Emerald Necklace - November 2012

Emerald Necklace

November ‘12 Vol. 61 # 11

Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events

Inside: Institute of the Great Outdoors Catalog Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s The RainForest Celebrates 20 Years of Education and Conservation

Contents Features 3 It Must Be True: Grandma Told Me 12 Taking Care of Water

Columns 4 Notes from the Field 5 Naturalist’s Almanac

In Addition 2 Be Wise, Be Thankful 6 Inside the Emerald Necklace 7 Reflections of Nature Quilt Show 10 Zoo News 14 The Gift of Nature 16 Institute of the Great Outdoors 19 Save $$ on Golf This Fall 21 Events by Location 22 Events Calendar

Be Wise, Be Thankful Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? The movement encourages customers to shop at local stores on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Use the day to help EarthWords celebrate our 21st anniversary. We’re thankful for your support, so we’re offering that we are offering a 21% discount on your entire purchase. Be wise and stop in! Your support of EarthWords directly supports your Cleveland Metroparks.

Whenever possible, EarthWords buys products made in the USA, such as: “You Better be Good” – Puzzle with 1000 largesized pieces, $16

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Crystal Journey’s Winter Wonderland Candle Set – 4-pack, $10

Visit EarthWords: All photos by Casey Batule or Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.

Emerald Necklace Published monthly by:

Cleveland Metroparks 216-635-3200 clevelandmetroparks.com Afi-Odelia Scruggs

November 10 & 11 – Reflections of Nature Quilt Show @ Rocky River Nature Center November 17 & 18 – EarthWords Anniversary Weekend @ all shops December 1 & 2 – Chickadee Nest (Kids Only Holiday Shop) @ Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store, North Chagrin and Rocky River Nature Centers

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Erie Reproduction Graphic Design

RR Donnelley Printing

Emerald Necklace is also available online at clevelandmetroparks.com.

Board of Park Commissioners Dan T. Moore Bruce G. Rinker President Vice-President

Debra K. Berry Vice-President

Brian M. Zimmerman

Executive Director-Secretary

LOCATIONS/HOURS Hinckley Lake Boathouse and 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.

Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted • 440-734-7576 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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Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights • 216-206-1003 Open daily: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Shirt of the Month You will always be wise if you just follow the Advice from an Owl: Stay focused – Be “hoo” you are – Trust in a wise friend – Live off the land – Glide through the dark times – Be observant – Life’s a hoot! This sandy brown, heavyweight, pre-shrunk cotton tee is available in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. $18.00

It Must Be True: Grandma Told Me I remember going to school thinking I was pretty savvy about nature.

Adults who spent a lot of time outside surrounded me, and they taught me everything they knew. If my grandparents said it, it must be true. They wouldn’t lie to me – would they?

Many of us are the victims of “myth information” – oft-repeated fictions that eventually became “facts.” Working in nature centers, I meet many people who were taught the same inaccuracies. Let’s see if you were taught these “truths” – and whether you passed any of them on: •

Bats are blind and will fly in your hair.

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Daddy longlegs are the most poisonous spider in the world.

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Touching a toad will give you warts.

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Dragonflies sting and bite.

Hearing people pass along this “myth information” makes me smile and fondly think of my grandparents. After all, they were only watching out for me.

Thankfully, naturalists gently guided me through some hard lessons about nature. Once I learned the facts, I found I enjoyed my time outdoors even more and was no longer frightened by the fallacies.

Harvestman photo by Edward L. Manigault, Clemson University Donated Collection, Bugwood.org

The realities are…

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Bats see very well. They’ll only come near you if pursuing an insect.

Between their eyesight and echo-location, they won’t bump into you.

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Daddy longlegs are harvestmen, not spiders. They have no venom or fangs and are completely harmless to humans.

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Bumps on a toad are called warts, but are actually poison glands.

Unless you bite a toad, its warts will not harm you. The warts on your hands are actually caused by a virus.

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Dragonflies have long skinny bodies but do not sting. I’ve had a few gnaw on my fingers, but their bite can’t harm humans.

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I believe many of these fallacies were started to protect kids. For example, my grandmother wanted me in the house before dark. Simply telling me to come inside because the sun was going down didn’t work. However, giving me a good reason not to want to be outside after dark definitely worked!

She absolutely believed what she was telling me; after all, her mother or grandmother told her the same thing. I should have been suspicious about my grandmother’s assurances; I never got the curly hair my grandfather promised would magically appear if I ate bread crusts.

The problem is that our trusted loved ones have taught us this mythinformation and we believe them. Some of us have known these “facts” for so long, that it is difficult to change our minds. I would like to invite people of all ages, no matter what your nature beliefs are, to visit your local nature center and ask questions. There are no silly questions. If we don’t have the answer at hand, we can look for the answer together. You might find that you, like me, are able to enjoy being outdoors even more.

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Notes from the Field

A Tribute to Nature in Cleveland Metroparks Your friend John Kason passed away. You probably didn’t know John, but if you love Cleveland Metroparks, you’ve seen him in every landscape.

He was Cleveland Metroparks only assistant chief naturalist, back when naturalist meant hard-core biologist. He later became the only wildlife manager for Cleveland Metroparks.

If you love wetlands – the ducks and geese; the frogs, toads, salamanders and beavers; the warm smells of the richness and fullness of ponds and marshes in Cleveland Metroparks summers – think of John Kason. He built Sanctuary Marsh and Bunns Lake; the Bridge to Nowhere wetlands; and South Chagrin wetlands.

These places bear his mark. For years, summer crews sweated and toiled with John, helping fulfill his plans to increase diversity throughout the park district that you love today.

The day after I heard the news, I tried to absorb it but couldn’t.

That night I went out on the back patio in the dark and sat, thinking of John. And there was one firefly. Only one. Now, fireflies have been absent from here for weeks. The two species that inhabit our shrubby yard line, one blinking fast and one blinking slowly, gave up their show over a month ago. I hadn’t seen them until that night, when I thought hard about John I came to know John Kason best when we undertook Cleveland Metroparks first urban deer research program in 1984. John and numerous staff and volunteers sat night after night after night at our “research headquarters” – my living 4

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room– in Strongsville. We waited for radio signals to tell us that yet another deer had blundered into carefully constructed live traps and was waiting to be radio-collared and released.

With John’s careful oversight, many deer were tagged over those winters. We discovered a large Cleveland Metroparks deer herd, as well as a very fluid Greater Northeast Ohio herd that

travelled into and out of Cleveland Metroparks at their whim. One deer was recovered over 52 miles from the initial point of capture in the Mill Stream Run Reservation. John and I flew in a Cessna once to find others that had strayed as far as Elyria.

One morning during the last summer that John worked with me, he called me. His intern’s brother had been lost on a Navy flight in the Mediterranean Sea. John asked me to be there when he talked to his intern.

“Brian,” he said, “Everything dies.

Even the stars die. Only one guy didn’t, and that’s why we go to church every Sunday. Your brother lives.”

I had to leave John’s office then.

In my car I shed unabashed tears, for Brian, for John, and for the shallow life that most of us really live. For more than 25 years I’ve remembered, “…everything dies, even stars die….” John’s few simple words have sustained me, and so many others, through the years.

Nature lives. The earth lives. And so do we.

John Kason passed. I sat in my yard and saw a firefly. I remembered thousands of fireflies in July over the mowed meadows that John created and maintained for the grassland birds and the small mammals, the butterflies and the fireflies in Cleveland Metroparks. I hadn’t seen a single firefly in over a month, but I saw one in my back yard, and I thought of John Kason.

Naturalist’s Almanac

November

November is a month when wildlife is in prime condition after feasting on summer and early autumn’s bounty. Male deer support polished racks of antlers and a muscular build in preparation for the rut. Waterfowl have clean and fresh plumage that may attract a suitable mate for spring nesting season. Photographers also try their best to capture that perfect image of these birds in their prime before they move south for the winter. Fox, coyotes, beaver, mink and other local mammals have spectacular fur coats that help protect them from the cold, wind and snow of winter.

Birds

Insects

November is prime time to seek bird species as cold north winds strip the landscape of fall’s last brilliant leaves.

Birders will see rarities on the shores of Lake Erie when strong cold fronts create awe-inspiring major movements of waterfowl, gulls, grebes and loons.

Daily movements of hundreds of thousands red-breasted mergansers will dazzle intrepid birders willing to visit Huntington Reservation. Throngs of lesser scaup, common loons and horned grebes add to the show. Lake watcher might witness rare jaegers, waterfowl and passerines blown in by strong winds. Woodlands have now quieted.

