Emerald Necklace - October 2013

Emerald Necklace

October ‘13 Vol. 62 #10

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Contents Features 2 Our Cleveland Metroparks a Place for Everyone 3 A Glimpse of William Stinchcomb 16 Huntington Reservation John Huntington’s Legacy

Columns 4 Notes from the Field 5 Naturalist’s Almanac

In Addition 6 Inside the Emerald Necklace 13 Fall is Fantastic For Golf 14 Zoo News 19 Events by Location 20 Events Calendar 32 Directory

Our Cleveland Metroparks - a Place for Everyone In less than a month, Cleveland Metroparks will face a significant moment in our 96 year history – voters in Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township in Medina Country will be asked to support a 2.7-mill levy on the November 5, 2013 ballot. This levy, a renewal of the current 1.8-mills and a small increase of .9-mills, is the first request for public support from Cleveland Metroparks in ten years. The funds from this proposed levy will protect the quality of the Park District that over 66% of Cuyahoga County residents regularly use and that over 94% of the residents view favorably.

As one of Ohio’s oldest and most extensively used metropolitan park districts, Cleveland Metroparks is deeply rooted in our community. For generations, people of all ages have found enjoyment in the natural beauty of the “Emerald Necklace.” Cleveland Metroparks balances natural resources protection with the educational and recreational needs of the community, providing nearly 23,000 acres of public green space. The promise and commitment by Cleveland Metroparks to its mission of protecting significant natural resources and providing safe, high-quality outdoor education, recreational and zoological experiences enriches the quality of life for all area residents and park visitors.

The public support generated by the proposed levy will be dedicated to:

Cover photo by Brian Hunsaker.

All photos by Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.

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Board of Park Commissioners Debra K. Berry Bruce G. Rinker President Vice-President Vice-President

Brian M. Zimmerman

Chief Executive Officer

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 or activities.

Special assistance for Cleveland Metroparks programs or facilities is available by calling 216-635-3264 in advance.

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• Keeping nearly 23,000 acres of safe, clean, beautiful parks for future generations • Cleaning up and operating the parks along the Cleveland lakefront • Maintaining and improving trails, picnic areas, restrooms, nature centers, roads and bridges • Enhancing outdoor education, nature walks and other programs • Ensuring our Zoo remains a world-class destination for local families and tourists

Graphic Design

Dan T. Moore

• Preserving our parklands, streams and wildlife habitats

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• Sustaining our Emerald Necklace as an invaluable community asset This is information for you in these final weeks before our community makes important decisions about national, state and local issues, and preserving our Cleveland Metroparks.

A Glimpse of William Stinchcomb While many individuals have worked to establish and maintain Cleveland Metroparks, there is one man whose name is most associated with our history, William Albert Stinchcomb.

Stinchcomb was born on June 5, 1878 to William and Julia Harper Stinchcomb, on what is now Denison Ave. He left West High School at age 16 and learned his civil engineering skills from a combination of on-the-job training in the city engineering department and correspondence courses. In 1903 he was assigned the position of city parks engineer by Mayor Tom Johnson. In this capacity he helped to design structures at Brookside, Garfield, Edgewater and Gordon Parks (now all part of Cleveland Metroparks) along with the original structures at the Brookside Zoo, now Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Here is where he first promoted the idea of “an outer system of parks and boulevards . . . through the valleys of Rocky River on the west, and the Chagrin River on the east . . .”

In 1909 he became county engineer and continued to promote the idea of a ring of parks, and helped to draft the legislature that allowed the metropolitan park system to come into being. He offered his services free as consulting engineer, and was chosen as the first Executive Secretary/Director in 1921, a position he held until 1957.

In our archives are hundreds of letters written to and from William Stinchcomb.

These letters tell us of the decisions he made in his day to day involvement in the parks and, sometimes, allow a glimpse of his personality. He had strong convictions and was firm in expressing his opinions, but was compassionate and humane when faced with concerns of individual employees and patrons.

Letters like this are valuable sources, but through the generosity of his family I have been given a unique opportunity to read the personal diaries the young Stinchcomb kept from1897-1908.

The entries detail his day-to-day activities, family and work matters, and personal musings. He showed interest in local, national and international events and politics. He attended lectures, plays and concerts. He played the violin and sang with the YMCA Glee Club. His keen analytical mind and mechanical aptitude were evident in his interest in bicycles and photography, as both were very hands-on hobbies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was exacting in his demands on himself, but less quick to judge others.

I don’t know if his intense interest in local and national politics and world events was unique to him or typical of his age and peer group, but the diaries provide a fascinating glimpse into the developing mind of the man who would be so influential in the development of the park system. His civic involvement, interest in infrastructure, and recreational interests would all play a part in the recommendations and guidance he provided to the parks. Historians try to steer away from the “great man” idea because very rarely can one individual truly make a major impact by himself, but it is true that, given the authority and power to effect major societal changes, one person can be very influential.

Stinchcomb was certainly one of those individuals and we are the lucky recipients of his works and his legacy.

Judy MacKeigan Historian/Archivist 3

Looking at the Lakefront

Notes from the Field

When I started my career with Cleveland Metroparks, the total land area was just over 17,000 acres. Substantial by any measure, but pale in comparison to today’s total of nearly 23,000 acres, and one of the largest contributors to today’s land mass is the transfer of the former Cleveland Lakefront State Parks to operation by Cleveland Metroparks.

What about these parks? Other than the beach at Edgewater, most were largely unknown to Cuyahoga County citizens. Villa Angela had certain connections, being close to the former Euclid Beach Amusement Park, and Wildwood was popular with local fisherfolk, but they and the other lakefront access parks were mostly passed by and forgotten as the city grew and changed around them.

Three years ago, my friend Chris and I visited and hiked most of the former state park holdings along this stretch of lake shore, and we were quite impressed by what we found. The sidewalk path from Villa Angela to Wildwood was populated by casual walkers and bicyclists and mothers pushing strollers. Dog walkers liked the path as exercise for both themselves and their pooches, and everyone got along. There were little patches of forest with songbirds of many kinds, and here and there old foundations of buildings long gone to wonder about, dating back to when Euclid Beach was a thriving enterprise. Boats were being launched at Wildwood at a no-fee access point with multiple ramps and plenty of parking, and a charter boat was berthed there to take you offshore if you didn’t have a boat of your own.

Just a little to the west at Gordon Park and East 55th Street Marina, fisherfolks and bird watchers reside practically year-round. There’s a fishing platform at East 55th more than a thousand feet

long, and concessions too. Over at Edgewater Park, beachgoers, kite-flyers, and picnickers prevailed.

Two clean and safe beaches within a few stonesthrow of Terminal Tower is just plain amazing.

There are free public boat launches at Edgewater Park as well. I used them just this past weekend when I trailered our new fishing boat over and put in to hunt for Lake Erie walleyes and yellow perch.

And Edgewater Park features spectacular views of our city, and serves as the premier platform for year-round photography of the downtown skyline.

What Chris and I discovered was that the hidden and forgotten parks there were not forgotten at all, they were in active use daily by neighbors and others who sought out the same peace and solitude with nature that others have found in the original Emerald Necklace reservations to the south.

It has been written that the measure of a civilization is not only what it creates, but what it chooses to leave alone, to protect and preserve, and the recent acquisition of these new parklands

by Cleveland Metroparks indeed protects these critical areas of peace, tranquility, beauty and fun for future generations. Too often, lakefront property is seen as something to build upon, creating high-rise apartments, condos and retail establishments, while at the same time forever blocking access to the beautiful lake for the general public. People need places where they can just sit on the green grass and feel the cool lake breeze touching their faces, and watch the ever-changing pallet of colors as sun and cloud shadows dance across the water. People need places where their toes can touch the water, where they can cast a fishing line or launch a boat without commercialization and exploitation of the resource.

Pier at Edgewater Park in Lakefront Reservation

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The new lakefront lands now operated by Cleveland Metroparks protect these opportunities for you and me, and we will be able to enjoy them whenever we want. That alone is amazing in today’s world, and this new brave endeavor deserves your support. In early November, just a few weeks away, you will be asked to support a minor increase in Cleveland Metroparks operating levy. Understand that the request for additional support is not because of the lakefront parks, it is because it has been ten years since the last levy was passed, and that allowed a whole decade of keeping your parks safe, clean, green and enjoyable. The costs of everything have increased during the past decade, and the costs of operating a nearly 23,000 acre regional park district nationally recognized as one of the nation’s highest-rated conservation, outdoor education and recreation facilities has increased right along with them.

Cleveland Metroparks is one of the best bargains in the region. Access is free. Parking is free, no parking pass required. Most programs are free. You can sit, hike, picnic, fish, bird watch, take stunning nature photos, or just commune with nature and find yourself. Your children can attend programs from the time they are in strollers until they become older than you, and you and they grow up with nature, in nature, in your Cleveland Metroparks. I’m voting YES on Cleveland Metroparks levy in November.

Naturalist’s Almanac

October

October brings cool refreshing temperatures and typically the first frost of fall. With this our attention turns to the trees, as cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours reveal hidden leaf colors. The change starts slowly with reds of black gums and sweet gums beginning the show and then picks up pace as the burgundys of ashes and reds, oranges and yellows of maples join in the show hitting the peak in color. Now, just as these begin to fade, the oaks are just beginning the final act before strong winds bring an abrupt end to the show.

Birds

Insects

Forest edges are great places to search for poison ivy vines with their white berries packed with energy. These are consumed by migrant and local birds alike with a vengeance. Look for chickadees, titmice, cardinals, woodpeckers and migrating yellow-rumped warblers feasting on the fruits that quickly disappear. The marshes are filled with activity as waterfowl migration is well underway. Wood duck numbers increase in the oxbows of North Chagrin Reservation where it is easy to see over one hundred in just one wetland feasting on the abundant seeds and nuts that have fallen into the shallow waters.

