer Garden in the plants in the administration building. They Welcome Plaza, Endangered Plants of the remove invasive, non-native plants and host an Midwest in African Savanna, Gorilla Browse annual conservation fundraiser in addition to Garden near Primate, Cat & Aquatics BuildZooBlooms in July. ing, Native Plant Garden, Ornamental Grass Garden in African Savanna, Sensory Garden, The Zoo has 10 horticulturists on staff yearOriental Plant Garden and the Medicine Trail round working to make sure the grounds look in the RainForest. their best in every season. For many years the staff was led by Don Krock, who retired this So when you visit the Zoo this summer, be year after 30 years of service. The new hortisure to take an extra close look around, the culture manager is Rob McCartney, an Ohio animals might not be the only thing to surnative who began his professional groundsprise you. keeping career at the former SeaWorld of Ohio. Later he became director of horticulture Joe Yachanin at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Marketing & Public Relations Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and most recently

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Bowling for Rhinos

Father’s Day at the Zoo

It’s back! The Cleveland Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers’ annual fundraiser Bowling for Rhinos takes the lanes from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, June 4 at Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Road in Independence.

Sunday, June 19 • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day at the Zoo with FREE admission for dads! On the Welcome Plaza, Zoo staff will present Get Close animal programs with some of the Zoo’s most interesting and interactive animals, and resident animal dads like Eastern black rhino Jimma will be highlighted.

Due to habitat loss and poaching, there are only five species of rhino left in the world and some of them are on the verge of extinction. Bowling for rhinos gives 100 percent of your donations directly to rhino sanctuaries in Kenya, Java and Sumatra. Since 1990 the Cleveland chapter of AAZK has given more than $90,000 to help endangered rhinos. Advanced registration is $15 ($25 at the door, subject to availability) and includes three or more games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, pop and snacks. The event also features a silent auction, raffle prizes, entertainment and more. Registration forms are available online at clemetzoo.com or in the Zoo’s Administration Building. For more information, call 216-661-6500, ext. 4439.

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Saturday, June 11 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of animal rescue organizations will be set up on the Zoo’s Ticket Plaza to help you find your new best friend. One of the largest animal adoption events in the area, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo features more than 100 adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. More than 700 pets have been adopted through the event since its start in 2001. The event takes place on the Zoo’s Ticket Plaza and is free. For health and safety reasons, visitors should leave their current pets at home. Presented by Pet Supplies Plus

Senior Safari Friday, June 24 • Activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the young to the young-atheart, the Zoo has something for everyone. This event focuses on the latter, as all visitors age 55 or better get in FREE during Senior Safari. This popular event also features fitness demonstrations, health screenings and dozens of health and wellness exhibitors set up in the Zoo’s Palava Hut Pavilion. Presented by Discount Drug Mart

Professor Wylde’s Animal Show Through September Professor Wylde and a cast of critters return to the Savanna Theater this summer with all new adventures. Professor Wylde’s Animal Show features an all-star cast, including a white stork, Burmese python, fennec fox, Egyptian vulture and peregrine falcon. Professor Wylde teaches visitors of all ages about Africna wildlife and how people and animals coexist in Africa. Shows run daily through Monday, September 5, with weekend shows through the end of September. Show times are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free with Zoo admission. With support from The Ohio Lottery and Cleveland Public Power

Swing into Summer Golf The Brothers Championship

Father/Son Golf Tournaments

Saturday, June 18 • Tee times begin at 9 a.m. Manakiki Golf Course • North Chagrin Reservation Two-player team event for brothers. The front nine will be a scramble and the back nine will be played as a better-ball competition. Fee is $120 per team (cart included.) Entry deadline is June 12 or when event is full.

Bring your family two-some for these events designed for dads and sons.

Father/Daughter Tournaments Two-player team event for fathers and daughters 9-hole tournament • daughters ages 6 -17 Saturday, June 25 • Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m. Little Met Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation Nine-hole event will be a drive and select an alternate shot. Fee is $35 per team. Entry deadline is June 20 or when event is full. 18-hole tournament • adult daughters Saturday, June 25 • Tee times begin at 2 p.m. Big Met Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation Fee is $55 per team. Entry deadline is June 20 or when even is full.

Saturday, July 9 • Fathers & juniors, ages 14 - 17 Big Met Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation 18–hole play (front 9 - scramble, back 9 - better ball) $60 per team Sunday, July 10 • Fathers & cadets, ages 10 - 13 Little Met Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation 9-hole play (modified scramble) - $35 per team Saturday, July 16 • Fathers & pee wees, ages 6-9 Mastick Woods Golf Course • Rocky River Reservation 9-hole play (modified alternate shot) - $25 per team Sunday, July 17 • Two adult players, 18 & over Manakiki Golf Course • North Chagrin Reservation 8 a.m. shotgun start -18-hole play (front 9 - scramble, back 9 - better ball)- $140 per team (includes golf cart, hamburger/hot dog roast)

Registration is required at least six days prior to a tournament. Space is limited - see the directory on page 32 for individual golf course numbers to register.

Women’s Super Clinic Mastick Woods Monday, June 20 • 6 - 8 p.m. (Check in starts at 5:30 p.m.) $15 per person The adult golfer can hone her skills at stations for putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Equipment and/or experience are not required. Registration required - space is limited. Log onto www.clevelandmetroparks.com to download an Academy of Golf registration form. Day-of registration only if there is availability

Friday, June 17 • 9:30 p.m. Seneca Golf Course • 440-526-0043 Golfers challenge their night vision and play nine holes with a Nitelite golf ball - it glows in the dark! This month, a shotgun start at 9:30 p.m. takes players into a night world of golf, with glowing golf balls, tees and greens. Registration is required, and space is limited. The fee is $20 per person. Players should plan on arriving 30 minutes before the listed start time. Moonlight Golf continues on: July 8 • Mastick Woods Golf Course • 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5 • Shawnee Hills Par 3 Golf Course • 9 p.m. Aug. 26 • Mastick Woods Golf Course • 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 • Little Met Golf Course • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 • Shawnee Hills Par 3 Golf Course • 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 • Mastick Woods Golf Course • 6:30 p.m.

Individual event entry forms may be found and printed from Cleveland Metroparks website at www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Click on golf and scroll down to tournament registrations and results. For more information on golf events offered throughout the season, call 440-232-7247.

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2011 Cleveland Metroparks Junior Golf Programs Cleveland Metroparks offers a variety of programs for junior golfers, ages 6 to 17, of all skill levels including clinics, summer leagues, lessons and a tournament for future high school golfers. Individual event entry forms for junior clinics and leagues are available at www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

Junior Clinics Free One-day Super Clinic for ages 6 to 17 at: Washington - Friday, June 10 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Multi-day Clinics - $15 for ages 6 to 17 at: ages 6 - 9 • 9 - 10:15 a.m. ages 10 - 17 • 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Shawnee Hills - June 14 - 16 Seneca - June 21 - 23 Manakiki - June 28 - 30 Clinics, for beginner and intermediate levels, cover fundamentals of full swing, pitching, chipping, putting, and golf rules and etiquette. Equipment is available to use, but if participants have equipment they should bring it along. Registration is limited and required.