Red-breasted nuthatches now join roving bands of chickadees, titmice and brown creepers. Rare northern finches, such as white-winged crossbill or evening grosbeak, may visit your feeders or join building flocks of common finches at birch, hemlock and spruce stands.

Depending on daily temperatures and weather conditions, you may glimpse very late appearances of butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies. The yellow-legged meadowhawk, previously known as the autumn meadowhawk, is a small, ruby-red dragonfly of open fields and woodland edges. This dragonfly is capable of withstanding cold temperatures. It feeds on tiny gnats, flies and other minute insects that fly during the day when temperatures exceed 35 degrees. There are local records of yellow-legged meadowhawks actively foraging on warmer days through the end of November, December and into January!

Mammals November belongs to the white-tailed deer. Bucks are in prime shape for the rut, their continuous search for females so they can pass genes to another generation. Bucks often go days without eating, oblivious to their surroundings; only females are on their mind. Cardeer collisions peak this month, so be aware of deer that are crossing roads and highways.

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

Hooded merganser

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Holiday Shopping Supports Cleveland Metroparks

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Visit clevelandmetroparks.com and browse through gifts.

Visit Cleveland Metroparks retail cart in Strongsville’s SouthPark Mall from November 1 to December 31.

Buy a Cleveland Metroparks gift certificate.

They’re available in $5 increments and are valid for two years. Call 216-635-3200 for more information

Changing Light, Changing Season

November 11 1 – 4 p.m.

Look About Lodge South Chagrin Reservation Fee: $45 (journal, snacks, leadership) Join Erica Wheeler, an award-winning singersongwriter, for an afternoon spent sharing stories, memories and music at Cleveland Metroparks Look About Lodge. Registration is required by November 7.

To register, or for more information, call 440-247-7075.

Tellabration! 2012

November 17 7:30 – 9 p.m.

CanalWay Center – Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation The international night of storytelling takes place throughout a 24-hour cycle. Stories start in new time zones as the evening marches westward.

To be part of Tellabration, call 440-740-6660 or email jpr@clevelandmetroparks.com

Walking Works It’s not too late to earn your 2012 Walking Works shield. Walkers have until February 28, 2013 to hike at least eight of 13 designated trails and return the form to Cleveland Metorparks to receive the 2012 Walking Works shield.

Download Walking Works forms at clevelandmetroparks.com

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The Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek …a Construction Update Wet weather has again delayed progress at West Creek Reservation. Anyone who has built their own home, or even undertaken an addition or major remodel, knows that plans can be delayed by the unforeseeable.

This particular project includes not just the over 18,000 square-foot Stewardship Center and its exhibits, but also trails, roads, parking lots, a 7600-square-foot management center, two picnic shelters (one accommodating over 200 guests), and 60 stormwater management features throughout the reservation.

We look forward to better weather, when we can welcome everyone to these completed facilities. Until then, do enjoy the trails and facilities at Center Park and the southern areas of West Creek Reservation.

Reflections of Nature Quilt Show Saturday, November 10 & Sunday, November 11 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free!

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-andtake activities that round out the Reflections of Nature Quilt Show experience.

Abigayle’s Quiltery and Bernina are major supporters of the Reflections of Nature Quilt Show. For more information, call 440-734-6660 or go to www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

Cleveland Metroparks Proudly Presents Guest Speakers Amy Rhee delights in color. Her presentation, Color Theory for Quilters, may offer surprises for experienced quilters as well as novices. Join her to explore color theory and discover tools to help you make the best fabric choices. Sponsored by Cindy’s Sew Visitors can enjoy Easy. these presentations on Mary Huey has spent lots of time in the outdoors as a lifelong birder.

Join her for an exploration of her traditional quilts and the impact nature has on their design.

Rita Knoop Thelen, a retired naturalist, will share a unique look at the lives of 19th century women. Discover how their quilts and quilting reflected the rapid changes occurring around them.

The program features a collection of antique quilts.

Darlene Wegrynowski has a long reach in quilting. In her presentation Preparing Your Quilt for Machinee Quilting, she’ll go from handling backing and batting to ways to work with a professional quilter to choose the best designs to enhance your finished top.

Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday – Darlene Wegrynowski – Preparing your Quilt for Machine Quilting 1:30 p.m. Saturday – Mary Huey – Inspired by Nature 1:30 p.m. Sunday – Rita Thelen – The Life of an 1800’s Quilter 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday – Amy Rhee – Color Theory for Quilters (supported by Cindy’s Sew Easy)

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Private Group Rentals at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes Book your company party, school trip, church outing, or club get-together at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes celebrating more than 40 years of nature’s wild ride on the only public ice chutes in Ohio!

The Chalet Recreation Area can be rented for exclusive private use during non-public hours - including riding the ice toboggan chutes - just for your group! Great dates still available! Shared use bookings available, too.

Call the facility at 440-572-9990 for more information and to make reservations. Enjoy at outing at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes all to yourselves!

Holidays at Frostville

Don’t Trash, Recycle! s r d Gather your bottles and jars. Get your Ki rne catalogs and newspapers together. But don’t throw them in the trash. Toss them in a o recycling bin.

C Since 1997, our country has observed America Recycles Day. This year, you can bring recyclables to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, November 10.

Of course, we should recycle all year ‘round. Here’s why: • Recycling saves energy. Recycling just one soda can saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours. Making a bottle from recycled glass takes 50 percent less energy than making a bottle from scratch. Making an aluminum can from recycled materials takes 90 percent less energy than starting from scratch.

November 10, 11, 17 & 18 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Frostville Museum • Rocky River Reservation

• Recycling reduces pollution. When we recycle, we burn less oil, coal and gas. Using less of these materials – called fossil fuels – keeps the air and the water cleaner.

Stroll the grounds of Frostville Museum and step into the holiday season during the 19th century. Enjoy music in the church, do some holiday shopping in the Gifford General Store, and even meet Father Christmas!

Food and beverage, including seasonal treats, will be available for purchase, and all museum buildings will be open.

• Recycling saves natural resources. When we use recycled materials, we conserve resources like trees, fresh water and minerals. That’s important because some minerals, like iron and bauxite, can’t be replaced once they’re used up. Other materials, like trees, take a long time to grow.

For more information, go to www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org or call 440-779-0280.

Recycled materials are used to make all sorts of items. The plastic lawn chair probably came from recycled material.

So did your backpack! Unscramble the words below and see what recycled materials make.

What happens to recycled materials?

1. ackpbacks

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2. sbesifer

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3. wasprpenes _____________________________ 4. acipnpseal

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5. cnsa

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6. eabsm

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7. tecapr

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8. rajs

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9. sbttleo

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10. tubseck

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1. Backpacks 2. Frisbees 3. Newspapers 4. Appliances 5. Cans 6. Beams 7. Carpet 8. Jars 9. Bottles 10. Buckets 8

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Chalet Tobogganing

What Goes Up Comes Down at Roughly 50 MPH at the Chalet Recreation Area Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that brings friends and family together for a huge feast. A great way to work off the meal and spend hours together smiling, laughing, giggling, and more is climbing a few steps and then tobogganing down a 70-foot vertical drop, traveling down 700 feet of ice at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes in Strongsville.

Enjoy another heart-pumping season of icy tobogganing fun on Northeast Ohio’s ultimate winter thrill ride at the Chalet Toboggan Chutes – the only public ice chutes in Ohio!

The season of icy fun kicks off with special hours on Friday, November 23, starting at noon through 10:30 p.m.

Tobogganing costs $10 for adults and $8 for children, ages 11 and under. Onetime ride tickets are available for $4.

Group rates, for 20 or more people, are available for tobogganing during public hours. Groups must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance (not valid for season pass holders).

Season passes are available at a cost of $40 for adults and $30 for children, 11 and under. A family pass (for up to four) may be purchased for $116. A 20% discount on season passes is available if purchased before December 24. Call the Chalet for details.

All riders must wear gloves or mittens. Children, ages 11 and under, must be at least 42 inches tall to ride, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Private Use: The Chalet, including the ice toboggan chutes, can be rented for exclusive private use during non-public hours. Call the facility at 440-572-9990 for more information and to make reservations.

The best way to spend the day after Thanksgiving is to sleep in and then toboggan down the ice chutes at the Chalet Recreation Area in Cleveland Metroparks – the only public ice chutes in Ohio!

The regular tobogganing hours are: Thursdays – 6 – 10 p.m.

(January, February and March 2013, excluding holiday hours) Fridays – 6 – 10:30 p.m.