With each passing day the insect songs heard in meadows are becoming quieter and quieter. The crickets, grasshoppers and katydids are reaching the end of their life cycle; the first heavy frost will put an end to their songs. However, before they fall silent they have already initiated next year’s generation as eggs have been deposited and will overwinter to begin the cycle again in the spring.

Mammals October is a busy month for mammals as they are utilizing autumn’s bounty to prepare for the winter ahead. Squirrels and chipmunks scamper through dry leaves locating and hiding seeds and nuts. Fat groundhogs waddle as they frenetically eat to put the finishing touches on their internal food supply before hibernation. Beaver activity increases around wetlands throughout Cleveland Metroparks as they are busy cutting trees and shrubs to store sticks in an underwater cache for winter food supply.

Trees Mast crops provide a bounty for wildlife this month. Sweet white oaks and bitter red oaks acorns begin to fall and are consumed by squirrels, deer, birds and insects providing a good layer of fat before winter. Hickories and black walnuts are stashed underground and in hollow trees to provide food during the cold winter months. Witch hazel begins to bloom as last year’s seeds are now dispersed by a small “explosion” sending seeds flying up to 10 feet away!

Robert D. Hinkle Chief Naturalist Emeritus rdh@clevelandmetroparks.com

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There’s Still Time To Get On The Path To Better Living

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It’s not too late to take steps towards better health and explore new trails with Cleveland Metroparks Walking Works program. Now through the last day in October, hike at least eight of 13 designated Walking Works trails on your own – any time - it’s fun and easy, and you can feel better while discovering the wonders of nature.

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

After completing each walk, sign and date your Walking Works form. Complete eight walks and return your form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive this year’s Walking Works shield.

Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 20.

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

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October is a Great Time for Clambakes, Halloween Parties, Fundraisers and Fall Gatherings Centrally located in the Flats of Cleveland, Rivergate Café offers a unique gathering space for parties and special events. Rivergate Café offers a picturesque view of the Cuyahoga River, the Cleveland skyline and unique bridges in the Flats. Parking is included.

Seating capacity in the main room is 50, with standing room up to 85. The patio offers additional seating for up to 40, with umbrella covered picnic tables.

Rivergate Café offers a variety of food and beverage services. Custom menus can be created to meet the needs of any event. Rivergate Café also features a big screen TV, charcoal grills and cornhole boards.

Fall is here, book now to reserve your event.

For reservations call 440-572-9990 or the facility 216-664-5696.

Email Rivergate@clevelandmetroparks.com or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/Rivergate

Your Gift of a Lifetime!

By including Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund in your estate plans you can give the gift of a lifetime! Recent planned gifts to Cleveland Metroparks have helped to: • Provide bus transportation for classrooms to attend nature center field trip programs • Support research programs • Rehabilitate natural surface trails • Create a community garden • And so much more…

Planned gifts may be designated to support all aspects of Cleveland Metroparks. To learn more about ways to make your “gift of a lifetime,” please contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, manager of gift and donor development at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com. Or, visit clevelandmetroparks.com and select ‘donate’ for more information, or to make a gift today!

Steelhead Expo Saturday, October 5 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Join fellow anglers for a day focused on this amazing sport fish. Learn to read the river, new fly casting techniques, about the latest gear, and other secrets of the sport.

Visit exhibitors, vendors, flytiers, and enjoy demonstrations.

Sponsored by Ohio Central Basin Steelhead Association.

Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway, 1/4 mile north of Cedar Pont Road in Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted.

Ranger’s Community Celebration Sunday October 6 • Noon – 3 p.m.

Lakefront Ranger Station 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. • Cleveland

Did You Know?

• Rocky River was named one of the 150 Best Places to Fish in America in Field and Stream Magazine.

• In 2012, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course was rated the #1 Municipal Course in Ohio by GolfWeek Magazine.

• Cleveland Metroparks offers a wide array of free options for physical activities helping Greater Clevelanders live a healthier lifestyle.

• Cleveland Metroparks has the only public toboggan chutes in Ohio.

Cleveland Metroparks Rangers invite all to our community celebration at the future Lakefront Ranger Station (Gordon Park, along Lake Erie, north side of I-90). Come see what Cleveland Metroparks has to offer during this outdoor fun fair for the entire family.

• Activities for the kids • Demonstrations / exhibits • Honor Guard • K-9 Unit • Mounted Unit • Bike Patrol • Patrol units • Trucks, cars and equipment

• Other exhibitors • Cleveland Metroparks Reservations & Programs • Community First Responders • Ranger’s community partners • Take a sneak peak at the Ranger Station (under construction)

Now that summer is over, don’t be a stranger…come say hi to a Ranger.

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Fall Hayrides at the Chalet Recreation Area Public hayrides can be enjoyed Saturday nights, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 • 6 – 10 p.m. and Sunday afternoons, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 • 1 – 4 p.m.

Enjoy Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons in October with an old-fashioned tractor-drawn hayride at the Chalet Recreation Area!

In addition to hayrides, activities include square dancing for all ages, a hay maze and family entertainment on Saturday nights. On Sundays, bonus activities include coloring and craft stations, and pumpkin painting (a nominal fee). Activities are included with the price of hayride admission.

The public, tractor-drawn hayrides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and leave approximately every half hour. The hayrides cost $8 for adults, $6 for children, ages 3 to 11, and free for children, 2 and under (must ride on an adult lap).

Private Hayrides Private hayrides can be enjoyed on October weekends for $160 per wagon. (Wagons accommodate 25 kids or 20 adults.) A limited number of private haywagon rides are available for groups on Saturdays and Sundays during public hours.

Visitors can also enjoy haywagon ‘dayrides’ on Friday, October 11 and 25 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wagons can be rented for these daytime outings such as preschool trips, senior and family picnics, or business get-aways at $95 per hayride.

Private rental of the Chalet Recreation Area, including hayrides, is also available throughout October during non-public hours (call for details).

Advanced reservations are required for group rides and rentals.

For more information on any hayride or to make reservations, call 440-572-9990.

The Chalet Recreation Area is located on Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville – just a short distance from I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike.

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Saturday, October 12 • Noon to 4 p.m.

Along Ohio & Erie Canal Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation • Cuyahoga Heights Hey kids and families: you know how to navigate the technical world of Facebook, YouTube and online games, but do you know how to be safe and have fun in the outdoors? Come to Outdoor Odyssey and explore nature and outdoor recreation.

Pick up a passport and go on a free adventure. Travel from station to station, learning skills such as fishing, golf and water safety. Explore nature with binoculars, starfinders and magnifying glasses while learning about the stars, birds and pond life. Meet live animals from Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. When children complete a station, they get their passport stamped. Collect at least five stamps and earn a prize.

In addition, kids can learn basic fishing skills such as casting, baiting a hook, fish identification and knot tying. Free live bait and loaner fishing equipment will be available while supplies last.

For more information, call 216-206-1010 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is located off the E. 49th Street entrance, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. – just off the I-77/Grant Ave. exit. Follow the trail behind CanalWay Center to the event site.

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North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend Saturday & Sunday, October 12 and 13 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation Bring your camera to North Chagrin Reservation for a weekend of workshops and presentations on wildlife, general photography and photo editing. This weekend features field trips, a nature photography show and guest speaker presentations.

Saturday, October 12 Photography Treks 8 – 11 a.m.

Registration and a non-refundable $5 fee are required for each instructor-led outdoor photo trek. Space is limited. Register at clevelandmetroparks.com beginning September 23.

• Rob Moody, Tamron – Nature & Wildlife Photographic Skills Primer • Bruce Mack – Macro Nature Photography • Eric Sipols, Dodd Camera – Bird Photography • Joe Brilla, Dodd Camera – A Walk in the Woods Guest Speaker Pesentations - Free (no registration required) 12:30 p.m. Rob Moody, Tamron – Nature & Wildlife Photographic Skills Primer 2 p.m.

Lori Fox, Dodd Camera – Photo Editing 3:30 p.m. Stuart Pearl, Stuart Pearl Photography – How to Create Unique & Memorable Photographs

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Sunday, October 13 Photography Treks 8 – 11 a.m.

Registration and a non-refundable $5 fee are required for each instructor-led outdoor photo trek. Space is limited. Register at clevelandmetroparks.com beginning September 23.

• Rob Moody, Tamron – Nature & Wildlife Photographic Skills Primer • Sharon Hosko, Cleveland Metroparks – Point & Shoot Photography • Eric Sipols, Dodd Camera – Bird Photography • Joe Brilla, Dodd Camera – A Walk in the Woods

North Chagrin Nature Photography Contest Top photos from the 2013 Photography Contest will be displayed from 9:30 a.m.

– 5 p.m. at North Chagrin Nature Center.

Come and vote for your favorite photo!

Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for contest details.

On both days, Dodd Camera will be on site to answer questions and demonstrate lenses and accessories. A variety of loaner lenses will be on-hand to try.

Guest Speaker Pesentations - Free (no registration required) 12:30 p.m. Rob Moody, Tamron – Nature & Wildlife Photography Skills Primer 2 p.m.

Lori Fox, Dodd Camera – Photo Editing 3:30 p.m. Eric Sipols, Dodd Camera – Nature Photography

Sponsored by:

North Chagrin Nature Center is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village.

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A Look Ahead Reflections of Nature Quilt Show Saturday and Sunday, November 9 & 10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation, North Olmsted The beauty of autumn extends beyond leaf color and onto quilted works of art at Rocky River Nature Center! View amazing artistry and craftsmanship in fabric and fiber, often enhanced by embroidery and other embellishments. You’ll see works inspired by nature that vary from small wall hangings to large bed quilts.

Over 70 hand- and machine-sewn works of art competed for prizes in last year’s juried show.

You’ll enjoy the variety of quilt/fiber art vendors and suppliers, local fiber arts guilds, lectures, demonstrations and make-and-take activities that round out the Reflections of Nature Quilt Show experience.