Summer Golf Leagues Cadet, Junior & Advanced Summer golf leagues for children, ages 10 to 17, cost $20 per participant (plus weekly junior greens fees.) Children must have their own equipment. Play begins in June with championships in July and August. Advanced league players must have a handicap of 12 or less in 2010 league play or receive approval from designated Cleveland Metroparks employees.

Pee Wee Children, ages 6 to 9, play three holes and must be accompanied by an adult on the course - either Mastick Woods or Shawnee Hills Par-3. The fee is $8 per child (no weekly fee), and play begins in June with championships in July.

ACADEMY OF GOLF Junior Programs Little Birdie Class This is designed for parents seeking to get their toddlers, ages 3 to 5, in the game of golf. This introductory class will give parent and child the basics in putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing. Equipment and experience is not necessary. For more information call, 440-232-7184. Date Tues., June 7

Time 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location Shawnee Hills

Fee Instructor $100 1 child/1 adult Taylor

SUMMER GOLF CAMP • Washington Golf Course This five-day camp for young golfers, 8 - 17 years, includes instruction, etiquette, rules, playing and on-course experience and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Camp weeks are: June 13 - 17, June 20 - 24, July 11 - 15, July 18 - 22, July 25 - 29, and August 1 - 5. In addition, there is a girls-only camp June 27 - July 1. All five-day camps are $175. A four-day camp will run July 5 - 8 and cost $140. Extended care is available for $25 for the week for children arriving at 8 a.m. and/or staying until 5 p.m. Call 216-641-1864 for more information and to register.

LEARN WITH THESE “GOLF COURSES”

Are you one of the estimated 27 million people who consider themselves “highly interested” in learning to golf? Or, are you a golfer who would like to improve your short game, or learn how to drive for distance? Then check out these golf learning opportunities available from Cleveland Metroparks Academy of Golf. Look for these upcoming classes:

Beginners - An Introduction to Golf -A hands-on series covers the basics of the full swing, chipping and putting. Basic golf terms, rules and etiquette are covered. Loaner equipment available. All participants completing the course will be given a pass to a Cleveland Metroparks short course. A maximum of 7 students in each class. Students in this class should be beginners to 25 handicap. Date Time No. of Sessions Location Fee Instructor Sat. June 4 3 - 4:30 p.m. 4 Washington $100 Short Sat. June 4 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 Washington $100 Short Mon. June 6 4:30 - 6 p.m. 4 Washington $100 Staker Tues. June 7 7:30 - 9 p.m. 4 Mastick $100 Smith Thu. June30 7:30 - 9 p.m. 4 Mastick $100 Smith Beginners II - 200/300 Series - Suggested for graduates of the Beginners Series. It will reinforce the fundamentals and try to advance the skill levels needed to be more successful and confident on the golf course. Graduates of this course also receive a 9-hole golf pass. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Date Time No. of Sessions Location Fee Instructor Thu. June 2 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 Washington $125 Short Mon. June 6 6:30 - 8 p.m. 4 Washington $125 Staker Tue. June 14 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4 Sleepy Hollow $125 Fiander Intermediate Series - The Next Step - 300 Series -Suggested for graduates of Beginners and Beginners II. (Although that is not mandatory) It will refine previously learned skills and help convert these to use on the golf course. There will be less emphasis on fundamentals and more time spent on game management, specialty shots, and situational golf. A brief video analysis for each student will be included. Graduates of this course also receive a 9-hole golf pass. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Date Time No.of Sessions Location Fee Instructor Wed. July 6 6:30 - 8 p.m. 4 Washington $125 Short Mon. July 18 6:30 - 8 p.m. 4 Washington $125 Staker Tue. July 26 6:30 - 8 p.m. 4 Washington $125 Staker The Golf Swing - Hitting Woods - 200/300 Series - Learn the fundamentals and refine skills. For players who have

abandoned using their driver or struggle to use it well. This session will focus more on how to launch a ball with a driver and control its flight. Designed for golfers from beginning to 10 handicap. A maximum of 7 participants. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Date Time Location Fee Instructor Wed. June 22 6:30 - 8 p.m. Shawnee Hills $30 Taylor Wed. July 13 10-11:30 a.m. Seneca $30 Taylor

The Golf Swing - The Fundamentals - 500 Series - This hands-on clinic covers aspects of a solid, fundamental golf

swing, including grip, set-up and swing. The class will provide general, fundamental and basic instruction useful for players of every skill level, gender and age. A maximum of 7 participants per session. Date Time Location Fee Instructor Wed. June 8 10 - 11:30 a.m. Seneca $30 Taylor Thu. June 9 6 - 7:30 p.m. Manakiki $30 Kochensparger Thu. July 14 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sleepy Hollow $30 Fiander

The Short Game - Putting and Chipping - 500 Series -This session reviews basics of successful “around the green shots.” The class will provide general, fundamental and basic instruction that is useful for players of every skill level, gender and age. Date Time Location Fee Instructor Thu. June 2 6 - 7:30 p.m. Manakiki $30 Kochensparger Thu. July 21 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Seneca $30 Taylor The Short Game – Sand - 200/300 Series - Covers the fundamentals of hitting effective sand shots. This course is for beginners up to intermediate golfers with 10 to 25 handicaps. A maximum of 4 participants. Call 216-641-1864 for more information. Date Time Location Fee Instructor Sat. June 18 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Washington $30 Short

Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for complete class schedules. For more information or to register, call 440-232-7247

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For Those Quiet Summertime Moments with your Children It’s finally summer! And it’s time to run and romp, and to explore and discover, and to hike and bike for hours. It’s time to enjoy the summer days while we can. But for those quiet moments, those special times with your children, EarthWords offers you wonderful fun and educational games and kits. It’s time to enjoy that one-on-one time … while we can. Pop Bottle Science It’s pure bottled magic! A complete kit that ingeniously marries science and fun with 79 easy, hands-on experiments that probe the worlds of chemistry, physics, biology, geology, weather, the human body, and even astronomy. Ages 8–12 $14.95

Potato Chip Science Make a science of snacks! Potato Chip Science is the book and kit that’s an irresistible introduction to science. Here are 29 incredible experiments - plus one edible project that use potato chips, potatoes, potato chip bags, tubes, and lids. Ages 8-12 $17.95

Woodsy Word Game It’s Pick Up Sticks with a reading twist! Woodsy Words enhances reading skills with simple game play. Ages 5-8 $12.99

CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday Noon - 4:45 p.m. Are you a member of Cleveland Zoological Society? Bring your membership card to receive 10% off non-sale merchandise every day! Subscribe to our free email newsletter to see new products and specials! Send an email to hjs@clevelandmetroparks.com, and type subscribe in the subject.

Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game Be the first to fill your log with delicious acorns and you win! A fun way to work on squeezing, spinning and strategy skills. Ages 3-5 $19.99 EarthWords will offer many new items for train aficionados of all ages on Train Day, Saturday June 18 at CanalWay Center. Visit us at our inside or outside location and be sure to save time for our t-shirt stamping. $5 per shirt

DAY WITH DAD

at EarthWords, Rocky River Nature Center only Celebrate Father’s Day, June 19, at our annual “Day with Dad.” You and your child will enjoy a hot dog lunch, a special gift, daddy discounts, pond dipping with a naturalist, and a digital photo hunt. Bring your camera! Seating times are noon to 2 p.m. Registration and a $3 fee per person are required. Call 440-734-7576 for reservations

SHIRT OF THE MONTH Think Outside! Think Outside! This Think Outside the Grass comfy 100% organic cotton black t-shirt features a lovely red ladybug and bright green grass. Designed and printed in the U.S.A. $18 Don’t miss our next Think Outside t-shirt available in July.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Summer Camps – It’s not too late! For children ages 3 – 14 Comb the beach at Lake Erie, hike the woods and meadows, discover the stars, feel the heartbeat of a live animal and launch a rocket at a Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s summer camp! Here’s a small sample: Nature Nuts Preschool Camps For children ages 3 –5* Various dates June 6 – August 12 The wonder of nature is at your fingertips. Sing, paint, hike, explore and meet live animals up close. Attend camp four days in a row; choose our once-a-week, 4-week session; or do some of each. *Children must be potty-trained. Fee: $125/child; members $100/child Beginners Rocket Camp For children who have completed Grades 2 – 6 Friday, June 17 (OR Friday, July 8 OR Friday, July 29) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Construct and launch a real rocket under our expert guidance. Anyone launching a rocket must be a registered camp participant. Model Rocketry is not otherwise permitted on Metroparks grounds. Bring a packed lunch. Family members are encouraged to attend the 3 p.m. launch. Fee: $35/child

Junior Naturalists - Eco-Explorers Take Action For students who have completed Grades 5 – 7 and are ages 10 – 13 Monday – Friday, June 13 – 17 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 3 – 10 p.m. Friday ONLY Conduct real scientific research and master a quest of strategy in the forest during an epic week of eco-exploration. Enjoy wildlife encounters, lake fishing, the night sky, a campfire and more. Fee: $275/child; members $250/child Log on to www.lensc.org for complete camp listings and availability. Pre-registration required.

Family Fun Fest For families of all ages Sunday, June 5 • Noon - 4 p.m. Kick off your summer fun at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s popular Family Fun Fest! Up-close wildlife encounters, The Great Duck Race, planetarium shows, plus great games, crafts, bounce houses and food will all return, rain or shine. Most activities require tickets $1 tickets. Ducks on sale NOW at Guest Services. Go to www.lensc.org for details of this annual family extravaganza!

Wild Things For children ages 1 - 5 years with ONE adult Fridays, June 3 and/or July 8 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m. - Noon Saturdays, June 4 and/or July 9 • 10 - 11 a.m. Explore the wild things of summer! Meet an animal, make a craft and get wild with nature! Pre-registration required. Fee for each program: $15/child; members $10/child.

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Family Programs* Twinkle Tots Thursdays & Saturdays • 11 a.m. Fee: $1/person (including infants) This is a program for the toddler in your family. Watch lights dance across the sky, see some magic and learn what’s new in space. This program is fun for just about everyone in the family! Stellar Stars Wednesdays • 11 a.m. & Saturdays • noon Fee: $2/child Grab your passports, blast off to a new planet and find a different picture in the stars each week. Watch lasers moving to music, take home a planet picture to color and add a sticker to your passport. Great for children 2 years and up! * Door closes promptly and no one will be admitted after posted start time for all planetarium programs.

Backyard Astronomy Saturdays • 1 p.m. Fee: $2/person Explore the night sky as it appears from your very own backyard! View current constellations and other objects visible in the Northeast Ohio sky. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Monthly SkyQuest Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 • 2 p.m. Fee: $2/person Saturdays, May 7 & 21 • 7 p.m. Fee: $3/person Using a combination of Earth-based and space telescopes, the number of planets discovered outside our solar system seems to grow larger every day. Many of these planets are close enough that Earth just might be their “noisy” neighbor. We’ll examine how astronomers are finding these new “exoplanets” and what future telescopes will likely discover. This longer, in-depth program is recommended for ages 7 and up. Please note new start times for both programs!

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Located at 28728 Wolf Road in Bay Village | 440-871-2900 | www.lensc.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is an independent nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks

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June Events by Location Off-site Programs

8 • Urban Explorations: Ohio City Walking Tour 11 • Parade the Circle: Moonlit Forest 16 • Urban Explorations – Cultural Gardens (short version)

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

17 • Pond Exploration 18 • Woodlands of Bedford: Rock Cliffs 29 • Hiking the Bedford Forest

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation

4 • 5 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 18 • Hike the Ledges 24 • Dive-In Movie I: How To Train Your Dragon 30 • Firefly Float

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

(BrR) Brecksville Reservation 3 • For Women Only 21 • Hidden Story Hike 25 • Artist in the Park

5 • For Love of the Lake: Alien Invaders 25 • Firefly Frenzy (LENSC) Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 28728 Wolf Rd., Huntington Reservation Bay Village 440-871-2900 18 • Meet An Animal: The Screech Owl 25 • Meet An Animal: The Rosy Boa

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rt. 82 entrance, Brecksville 440-526-1012 14 • Hiking for the Young at Heart

(BWR) Bradley Woods Reservation 9 • Evening in the Forest

(BR) Brookside Reservation

10 • Brookside Lawnchair Concert: Mo’ Mojo

(CWC) CanalWay Center

Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Off E. 49th St., Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cuyahoga Hts., 216-206-1000 EarthWords Nature Shop Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sun. noon - 4:45 p.m. 216-206-1003 1 - 30 • Photo Display 1 - 30 • Hunt of the Month 1 • Evening with the Researchers: Ohio’s Hidden Wonders 4 • Living History: General Jack Casement and the Union Pacific Railroad 10 • 25 • CanalWay Cart Tours - Northern Route 10 • Hidden Valley Homeschool: All the Worlds a Playground 11 • Treasure Hunt Adventure: GPS for Beginners of All Ages 11 • 24 • CanalWay Cart Tours - Southern Route 18 • Train Day 23 • Around the Emerald Necklace: Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 24 • CanalWay Sunset Concerts 25 • Bird Banding 25 • Acoustic Players Circle 29 • Preschoolers: Little Tikes Hike

(ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation 11 • Explore Euclid Creek

(GPNC) Garfield Park Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Broadway Ave. or Turney Rd. entrance Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 4 • Farm & Garden Day 5 • Camouflage Coloring 11 • Let’s Fly a Kite! 12 • Party Animals 19 • Watercolor Flowers 22 • The June Jaunt 25 • Bugs in the Meadow 26 • Build a Birdhouse 28 • 29 • American Girl Summer

Each month, look for the

5 • Bird Banding: Migrating Wonders 11 • Moving Through the Forest 12 • Breakfast in the Park 18 • 19 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 26 • Tour de Necklace

(NCR) North Chagrin Reservation 5 • Sunday Bird Walk 11 • Hello Summer Campfire 15 • Trail Trackers: Creek Walk 17 • Campout in the Park 19 • Morning in the Forest

(NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center

Open Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 EarthWords Nature Shop Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Sun. noon - 4:45 p.m. 440-449-0511 3 • Family Friday Night: Nature Feud 4 • Families Explore: Creek Peek 5 • The Residents of Fosters Run 8 • Mid-Week After Work Hike 10 • Naturepiece Theatre: Carnivores, Oh My! 14 • Stroller Science 17 • Friday Movie Night 18 • Dog Hike 25 • In Search of…Dragonflies 26 • NABA Butterfly Count Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East 6 • 20 • Bi-monthly Meeting

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 27 • Hike the Canal Series 30 • Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

(RRR) Rocky River Reservation

(RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 44070 440-734-6660 EarthWords Nature Shop Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sun. noon - 4:45 p.m. 440-734-7576 1 - 7/31 • Snap Out Of It Exhibit 5 • Summer Book Review 11 • Second Saturday Storytelling 13 • 14 • Little Explorers - Bats 15 • Books Alive 15 • The Moon in June 16 • Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Film Night 17 • Look Under Logs! 18 • Scouting for Birds 18 • Forests of Cleveland Metroparks: Floodplain Forest 19 • Learn Nature Journal Writing 19 • Campfire 21 – 23 • Storytelling Camp 21 • Beginning Explorers: Pond Fun 21 • Summer Solstice Celebration 22 • Beginning Explorers: Things that Flutter 25 • Nature Writing -- Poetry and Essays 25 • Cinema Saturday Night – Over Alaska 26 • Bird Banding at Rocky River Nature Center 26 • School of the Wilds: Amphibians 28 • 29 • Junior Explorers 30 • Local Weather and a Changing Climate Cleveland Metroparks Southwest Camera Club 6 • Monthly Meeting Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association 8 • Monthly Meeting Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 13 • Monthly Meeting

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation Look About Lodge

Open for scheduled programs. Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91, Bentleyville 440-247-7075 5 • The Lodge is Open! 5 • Nature 101: Build a Rain Barrel 12 • Knee High Naturalists 24 • Grand Non-Campout 25 • Great American Campout Cleveland Natural Science Club 18 • Monthly Meeting

(WCR) West Creek Reservation

NOTE: W. Ridgewood Road entrance is closed - programs will meet at Center Park, on Park Dr. off of State Rd./94

14 • Bird or Bust: Wood-pewees to Woodpeckers

15 • Loving the Lagoon 17 • Cedar Valley Square Dance 18 • Monthly Morning With the Birds 23 • Hiking for Your Health

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

Outdoor Adventures With IGO

The Institute of the Great Outdoors (IGO) offers year-round courses in canoeing, backpacking and more, plus Escapes to Nature throughout the U.S. and Canada. For details, visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating the Year of the Forest. symbol next to Cleveland Metroparks special Year of the Forest related programs and events

June Events Calendar 1 • Wednesday Photo Display Peninsula photographer, Diane Seskes will display her images capturing the magical moods of nature. From the mysterious valleys wrapped in mist to the sparkling webs adorned in morning dew, Diane’s images illuminate the landscape transformed by mist and fog, dew and frost. On display through June 30. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CWC Hunt of the Month Summer time has begun, time to go bug hunting. We have hidden dragonflies throughout CanalWay Center. There are 20 to find inside and then head down to the Blue Heron Boardwalk and look for the real dragonflies. Through June 30. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC

Cleveland Metroparks Maps

Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 16 reservations. Or, call 216-635-3200 and request a Pathfinder Map & Guide. Snap Out Of It Exhibit Enjoy the artistry of Park Operations employee Andrea Nagy as you view her perspective on nature through her photographs. Through July 31. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. RRNC Evening with the Researchers: Ohio’s Hidden Wonders Vernal pools will be our evening’s topic. These critical habitats are homes to many aquatic organisms that we will discuss. Research by Case Western University scientists and Park District staff are uncovering exciting information about these life systems. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CWC 216-206-1000

3 • Friday

4 • Saturday

For Women Only Come join other women for exercise and camaraderie as we recharge after a busy week. We’ll incorporate the Towpath on this hike in the hope of catching a glimpse of bald eagles. 10 a.m. - noon BrR Plateau Picnic Area Ages: adult women Terrain: moderate, some hills, 5 miles 440-526-1012

Families Explore: Creek Peek Get your feet wet while searching for creek critters. We will use dip nets and other equipment to capture and observe these critters up close. 10 -11:30 a.m. NCNC Ages: 6 years & up with adult Terrain: wet, slippery, 1 mile

Family Friday Night: Nature Feud Are you a fan of Family Feud? If, so come try our version of Nature Feud. Bring your team of three to five out for an evening of friendly competition. Are you ready to feud? 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: 12 years & over Registration required 440-473-3370

Voyageur Canoe Paddle Join Cleveland Metroparks French Canadian voyageurs for an hour-long paddle. This living history program gives you the opportunity to paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing, and hear tales of fur traders who paddled the Great Lakes long ago. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 216-206-1000 Living History: General Jack Casement and the Union Pacific Railroad John Stephen Casement was a general in the Union Army, a noted railroad contractor who directed the constructional phase of the Transcontinental Railroad, and a Congressman. Larry Disbro portrays Casement - one of the most famous Ohioans you have never heard of! 3 p.m. CWC

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Farm & Garden Day (see page 8 for details) Swimming Season Starts (see page 2 for details)

5 • Sunday Bird Banding: Migrating Wonders Migrants, warblers and flycatchers! Have you wondered which birds migrate through Cleveland Metroparks? See these birds up close as we band and study these migrating gems. Program will be cancelled during rain. Drop in any time between the hours below. Sunrise - 11 a.m. MSRR First parking lot west of Eastland Road and Valley Parkway intersection. (look for bird banding signs.) 440-734-6660 For Love of the Lake: Alien Invaders Huntington Reservation is home to a unique collection of plants and animals, but preservation of this lakeside community is threatened by non-native species. Hike with Naturalist Bethany Majeski to explore sandy shores for unwelcome invaders. 8 – 9 a.m. HuR Huntington Picnic Shelter Ages: adults, families with older children Terrain: flat, sandy, 0.5 mile

Sunday Bird Walk June marks the official time when we can document breeding bird activity. Join us as we search the pines and hemlocks for common and maybe some not so common nesting birds of North Chagrin Reservation. Some binoculars will be available to borrow. 9 - 11 a.m. NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods parking lot Ages: adults & teens Terrain: easy, 2 miles The Lodge is Open! Ever wonder what Look About Lodge is like on the inside? The door is open so drop by and sit a spell or just take a peek. After your visit, hike on the trails surrounding the Lodge to enjoy the late spring forest. Noon – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Camouflage Coloring Join us for a scavenger hunt of your own creation. After exploring the Garfield Park Nature Center garden, we will color animals that camouflage with the garden and hide them. Will you be the one to find them all? 1 - 2 p.m. GPNC Ages: 7 - 12 years & adult

The Residents of Fosters Run Enjoy a leisurely hike along this attractive waterway. We’ll look to see which amphibians have made this area their home. 1:30 – 3 p.m. NCNC Terrain: downhill, moderate, 2.5 miles

Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 6/4 for details)