Saturdays - Noon – 10:30 p.m.

Sundays - Noon – 5 p.m.

Holidays - Call for hours (December 23 through January 5, 2013. January 21 and February 18) The Chalet Togoggan Chutes are located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville.

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Celebrates 20th Anniversary of The RainForest Here’s a quick history quiz: In what year did Bill Clinton get elected to his first term as president, Euro Disney debut in Paris and Johnny Carson retire from TV? The answer is 1992, the same year Cleveland Metroparks Zoo opened The RainForest!

The RainForest then

Twenty years ago this month, the Zoo was transformed with the addition of its first themed immersion exhibit, The RainForest. The Zoo has enjoyed an annual average attendance of more than 1.2 million visitors since the two-acre exhibit opened and turned the Zoo into a true year-round destination. The RainForest remains a one-of-akind experience that uses the latest technology and dramatic staging techniques.

Zoo News

The Zoo will celebrate the anniversary of The RainForest from November 17–19 with special events, activities and giveaways!

Check clemetzoo.com for the full schedule.

The Zoo’s RainForest is home to more than 10,000 plants and 600 animals including Bornean orangutans, ocelots, Asian smallclawed otters, straw-colored fruit bats, a fishing cat, giant anteater, two-toed sloth, capybaras and the majority of the Zoo’s reptiles, frogs, turtles and insects.

Since its opening, the RainForest has developed into a very popular winter respite The RainForest now for Northeast Ohioans. Visitors looking for a break from the cold, gray days often take refuge inside The RainForest, where temperatures are in the 80s. The building has also become a popular place to book special events, hosting numerous weddings, proms and birthday parties.

The RainForest’s animal inhabitants have varied greatly over the last two decades. However, five particular animals have called the building home since it opened: Riva, a female scarlet macaw estimated to be about 28 years old; Thaddeus, the prehensile-tailed skink; and three roseate spoonbill siblings who hatched from the same clutch.

The two-story RainForest helps visitors understand the importance of the world’s rainforests in Asia, Africa and the Americas – and why conserving them is vital to the earth’s ecosystems.

Conserving the earth’s tropical rainforests is one of the most significant environmental issues facing our world today. It is an issue that zoos, through exhibition, education and conservation efforts, have a unique opportunity to present to millions of visitors every year.

The 20th anniversary of The RainForest is presented by

all photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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Reduced Winter Admission The bears at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo don’t hibernate and neither should you!

The Zoo makes visiting during the winter months easy, so families can cure some of their cabin fever.

From November 1 to March 31, 2013, admission is just $8.25 for adults and $5.25 for kids ages 2 – 11.

Complimentary heated transportation is included.

Start your visit in Northern Trek, where many of the animals, like the bears, tigers and wolves, are more active when the weather cools off. Then stop in the cabin at Wolf Wilderness and warm up by the fire. Ride the heated tram to visit the gorillas and snow leopards in the Primate, Cat and Aquatics Building, hang around with the koalas inside GumLeaf Hideout, and, of course, explore The RainForest, where it’s always 80 degrees.

The Zoo is a true year-round experience. Visit us this winter and see why! Call 216-661-6500 for more information, or visit us online at clemetzoo.com.

Thanksgiving at the Zoo Thursday, November 22 The Zoo features FREE admission to the Zoo and The RainForest on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special animal enrichment demonstrations planned throughout the day. A schedule will be posted on clemetzoo.com prior to the holiday.

Thanksgiving at the Zoo is presented by UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

America Recycles Day Saturday, November 10 You can help the Zoo and its conservation mission by bringing your recyclables to the Zoo on America Recycles Day, Saturday, November 10. In exchange, you will give receive one free admission with the purchase of a regular admission.

Eligible recyclables include aluminum cans, newspapers, catalogs, junk mail, books, inkjet and toner cartridges and cell phones and accessories.

America Recycles Day is supported by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

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 the scenes tour? Then round up your pack, troop, horde, pride, colony or herd and plan an event they’ll never forget!

Night Tracks – Sleep over in the Wolf Wilderness cabin and become a scientist for a night while exploring Northern Trek – Friday and Saturday nights.

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.

Family Discoveries – 9 – 10:30 a.m. November 3 Bring the entire family for a special Zoo experience featuring hands-on activities and guided tours (topics vary by date).

Explore Northern Trek on November 3 and discover the special adaptations that make certain animals perfect candidates for cold climates.

Home-school Programs – November 13 Two sessions of the next home-school program, “Feathered Friends,” are scheduled for November 13.

A session for students in kindergarten through fourth grade is set for 10 to 10:45 a.m. Fifth through eighth graders meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids will learn about birds and how they survive in nearly every habitat throughout the world.

Preschool Safari – All programs run 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Designed for families with children younger than 5, 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.)

What’s on the Outside – November 7 Birds, Birds, Birds – November 14 Fascinating Fish – November 28 To register, call 216-635-3391 or visit clemetzoo.com/learn.asp.

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Taking Care of Water Today Living on the shores of Lake Erie, it can be easy to take clean, fresh water for granted. We swim in the lake, eat fish from the lake, we see the sunlight sparkle off the water.

But only 11 percent of Lake Erie is made up of fresh water coming from rain and snow melt. The other 89 percent comes from the tributaries that are constantly emptying into the lake.

So where does the water in the tributaries come from? In a word, watersheds.

A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that is under that land or drains off of that land, empties into the same place. How the water enters and then travels through our watersheds determines how clean the water is that empties into Lake Erie.

Cleveland Metroparks new Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Reservation is dedicated to learning the science of watersheds and understanding the best watershed management practices. Unlike Cleveland Metroparks current nature centers that focus on education, the emphasis of this new center is research. But don’t worry; education is not forsaken. At the Watershed Stewardship Center you’ll find a lot of interactive ways to learn about watersheds.

Walk into the center and you are immediately greeted by a dazzling water display and local watershed-themed artwork and photography.

Take a step over the “Lake Erie shoreline” and you’re standing in northeast Ohio’s watersheds. After learning what a watershed is, you can use the street map on the 3D interactive model of the West Creek Watershed to locate your home and follow the path your rainwater follows through the watershed.

The model shows which cities are included in the West Creek Watershed and its tributaries, and where the culverts and high erosion areas are located.

In the nearby Citizen Resource Room, a computer and large format printer able to print out neighborhood maps is available to help city planning commissions, local watershed groups and academics better understand drainage patterns.

In the working, fully equipped biology/chemistry lab you may see visiting professors and graduate students working on watershed research projects. Have a question on watersheds or their work? They will be happy to supply an answer.

A sign of a healthy watershed are healthy streams. The Healthy Stream exhibit features three large aquariums illustrating the three areas of a stream; a run, a riffle and a pool. Each stream

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for Future Generations area has different characteristics and supports different fish. Do you know what area of the stream a Northern Hog Sucker or a Blacknose Dace prefers?

Turn around and step into the huge, corrugated metal tunnel.

You are in a life-size replica of a culvert or stormwater sewer running under a street. Look up and you can see the sky through the storm grate. Inside an interactive exhibit illustrates how stormwater runoff differs in a built-up environment from that in a natural, pristine environment. The interactive screen lets you design a future yardscape with rain barrels and other stormwater reduction techniques to see how much you can reduce runoff at home.

Tucked into the corner of the center is a nature viewing window overlooking a wetland. Stay for a while and you may see mallards, cardinals, gold finches and black-capped chickadees at the birdfeeding station. Come back in the spring for a chance to see migrating spotted sandpipers probing the shallows in the wetland or indigo buntings nearby.

On a walk around the outside of the center you’ll find samples of stormwater management features like rain barrels, cisterns and rain gardens. Your car is now parked on cellular grid pavement that allows water to easily drain. The walkway you used to approach the center is made of porous asphalt and the patio uses permeable pavement and porous concrete. There are over 30 examples of ways to help slow down, spread out or soak in rainwater that you can incorporate into your own backyard or schoolyard.

All of these stormwater management features used in designing and developing the facilities and infrastucture in West Creek Reservation resulted in less storm water runoff after construction than before construction began. Cleveland Metroparks is working towards sustainability, it’s time for you to join us.

The Great Lakes contain 84 percent of our nation’s surface fresh water and 21 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water.

Learn how you can be a steward of our great natural resource at the Watershed Stewardship Center opening spring 2013.

The most exciting time to visit the Watershed Stewardship Center? When it rains, of course!