For more information, call 440-734-6660 or go to clevelandmetroparks.com.

ds er Why do Leaves i K rn Change Color? o C

Leaf color comes from pigments. Pigments are natural substances produced by leaf cells. The three pigments that color leaves are: Chlorophyll (green) Carotenoid (yellow, orange and brown) Anthocyanin (red)

Chlorophyll is the most important of the three. Without the chlorophyll in leaves, trees wouldn’t be able to use sunlight to produce food.

Carotenoids create bright yellows and oranges in familiar fruits and vegetables. Corn, carrots and bananas are just a few of the many plants colored by carotenoid.

Anthocyanins add the color red to plants, including cranberries, red apples, cherries, strawberries and others.

Chlorophyll and carotenoid are in leaf cells all the time during the growing season. But the chlorophyll covers the carotenois – that’s why summer leaves are green, not yellow or orange. Most anthocyanins are produced only in autumn, and only under certain conditions. Not all trees can make anthocyanin.

In the fall, leaves respond to the decreasing amount of sunlight by producing less and less chlorophyll.

Eventually, a tree stops producing chlorophyll. When that happens, the carotenoid already in the leaves can finally show through. The leaves become a bright rainbow of glowing yellows, sparkling oranges and warm browns.

Fill in the letters that correspond to the numbers below in the blanks to solve the puzzle.

Inspired by Nature Arts and Crafts Sale Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation • North Olmsted Come to Rocky River Nature Center to find a perfect nature-inspired gift for your loved ones. Local artists show their talents in this sale of wonderful handmade items in this two-day sale. Shop locally!

For more information, call 440-734-6660.

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The peak of fall color arrives this month

Answer:

Fall is Fantastic for Golf Enjoy the fall colors while enjoying a round this October.

Remember – fall rates begin October 15.

Great savings on all eight Cleveland Metroparks courses!

Manakiki

$12 - 9 holes

$20 - 18 holes

Sleepy Hollow

$12 - 9 holes

$20 - 18 holes

Shawnee Hills

$10 - 9 holes

$17 - 18 holes

Big Met

$10 - 9 holes

$17 - 18 holes

Seneca

$10 - 9 holes

$17 - 18 holes

Little Met

$7.50 - 9 holes

Washington

$7.50 - 9 holes

Mastick Woods

$6.50 - 9 holes

Par 3 $ 5.50

Fall Tour Tournament Series Barbour Cup (27-holes)

Pro Shop Specials

Saturday, October 5 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Brecksville Reservation $180 per team (27 holes, includes cart fee)

30% OFF All Shirts • All Shoes

Cleveland Metroparks Tour Championship

20% OFF All Bags All Wilson and Powerbilt Clubs All Outerwear

Saturday, October 12 Manakiki Golf Course, North Chagrin Reservation $50 per player (cart may be rented day of event) For more information on golf events offered throughout the season, call 440-232-7247 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

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Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 and driving range Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville 440-526-4285 Manakiki Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500

Big Met Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18 holes, par 71, 9-hole par 3 course and driving range Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road, Bedford 440-232-7184

Seneca Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 18 holes, par 71 Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway, Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Little Met Golf Course 9 holes, par 34 Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland 216-941-9672

Mastick Woods Golf Course 9 holes, par 31 Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road, Cleveland 216-267-5626 Washington Golf Course 9 holes, par 29 and driving range Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Blvd, Village of Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 13

Have a Howling Good Time at 24th Annual Boo at the Zoo Calling all goofy ghosts and wacky witches! It’s time to plan your costume and get your ticket for Northeast Ohio’s spookiest safari – Boo at the Zoo! Now celebrating its 24th year, Boo at the Zoo creeps into Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 6 – 9 p.m. October 17– 20 and 24 – 27. Tickets are on sale now at clemetzoo.com and at the Zoo’s Box Office. General admission is $8, children younger than 2 are free and Zoo Members receive $1 off each admission. Multiple nights sell out every year, so get your tickets now to avoid missing out!

Zoo News

Boo at the Zoo transforms the Zoo into a spooky, not scary, Halloween adventure that’s fun for all ages, but perfectly suited for younger children. This spooktacular, seasonal event really showcases the Zoo after dark with Halloween-themed lights, music, decorations, entertainment, activities and the chance to see many of the animals at night.

All guests are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit and wear a not-too-scary costume while they experience the Hay Maze, Jack O’Lantern Express train ride, Get Close animal encounters and lots of costumed character photo opportunities.

Radio Disney will return this year with tons of fun tunes and dance moves, and UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital will bring back their Halloween Safety Zone at the Center for Zoological Medicine.

Kids can show off their best party animal moves at the Monster Mash Dance Party, check out the Not-So-Haunted Greenhouse, see the Creepy Crawly Animal Show and get a complimentary treat bag. You never know what other special treats may be in store!

Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights to illuminate some of the darker pathways.

Boo at the Zoo is presented by Giant Eagle, with support from UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

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Last Call for Photo Safari Entries October 31 is the last day to submit your photos for a chance to win great prizes through Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Photo Safari. This contest is open to all amateur photographers. Submitted pictures must be taken at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and printed in color. Limit three entries per person. Categories include Bird, Mammal, Plant/ Insect, Amphibian/Reptile/Fish, Friends/Family and new for this year, a special category for Dinosaurs! Entries must be mailed to: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Attention – Photo Safari, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109. Entry forms can be found at clemetzoo. com, at the Zoo (in the Exhibit Hall) and at all participating Discount Drug Mart locations.

Immediate family members of Discount Drug Mart and Cleveland Metroparks are not eligible.

This year’s prizes include Zoo family memberships, rounds of golf at Cleveland Metroparks golf courses, Drug Mart gift cards, tickets to the Zoo, Adopt an Animal packages, a behind-the-scenes Zoo tour and a Polaroid PoGo Photo Printer.

Photos are judged on composition, imaginative subject treatment and overall photographic quality. Divisions include Adult (age 12 & older) and Junior (age 11 & younger). Good Luck!

Photo Safari is supported by Discount Drug Mart.

EdZooCation Calendar Education Programs at the Zoo Overnights at the Zoo – All programs run 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning.

Would you like to sleep over at the Zoo, hike the park at night, get close to the animals and take a behind-thescenes tour? Then round up your pack, troop, horde, pride, colony or herd and plan an event they’ll never forget! Sleep out in Australian Adventure for Outback After Dark or in Wolf Wilderness cabin during Night Tracks. A special Boy Scout Night is scheduled for October 5, Family Night is October 11 and Girl Scout Night is October 12.

Keeper for a Day – Runs daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the keepers who care for the animals in the Conservation Education division and become part of the team for the day. This is a five hour, hands-on experience you won’t forget.

Preschool Safari – All programs run 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Designed for families with children younger than 5 years, these fun-filled programs engage preschoolers with special hands-on activities and a Get Close animal encounter geared just for them. (Topics vary by date.)

October 1 – African Animals You’ve heard of the king of the jungle, but what African animal truly wears a crown on its head? Find out as we explore the African savanna and the beautiful animals that make it unique.

October 8 – Australian Adventure G’Day mates!

Did you know a koala is actually not a bear? Bring your young jackaroos and jillaroos to the Zoo to discover what it’s like to be a kid in Australia while exploring the Australian Adventure exhibit.

October 15 – Animal Senses We use our body parts to see, smell, taste, touch and hear. Animals use their body parts to do the same things – but some in much different ways. Would you use your ears to see? How about your feet to taste, or your tongue to smell?

Some animals do! Come explore how animals use their five senses.

October 22 – Predators Some animals have to hunt for their food. From the grasslands of the savanna to the deep blue sea, predators come in many different shapes and sizes. Join us for a fun and educational experience learning about these fascinating creatures.

October 29 – Nocturnal Animals Did you know some animals stay awake while we are sleeping at night? Some of the most interesting animals live in the dark. Discover what they are, while learning lots of fun facts about nocturnal creatures.

Career Day – All programs run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore the professional fields of animal care, veterinary medicine, education and more. Get close to small animals, meet with Zoo staff, take a behind-the-scenes tour and see the real work involved with these exciting careers during Career Day on October 18 for students in fifth and sixth grade.

To register, call 216-635-3391 or visit clemetzoo.com/learn.asp.

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Huntington Reservation – John Huntington’s Legacy Swinging open the hatch on the platform of the water tower high above Lake Erie, (it used to hold water to irrigate his Dover Township farm), John Huntington set his vision on the horizon, checking for the arrival of his company’s ship carrying stone. The wind blew cold across his cheek, yet, looking behind him to the south, he saw the beautiful white blossoms on the pear trees blooming along Porter Creek. John always loved his trees. He brought many of them, like the copper beech (still standing near the pedestrian tunnel), from his native England where he was born in 1832. The sound of gulls flying over the lake brought his thoughts back to his boyhood home where his father, a teacher, taught John the importance of an education – an education that brought him to Cleveland where he impressed John Rockefeller enough to become one of his partners at Standard Oil. Atop the tower, Huntington saw his country home on the bluff overlooking the lake, reminding him of the legacy he was establishing here in the Western Reserve. His days in the country provided the serenity of nature amongst the orchards, fields, forests, creek and waters of Lake Erie that he sought after living in Cleveland. His gothic mansion on Euclid Avenue, along Millionaire’s Row, was his homestead while serving on Cleveland’s City Council from 18621874. As a councilman, Huntington supported improvements to city services such as a railroad swing bridge and the Superior Street Viaduct. Working hard in the city led him to purchase 101 ¾ acres in Dover Township in 1880 where he settled with his second wife, Mariette. Wanting to share the arts with others, Huntington was inspired to donate funds to establish an art museum in Cleveland. He also created the John Huntington Polytechnic Institute, providing free vocational training for adults. When the school closed in 1953, a fund was created to help deserving students acquire scientific and technical training.