6 • Monday Cleveland Metroparks Southwest Camera Club Champion of Champions competition. See the best of the best from the 2010-2011 year. Any image that took first, second, third or honorable mention at our programs during the past year are eligible to enter this final battle to choose a grand champion. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

Summer Book Review Native Ohio Amish farmer David Kline is one of Rocky River Readers’ favorite authors. Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the Readers to review his most recent book: Letters from Larksong, a comCleveland Metroparks pilation of Kline’s finest essays Photography Club East of the last decade. Critique Night -It’s time to 2 - 4 p.m. RRNC put your knowledge of comAge: adults position to work. Bring in a maximum of three photos for Nature 101: general audience critique. Build a Rain Barrel 8 - 10 p.m. NCNC A rain barrel is a container used to collect and store 8 • Wednesday rainwater that would otherwise be lost down the storm Urban Explorations: drain. Collected water may Ohio City Walking Tour then be used to water lawns Join Volunteers Mike and and gardens. This workshop Louise McCormick on a will provide supplies, power walk through Ohio City. So tools and instruction for much history abounds in this building your own rain bar- area. Learn about the famous rel. “Bridge Wars.” Enjoy the sites 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. SCR and learn about the neighLook About Lodge borhood where the West Side Ages: adults Market stands. Meeting place Fee: $60 and details will be sent in Register by June 1 confirmation letter. 440-247-7075 10 - 11:30 a.m. Ages: adults Terrain: city streets, 1.5 miles Register beginning June 1 216-206-1000

Mid-Week After Work Hike Summer is just around the corner! We will do a complete loop through Foster’s Run following the Buckeye and bridle trails through A.B. Williams Memorial Woods while looking for butterflies, blooms, and amphibians. 5:30 -7 p.m. NCNC Terrain: paved and dirt trails; hills, 2-2.5 miles

10 • Friday

CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route If you have found the terrain too difficult for walking but would like to see the park, join us for one of these tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of the northern Cuyahoga River valley. Each tour accommodates seven passengers and lasts one hour. Greater Cleveland 10:30 a.m. or noon CWC Beekeepers Association Best Plants for Honeybees - Register beginning June 1 Cynthia Druckenbrod, ento- 216- 206-1000 mologist and director of horHidden Valley Hometiculture and conservation at school: All the Worlds the Cleveland Botanical GarA Playground dens brings her experience and insights into choosing Everyone loves to play games. plants to attract and nurture Join the CanalWay staff as we a favorite pollinator, honey- spend the afternoon playing games from around the bees. world. We will be outside so 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC dress for the weather. 9 • Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. CWC Ages: 6 - 12 years Evening in the Forest Register beginning June 1 Discover secrets of the eve- 216-206-1000 ning forest of Bradley Woods with Naturalist David Dvorak. We will watch for wildlife as the sun sets. 7 - 8:30 p.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Area Terrain: wet, level, 2 miles 440-734-6660

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Naturepiece Theatre: Carnivores, Oh My! Join the Naturepiece Theatre puppets as they discover what animals eat. Explore the world of carnivores, herbivores and others with hands-on activities. We’ll look at different animal teeth and skulls, then end the night with a tasty treat. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: 6 years & under with adult Register beginning June 1 440-473-3370 Brookside Lawnchair Concert - Mo’ Mojo (see page 10 for details)

11 • Saturday Moving Through the Forest Get out and get moving! This fast-paced hike will lead us along a rolling trail. During our journey we will be immersed in the natural beauty and wonder of the forest. 9:30 – 11 a.m. MSRR Royalview Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: moderate, hills, 3 miles 440-734-6660

Explore Euclid Creek Have you hiked along Euclid Creek and wondered what animals live there? Here’s a chance to take a closer look at the creek and its residential aquatic life. Dip nets provided. 10 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Highland Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: creek bed, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370 CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route For those who have been on our northern tour and want to see more of the reservation, this cart tour takes you south along the towpath. We will focus on the natural and cultural history of the area. Each tour accommodates seven passengers. 10:30 a.m. or noon CWC Register beginning June 1 216- 206-1000

Parade the Circle: Moonlit Forest Parade the Circle is an annual event sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Art. This year Cleveland Metroparks naturalists and about 45 creative people will be in the parade marching as a moonlit forest. Look for us! Noon University Circle Treasure Hunt Adventure: GPS for Beginners of All Ages Want to learn how to use a handheld GPS? Doug Kusak teaches you how. He hides stuff, you find it. Bring your handheld GPS or borrow one of ours (ID required). 1 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning June 1 216-341-1704

Hello Summer Campfire Summer is beginning so what better way to celebrate than with a campfire. Bring your family out for a walk around the pond and marsh. We’ll enjoy marshmallows by the campfire and end the evening watching the bats come out to hunt. 8 – 9:30 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Terrain: level, 1 mile

12 • Sunday

Breakfast in the Park Volunteer cooks will scramble up a delicious breakfast while visitors hike. Discover interesting nature near the Bonnie Park Picnic Area. Find out your food item(s) when you register and don’t forget to bring along re-usable table settings for each person. 9 – 10:30 a.m. MSRR Bonnie Park Picnic Area Let’s Fly a Kite! Meet at Garfield Nature Cen- Ages: adults, families ter to build a kite out of items Terrain: flat, 1.25 miles that you might find around Party Animals your house. Then hike up the hill to try to fly these crafts - Let’s celebrate the animals of the forest. Learn about a few recycled kites! of our favorite forest animals 2 - 4 p.m. GPNC as we hike, have a little party Ages: 7 years & over fun, and enjoy a light snack. Registration required 1 - 2:30 p.m. GPNC 216-341-3152 Ages: 3 - 7 years & adult Registration required Second Saturday 216-341-3152 Storytelling Enjoy tales from here, there Knee High Naturalists and everywhere. Be here for (see page 8 for details) the narrative performance of Barb Sutton, a bodacious storyteller from the Western Reserve Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling (WRAPPS). Refreshments and story swap follow the performance. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, older students

13 • Monday Little Explorers - Bats Through a story, activities and a simple craft, discover how these night-flying mammals help to keep our environment healthy just by eating “dinner”. Then we will take a walk to see where they hang out during the day. 10 - 11:15 a.m. or 1 - 2:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 3 - 5 years with adult Terrain: some steps, 0.5 mile Register beginning May 2 440-734-6660

Hiking for the Young at Heart Join Naturalist John Miller for a hike through the Tallgrass Prairie and along the Hemlock Loop Trail. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. BNC Terrain: moderate, 3 miles Stroller Science Bring your precious little one to search around the pond and marsh for eggs, pollywogs, and frogs! We will be pond dipping with dip nets, so be prepared to get a little wet and/or muddy. 10:15 -11:15 a.m. NCNC Ages: 2 years & under with adult

Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Get the latest scoop on space Little Explorers - Bats exploration. Jay Reynolds (see 6/13 for details) will present new information from NASA on the Hubbell telescope and several pend- 15 • Wednesday ing missions. Books Alive 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder, is 14 • Tuesday filled with fascinating detail. Naturalist Kathy Schmidt Bird or Bust: will help bring the activities Wood-pewees to and experiences in this book Woodpeckers The forests, grasslands and ri- to life. Reading the book beparian corridor of West Creek forehand is required. provide a refuge for nearly 50 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. RRNC species of nesting birds, in- Ages: 9 - 12 cluding spotted sandpiper, Register beginning May 31 belted kingfisher, pileated Hiking the woodpecker, scarlet tanager Bedford Forest and rose-breasted grosbeak. Join us for a hike through Join naturalist Jen Brumfield beautiful Bedford Reservato seek out colorful breeding tion. Enjoy spending some birds of West Creek. time walking the park’s sce9 – 11 a.m. WCR nic trails. We will even get Terrain: moderate trails but the opportunity to view slow pace, 2 miles Bridal Veil Falls as we begin 216-341-9225 our loop back. 10 a.m. - noon BeR Egbert Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: moderate hills, some paved, 4.5 miles

Loving the Lagoon There is a lot of life around the edge of the Lagoon. Come on out and help us find it. We’ll keep our eyes open for amphibians, insects and birds. Long pants and closed shoes are required. 2 - 3 p.m. RRR Lagoon Picnic Area Ages: 8 - 12 years Register beginning May 2 440-734-6660 The Moon in June Summer sounds abound in the woods at night. Join Naturalist Bethany Majeski for a fun full moon hike and tune in to the calls of insects, amphibians and more. Bring a flashlight! 8 - 9:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, 1.5 miles

16 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Cultural Gardens Doug Kusak leads a moderate to brisk-paced hike in search of culture along storied boulevards. Enjoy exercise and explanation en route to better health and understanding. Directions will be sent. 10 a.m. Ages: 10 years - adult Terrain: mostly paved, 2 miles Register beginning June 1 216-206-1000

Pond Exploration Meet naturalist Natalie Moore in Bedford Reservation on an adventure using nets to find critters that live in the water! Waterproof boots are suggested, nets will be provided. 2 - 3:30 p.m. BeR Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Ages: 9 years & over Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Film Night Bad Seed - The Truth About Our Food -This documentary about genetically engineered plants provides essential information for an informed consumer. A short discussion will follow this film. The program is free. 7 - 8:30 p.m. RRNC

17 • Friday Look Under Logs! Get the kids outside today for a fun exploration of the woodland floor. We’ll search for insects, amphibians, spiders, reptiles, and fungi, and learn how these organisms are interconnected in their habitat. Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended. 1 - 2:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 8 and up Terrain: flat, may be muddy, 1 mile

Trail Trackers: Creek Walk Cool off with a walk in Buttermilk Creek. Discover what life is like under the water. Wear wettable shoes. Parents must accompany their child in the water. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 3 years - K and adult Register beginning June 1 440-473-3370

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Campout in the Park Have you ever dreamed of camping in North Chagrin Reservation? Now it’s your chance to make this dream come true. Join us Friday evening to set up your tent and participate in some outdoor activities. Saturday morning we will enjoy a continental breakfast before packing up to go home. More information will be given upon registration. We hope you can join us! 6:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. NCR Ages: 6 years & over with an adult Fee: $2 per person Register June 1 - 15 440-473-3370 Friday Movie Night In honor of the opening of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s African Elephant Crossing, tonight’s feature will be Plant Predators from The Life of Mammals series hosted by Naturalist Sir David Attenborough. Come watch the world’s biggest plant predators and other herbivores face off against the many defenses of the plants that they encounter. Popcorn will be served. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. NCNC

Cedar Valley Square Dance Allemande left and do-si-do with your regular partner or a serendipitous acquaintance. This old-fashioned activity provides fun and gentle exercise, rain or shine. Caller Frank Koenig leads you through a graceful sequence of moves in circles, lines and squares. 7:30 - 9 p.m. RRR Frostville Museum 440-734-6660

18 • Saturday Monthly Morning With the Birds The Rocky River valley attracts many interesting birds and by now they should be nesting. Join us to see who has made their nests along the West Channel Pond Trail. 8 - 11 a.m. RRR RRNC Parking Lot 440-734-6660 Scouting for Birds Hey, Boy Scouts - earn that Bird Study badge! Spend a day having fun while completing the requirements. Join our Monthly Morning with the Birds Hike, then hang out with Naturalist Bethany Majeski to learn about bird habits, ranges, and identification, and make a take-home bird feeder! 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: grades 6 & up Terrain: moderate, some stairs, 3 miles Register beginning June 1 440-734-6660

Woodlands of Bedford: Rock Cliffs Join Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi on this last weekend of spring and explore the towering shale and sandstone cliffs above Tinker’s Creek. We will take great care in traversing the area that includes the boulder field of an old rock fall. Along the way we will examine special flora, more typical of Appalachia. 9 a.m. – noon BeR Willis Picnic Area Terrain: rugged, strenuous 216-341-3152 Dog Hike Bring your best friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We will hike the wooded trails of North Chagrin Reservation. Dogs must be leashed. 10 - 11:30 a.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, some hills, 3.5 - 4 miles

Forests of Cleveland Metroparks: Floodplain Forest The Ohio shale of the Rocky River Valley is easily carved by the power of water. Nestled in these deep ravines are forested ecosystems uniquely suited to frequent flooding. Join a naturalist for a closer look at our dynamic floodplain woods. 2 - 4 p.m. RRNC Terrain: 135 stairs, flat, 2 miles Meet An Animal: The Screech Owl This owl is a common Ohio inhabitant but often overlooked because of its small size. We will have an unusual look at it (in the daylight and indoors) and discuss its life in the wild. 3 p.m. LENSC 440-871-2900 Hike the Ledges Celebrate the upcoming return of summer with Naturalist Jenny McClain as we explore the majestic Whipp’s Ledges. Wear sturdy footwear and bring a water bottle. 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. HiR Whipp’s Ledges parking lot Terrain: difficult, rocky, 1.5 miles 440-526-1012

Voyageur Canoe Paddle Join Cleveland Metroparks French Canadian voyageurs for an hour-long paddle. This living history program gives you the opportunity to paddle a 34-foot canoe, sing, and hear tales of fur traders who paddled the Great Lakes long ago. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. MSSR Wallace Lake Ages: individuals, families, Cleveland Natural groups Science Club Fee: $5 Barry Zucker will teach us Registration required about the non-toxic care of 216-206-1000 lawns as he presents “Fabulous Lawn Care – Without Chemicals.” 7:30 p.m SCR Look About Lodge 216-371-3263 Train Day (see page 9 for details)

19 • Sunday Morning in the Forest Join us to enjoy the morning under the white pines and eastern hemlocks of North Chagrin Reservation. We will search out the remnants of our spring wildflowers and listen for nesting birds setting up their territories while walking towards a Walking Works shield. 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. NCR Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot Ages: adults & teens Terrain: easy, 3 - 4 miles Learn Nature Journal Writing Naturalists enjoy journaling, using drawings or measurements to refer back to seasonal changes of weather or species’ activities. Observe examples of different journal writing styles or share your own style with the group. Space is limited. 1 - 3 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Register beginning June 1 440-734-6660 Watercolor Flowers Join us in our garden as our beautiful plants and flowers pose as subjects for watercolor sketches. Naturalist Beth Whiteley will guide you through basic painting techniques to create nature inspired compositions. Beginners as well as practiced watercolorists are encouraged to join us! Supply list provided upon registration. 2 – 3:30 p.m. GPNC Ages: adults, 8 years & up with adult Registration required 216-341-3152