Marjorie Thomas

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The Gift of Nature

Cleveland Metroparks was established 95 years ago by people committed to preserving the natural landscape of Greater Cleveland. The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established within The Cleveland Foundation for people who are passionate about ensuring the future of the Park District for generations to come. Gifts to the Legacy Fund and other special programs help to create a welcome and healthy environment for wildlife and further the mission of Cleveland Metroparks.

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following members of the Emerald Necklace Fellowship who have included Cleveland Metroparks in their estate plans: Anonymous (16 donors) Jay Beswick* Nancy and Joseph Bozicevich* Sheila Brown Kara Browning Warwick A. Buer* - in memory of my beloved wife, Marguerite A. Buer Helen E. and Robert L. Burns* Jane Christyson Michael and Susan Clark Mina Davis* Michael and Marcia Dolyk Jeanette Eustache Carol Glotzbecker Dorothea Jean Hassler* Bernice C. Haytas* Barbara A. Hershkowitz

Dr. Robert D. Hinkle Constance M. Howell* William D. Howerton Paula T. Hurwitz* Alyce M. Jarr* Marion E. Johnson* Fred R. Jones* Constance M. Junge* Mort* and Emilie Kadish Karen J. Kannenberg and Dennis A. Seifert* Julia Kunes* Christopher Malek and Friends Terence J. and Nancy S. McCann Jean C. Murphy* Celia and Edward Nedved* George and Cynthia Oprita Ian Roy Phillips

Elizabeth H. Ragg* Margaret Rawsthorne Carmen R. Reeths Kathleen Schlemmer Dorothy D. Schmidt* Lynn A. Schreiber* Mary Sedlack* Kathryn S. Spilar* Coletta L. Stopp* Angela M. Thiery - in celebration of the lives of Daniel and Victoria Thiery Mildred Turza Constance S. White, MD Dorotha L. Whitney* Brian M. Zimmerman *Deceased

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts contributed between April 1 and August 31, 2012: Carolyn Balzersen – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Sue Balzersen – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Brown and Kunze Foundation Cleveland Metroparks Employees – in honor of Chris Brabander Herb and Ursula Cohrs Mary Gill – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Kohl’s David Krause Estate of Julia Kunes Gary and Bonnie Lesny Thomas and Juliette Madigan– in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Bob Malkin – in honor of Irv and Zerda Malkin Greg Malkin – in honor if Irv and Zerda Malkin Paul and Elaine McCarty – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Paula Jacobs-Meesig – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor

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Cynthia Mulligan – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Jon Pronovost – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Delle Raynor – in honor of Irv and Zerda Malkin Anita Reese Marian Reid – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Marianne and Kieran Repko – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Kathleen Schlemmer Mary Stanutz – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Barbara Tague – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Patrick Tague – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor John Wadolowski Mr. and Mrs. Dan West – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Lucille Whalen – in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Paul Wolansky

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Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following memorial gifts received between April 1 and August 31, 2012: In memory of Martin F. Berei, Sr. Doug Fisher In memory of James Bycoskie Lucy and Howard Evans In memory of John Caputo Susan DeFauw David and Roberta Knoepp Gary Winkler In memory of Vera Cola Competitive Aquatic

Supply Staff In memory of Robert F. Collett Dan and Joy Gura In memory of Bob Gadbau Sandra Platt In memory of Ed Haddad William and Lynda Wallets In memory of John D. Kason Mr. and Mrs. John Beischlag Mr. and Mrs. Matt Beischlag Mike Durkalec Jennifer Grieser Karen Kannenberg George and Marlene Kason Bill and Rita Kaye Mary Kay and Marty Kelly June Thompson Helene Vidra In memory of William J. Klotzbach The Klotzbach Family In memory of Anton Koloini Peggy Brewster

In memory of Irma Kurkowski Denis Adair In memory of John Mack, Sr. Michael Durkalec Jennifer Grieser Constance E. Hausman John N. Krock Terry L. Robison Erik Shaffer Charles R. Thomas In memory of Virgil and Henrietta Martin Jane Martin In memory of Jo, Bill, Jim and Jane McGowan Janis McGowan and

Jim Henderson In memory of Libby Paskoff Sandra and Sig Stechler In memory of Marge Stiffler Lucy and Howard Evans In memory of Daniel Ulicky Sue Kardish and Family Mr. and Mrs. Tary Labyk

and Family In memory of Edward Wargo Dan Ulicky Family In memory of Melissa Warren Major, Janet, Sharon and

Eva Gaudreau In memory of Beverly Zuchelli The Dedek Family

Your Gift to Nature Giving to Cleveland Metroparks is easy! Please visit clevelandmetroparks.com and click on ‘donate’ at the bottom of the page to make your gift online.

You may also contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, manager of gift and donor development, at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com to discuss ways that you can help preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks now and in the future.

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts received between April 1 and August 31, 2012 in support of the programs and facilities listed below: Brecksville Nature Center Nancy E. Dowding – in memory of Wilma J. Futty Mark L. Gehringer - in memory of Wilma J. Futty Girl Scouts of Avonworth Schools in memory of Neil Rackliffe Chris and Steve Spisak - in memory of Marie Klamut

Outdoor Education Scholarships KeyBank Foundation

CanalWay Center Norman Clary International Women’s Air & Space Museum Mayfield Garden Club Westlake Garden Club

In memory of Sandra Mozny Kay Abrahamson John Altmeyer Laura Baylon Bob Beach Scott Bradach Linda K. Brady Lee and Amy Breeler Bruce Burger Debbie and Vicki Callender Vinnie Capka The Capka Family James Cihlar Scott Collins Greg Coven Susan and Michael Cristal Chris Cunningham Brian Day Marilyn and Roger Dorer Roger, Sue and Max Dorer Charity Fiala Mike Fox Mrs. Virginia Frantz Shirley Freshwater JD Frost Jay Fulmer Steve Genter Wendy Getz Tracy and David Gigliotti Sharon Goede Brenda Gyory Chris Hammond Sally Haug Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hays Judi Hill Mildred A. Hood Mary Hromco Nicola Hustick-Sollars Ken and Nancy Jalovec Vic and Bev Janezic Matt King Brenda and Rich Knotek Melissa Lehman Cindy Lobban Graham Lobban Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lynch Nicholas and Renee Mahoney

Cleveland Steel Heritage Center ArcelorMittal Eco Explorers Jennings Center for Older Adults Fishing Fund Louis Bates Cleveland Fishing Association Diana Keller Erica McCrodden Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders Optimist Club of West Suburban Cleveland Tom Robatin Rod Maker’s Shoppe Waste Management Garfield Park Nature Center Judy Malasky Historic Interpretation Church of the Ascension St. Columbkille 50 Plus Club Zoar Community Association Look About Lodge Cleveland Natural Science Club Nature Tracks Emmanuel Christian Academy Wiley Hardy North Chagrin Nature Center Anonymous Lyndhurst Garden Club Outdoor Education Matthew Dahlhausen - in honor of Emily Dahlhausen Suzanne Furjanic - in honor of Jim and Kay and Jennifer Clary Ellen R. Rossen

Ranger Department K9 Unit Fund Snyder, Davies and Karnas Families – in memory of James

E. (Jim) Cowher

Ranger Dept., cont’d In memory of Sandra Mozny Nick Mahoney Mike Mantoudis Peter and Diane Mazzeo Eva McCaffrey Karsey McMillen Chris Meland Dan Mille Greg Mozny Dave Niezgoda Frank and Olga Nowatzke Bud Ols Bill Pizzuli Nancy Post Kristie Santa Steven Schaub Suzanne Shea and Larry Pierce Cathy Sidley John Sim Chuck Slusarczyk Pat Spellacy Mike Uttech Janet Wiencek Joan E. Fitchet North Royalton Animal Hospital Rocky River Nature Center Bethany English Lutheran Church Patricia Boutall and Family - in memory of Bob Gadbau Elaine Fifner Hildegard and Gerald Martin - in honor of Paul Hilston Robert Mendenhall – in memory of Barbara Mendenhall Barb Ridel and family in honor of Richard and Janice Wittig Rocky River Trailsiders Mary Nano-Schilstra - in memory of Bob Gadbau Doug Wittig and family - in honor of Richard and Janice Wittig Gary Witting and family in honor of Richard and Janice Wittig Rocky River Nature Center Special Improvements Fund Anonymous (36 donors) Judy Boone Cleveland Natural Science Club Devin Healy Allison Motz Consulting, LLC Dominick and Josephine Previte L.Domanski-Stampfl Marie R. Velotta