After his death in 1893, changes transformed Huntington’s Dover Township estate. The Lake Shore Electric Railway, built in 1901, travelled across his estate connecting Cleveland and Detroit. The second longest trestle (432 feet) stretched across Porter Creek. Its supports still stand today, the last in Cuyahoga County. In 1927 Cleveland Metroparks bought Huntington’s land to increase the “Emerald Necklace” of parkways. Huntington’s carriage house and barn became Huntington Playhouse where community theatre is presented today. The caretaker’s home nestled beside Huntington Playhouse is part of BAYarts, providing art opportunities to the community. Huntington Reservation is also home to Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, among the first children’s nature and science museums in the country.

John Huntington would be proud of the legacy of his land: public beaches, a community theatre, nature and science programs, creative art opportunities and, of course, the solitude of nature in meadow, field, forest, creek and lake habitats. Rediscover Huntington Reservation and take a closer look at the top of the water tower – John Huntington’s favorite spot!

Join Cleveland Metroparks staff on October 10 for a hike. See page 24 for details.

Bev Walborn Education Specialist, Eco Explorers Water Tower in Huntington Reservation

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Wear Your Heart on Your Tee Cleveland Metroparks has collaborated with our downtown Cleveland neighbor, CLE Clothing Co., to help you “wear your heart on your tee.”

This T-shirt, available in heather gray or forest green, is American made and has the fit and feel of a vintage T-shirt. Sizes XS - 3XL $22.50

LOCATIONS/HOURS CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003

Open daily: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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

Open daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511

Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

Both colors are available at all Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops and Golf Pro Shops and on clevelandmetroparks.com.

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

10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

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

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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

Is fall your favorite season? Join us for educational and entertaining programs that will help your entire family fully enjoy this colorful and crisp time of year!

Our Fall 2013 Program Guide contains autumn inspiration for the whole family – see it online at www.lensc.org, or call 440-871-2900 for full program details and registration information.

Fall Family Hayrides

Weekend Wild Things!

Friday, Oct. 4 and Oct. 25 • 6 – 9 p.m.

Fee: $12/adults, $8/child, ages 2 years and up, 1 year and under FREE

Saturday, Oct. 19 • 10 – 11 a.m.

Fee: $15/child, members $10/child

Fun for the whole family! Register now and then bundle up for an enjoyable evening, or two! Enjoy a pizza and salad dinner, hands-on fall activities for the kids, planetarium programs, live wildlife encounters and an un-scary hayride around Huntington Reservation. Wear a costume for the Halloween Hayride on 10/25 and trick-or-treat through the Wildlife Gardens! You’ll also make and take home a Halloween craft.

Explore the wild things in your backyard and beyond! Meet an animal, make a craft and get wild with nature. For children ages 1 – 5 with ONE adult. Registration required.

Please Note: Hayrides run rain or shine. Registration required.

Junior Girl Scout Overnight: Pioneer Hayride

Witch’s Brew Day Camp NEOEA Day with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center and BAYarts Friday, October 18 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fee: $55/child (includes all art supplies) Just in time for Halloween! Witches and Wizards, join us for a daylong program filled with spells, potions, creatures and caldrons. Start the day at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center making gooey slime and bubbling concoctions. Meet mysterious animals and search the forest floor for worms, salamanders and all sorts of things that squirm. Pack a healthy lunch to eat before you spend the afternoon at BAYarts creating spooky paintings and sculptures. Make sure to dress for the weather. Pick up at BAYarts at 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration for this camp takes place at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center ONLY.

SCOUT PROGRAMS

Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.

Fee: $30/girl, $10/adult Take a trip back in time! Travel in a wagon for a night hayride, make a snack over the campfire, dance the night away at a hoedown, and make a sachet using the traditional art form of quilting. Come have fun as you experience living history!

VISIT WWW.LENSC.ORG OR CALL 440-871-2900 FOR COMPLETE REGISTRATION, SCHEDULES AND FEES FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Family Programs Our weekday and weekend programs are a great way to launch a love of learning in little ones. If there’s a holiday or school break coming up, look for our special holiday program schedules.

Weekday & Weekend Walk–In Programs Twinkle Tots • Ages 0 – 3 years • Wed. & Thurs. at 11 a.m.

Sat. at Noon • $2 Stellar Stars • Ages 3 – 7 years • Wed. & Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.

Sat. & Sun. at 12:30 p.m. • $3 Sunday Under the Stars • Ages 6 years & up • Sun. at 2 & 3 p.m. • $3 The You-niverse • Families/children/all ages • Sat. & Sun. at 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. • $3 Visit www.lensc.org/planetarium for detailed descriptions of each program.

Monthly SkyQuest Saturday, Oct. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 at 3 p.m. • Also at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 & Oct. 19. Fee: $4/person. Preteens through adults.

Monthly SkyQuest is a longer (45 – 60 min.) program for those who wish to deeply explore space topics with our expert staff. October’s topic, Second Star to the Right and Straight on ‘til Morning, follows the pioneers of navigation, who made their way around the globe without the technological tools we count on today. Once you understand how the sun, moon, planets and stars move, you’ll be good to go in whatever direction you choose.

Free outdoor telescope viewing follows the evening shows, weather permitting.

Please note: Doors close promptly at start time. Tickets for all star shows are available at the front desk 30 minutes before the program begins on a first-come, first-served basis. All shows include an overview of the current night sky and any news from the space agencies. For safety reasons, late admittance to planetarium programs is not permitted.

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 and receives public support with local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to preserve and enrich our region’s cultural heritage.

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October Events by Location Off-site programs

2 • Urban Explorations - Ohio City 6 • Urban Explorations – Bratenahl 19 • Urban Explorations: Tremont 19 • Biking the Back Roads 20 • BIKE – TRAIN – BIKE!

(AR) Acacia Reservation 6 • Walk with a Naturalist 6 • Hop Over to Acacia

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

12 • Woodlands of Bedford: Fall Color Hike 19 • Photography Hike in Bedford 20 • The Sights of Autumn

(BCR) Big Creek Reservation 20 • Fall Color Hike

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rt. 82 entrance, Brecksville 440-526-1012 5 • Dog Walk 5 • Forest Exploration Hike 6 • Fall Color Dog Walk 9 • 17 • Animal Crackers 12 • Fall Exploration Hike 15 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 26 • Appalachian Poplar Basket/Pouch 26 • Fall Family Scavenger Hunt 30 • Pumpkin Carving 101

(BrR) Brecksville Reservation 20 • Breakfast in the Park Brecksville Historical Association 6 • Apple Butter Festival

(BR) Brookside Reservation 5 • Fall Hike

(CWC) CanalWay Center

Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Off E. 49th St., Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000 1 – 31 • Hunt of the Month 1 – 31 • Charles Bauck Photography 1 – 31 • Spiders of the World!

4 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route 5 • Treasure Hunt Adventure – GPS for Beginners of All Ages 6 • 30 • CanalWay Critters 8 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Evening Tour 11 • Stroller School: Spiders 12 • Outdoor Odyssey 14 • UnNatural Trail 17 • Preschool: Local Mammals 19 • 26 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route 19 • Acoustic Players Circle 20 • Scaly Spoofs 26 • American Girl Morning: Meet Kirsten 26 • Crafter’s Circle 26 • 30 • Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders 27 • Lakefront Reservation Armchair Hike Cleveland Astronomical Society 3 • The WISE Program and the Universe’s Coolest Stars

(ECR) Euclid Creek 6 • Sunday Bird Walk

(GPNC) Garfield Park Nature Center Open Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.

Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Broadway Ave. or Turney Rd. entrance, Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 1 – 31 • Halloween Scavenger Hunt 12 • Wax Paper Leaves 20 • Autumn Waterfall Bus Tour/Hike 23 • Little Tykes Leaf Hike 26 • Nature in Origami 27 • Pumpkin Carving

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation

5 • 6 • 12 • 13 • Voyageur Canoe Paddle 13 • Colors of Fall Hike 17 • Fall Foliage 18 • Full Moon Paddle in a BIG Canoe

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

10 • Huntington History Hike 26 • Volunteer to Adopt-A-Beach (LENSC) Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Open Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

28728 Wolf Road, Huntington Reservation, Bay Village, 440-871-2900 25 • Halloween Hayride Night

(LR) Lakefront Reservation 10 • Fall Color at Edgewater Park 17 • Bird and Nature Hike

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation 12 • Breakfast in the Park 13 • Fall Bike Ride

(NCR) North Chagrin Reservation

18 • Create Your Own Owl Art 19 • Extreme Hiking 25 • Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers: Arachnids

(NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 1 – 31 • North Chagrin Nature Photography Exhibit 4 • Family Friday Night: Beneficial Bats 5 • Fall Fungus Introduction and Walk 5 • Dog Hike 6 • Waterfowl Migrants 12 • 13 • North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend 16 • Trail Trackers: Ducks and Geese 18 • Overlooking the Moon 20 • Castle Hike 25 • Friday Movie Night: Frozen Planet 26 • The Brightly Colored Forest 26 • Spooky Campfire 29 • Stroller Science Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East 7 • 3 Tech Talks 21 • John Colter’s Yellowstone

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 18 • CanalWay Clam Bake and Talk

(RRR) Rocky River Reservation

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

Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Recreation is year-round.

For details about trips, skill classes or other recreational activities, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/or.