Campfire Enjoy the beauty of a summer evening with a campfire at our Trailside Amphitheater. Insect repellent or long sleeves are recommended. Bring your singing voice and a song or story to share. We will end with a marshmallow roast. 8 - 9:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: many steps. 1.4 mile Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 6/18 for details)

20 • Monday Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East Summer Potluck Dinner Party - Bring along a dish to share. The program will begin at 8:30 p.m. 7 - 10 p.m. NCNC

21 • Tuesday Hidden Story Hike Get the behind-the-scenes story of Brecksville Stables. A naturalist-guided hike along the scenic bridle paths will be followed by a short tour of the stables and the story of its recent history. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. BrR Brecksville Stables parking lot Terrain: some hills, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012 Beginning Explorers: Pond Fun Join Naturalist Min Keung as we explore what lives in a pond. Learn to make sounds like a frog. We will use dip nets to search for frogs, fish and more in this catch and release program! 10 - 11:30 a.m. RRNC Ages: 6 – 7 years Terrain: flat, 0.5 miles Register beginning June 1 440-734-6660

Storytelling Camp Nature and stories – a natural combination! Learn and tell stories using a different nature topic each of the camp’s three days. A nature hike and activity, performance exercises and traditional and original stories fill the day. Participants must come all three days. Lunch included. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. RRNC Ages: 8 - 12 yrs Fee: $36 Terrain: varies, 0.5 - 1 mile Registration required 440-734-6660

22 • Wednesday

23 • Thursday

The June Jaunt Come and enjoy the view as we hike through Garfield Park Reservation in full foliage. 10 - 11:30 a.m. GPNC Terrain: moderate, some hills

Around the Emerald Necklace: Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cleveland Metroparks naturalists are excited to share their favorite trails around the Emerald Necklace with you. These hikes will rotate throughout most of the reservations within Cleveland Metroparks. Our hope is to introduce you to a few spots that will become your favorite as well. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. CWC Terrain: paved, one hill 4 miles 216-206-1000

Beginning Explorers: Things that Flutter Vibrant colors soar through the air. We will use insect nets for catch and release. Join Naturalist Min Keung as we search for dragonflies and butterflies. Summer Solstice 2 - 3:30 p.m. RRNC Celebration Ages: 6 – 7 years It is the first day of summer Terrain: flat, 0.5 miles and the longest day of the Register beginning June 1 year. What a great time to cel- 440-734-6660 ebrate the forest. Join us for a stroll through the floodplain. Together we’ll discover how this unique habitat responds to warmer temperatures. 1 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: 2 miles, flat with some stairs

Hiking for Your Health Hike through bottomland and upland forests on the way to Berea Falls on this early summer hike with Naturalist David Dvorak. 10 a.m. - noon RRR Willow Bend Picnic Area Terrain: some hills, 3 miles 440-734-6660

24 • Friday Grand Non-Campout The Great American Campout is this weekend but this is a great alternative for grandparents and their young counterparts. We’ll hit all the fun parts of a campout: cooking out, hiking, exploring & even a tent! But you’ll get to go home to sleep comfortably in your own bed. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. SCR Ages: 3 - 7 years with grandparent or senior Fee: $5 per person Register by June 17 440-247-7075 or lalreg@ clevelandmetroparks.com CanalWay Sunset Concerts Cletus Black Review will be our featured guests during this free outside concert. Cletus is an award winning singer-songwriter who will bring his unique blend of rock, folk, blues, and country to the CanalWay stage. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy great music on a warm summers evening. 7:30 – 9 p.m. CWC CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route (see 6/11 for details) Dive-In Movie (see page 10 for details)

Emerald Necklace, June 2011

25 • Saturday Bird Banding Learn about bird banding, an essential tool for learning about our feathered friends. You can see the intricate details of the birds that we capture, band and release at the feeders. Drop in anytime, however the program will be cancelled if raining. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CWC Artist in the Park Naturalist and Artist Stefanie Verish will be near Chippewa Creek bridge in Brecksville Reservation this morning creating nature-inspired artwork. Stop by for a look, or bring your own supplies, and join her in an artistic endeavor. Weather permitting. 10 a.m. - noon BrR 440-526-1012 Nature Writing: Poetry and Essays Learn nature writing skills. An excellent way to share observations of nature, meet fellow writers and, with gentle encouragement, improve your writing. Several samples of poetry and essays will inspire you. Noon - 2 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Register beginning June 1 440-734-6660 Acoustic Players Circle Songs of Appalachia will be the theme for June. Join this well established player’s circle, in singing songs, swapping songs, chords and styles of playing. If you don’t play an instrument, don’t worry, listeners are always welcome. 1 p.m. CWC

Great American Campout Now’s your chance to spend an awesome evening camping out in South Chagrin Reservation. This activity is for an adult and child together. We’ll send you a list of everything you’ll need to bring, including a tent, when you register. Saturday evening will be full of fun outdoor activities; we’ll campout in the park, and wrap up with breakfast on Sunday morning. 6:30 p.m. SCR Ages: 8 years & older with adult In Search of…Dragonflies Fee: $5 per person Join Naturalist Traci Wil- Register by June 17 liams as we trek around the 440-247-7075 or lalreg@ pond and marsh in search of clevelandmetroparks.com dragons and damsels that fly! Firefly Frenzy We will attempt to catch a few to identify. If you want to Fireflies are fascinating. Join try to catch one, wear shoes Naturalist Valerie Fetzer on a that you don’t mind getting short hike in search of glowworms and lightning bugs. wet and muddy. Bring the entire family to 2 - 3 p.m. NCNC watch the show! Age: adults, 8 years & over 7:30 – 9 p.m. HuR with adult Terrain: paved trail, possibly Wolf Picnic Area Terrain: flat, 0.5-1 mile muddy Bugs in the Meadow We will hike up to the meadow to catch insects and spiders. Most we will set free after we figure out who they are. But, some may come back with us to the nature center to be added to our Lil’ Bug City display. There they may become new residents or part of the menu! We will have nets and containers to use. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. GPNC Registration recommended 216-341-3152

Meet An Animal: The Rosy Boa This cute little serpent is actually one of two boas found in the United States. Come learn more about this snake and be able to touch a real Rosy Boa afterwards. This is the perfect get-to-know snake for young and old alike. 3 p.m. LENSC 440-871-2900

Cinema Saturday Night – Over Alaska Take off on a breathtaking journey and soar above the vast landscapes of our 49th state. From bustling cities to ghost towns, and Mount McKinley to the frozen tundra, get an insider’s look at the state’s history, heritage and culture. Doors open at 7 p.m. 7:30 - 9 p.m. RRNC Ages: families with older children, adults CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route (see 6/10 for details)