South Chagrin Nature Play Area Jerry and Sue Graham Todd Hatley Roger Fuhrmeyer Jack Kellogg John Long Karen Nagle Phil Nagle Calvin Ochendowski Heidi Solomon Carolyn Wilson South Chagrin Polo Field Sugarbush Kennel Club Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc. Trails Fund Don Best and Ellen Garbuny in honor of Grandson Jamison Whitesel Thaddeus Brown Jan Clark Linda Heiden - in honor of Cleveland Hiking Club Katarzyna Karelus Linda Kinde Richard and Virginia Labus Lid Lights Jan Maziasz Peggy Metzner - in memory of Marge Shepard Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park Judy Schuster Bob and Darlen Somrak - in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Mike, Lori and MelanieYates - in honor of Barbara Burke and Patrick O’Connor Trail Monitor Fund Anonymous Youth Outdoors Linda and Tim Hnath – in memory of Joe Lehner North Royalton Kiwanis Club Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders Youth Outdoors/Sea Camp Cleveland Natural Science Club Kiwanis Club of Cleveland Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders Phyllis and Mike Toke

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Programs are inclusive for all abilities

Institute of the Great Outdoors Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 216-341-1704 / 216-341-8528 fax igo@clevelandmetroparks.com www.clevelandmetroparks.com

The IGO Mission To provide nature based outdoor recreational experiences and classes that enable participants of all abilities to connect with nature.

Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Opportunities All IGO programs have been evaluated regarding accessibility and activity level. With our professionally trained staff and ability to make equipment adaptations, most programs are accessible to anyone who would like to participate.

For further information regarding program accessibility, or to schedule an accessible custom program, please contact IGO at 216-341-1704.

Program Registration Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis, so register early to get a spot.

By Phone: Call 216-341-1704 Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Have your MasterCard, Visa or DiscoverCard number ready.

In-person: Stop by the Garfield Park Nature Center located in Garfield Heights; Monday - Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

A 25 percent non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration for all Escape to Nature programs. Balance is due no less than two months before the pre-trip meeting.

For all other programs, fees must be paid in full upon registration. Your payment confirms that you are registered for the program. Program fees recover the direct program costs.

Late Registration/Registration Changes All programs require a minimum number of participants and program deadlines are assigned to limit cancellations. Anyone registering after program deadlines will be assessed a $5 per person per program charge. Anyone making class changes will be assessed a $10 change fee. Please note that IGO reserves the right to deny registrations after program deadlines due to limited space, planning, etc.

Confirmation/Cancellation To minimize costs and paper waste, IGO does not mail program confirmations.

Maps for program locations can be found on Cleveland Metroparks website: www.clevelandmetroparks.com on the IGO page. Registrants will be notified if programs are cancelled due to low enrollment or weather.

Program fees and deposits are not refundable unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs.

Returned Checks A $20 cash fee will be charged for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

General Information By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the refund policy.

A liability waiver and medical emergency form will be emailed to participants and must be completed and signed prior to participation in all programs.

IGO programs are listed bi-monthly in the Emerald Necklace. For more information call 216-341-1704 or visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

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All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.

Programs are inclusive for all abilities

Institute of the Great Outdoors Paddlesports and Boating

All boating programs are partially funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.

On-Land Kayaking Basics

Interested in kayaking, but nervous about getting in the water for the first time? Or, do you know a kayaker who could use some new gear this holiday season? During this classroom session, we’ll discuss types of kayaks, gear, safety, local places to paddle, and trip planning. Test your balance and have fun in our “on-the-water” kayak simulator. Late fee applies after October 29 and November 22 respectively.

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Dates/Times: November 7, 6 – 9 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center December 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center Fee: $10

Kayaking I: Introduction to Kayaking

OUTDOOR RECREATION SKILLS Digital Camera Basics

Bring your digital SLR or “point & shoot” camera and learn the basics of how they work. This class will cover photographic styles, technical aspects of shooting, lenses and their uses, and more. We will look at the parts of the camera and lenses, and discuss the different adjustments and the way they affect your photos as you progress towards manual shooting. Gain an artistic eye as you begin to think beyond pointing and clicking. Spend some time practicing with us and experimenting with your new skills. Late fee applies after November 8 and 21 respectively. (No late fee for November 7 class) Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Activity Level: easy Dates/Times: November 7, or 15, December 5 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center Fee: $10

Backpacking Basics

Enjoy winter by learning to kayak in the comfort of a pool.

We combine classroom and on-the-water practice to introduce you to equipment, basic paddling strokes and more. Be prepared to get wet! Late fee applies after November 12, 19 and 26 respectively.

Learn the basics of having a safe and enjoyable backcountry experience before investing in expensive gear. During this relaxing classroom session, our knowledgeable staff will cover important topics such as tents, backpacks, and other gear; water treatment; and outdoor ethics. Late fee applies after November 21 and 28 respectively. (No late fee for November 8 class)

Activity Level: easy

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult

Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult

Dates/Times: November 8, 6 – 9 p.m.

Dates/Times: November 25, December 2, or 9

December 5, 6 – 9 p.m.

9 a.m. – noon

Rocky River Nature Center

Lakewood High School

December 12, 6 – 9 p.m.

Fee: $35 (includes boats & equipment)

North Chagrin Nature Center

Max: 5

Fee: $10

Kayaking 1.5: Supplemental Skills Continue learning skills to become a better paddler. Anyone who has completed an IGO Kayaking I class is invited to learn more advanced paddling strokes, wet exits, and rescue techniques in the comfort of a pool. Late fee applies after December 5 Activity Level: easy Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Dates/Times: December 1, 1 – 3 p.m., or December 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Baldwin Wallace University Fee: $35 (includes boats & equipment) Max: 5

To register for an IGO program, call 216-341-1704.

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Institute of the Great Outdoors How to Survive Just About Anything

Lately, natural disasters have been on our minds. With proper planning and the right kit, you stand a greater chance of surviving winter storms, tornadoes, floods and other disasters.

You’ll get resources to begin making your own disaster kits for home and on the road, and discover how to reuse your old camping gear. Late fee applies after November 15 and 21 respectively. (No late fee for November 8 class) Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Date/Time: November 13 or December 11, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center November 28, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center Fee: $15

For Women Only - Backpacking Basics

Ladies, have you ever wanted to explore the sport of backpacking but have shied away because of the associated domineering rustic feel or perceived uncomfortable gear?

Join female staff during this relaxing classroom session. We’ll discuss the basics of having a safe and enjoyable backcountry experience – special gear for women. Other important topics include tents, backpacks, water treatment, outdoor ethics, and more. Late fee applies after November 8 and 29 respectively.

Ages: Females 14 years & over with participating adult Dates/Times: November 14, 6 – 9 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center December 13, 6 – 9 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center Fee: $10

GPS Treasure Hunt

Have fun searching for hidden treasure in Garfield Park Reservation with a GPS. You’ll get a brief lesson on how to use a GPS and then go out in teams. A limited number of GPS units are available, so call early to register. Late fee applies after November 9 and December 15 respectively.

Activity Level: easy Ages: all Dates/Times: November 17 or December 29, noon – 4 p.m.

Garfield Park Nature Center Fee: $5 IGO also offers team building, private lessons and group classes. Contact us weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call 216-341-1704 to find out more.

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Save $$ on Golf This Fall Fall means crisp autumn air, the crunch of leaves beneath your feet, and discounted golf at Cleveland Metroparks!

Get great savings at all eight Cleveland Metroparks golf courses now through December, weather permitting.

Courses are open daily from dawn to dusk. Reservations are recommended at 18-hole courses and can be made up to 12 days in advance by calling the clubhouse or 216-635-3673.

Manakiki

$10.50 – 9 holes

$18 – 18 holes

Sleepy Hollow

$10.50 – 9 holes

$18 – 18 holes

Shawnee Hills

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Par 3

$5.50 – 9 holes

Big Met

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Seneca

$9 – 9 holes

$15 – 18 holes

Little Met

$6.50 – 9 holes

Mastick Woods $5.50 – 9 holes Washington

$6.50 – 9 holes

Don’t Forget!

FREE REPLAY through December Golfers – Buy an 18-hole round at a 18-hole course or a 9-hole round at a 9-hole course at the regular rate, Monday through Thursday, at any Cleveland Metroparks golf course and play an additional 9 for free! (Offer cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.)

Offer is subject to availability. Cart charges apply for each round.

Sign up for the Bonus Rounds Program!

Rewarding golfers for just playing Cleveland Metroparks golf courses!