5 • American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training 12 • Monthly Morning with the Birds 19 • Scenic Park Hike 19 • 20 • Fall Colors for All

(RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 440-734-6660 1 • 31 • Gallery Wall: Gary Sluzewski 5 • Bird Banding 5 • Steelhead Expo 5 • 16 • Wilderness Skills: Tracking 6 • Your Piece of the Planet: Organic Lawn Care 6 • River Poets 6 • More than Morels 10 • Homeschool Happenings: Beautiful Bats 10 • Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Goats Are Tasty 13 • 27 • Riffle Readers 14 • 15 • Little Explorers: Salamanders 18 • Full Moon Hike 19 • Learn Your Leaves 20 • School of the Wilds: Mushrooms 20 • Autumn Book Review 26 • Natural Crafts: Halloween Cornhusk Basket 26 • Black & Orange Hike 27 • Orange and Black Trout Unlimited 1 • Fly Fishing in Literature Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 1 • Management is for the Birds Southwest Camera Club 7 • Texture Art Photography 21 • Creativity on View Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists 9 • Herp Photography Competition Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association 9 • Best Practices Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 14 • Dawning of the Age of Aquarius

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation

12 • Autumn Photo Hike 14 • Fall Bird Walk 16 • Almost a Full Moon Hike 27 • Hike for Your Trail Breakfast (LAL) Look About Lodge Open Sundays noon – 4 p.m., otherwise open for scheduled programs, 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 44022 South Chagrin Reservation 6 • Paint with Pastels: Autumn Landscape 12 • Nature Journaling 12 • Second Saturday Storytelling 21 • Odds and Ends Baskets 25 • Dinner at the Lodge: Fall Fare 26 • Nature Writing: Nature Puts the Brakes On 27 • Alien Invasion When the Lodge is Open Cleveland Natural Science Club 19 • What’s New at Observatory Park?

(WSC) Watershed Stewardship Center Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2277 West RIdgewood Drive, Parma 440-887-1968 10 • What to Do About Autumn Leaves 16 • Nature on Your... Phone?

17 • Humans Versus Rivers 19 • Scavenger Hunt 23 • Green Cleaning for Inside and Out 26 • Pets in the Pond 26 • Behind the Scenes 30 • Urban Streams – Helping Them See the Light of Day

(WCR) West Creek Reservation 4 • 26 • For Women Only 5 • Monthly Bird Survey

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October Events Calendar

1 • Tuesday Hunt of the Month: Pumpkins This month we are celebrating the fall harvest by hiding 20 pumpkins throughout CanalWay Center. Stop by to see how many you can find.

Then go outside to enjoy a fall hike along Ohio & Erie Canal. Through October 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Charles Bauck Photography

Come enjoy the beauty of Cleveland Metroparks as it has been captured by the photography of Charles Bauck of Earth Works Gallery. From valleys shrouded in mist to the riffles of the stream decorated with fall leaves, these photos will inspire you to go out and explore the parks for yourself. Through October 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC

Cleveland Metroparks Maps Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 18 reservations.

Or, call 216-635-3200 and request a Pathfinder Map and Guide.

entries in the North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend Contest. Photographs on display until October 31. See page 10 for details.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. NCNC

Homer, to Ernest Hemingway and Ted Williams, will be presented by Willard Greenwood.

PhD, Professor of English at Hiram College.

6:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

Gallery Wall: Gary Sluzewski

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Management is for the Birds

Gary uses pastels to explore the play of light and the subtleties of color and value seen in the natural world. Through October 31.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing in Literature

An overview of the history of fly fishing, from Dame Juliana and Izaak Walton, through David Thoreau and Winslow

Spiders of the World!

Do you think spiders are creepy or fascinating? Come meet some exotic spiders from around the world. Drop in any time, who knows maybe you will catch us at feeding time. Through October 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Halloween Scavenger Hunt

During the month of October drop in to learn more about some of Ohio’s creepiest critters. View live examples as you hunt around the nature center searching for hidden creatures!

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday – Saturday, 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday GPNC North Chagrin Nature Photography Exhibit

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Dr. Ana Locci, Biologist and Director of the Case Western Reserve Farm (Squire Valleevue Farm), discusses the farm’s bluebird trail as part of property management for a variety of bird habitats. For example, mowing encourages the population of grassland species like bobolink and meadowlark.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

2 • Wednesday Urban Explorations: Ohio City Join Volunteers Mike and Louise McCormick on a walk through Ohio City. So much history abounds in this area.

Learn about the famous Bridge Wars. Enjoy the sites and learn about the neighborhood where the West Side Market stands. Meeting place and details will be sent in a confirmation letter.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ages: adults Fee: $5 Terrain: city streets, 1.5 miles Register beginning September 23 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

3 • Thursday Cleveland Astronomical Society The WISE Program and the Universe’s Coolest Stars

The Wide Film Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) searches for the nearest and coolest stars.

Dr. Michael Cushing will discuss the WISE Program and the nature of the coolest stars.

6:30 – 7 p.m. Meeting CWC 7 – 8:30 p.m. Speaker CWC

4 • Friday For Women Only

Join other women for exercise and camaraderie as we recharge after a busy week.

The gorgeous red maples promise a beautiful show of fall color as we stroll through West Creek Reservation.

10 a.m. – noon WCR Watershed Stewardship Center parking lot Ages: adult women Terrain: paved, 2.5 miles 440-526-1012

CanalWay Cart Tours: Southern Route

Have you wanted to walk to the end of our trail, but the distance was too far? Or wondered about the history of the area? Join us for one of these tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of our reservation. Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or noon – 1 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning September 23 clevelandmetroparks.com Family Friday Night: Beneficial Bats

Sometimes associated with vampires and haunted houses, bats are now known to be important natural predators of insects. See mounted bat specimens and learn why these flying mammals can be great neighbors. If you are a Kids Club member, bring along your passport.

7 – 8 p.m. NCNC

5 • Saturday Dog Walk

As the air changes, the smells do too. Bring your canine companion out for some exercise and a chance to sniff under the leaves as they begin to fall.

9 – 11 a.m. BNC Terrain: hills, creek crossings, 5 miles Monthly Bird Survey

Join our monthly bird survey of West Creek Reservation. We’ll track restoration efforts by using breeding birds as one measure. Stop at designated sites to look, listen and record all bird species. This training is for anyone interested in assisting with future breeding bird surveys.

9 – 11 a.m. WCR Watershed Stewardship Center parking lot Ages: adults, teens Terrain: easy, 1.5 – 2 miles

Fall Fungus Introduction and Walk

Botanist Tom Sampliner will present a 45-minute indoor introduction to common fall fungus species followed by a fungi foray in search of fruiting specimens. Tom is a fungus aficionado, photographer and past Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio president. Sturdy hiking shoes recommended.

9 a.m. – noon NCNC Ages: adults, 8 years & over with adult Terrain: variety Registration required 440-473-3370 or clevelandmetroparks.com Steelhead Expo

Join fellow anglers for a day focused on this amazing sport fish. Learn to read the river, new fly casting techniques, about the latest gear, and other secrets of the sport. Visit exhibitors, vendors, fly-tiers, and enjoy demonstrations.

Sponsored by Ohio Central Basin Steelhead Association.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. RRNC

Bridal Veil Falls, Bedford Reservation

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American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

Gain skills needed to care for children and infants.

Through hands-on activities, videos, and discussions, students will be introduced to CPR/First Aid, how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and accidents, make good decisions, solve problems, write resumes and interview for jobs.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRR Park Operations Administration Ages: 11 – 15 years Fee: $70 ($50 Ledge Pool Season Pass Holder) Register by October 2 440-331-8111 Bird Banding

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for studying our feathered friends. Program will be cancelled during rain. Drop in any time between the hours below: 9:30 – noon RRNC Treasure Hunt Adventure – GPS for Beginners of All Ages

Want to learn how to use a handheld GPS for geocaching? Doug Kusak teaches you how. He hides stuff, you find it. Bring your handheld GPS or borrow one of ours. ID required to borrow GPS unit.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 Registration required 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com Voyageur Canoe Paddle

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ic adventure is full of song, story, and lessons of the Great Lakes Fur Trade. Eighteen passengers can join our crew on this hour-long paddle.

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Ages: families, groups, individuals Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530 Forest Exploration Hike

Bring your family out for a great time exploring with Naturalist Jenny McClain.

We’ll use our senses to discover what animals, plants and trees make up the forest. Plan on leaving a little dirty and with a greater appreciation for the woods around you.

1 – 2:30 p.m. BNC Ages: families Terrain: steps, 0.75 mile

Fall Hike

Autumn is a wonderful time to hike up to the Brookside overlook. We will meet at the Cherry Tree Grove. As we hike we will look and listen to the different sights and sounds of October.

1 – 3 p.m. BR Terrain: steady incline, all purpose trail Call for directions 216-206-1000 Wilderness Skills Series: Basic Tracking

Get a close-up view of wildlife by learning the basics of animal tracking with volunteers Derek Ham and Don Howell and Naturalist Kathy Schmidt. Discover how to recognize tracks and signs, interpret movement, and follow a trail. We’ll go rain or shine.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, teens Terrain: hilly, 1.5 miles

Dog Hike

River Poets

Bring your best friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We’ll hike the wooded trails of North Chagrin Reservation. Dogs must be leashed.

2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: moderate, 2.5 – 3 miles

Join Naturalist Joni Norris as we read outstanding nature poets. If you are inclined, please bring a sample of your own poetry to share with others. Several examples of nature poems will be provided.

Noon – 1 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults

6 • Sunday Sunday Bird Walk

It’s October and migration continues with peak waterfowl migration this month!

Join us as we search the forest, wetland, meadow and lake where Euclid Creek empties into Lake Erie for any and all birds. Some binoculars will be available to borrow.

9 – 11 a.m. ECR Wildwood Marina parking lot Ages: adults, teens Terrain: easy, 1 – 1.5 miles 440-887-1968 Walk with a Naturalist

Join Naturalist Carly Martin for a walk across the changing landscape of Acacia Reservation. You’ll feel energized from the walk and learn something new about this emerging natural area.

10 – 11:30 a.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Urban Explorations – Bratenahl

Doug Kusak leads a 6–mile hike at a moderate-brisk pace along Lakeshore Boulevard.

Enjoy exercise as we pace the sidewalks to trace the wealth historically tucked away in this neighborhood. Meeting details will be sent.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: adults, 10 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Terrain: city sidewalks, 6 miles Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Paint with Pastels: Autumn Landscape

Capture the colors of an autumn landscape in chalkpastel. We will attempt to work “en plein aire” (outside) if possible, so be sure to dress for the weather.