26 • Sunday Bird Banding at Rocky River Nature Center Better than binoculars, see intricate details as we capture and band birds from the feeder. Learn about bird banding, an essential tool for studying our feathered friends. Program cancelled during rain. Drop in any time between: 9:30 – noon RRNC NABA Butterfly Count Annual Chagrin Valley Butterfly Count This annual count of local butterflies is part of the North American Butterfly Association’s long-term monitoring. Join us for a day of identifying and counting. Bring water and a lunch if you are spending the entire day. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, 8 years & over with adult Terrain: fields, off trail Fee: $3 for report publication Register beginning June 1 440-473-3370 Tour de Necklace Mill Stream Run will be our featured reservation to ride in this month. We will meet at Wallace Lake Picnic Area and ride to Pawpaw Picnic area. Along the way we will hear about the quarries and how they helped the Cleveland economy. Bring lunch. Helmets are required. 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MSRR Wallace Lake Picnic Area Terrain: mostly flat, 13 miles Register beginning June 1 216-206-1000

Build a Birdhouse Children and their favorite adult will enjoy putting together and painting their very own bird house. We will learn where the best places are to hang a birdhouse and what types of birds will use them. Plan on getting messy! 1 - 2 p.m. GPNC Ages: 5 - 12 years & adult Registration Required 216-341-3152 School of the Wilds: Amphibians Join Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist and amphibian researcher Tim Krynak for an update on the current status of amphibians in North America. Despite what you have heard, the news isn’t all bad. After the talk we will head out to the wetlands to find some frogs! 2 - 5 p.m. RRNC Terrain: flat, muddy, 1 mile

27 • Monday

29 • Wednesday

Hike the Canal Series Join us for a dusk hike along the Canal. We will start at Bacci Park and hike south. We will walk along the Canal going over and under the bridges of the Valley. Bring your camera for this enjoyable evening hike. 7:30 p.m. OECR Bacci Park parking lot Terrain: paved, long incline 216-206-1000

Preschoolers: Little Tikes Hike Walk or ride down to the Cuyahoga River on the all purpose trail and learn a little history about farming in the valley along the way! Strollers, wagons, and bikes with two, three, or four wheels are welcome! Snack and drink provided. 10 - 11:30 a.m. CWC Age: 2 – 5 years with adult Register beginning June 1 216-206-1000

28 • Tuesday

American Girl Summer Junior Explorers (see page 10 for details) Discover the secrets of birds of prey and wonders founds Junior Explorers in a pond. Dress for the (see 6/28 for details) weather and bring a water bottle. 30 • Thursday 10 a.m. - noon RRNC Ages: 8 & 9 years Firefly Float Terrain: hills, 1 mile Come view the spectacular Register beginning June 2 firefly light show as we troll around Hinckley Lake by pontoon boat. Space is limited. 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Ages: families ages 10 years & up Registration begins June 1 440-526-1012

Emerald Necklace, June 2011

Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Doug Kusak and Jill Hauger lead a history/nature adventure on bicycle through Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation along the allpurpose trail. Helmet required. 6 p.m. OECR Rockside parking lot Terrain: paved, 12 miles Register beginning June 1 216-206-1000 Local Weather and A Changing Climate Sea level is rising, glaciers are melting, but locally, has our weather changed that much? Join Naturalist David Dvorak for a discussion and hike along Rocky River Reservation’s wetlands. 7 - 9 p.m. RRNC Terrain: level, 1.5 miles

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EMERALD NECKLACE KIDS CORNER

Trains played an important part in American history and continue to bring us things such as the food we eat and the toys we play with from faraway places. Can you complete this puzzle with words that have something to do with trains?

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1. When you take a ride on the train, the __________ will punch your ticket. 4. Freight trains carry all kinds of products across the country. Freight is often carried in a big rectangular car called a __________. 9. Always stop at a railroad __________ whenever the lights are flashing and the gates are down, and let the train go by. 10. Steam locomotives blow a __________ to signal their approach, while diesel locomotives blow a horn. 11. A __________ is a special kind of bridge that carries a train over a river or gorge. You can watch freight trains crossing one of these bridges over the Cuyahoga River in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. 12. The __________ is the person responsible for slowing the train down. Down 2. Freight trains used to have a __________ , which was a special car, often painted red, at the end of the train where the trainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew ate their meals. 3. The first locomotives were powered by steam, which was made by burning coal or wood to heat __________ . 5. Modern trains are pulled by locomotives with powerful diesel __________ . 6. A person who rides a train to get from one place to another is called a __________ . 7. The gauge of a railroad refers to the distance between the two __________ , or long metal bars that a train runs along. 8. The train __________ is where you go to buy a ticket for a train ride or to meet someone who is riding a train to visit you.

Come to Train Day at CanalWay Center (see page 9) for a summer celebration of trains! 31

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Brecksville Nature Center Rt. 82 entrance Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-1012

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Big Met Golf Course 4811 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course 18599 Old Lorain Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course 35501 Eddy Road North Chagrin Reservation Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: Sammy’s of Manakiki 440-946-1140 Mastick Woods Golf Course 19900 Puritas Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Eagle’s Nest Cafe 216-265-3660 Seneca Golf Course 975 Valley Parkway Brecksville Reservation Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grill 440-546-7797

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Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18753 Egbert Road Bedford Reservation Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Double Bogey Grill 440-786-7587

Office of the Zoo Director 216-635-3330

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555

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Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-635-3331 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3338 School Group Reservations 216-635-3308 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3389 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421

Washington Golf Course 3841 Washington Park Blvd. Washington Reservation 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Administration 216-341-9225 Institute of the Great Outdoors 216-341-1704

Garfield Park Nature Center 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Park Reservation Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center Sunset Lane Entrance North Chagrin Reservation Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge 37374 Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91 South Chagrin Reservation 440-247-7075 EarthWords Nature Shops CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 NatureTracks Education Unit/EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-871-WILD

Boating

Emerald Necklace Marina 1500 Scenic Park Drive Rocky River Reservation Lakewood 216-226-3030 Food Service/Catering: Sweetwater Landing 216-228-2233 Kayak Rentals 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures Rocky River Reservation 1-866-529-2541 Hinckley Boathouse West Drive, Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township 330-278-3132 Wallace Lake Off Valley Parkway, south of Bagley Road Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea Quarry Rock Café

Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530

Winter Recreation

Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530

Chalet/Tobogganing Mill Stream Run Reservation Strongsville 440-572-9990

West Creek Reservation 216-341-9225

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

Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

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Swimming

440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation Bay Village Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Ledge Rock Café Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Berea Quarry Rock Café

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates and Clubs Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 www.bayarts.net Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 www.brecksvillestables.com Brilla House Slavic Village Development Mill Creek Falls Garfield Park Reservation 216-429-1182, ext. 116 Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club South Chagrin Reservation 216-635-3200 Cleveland Archery Club 216-635-3200 Cleveland Natural Science Club 440-247-4005 or 440-247-0151 Hinckley Historical Society Hinckley Reservation 330-278-3159 Huntington Playhouse Huntington Reservation 440-871-8333 www.huntingtonplayhouse.com Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Intergrove Lodge 1-800-852-4474 www.gsneo.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Huntington Reservation 440-871-2900 www.lensc.org Olmsted Historical Society Rocky River Reservation 440-779-0280 www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 (lessons & boarding – no trail rides)