The annual fee for the Bonus Round Program is $25.

Hey Golfers!

Stay in touch through the On the Fairways email newsletter. Subscribe now and start receiving On the Fairways periodically from Cleveland Metroparks Golf featuring golf tips, special offers, news from the courses, and more!

Register via email to: hak@clevelandmetroparks.com.

But, join by December 31 for an “early bird” fee of just $20!

For every $100 spent on greens fees at any of the courses, earn $20 in Bonus Dollars to be used on a future visit’s greens fees. Spend $100, earn $20… spend $200, and earn $40, and on and on…

Once registered, the process is easy! No card swipes, no scans. A golfer number triggers the reward, and the receipt will show your value earned and the amount needed to earn the next reward.

There are no restrictions on when Bonus Dollars can be used, and they do not expire and are even transferrable.

Questions or ready to join?

Speak to a staff member at any Cleveland Metroparks golf course.

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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Our winter 2012 program guide is filled with winter wonder for the whole family. Check it out at www.lensc.org or call 440-871-2900 for full program details and registration information.

In the meantime, join us for a few late autumn activities before we say hello to snowflake season.

All-Access Pass

Thanksgiving Week Holiday Programs

Wednesdays, November 7 or November 21 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Fee: $12/person; members $10/person Go behind the scenes with Director of Wildlife, Dave Wolf, as he leads you where few have ever gone.

Go upstairs and downstairs, on and off display with Dave as he promises to leave no door unopened.

Find out what happens when injured wildlife arrives at the Center. Go hands-on with rarely seen resident animals and find out what they get up to after hours!

Pre-registration required.

Second Nature: A Series for Lifelong Learners

Thursday, November 8 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $7/adult, in advance; $10/adult, day of program In Your Face Nature: Invasive Plant Management No, it’s not Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Nor is it weeding with a vengeance. Jennifer Hillmer, invasive plant management coordinator for Cleveland Metroparks, will present a rogue’s gallery of Ohio’s invasive plants and the habitats they affect. Has your green space been invaded? Avoid going to war with the great outdoors by learning how to strategize and stave off the rampaging vegetable hordes and take back your garden!

Wednesday, November 21; Friday, November 23; and Saturday November 24 Six shows per day!

Fee: program prices vary Entertain your holiday visitors or just avoid the Black Friday rush with an engaging and interactive animal encounter or planetarium program: 11 a.m. Twinkle Tots - an introduction to the planetarium for children under 2 years old.

Tickets are $1/person.

11:30 a.m. Mainly Mammals - a live, 25-minute animal encounter for all ages.

Tickets are $2/person.

Noon Stellar Stars - a star show that’s best for kids up to 5 years old.

Tickets are $2/person.

12:30 p.m. Reptile Revue - a live, 25-minute animal encounter for all ages.

Tickets are $2/person.

1 p.m. Monthly SkyQuest - our most in-depth star show. This week, adults and older children will learn all about solar eclipses. Tickets are $3/person.

2 p.m. Animals, Animals - a live, 40-minute animal encounter for all ages.

Tickets are $3/person.

Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show.

Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Family Programs * Leonids Meteor Shower Night Friday, November 16 • 10 p.m.

Fee: $3/person

Bring the whole family to the planetarium for a quick presentation on meteors, then head out to view them! Bring a blanket and dress warmly. Hot chocolate will be served!

10 p.m. Planetarium presentation (doors open at 9:30 p.m.) is followed by free field viewing at 11 p.m. Please note: Planetarium space is limited. For those wishing to confirm seating in advance, we will accept pre-registration for this special planetarium program only. No fee or registration necessary to join us for sky watching at 11 p.m.

Monthly SkyQuest: A Total Eclipse of the Sun – Australia!

Saturdays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24 • 1 p.m.

Saturdays, November 3 and 17 • 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $3/person

Can’t make it to the total eclipse of the sun in Australia on Nov. 13? Here’s the next best thing! Learn all about eclipses, both solar and lunar. Find out why eclipses happen, why only one or two occur each year, and why a solar eclipse can be viewed from only a small part of earth. View beautiful images of solar eclipses of the past. Also, see what the night sky looks like from “Down Under.” Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Sunday Under the Stars

Sundays 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.

Fee: $2/person An out-of-this-world experience the whole family can enjoy! Each week, test your knowledge with new space trivia, explore the latest news from space and find out what’s going on in the sky tonight. Best for ages 2 and up.

Visit us at www.lensc.org for details of our full range of star shows including our popular weekday offerings for preschoolers: Twinkle Tots and Stellar Stars. * Doors close promptly at start time. Tickets for all star shows are available at the Welcome Desk 30 minutes before the program begins on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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November Events by Location Monthly Morning with the Birds

Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating the “Year of the Pollinator.”

Look for this symbol next to Cleveland Metroparks special “Year of Pollinator” related programs and events.

Off-site programs

11 • Bike “Marathon” (Loosely Interpreted) 29 • Urban Explorations: Bratenahl

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

4 • Bedford Fall Hike 17 • Woodlands of Bedford: Dusk to Darkness

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rt. 82 entrance, Brecksville 440-526-1012 7 • 8 • Animal Crackers 11 • Hit the Trails 24 • After Turkey Trot 25 • Hounds on the Hemlock Loop

(BR) Brookside Reservation 3 • Brookside 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 – 30 • Hunt of the Month 1 – 30 • Art Display 4 • Soup Hike 5 • Hidden Valley Homeschoolers: Native Americans 9 • Preschool: White-Tailed Deer 9 • 10 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route 14 • Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation 16 • 17 • CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route 17 • Pop-Up Program 17 • Acoustic Players Circle 23 • Kids’ Day at CanalWay 24 • American Girl Morning: Kaya 27 • Stroller School: Ready for Winter?

28 • Hike the Mountain Bike Trail 30 • Heritage Hobbies: Felting Cleveland Astronomical Society 1 • Solar Astrophysics

(ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation 10 • Winter Preparations

(GPNC) Garfield Park Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Broadway Ave. or Turney Rd. entrance, Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 2 • Hike to Mill Creek Falls 9 • Turkey Tales 14 • Squirrels!

15 • Turkey Tales 17 • Thanksgiving Appreciation Hike 18 • Animals in Winter 20 • Homemade Bird Feed 24 • Leaf Litter 25 • Fall Hike

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

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

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation 10 • Extreme Hiking

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

14 • Bird or Bust - Waterbird Mecca 24 • 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 4 • Meet an Animal: The Striped Skunk 8 • A Walk in the Park 18 • Meet an Animal: Snakes Alive!

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation 2 • For Women Only 27 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 30 • Hiking the Hills

(NCR) North Chagrin Reservation

4 • The Crunch of Fall 20 • Stroller Science 23 • Family Friday Night: Birds of Prey 25 • Over the River and Through the Woods 28 • Trail Trackers: Turkeys 30 • Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers: Night Sky

(NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 2 • Family Friday Night: Animal Tracks 4 • Sunday Bird Walk 9 • Family Friday Night 10 • Meet the Squirrels 11 • Dog Hike 16 • Friday Movie Night 17 • Family Fall Hike 24 • Hemlock Hike 28 • Full Moon Animal: The Beaver 30 • Stories of the Night Sky Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East 5 • Show Us Your Vacation Shorts 19 • Field Trip Photos

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 17 • Tellabration! 2012

(RRR) Rocky River Reservation

3 • American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training 6 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 10 • American Red Cross Pet First Aid 10 • Monthly Morning with the Birds 24 • Turkey Trot

(RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center

Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted 44070 440-734-6660 1 – 30 • Gallery Wall: Pine Needle Baskets, Paul Johanni 3 • Wonders of Wellness 3 • Tree I.D. 4 • Morning Witch Hazel Hike 4 • River Poets 4 • Gimme Shelter!