12:30 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults Fee: $5 Register by October 3 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com Waterfowl Migrants

Have you ever visited one of Northeast Ohio’s lakes or ponds and wondered what bird is that? Enjoy an indoor presentation on common fall migrants to our inland waters. Then head outside to see what is swimming on Sunset Pond.

1 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: level, 0.25 mile More Than Morels

Many of us know very little about the hundreds of different fungi that live among us. Amateur mycologist Julie Powell instructs on the many varieties of mushrooms in our forest, and gives tips to help identify and locate them.

Lecture followed by tastings and a short hike.

1 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Fee: $5 Register September 25 – October 4 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Your Piece of the Planet: Organic Lawn Care

Get the low-down on how to cultivate a beautiful, green lawn that isn’t full of chemical poisons. Good Nature’s Dan Norris tells you how.

11 a.m. – noon RRNC

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Apple Butter Festival

Join Brecksville Historical Association members for an enjoyable annual fall festival. The copper kettle will be simmering on an open fire, waiting for apple fanciers to enjoy apple butter on slabs of fresh bread. Other food and drink items available. Tours of Squire Rich Museum (circa 1840), associated herb garden and grounds will be sure to please all comers.

1 – 5 p.m. BrR Squire Rich Museum 440-526-1012 Hop Over to Acacia

What’s hopping at Acacia?

Let’s look for creatures that hop and maybe we’ll do some hopping of our own. Bring your favorite bug net or borrow one of ours.

1:30 – 3 p.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Ages: 3 – 9 years with adult Fall Color Dog Walk

Enjoy the beauty of fall with your four-legged friend as we hike along Hemlock Loop Trail.

2 – 3:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: hills, 2.5 miles CanalWay Critters

Join us for a “meet and eat” as our animals get their daily doses of worms, crickets, fish and other delectable treats.

Help to feed the animals as you learn about the various residents of the center.

3 – 4 p.m. CWC Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 10/5 for details)

7 • Monday Southwest Camera Club Texture Art Photography

Expand your vision beyond the lens with Dale Kincaid.

Learn to blend texture layers into photographs. The evening includes a tutorial on how to create texture art with your photography.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

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Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East 3 Tech Talks

Join us for these talks: Selective Focus with Jim Selacek, Introduction to HDR Time-lapse with Larry Smith, Fun with Filter with Karen Beck.

8 – 10 p.m. NCNC

8 • Tuesday CanalWay Cart Tours – Evening Tour

Explore our reservation by cart in the early evening.

Join us for one of these tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of our reservation. Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

4 – 5 p.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

9 • Wednesday Animal Crackers

Bring your preschooler to discover the beauty of fall with Miss Jenny. We’ll go for a hike and make a craft as we explore the world of leaves and trees.

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. BNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult, no siblings Register beginning October 3 440-526-1012 Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists Herp Photography Competition

Summer is over. It’s time to share your best reptile and amphibian pictures of the season in the annual photo contest meeting. Join us to talk about the animals we saw and share ideas for taking better pictures.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association Best Practices

Current honey bee research and best practices in beekeeping will be addressed tonight by Dr. Reed Johnson of OARDC Wooster.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC

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10 • Thursday Huntington History Hike

Enjoy beautiful fall landscapes of Huntington Reservation as we relive John Huntington’s days at his Dover Township farm. Historical Interpreter Foster Brown and Education Specialist Bev Walborn share seasonal sights of the land and stories of John Huntington, the philanthropist, inventor and lover of nature.

10 – 11 a.m. HuR Huntington Beach Picnic Shelter Terrain: paved, some off-trail, 0.5 mile 440-786-8530 Homeschool Happenings: Beautiful Bats!

Homeschoolers will discover the facts about Ohio’s fantastic flying mammals with Education Specialist Bev Walborn and Naturalist Kathy Schmidt.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: K – grade 6 Terrain: flat, 1 mile Register September 28 – October 8 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com Fall Color at Edgewater Park

Join this after-work hike on the beach ridge trail. Take in the fall colors of Edgewater Park, see migrant birds, identify wildflowers and enjoy the best views of Clevleand.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. LF Edgewater Park Perkin’s parking area Terrain: easy, 1 mile Inviting the Planet to Dinner: Goats are Tasty

A staple meat source around the world, North Americans are just catching on that goat meat is delicious. Kraner Farms demonstrates that satisfying your carnivorous cravings need not equate to unsustainable livestock farming practices. Taste several delicious goat dishes, and take home the recipes.

7 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Fee: $12 Register by October 4 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com

What to Do About Autumn Leaves

Do you enjoy autumn leaf color, but dislike dealing with them when they fall?

Let them be an asset for you, instead. Lazy Gardener Debra Shankland will provide instructions for using them to start new garden beds, start new compost piles, and as valuable mulch in this indoor program.

7 – 9 p.m. WSC Ages: adults, teens

11 • Friday

Stroller School: Spiders

Let’s learn a thing or two about these fascinating 8-legged creatures and maybe even meet one! We will also have a story, song, puppets and walk outside to look for spiders and spiderwebs. All children must be in a stroller or wagon.

10 – 11 a.m. CWC Ages: 2 years & under with adult Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

12 • Saturday Autumn Photo Hike

Bring your camera as we hike up to the Chagrin River Overlook to see the valley in full, fiery foliage.

9 – 11 a.m. SCR Chagrin Boulevard parking lot Terrain: slow-paced, hills, rugged, 1 mile Monthly Morning with the Birds

Meet Naturalist Ken Gober for our monthly hike to survey bird activity near Rocky River Nature Center as the fall color nears its peak. Bring binoculars and a bird guide.

9 a.m. – noon RRR Rocky River Nature Center parking lot Terrain: some stairs, 1.75 miles 440-734-6660

African Elephant Crossing, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Breakfast in the Park

Fall Exploration Hike

Visit the lovely Royalview area to enjoy the brilliant fall colors. While we stroll in the woods, our volunteer chefs scramble up a delicious breakfast for all to enjoy. Sign up to find out your food contributions. Don’t forget your place setting.

9 – 11 a.m. MSRR Royalview Picnic Area Terrain: level, 1.25 miles Register October 2 – 11 440-734-6660

Join Naturalist John Miller in search of fantastic fungi, alien worms and dazzling diatoms.

We will also take a closer look at the beautiful colors of autumn.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BNC Terrain: moderate, 1.75 miles

Woodlands of Bedford: Fall Color Hike

Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi will lead this saunter through a deeply forested area showing fall colors. This hike includes a tour of the Powers Mill historic site. A camera is recommended to capture the beautiful scenery.

9 a.m. – noon BeR Egbert Picnic Area Terrain: some off-trail, hills, moderate 216-341-3152

Wax Paper Leaves

Bring a handful of old fall colored crayons and we will revisit an old craft you may have done as a child. These simple but beautiful wax paper leaves make lovely decorations around your home to help usher in the fall season.

10:30 a.m. – noon GPNC Nature Journaling

Take a deep breath of nature, and appreciate the signs of the season as we venture out on the trail. We will reflect on what we have seen through art and writing in a journal of our creation. You may want to bring your camera.

1 – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge

Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $15 first time only Terrain: slow-paced, 1 mile Register by October 9 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com Second Saturday Storytelling

October winds nip the evening air. Brightly colored leaves signal the season for indoor activities like good old-fashioned storytelling in the warmth of a log cabin.

Join us for an hour of stories followed by refreshments and a story swap.

7:30 – 9 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults, older students 440-734-6660 Outdoor Odyssey (see page 9 for details) North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend (see page 10 for details) Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 10/5 for details)

13 • Sunday Colors of Fall Hike

Enjoy the beautiful display of fall color on this hike around Hinckley Lake. We will also look for animals that live in and near the lake. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike.

1 – 3 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse Terrain: some hills, 3.4 miles 440-526-1012 Fall Bike Ride

Explore Mill Stream Run Reservation and the Lake to Lake Trail on this challenging ride. We begin at Bonnie Park, take Big Creek Parkway to the Lake to Lake Trail, then return to Mill Stream Reservation on public roads. Helmets required.

1 – 3 p.m. MSRR Ages: teens, adults Terrain: hills, trails, public roads, 13 miles Register October 3 – 11 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com

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UnNatural Trail

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the Riffle Readers for a closer look at Jon Young’s book What The Robin Knows.

We will discuss this book today and again on October 27. Learn how birds reveal the secrets of the natural world.

3 – 4 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults

We have set-up a fall trail of unnatural items at CanalWay Center. Visit the center for a list of what to look for while you are out walking the trail.

Items will be camouflaged to blend in with nature.

1 – 3 p.m. CWC

North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend (see page 10 for details) Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 10/5 for details)

14 • Monday Fall Bird Walk

Join us for a fall bird walk to see what migratory birds have landed in Jackson Field.

Binoculars recommended.

Don’t have a pair, don’t worry. We have binoculars to borrow.

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. SCR Jackson Field parking lot Little Explorers: Salamanders

Salamanders are shy and quiet amphibians. Discover some of their secrets through a story, craft and short walk.

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 October 1 – 11 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Dawning of the Age of Aquarius

Where does the phrase “the dawning of the age of Aquarius” come from? Join club member Bob Pence to learn more about this and other constellation stories.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. RRNC

15 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart

Fall color fills the forests and fields of Brecksville Reservation. We’ll hike along Chippewa Creek Gorge, through the woods and past the fields to admire the beauty of the season.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BNC Ages: adults Terrain: hills, creek-crossing, 3.5 miles Little Explorers: Salamanders (see 10/14 for details)

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16 • Wednesday

7 – 8 p.m. WSC Ages: adults, teens

Trail Trackers: Ducks and Geese

Almost a Full Moon Hike

Have a quacking good time exploring the lives of ducks and geese. We’ll discover how they swim, what they eat and who is swimming on our pond. Program includes a craft and hike.

10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

NCNC Ages: 3 years – K with adult Terrain: level, 0.5 mile Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com

The moon is two days away from being full. Enjoy a night hike around the trail at Jackson Field with a naturalist.