4 • 5 • Little Explorers: Oh Deer 4 • Autumn Book Review 8 • Homeschool Happenings: First People of Ohio 10 • 11 • Reflections of Nature Quilt Show 15 • Inviting the Planet to Dinner

16 • Accessible Nature: Tree I.D. 17 • Scout Geology Day 17 • Natural Crafts: Part 1 17 • Preparing for Winter 18 • Breakfast with the Birds 18 • Tree I.D. 18 • School of the Wilds: White-tail Deer 21 • Preemptive Strike Hike 24 • The History of Fort Hill 24 • Cinema Saturday Night – Denali: The Beasts, the Beauty 25 • Forest Foray 28 • Full Moon Hike 28 • Focus on the Planet Film: PLANEAT Southwest Camera Club 5 • Members’ How-To 19 • Nature, Shallow Depth of Field, Creative Trout Unlimited 6 • Steelhead Fishing Overview Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 6 • eBird Digital Checklist Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 12 • Build a Telescope Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association 14 • Gardening for Bees Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists 14 • Annual Herp Photo Show Cleveland Fishing Association 19 • Ice Fishing

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation

ook About Lodge L Open for scheduled programs. Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91, Bentleyville 440-247-7075 3 • Artist in the Park 3 • Nature Journaling through the Seasons 4 • Carousel Hike 4 • Lodge is Open 4 • Naturepiece Theater: Coping with the Cold 4 • Daring & Dangerous 8 • Late Fall Bird Hike 8 • “Meet the Artists” Reception 9 • 10 • Nature-Art Exhibit: The Art of Pollination 10 • Other Beaten Path 11 • Changing Light, Changing Season Workshop 15 • Preschool Green Time 16 • Hike For Your Supper 17 • Autumn Photography Hike 17 • Market Basket 18 • Market Basket II: Decorative Painting 18 • One Trail, Twelve Times 24 • Walk It Off 28 • Hearthside Knitting Circle Cleveland Natural Science Club 17 • Preparing Your Garden for Winter and Spring

(WCR) West Creek Reservation 29 • Hoots and Howls at West Creek

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November Events Calendar

1 • Thursday Gallery Wall Pine Needle Baskets by Paul Johanni

Crafts become works of arts in the hands of a master. Paul Johanni’s finely crafted pine needle baskets take artistic twists and turns. See Johanni’s imaginative creations daily through December 30.

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC Hunt of the Month

It is the month we celebrate the turkey. Join us in looking for the 20 hidden turkeys around the center. Then head outside to see what other birds you can find. Through November 30.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Art Display

Cleveland Metroparks Maps Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 16 reservations.

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

heart of the nearby community.

10 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC Terrain: moderate, paved 2.5 miles 216-341-3152 For Women Only

Come join other women for exercise and camaraderie.

We’ll hike along ravines and through forests as we explore a portion of the Royalview hike and bike trails. Due to the sensitivity of this trail, the location will change if trail closures are in effect.

10 a.m. – noon MSRR Royalview Picnic Area and Shelter Trailhead Ages: adult women Terrain: moderate, hills, up to 3.5 miles Register beginning October 15 440-526-1012

Robert Jursinski and Eileen Matias are a pair of local artists who are inspired by the constant transitions of nature. They will display their beautiful works in a variety of mediums of the wonderful animals and glorious gardens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Through December 31.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Cleveland Astronomical Society Solar Astrophysics

Guest speaker Dr. Daniel Fleisch, Associate Professor of Physics, Electromagnetics and Space Physics, Wittenberg University, will present a fascinating look at the physical nature of our celestial bodies.

8 – 9 p.m. CWC

2 • Friday Hike to Mill Creek Falls

Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley as we hike to Mill Creek Falls and back. Learn the local history surrounding this beautiful waterfall located in the

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Family Friday Night: Animal Tracks

Coyote track? Deer track? Join Naturalist Mindy Murdock to discover common animal tracks found in North Chagrin Reservation. Make your own track guide that you can use to explore what went by.

7 – 8 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, 8 years & over with adult

3 • Saturday 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 and solve problems and 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 31 440-331-8111 Artist in the Park

Naturalist-Artist Stefanie Verish will be sketching at Look About Lodge. Stop by for a look, or bring your own supplies and join her in an artistic endeavor. Weather permitting.

10 a.m. - noon SCR Look About Lodge

Wonders of Wellness

Tree I.D.

Exercising at least 30 minutes a day can lead to health benefits that range from reduced blood pressure and cholesterol to improved sleep and stress levels. Change your scenery; join a naturalist. Get your exercise while immersed in nature. You may even learn something new!

11 a.m. – noon RRNC Terrain: stairs, moderate intensity, 3 miles

Join Naturalist Min Keung and learn to identify the trees of our local forest. In addition to her experience as a naturalist, she will share tips and techniques garnered from her experience as a naturalist and from a recent workshop on tree identification.

2 – 3 p.m. RRNC Terrain: level, some stairs, 1 mile

Brookside Hike

Join us on a hike to the overlook of Brookside Reservation.

We will meet at the picnic shelter near the zoo tram stop.

We will hike through the trees and past the wetlands to the overlook and back.

1 – 3 p.m. BR Terrain: stairs, 1.5 miles Nature Journaling through the Seasons

We will take note of the subtle and not-so-subtle changes as the seasons take their turn.

Reflect on our observations by creating a nature journal.

You may want to bring your camera and a pair of binoculars.

1 - 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $20 (first-time participants only) Terrain: some hills, slow-paced Register by November 1 440-247-7075 or LALreg@ clevelandmetroparks.com

4 • Sunday Morning Witch Hazel Hike

Enjoy a walk around West Channel Pond as we look for one of our most interesting shrubs. It may possibly be still in bloom!

9 – 10 a.m. RRNC Ages: adults Terrain: some stairs, 1 mile Sunday Bird Walk

November is waterfowl month in Ohio. Join us as we search the pond and marsh for these birds that use the wetlands as stopover points on their way farther south.

Binoculars recommended.

9 – 11 a.m. NCNC Ages: adults and families Terrain: easy, 2 miles Soup Hike

Join us at CanalWay Center for a hike along the Towpath.

We will hike north to the Overlook and back to the center. When we return, home-

made soup will be waiting to warm us up. Each person will receive a Cleveland Metroparks mug to take home.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. CWC Fee: $10 Terrain: one hill, all purpose trail, 3 miles Registration required 216-206-1000 River Poets

Join Naturalist Joni Norris as we read outstanding nature poets. Please bring your own poetry to share with others or bring a poem from your favorite nature poet. Several examples of poems will be provided. Listeners always welcome.

Noon – 1 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Carousel Hike

Travel the ups and downs of South Chagrin trails with a full afternoon of hiking. No agenda or expectations – just spending time discovering what nature has to share.

Noon – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Terrain: hills, 5 miles Lodge is Open

Ever wondered what Look About Lodge is all about?

Drop by and take a look around. You are invited to enjoy the forest setting and log architecture during a quick visit or relax and spend the afternoon.

Noon – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge

Naturepiece Theatre: Coping with the Cold

The Naturepiece Theatre puppets return to Look About Lodge to explore the lives of animals in winter. Dress for the weather and enjoy a short hike outside after the show as we search for animal signs.

1 – 2 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 6 years & under with adult Terrain: may be icy, 0.5 mile Registration required 440-247-7075 or LALreg@ clevelandmetroparks.com Gimme Shelter!

A sturdy, warm shelter is a first priority for surviving winter’s chill. How do different animals build their shelters? We’ll explore for signs of dreys, burrows, nests, and dens, and then build a debris shelter for ourselves. Dress for the weather!

1 – 3 p.m. RRNC Ages: 6 – 7 years Terrain: hills, mud, 1.5 miles Register beginning October 22 440-734-6660 Little Explorers: Oh Deer

The white-tailed deer live in our park. Discover their secrets through a story, craft and walk.

1- 2:15 p.m. RRNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: steps, 0.5 mile Register beginning October 29 440-734-6660

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The Crunch of Fall

Once again the vibrant fall colors have given away to leaf-covered trails. Join this moderately paced hike to experience the sounds and smells of the autumn forest.

1:30 – 3 p.m. NCR Strawberry Picnic Area Terrain: hills, muddy 2.5 miles Bedford Fall Hike

Walk downhill through the forest and field, then back again! Join a naturalist as we take a fall hike through Bedford Reservation from Alexander Road to Sagamore Creek.

2 - 4 p.m. BeR Alexander Bike Lot, Terrain: moderate, steep hills 3 miles 216-341-3152 Autumn Book Review

Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the Rocky River Readers for a review of Nathan Wolfe’s book The Viral Storm. Come join our lively discussion.

Haven’t read the book? No worries; listeners are always welcome.

2 – 4 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults Meet an Animal: The Striped Skunk

Experience a live, up-close meeting with this often-misunderstood animal. As skunks become more common in our backyards, it becomes more beneficial for us to understand them. This program promises to be a “sweet smelling” time!

3 p.m. LENSC Fee: $2 440-871-2900 Daring & Dangerous

This year-long series will follow examples from the books, The Daring Book for Girls and The Dangerous Book for Boys.

This month we’ll learn how to navigate across the land.