8 – 9 p.m. SCR Jackson Field Terrain: dark, some roots, flat, 1 mile Registration required by October 15 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Wilderness Skills Series: Advanced Tracking

Get a close–up view of wildlife by learning advanced techniques of animal tracking with volunteers Derek Ham and Don Howell and Naturalist Kathy Schmidt.

Basic Tracking (see 10/5) is recommended but not required.

5:30 – 7 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults, teens Terrain: hilly, 1.5 miles Nature on Your…Phone?

You can admit it--- you have your phone or tablet with you wherever you go. So, bring your technology with you to this short presentation where you’ll learn all of the newest and coolest apps for nature and discovery. From field guides to weather, conservation and study, YOU can be a citizen scientist and help enter data, from your phone or tablet that will help change your world.

17 • Thursday Fall Foliage

Each fall, nature reveals her true colors. Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hike around Hinckley Lake to enjoy this spectacular display of autumn. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Terrain: moderate, 3.5 miles 440-526-1012 Preschool: Local Mammals

Have you ever wondered what mammals live in Cleveland Metroparks? Bring your preschooler to CanalWay to discover and see pelts and bones of these mammals. We will go on a short hike to see if we can find any evidence of our local mammals.

10 – 11 a.m. CWC Ages: 2 – 5 years with adult Register beginning October 1 clevelandmetroparks.com

Fall Hayrides at the Chalet, Mill Stream Run Reservation

Birds and Nature Hike

Join this after-work birding and wildlife hike on the beach ridge trail. We will seek migrant birds, identify wildflowers and enjoy the best views of Cleveland.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. LF Edgewater Park Perkin’s parking area Terrain: easy, 1 mile Humans Versus Rivers

If you drive, live or walk near a stream, you are a stream manager. Restoration guru Will Harmon of Stream Mechanics will paint a picture of the interaction between people and flowing water, illustrating what we’ve done to streams and rivers and how they respond.

7 – 9 p.m. WSC Ages: 16 years & over Animal Crackers (see 10/9 for details)

10 – 11:15 a.m. BNC

18 • Friday CanalWay Clam Bake and Talk

Join us for a clambake with all the trimmings on a beautiful fall evening! While we eat, there will be a short program about local fresh water

clams and mussels. Space is limited.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. OECR Morgan’s Hollow Picnic Area Ages: adults Fee: $30 Registration required by October 14 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

you can take home with you.

7 – 9 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $5 Register by October 16 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Full Moon Hike

If you enjoy gazing into the heavens and are fascinated with October’s Hunters Moon and autumn constellations, you will love this program.

We will spend an hour or more under the sky in our 34-foot Voyageur Canoe, paddling Hinckley Lake while learning legends and lore.

8:30 – 10 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups Fee: $5 Registration required 440-786-8530

Think exercise is boring? Try a fall night hike! We’ll catch glimpses of the full moon while searching for wildlife.

7 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: flat, some stairs, 1.5 miles Overlooking the Moon

We’ll hike to the Overlook for a clear view of the Hunters Moon. With the brightness of the moon at its fullest, we may see some nocturnal animals during our hike.

7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: slight incline, 2 miles Create Your Own Owl Art

Hidden by night and seldom seen, you’re invited to peer at the owls of North Chagrin.

Using white charcoal and metallic colors, we will render our feathered subjects on dark paper to create an owl

Full Moon Paddle in a BIG Canoe

19 • Saturday Extreme Hiking

We will hit the trails of North Chagrin Reservation this morning. Be prepared for hills, valleys and a stop by Squire’s Castle.

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NCR Forest Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: hills, 7 – 8 miles 440-526-1012

Biking the Back Roads

Join us for our last pedal of 2013. Bike with us on our annual ride through Geauga County Amish back roads.

This ride begins at Geauga Park District’s Swine Creek Reservation, winds through the countryside with brilliant colors of fall and includes a meal in an Amish home.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Geauga Park District Swine Creek Reservation Fee: $20/meal Terrain: moderate hills, stretches of gravel road, 35 miles Register by October 9 440-786-8530 Learn Your Leaves

Have fun with your child as you both become familiar with the differently shaped leaves in our forest. We’ll take a hike, then make a fun book to take home.

10 – 11:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 7 – 12 years with adult Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile Register October 1 – 17 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com

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Photography Hike in Bedford

Enjoy the beauty of nature through your eyes and capture it through your lens.

Join us for a naturalist-guided photography hike through the woods of Bedford to capture the splendor of fall colors in all their glory. Bring your camera.

10 a.m. – noon BeR Lost Meadows upper parking area 216-341-3152 Urban Explorations: Tremont

Cultural History Interpreter Doug Kusak and Volunteer Mollie Alstott invite you to stroll along as we explore some of the historic Tremont area. Meeting place and details will be sent.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: adults, 8 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Terrain: city streets Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com Scavenger Hunt

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield to test your skills on our photo scavenger hunt hike.

Can you match all the watershed photos with real outside features? Can you find all the landmarks in West Creek Reservation? The race is on!

10:30 a.m. – noon WSC Ages: adults, families Terrain: paved and off-trail, 2 miles CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route

Have you wanted to walk to the end of our trail, but the distance was too far? Or wondered about the history of the area? Join us for one of these tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of our reservation. Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or noon – 1 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

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the nature center to look for fall color and to identify fall leaves.

1 – 2 p.m. RRR Rocky River Nature Center parking lot Terrain: paved, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 Acoustic Players Circle

Join this well established player’s circle to swap songs, chords and styles of playing. Professional abilities not needed, just a desire to have fun and learn from fellow musicians. Listeners are always welcome. Theme for the month: Player’s Choice 1 – 3 p.m. CWC Scenic Park Hike

The marina area has an interesting history, both geologic and human. We will hike to Rockcliff Springs and return.

2 – 3 p.m. RRR Scenic Park Picnic Area Terrain: mostly level, 2 miles 440-734-6660 Cleveland Natural Science Club What’s New at Observatory Park?

Observatory Park in Montville Twp. (Geauga County’s new-

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est park) is a wonderful addition to this area. A naturalist from the park will show us the features there. We’ll have a look inside the development of those features and the programs that are offered there.

7:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge

20 • Sunday BIKE – TRAIN – BIKE!

Doug Kusak leads a history adventure on a bicycle and an iron horse. We start at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Road Station, ride the rails to Akron Northside, and then hop on the bikes and pedal back to Rockside Road Station.

Helmets required.

8:30 a.m. CVSR Rockside Rd Station Ages: adults, 15 years & over with adult Fee: $10 (includes train fare and use of tour guide system) Terrain: paved, crushed stone, dirt, 26+ miles of bicycling at moderate pace Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Breakfast in the Park

Hike with Naturalist Sharon Hosko to Deer Lick Cave and upon our return enjoy a delicious hot breakfast prepared by our volunteers.

9 – 11 a.m. BrR Oak Grove Reserved Picnic Shelter Terrain: stairs, 1 mile Register beginning October 3 440-526-1012 Autumn Waterfall Bus Tour/Hike

Join Foster Brown, Historical Interpreter/Naturalist, on a tour through Cleveland Metroparks visiting waterfalls and picturesque landscapes.

Although a bus tour, there will be hiking involved to see these gorgeous spots.

Sites include: Bridal Veil Falls, Mill Creek Falls, Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek and Squaw Rock.

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. GPNC Fee: $30 includes box lunch Terrain: steps and distances up to 0.5 mile Registration required 440-786-8530

Scaly Spoofs

Can turtles walk out of their shells? Are snakes slimy?

Come down to CanalWay Center to learn the answer to these questions and to meet some of our turtles and snakes.

10 – 11 a.m. or 2 – 3 p.m.

CWC Fall Color Hike

Let’s enjoy fall colors along the Snow Road area of Big Creek Parkway. Meet by the first picnic shelter.

Noon – 1:30 p.m. BCR Snow Road Picnic Area Terrain: mostly level, 2.5 miles 440-734-6660 The Sights of Autumn

Bedford Reservation’s fall colors should be in full swing.

The beautiful changes can be enjoyed during this leisurely hike along the tree line of Tinker’s Creek.

1:30 – 3 p.m. BeR Egbert Trailhead Terrain: moderate, some hills, 1.5 miles 216-341-3152 Castle Hike

Join us as we trek the trails to what was once going to be a grand estate. We’ll see remnants of North Chagrin Reservation’s history involving the American Legion campsite along the way. We’ll also see scenic vistas that the Castle Valley, Squire’s Lane and Hemlock trails have to offer.

1:30 – 4 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: may be muddy, hills, stairs, 5 miles Autumn Book Review

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the Rocky River Readers for a review of Nature Wars

by Jim Sterba. Sterba’s book makes it easy to understand why we have turned our backyards into wildlife battlegrounds. Haven’t read the book? Listeners are always welcome.

2 – 4 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults

School of the Wilds: Mushrooms

Ohio Mycologist Walt Sturgeon will guide us through the mysterious world of mushrooms. After a tutorial inside, we will foray outside to see what’s up.

2 – 5 p.m. RRNC Fall Colors for All (see 10/19 for details)

10 – 11 a.m. RRR

21 • Monday Odds and Ends Baskets

We will be using up the odds and ends from previous basket classes. Get creative and design your own small basket or use the pattern provided.

Great for beginners!

6 – 9 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $10 Registration required by October 8 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com Southwest Camera Club Creativity on View

View the members’ best digital and slide images in tonight’s competition focusing on pictorial images and creative/manipulative methods. Learn from the photographers how they created these images. For more about competition categories and rules, visit Southwest Camera Club’s blog.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East John Colter’s Yellowstone

Join Karen Beck as she retraces the route of mountain man John Colter into the Valley of the Yellowstone. A bicentennial tribute.

8 – 10 p.m. NCNC

23 • Wednesday Little Tykes Leaf Hike

Preschoolers will enjoy this short hike where we will collect some beautiful fall leaves.

We will return to the nature center to learn more about the leaves we’ve collected by

turning them into beautiful leaf rubbings.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC Ages: 4 – 6 years with adult Green Cleaning for Inside and Out

Replace toxic cleaning and landscaping products with safe alternatives you can make from everyday household ingredients. Protect yourself, your family, your pets, and our local watersheds from harmful chemicals!

Co-sponsored by Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District.

6 – 7:30 p.m. WSC Ages: 16 & over Fee: $10 includes materials and two make it/take it green cleaners Registration required 216-524-6580 x22

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continue the series Frozen Planet. We will witness dramatic seasonal changes of spring that take place at the coldest places on Earth.

Popcorn will be served. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.

7:30 – 8:45 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, 9 years & over with adult Halloween Hayride Night

Wear a costume and trickor-treat through the Wildlife Gardens! Enjoy a pizza dinner, a hayride and all Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers.

6 – 9 p.m. LENSC Fee: $12/adults, $8/child, ages 2 and up, 1 year and under free Registration required 440-871-2900 or register at the Center.

26 • Saturday

Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers: Arachnids

Nature Writing: Nature Puts the Brakes On

Do spiders, ticks and mites give you goose bumps? Or, do you think they’re pretty cool? Either way, join us to get the lowdown on these creepy, crawly creatures often mistaken for insects. Program will include live animals, craft project and more.

10 a.m. – noon NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 6 – 12 years Terrain: easy, level, 1 mile Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com

After a busy spring and summer, autumn sets a slower pace. Trees shed leaves, mammals accumulate fat reserves, and birds migrate or cache seeds. Discover how nature’s autumn slowdown strategies work to her advantage.

Writers Jenny Clark and Linda Tuthill will lead us through writing prompts.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 16 years – adult Fee: $25 Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile Register by October 23 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com

Dinner at the Lodge: Fall Fare

Join Chef Rae Endreola and Brew Master Mike Nedrow for an evening of culinary delight. What you eat makes a difference to the health of the planet and you. Enjoy delicious local food and drink created just for this Look About Lodge 75th anniversary experience.

6 – 8 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adults Fee: $25 Register by October 21 440-247-7075 or clevelandmetroparks.com Friday Movie Night: Frozen Planet

Appalachian Poplar Basket/Pouch

Foster Brown, Historical Interpreter/Naturalist, will teach participants how to create poplar pouches. They are a combination basket/ pouch carried off one’s shoulder to collect berries, nuts or whatever suits your fancy.

Everyone leaves with their own creation, but filling it is your responsibility.

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. BNC Fee: $25 Registration required 440-786-8530

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Behind the Scenes

Recreate the beauty of nature in paper! Step into the world of origami and learn to create beautiful critters using paper.

10 – 11.30 a.m. GPNC

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Watershed Stewardship Center, including our living roof! Pick up great ideas on things you can do around home to conserve water, protect your drinking water, and support a healthy city and YOU. 1 – 2 p.m. WSC Terrain: indoor program with one flight of stairs, indoor tour.

American Girl Morning: Meet Kirsten

During this drop-off program we will do fun activities like those in the American Girl books. This month, we meet Kirsten, an immigrant girl living on the American frontier in 1854. You do not have to read the book to participate.

Dress for the weather.

10 a.m. – noon CWC Ages: 8 – 12 years Fee: $5 Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com The Brightly Colored Forest

The green of summer is giving way to yellows, reds and oranges. Walk through the colorful fall forest and learn to identify trees by their brightly colored leaves. Kids Club members, bring along your passport.

1 – 2 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: level, 2 miles

Black & Orange Hike

With Halloween on the way, what plants and animals can we find that have the colors black and orange in them?

We’ll take a hike to look for wildlife, then make a spooky Halloween craft.

1 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: 4 years & over with adult Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com Volunteer to Adopt-A-Beach

A great hands-on way for businesses, schools, community groups, families and individuals to care for our Great Lake! Adopters remove litter and conduct science-based beach health assessments.

Data collected is counted

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then used to evaluate existing conditions and make a change for the better.

1 – 3 p.m. HuR Huntington Water Tower Terrain: stairs, sand, 0.25 mile Register by October 23 440-331-8111

to prevent such drastic steps.

See the “monsters” lurking in West Creek Reservation’s ponds, too, in this indoor/ outdoor program.

2 – 3:30 p.m. WSC Ages: families, all Terrain: paved, 0.5 mile

Crafter’s Circle

Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders

Do you knit, crochet, quilt, sketch, paint or any other portable hand craft? Would you like to meet others who also do those crafts? Join us on the porch of CanalWay Center for an informal group to share ideas, tips and more!

1 – 3 p.m. CWC Natural Crafts: Halloween Cornhusk Basket

Create a small basket made of coiled cornhusks to display for Halloween. Bring your own dried cornhusks if you have them.

1 – 4 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Fee: $2 Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com Pets in the Pond

Those are scary words for natural resource professionals. Discover what happens when pets are released into natural areas, and find ways

Kingsbury Run was the dumping site of severed torsos and upended political careers. We’ll discover the history and horrors that plagued Cleveland of yesteryear, and take a bus ride to get an overview of those areas today.

2 – 4:30 p.m. CWC Ages: adults Fee: $15 (includes bus ride) Register beginning October 1 216-206-1000 or clevelandmetroparks.com Fall Family Scavenger Hunt

Bring your family out for an afternoon of fall fun. Test your nature knowledge with an old fashioned scavenger hunt, then come back to the nature center for prizes!

2:30 – 4 p.m. BNC Ages: families Terrain: steps, 1 mile Register beginning October 3 440-526-1012

Larick, Cleveland Museum of Natural History geologist, presents options for restoring hidden waterways. This workshop includes a presentation by Sierra Club’s Water Sentinels and a tour of the new center.

6 – 8:30 p.m. WSC Ages: 16 years & over Pumpkin Carving 101

Bring your own pumpkin to Brecksville Nature Center and learn how to carve a masterpiece. All carving tools, pumpkin patterns, and refreshments will be provided. Registration is limited and required.

6:30 – 8 p.m. BNC Fee: $2 Register beginning October 1 clevelandmetroparks.com Urban Explorations: Kingsbury Run… the Torso Murders

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Spooky Campfire

Begin the evening with a hike to see what goes bump in the forest at night. We’ll finish the evening at the campfire roasting marshmallows. Bring along a spooky story or two to share. If you are a Kids Club member, bring along your passport.

7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, families Terrain: uneven, some hills, 1 mile For Women Only (see 10/4 for details) CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route (see 10/19 for details)

27 • Sunday Hike for Your Trail Breakfast

Wake up! Hit the trail! Get some fresh air! Enjoy breakfast at the Chagrin River Overlook. When you call you’ll be assigned a breakfast food item to bring as your price of admission. We’ll hike up to the overlook and enjoy our breakfast on the trail.

9 – 11 a.m. SCR Chagrin Boulevard parking lot

Register by October 24 440-247-7075 Orange and Black

Join Naturalist Min Keung for some Halloween nature fun.

We will learn about the wonderful world of orange and black critters like wooly bears and monarch butterflies.

1 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: families Terrain: 1 mile Register beginning October 1 440-734-6660 or clevelandmetroparks.com Pumpkin Carving

Make a mess at our place during this activity that will be fun for all! We’ll provide the paint, pumpkin patterns, and the safety knives for carving.

You just bring the pumpkin!

1:30 – 3 p.m. GPNC Register by October 25 216-341-3152 Lakefront Reservation Armchair Hike

Cultural History Interpreter Karen Lakus takes you on an indoor journey to our new Lakefront Reservation. Learn some history of Edgewater and Gordon Parks while viewing spectacular photographs taken over the last 100 years.

2 – 3 p.m. CWC

Alien Invasion When the Lodge is Open

During the Look About Lodge open hours today, we’ll tune our radios to 75 years ago and hear news of invading aliens.

Sit for about an hour and listen to a frightful journey back in time. Stay for all or part of the program. Not recommended for young children.

2 – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge 440-247-7075 Riffle Readers (see 10/13 for details)

29 • Tuesday

(see 10/26 for details) 9:30 a.m. – noon CWC CanalWay Critters

(see 10/6 for details) 10 – 11 a.m. CWC

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Stroller Science

Today we’ll learn about the silent flyers of the night – owls. We’ll read a story, do a fun craft and meet a live owl.

It should be a hoot of a good time.

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. NCNC Ages: 2 years & under with adult

30 • Wednesday Urban Streams – Helping Them See the Light of Day

Developers have covered streams throughout Northeast Ohio to construct roads, parking lots and buildings. Roy 31

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Cleveland Metroparks Directory Administrative Offices

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

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

Ranger Headquarters

4600 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-5530

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

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

3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clemetzoo.com

Office of the Zoo Executive Director 216-635-3331 Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-661-6500 ext 4356 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3229 School Group Reservations 216-635-3391 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3389 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421

Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 Acacia Facility Acacia Reservation 26899 Cedar Road Lyndhurst Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767

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

Golf

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

216-635-3673 clevelandmetroparks.com Golf Services – for general course info and inquires 440-232-7247 Big Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: 440-942-2500 Mastick Woods Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Double Eagle Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grille 440-546-1555 Shawnee Hills Golf Course Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Shawnee Hills Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Blvd.

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

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Administration 440-331-8681 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 NatureTracks Education Unit/ EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

Outdoor Education Facilities

Swimming

CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000 Brecksville Nature Center Brecksville Reservation 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Nature Center Garfield Park Reservation 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation Sunset Lane Entrance Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge South Chagrin Reservation 37374 Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91 440-247-7075 Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek West Creek Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Parma 440-887-1968 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-471-8357 Nature Shops Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003 Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates and Clubs

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

440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Edgewater Park Lakefront Reservation Cleveland 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

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 Brooklyn Exchange Cabin Hinckley Reservation 330-577-8882 exchangecabin@gmail.com 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 216-501-3345 www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 (lessons & boarding – no trail rides) www.valleyriding.org

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