3:30 - 5 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 7 – 12 years with adult Registration required 440-247-7075

5 • Monday Hidden Valley Homeschoolers: Native Americans

This is a great time to find out about some of the history of our local Native Americans.

We will learn where they lived, what they ate, and how they made tools and weapons from stone, bone, and wood.

There will be artifacts to see and touch.

1 – 2 p.m. CWC Ages: 6 – 12 years with adult Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Southwest Camera Club Members’ How-To

Improve your photography.

Club members give a series of brief presentations demonstrating photographic techniques.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East Show Us Your Vacation Shorts

Show us your vacation shorts – short subjects that is. Keep it short: 10 minutes or you get the hook. Subject matter is up to you, but five extra points for nature theme.

8 p.m. NCNC Little Explorers: Oh Deer (see 11/4 for details)

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. RRNC

6 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart

Join Naturalist John Miller for a walk on the trails of Rocky River Reservation and get your first look at the new Dunk.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Terrain: moderate, some steps, 3.5 miles 440-526-1012 Trout Unlimited Steelhead Fishing Overview

Learn where to fly fish for fall and spring steelhead in northern Ohio. We will look at Ohio’s north shore, its major tributaries, and public access locations. It will also include an update of tips and techniques.

6:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society eBird Digital Checklist

Join avid birder Ken Ostermiller for eBird: Good for the Birds, Good for You, a demonstration that shows how eBird can help you. eBird is a citizen science project of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and National Audubon Society.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

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7 • Wednesday Animal Crackers

Join Miss Jenny for a hike in the woods to discover how deer survive in our forests.

But don’t tell! Your preschooler will use clues from the mystery bag to figure out the topic.

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. BNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult (no siblings) Register beginning November 1 440-526-1012

8 • Thursday Late Fall Bird Hike

Join us for a walk around Jackson Field to look for our hearty winter resident birds.

Binoculars and field guides are available for loan.

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. SCR Jackson Field Terrain: flat, slow paced, 1.5 miles A Walk in the Park

Join us for a stroll through Huntington Reservation.

We’ll talk about what is happening with the flora and fauna of the forest as the season progresses and touch on local history as well. Terrain will be easy to moderate.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. LENSC Fee: $5 Homeschool Happenings: First People of Ohio

Ohio was inhabited thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived on the scene. Learn about how these people lived off the land before the invention of refrigerators, cars, and computers.

1 – 3 p.m. RRNC Ages: 8 – 14 years Terrain: hills, mud, 2 miles Register beginning October 22 440-734-6660 Meet the Artists Reception

Come and meet the artists behind this year’s Look About Lodge art exhibition, The Art of Pollination. This will be a sneak preview of the artwork being displayed this month.

6 – 7:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge

Animal Crackers (see 11/7 for details)

10 • Saturday

10 – 11:15 a.m

Monthly Morning with the Birds

9 • Friday

Autumn is an exciting time to watch the birds in the woods and over the waters of the Rocky River valley. Bring some binoculars and your curiosity to see some of these winged gems.

9 - 11 a.m. RRR Rocky River Nature Center parking lot Terrain: level, some stairs, 1 mile 440-734-6660

Preschool: White-Tailed Deer

Bring your prescholer to CanalWay to learn about white-tailed deer. We will have things to see and touch as well as a deer craft to help us discover more information about the deer.

10 – 11 a.m. CWC Ages: 2 – 5 years with adult Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route

Doug Kusak leads extended cart tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of the northern Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in the Cuyahoga River valley. Each tour accommodates seven passengers.

10 a.m. – noon CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning November 1 216- 206-1000

Extreme Hiking

Let’s go for an adventure together! Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hit the trails of Hinckley Reservation. Be prepared for water as we may head downstream.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. HiR Johnson’s Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: hills, creek crossings, 6 - 7 miles 440-526-1012

Winter Preparations

Northeast Ohio is home to several different species of squirrels. The approach of winter and ripening of mast crops allow animals to stockpile food for the cold months ahead. We’ll be looking for these busy mammals as they “squirrel” away winter food.

10 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Highland Picnic Area 440-473-3370 Meet the Squirrels

You are invited to a celebration in honor of our splendid squirrels! Through a variety of activities and crafts, we will learn what our furry friends are up to and more. Join us for a nutty afternoon in the park.

Noon – 4 p.m. NCNC Ages: families Other Beaten Path

Join a naturalist to hike on and off trails that overlook the Chagrin River. Wear sturdy footwear for this challenging hike.

1 – 3 p.m. SCR Chagrin Boulevard Parking Lot Terrain: off trail, 1.5 miles

Nature-Art Exhibit: The Art of Pollination

Drop by Look About Lodge and view artwork done by Cleveland Metroparks visitors based on this year’s theme: The Art of Pollination. Exhibit will also be open November 10.

5 - 9 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Family Friday Night

Join Naturalist Traci Williams for a nighttime trek along woodland trails. What nocturnal nature will we encounter? We may hear a hoot of an owl, or the snapping of twigs under the foot of a whitetailed deer. Afterwards, we’ll reward ourselves with hot chocolate.

7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC Ages: families Terrain: moderate, on-trail, 1.5 miles

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American Red Cross Pet First Aid

Pet First Aid teaches emergency care procedures for cats and dogs and provides tips for keeping your pet happy and healthy too. Training will be conducted on canine and feline manikins to give participants a more realistic experience in providing care.

1 – 4 p.m RRR Park Operations Administration Fee: $45 (includes dog or cat first aid book/DVD), $60 (includes dog and cat first aid books/DVDs) Register by November 7 440-331-8111 CanalWay Cart Tours – Northern Route (see 11/9 for details) Reflections of Nature Quilt Show (see page 7 for details) Nature-Art Exhibit: The Art of Pollination (see 11/9 for details)

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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our ride back.

Bring money or brown bag for lunch.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Rockside parking lot Ages: adults, 15 years & over with adult (helmet required) Fee: $5 (includes use of tour guide system) Terrain: all purpose trail, 26 miles Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Hit the Trails

Need some exercise before the holidays hit? Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis for a hike along the Deer Lick Cave Trail.

1 – 3 p.m. BNC Terrain: hills, 4 miles Dog Hike

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

2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, 2 – 3 miles

Bike “Marathon” (Loosely Interpreted)

Reflections of Nature Quilt Show (see page 7 for details)

Doug Kusak leads a 26-mile round-trip bicycle ride from Rockside Road to Peninsula.

We’ll discuss history along the Towpath Trail and break for lunch in Peninsula to fuel

Changing Light, Changing Season Workshop with Singer/Songwriter Erica Wheeler (see page 6 for details)

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12 • Monday Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Build a Telescope

Build your own telescope.

Trevor Braun leads you through the steps to build an instrument worthy of sky watching.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

14 • Wednesday Bird or Bust: Waterbird Mecca

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a “seabird watch” atop the bluffs at Huntington Reservation. We’ll conduct a Cornell Lab of Ornithology waterbird survey for waterfowl, gulls, loons, and more. Meet at Huntington Reservation’s lake-front parking lot on the north side of Lake Road.

9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. HuR Ages: 13 years – adult 216-341-9225 Squirrels!

Preschoolers will have the opportunity to find out about these busy, furry creatures.

We will hear a story, go on a squirrel hunt, and even make a fun craft as we learn about these wonderful little animals.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC Ages: 3 – 6 years with adult Register beginning November 1 216-341-3152

Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation

Share your interest in outdoor recreation with urban youth from Cleveland! We are looking for adults to assist with hands-on experiences such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking, cross-country skiing, and nature exploration. This orientation provides information about volunteering with Youth Outdoors.

7 – 9 p.m. CWC Ages: adults Register by November 11 216-206-1010 Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association Gardening for Bees

Dan Norris shows us how to manage flora to assure an abundance of natural flora for the bees keep your native pollinators and honeybees safe. Norris is owner and founder of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care and a certified turfgrass professional.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists Annual Herp Photo Show

Enjoy the best herp photographs taken by NOAH members during this annual photo contest.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC

17 • Saturday Market Basket

The two-handled basket measures 15.5 inches by 10.5 inches by 10 inches with a three-inch weaver in the middle. We will weave as far as the rim on day one. On day two, we will finish the rim and handle, and NaturalistArtist Stephanie Verish will guide us in painting seasonal accents on the weaver.

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 12 years – adult Fee: $50 Skill level: intermediate Register by November 10 440-247-7075 Autumn Photography Hike

Whether you point and shoot or carry a digital SLR, bring your camera along for a stroll along an autumn trail. We’ll stop frequently to take scenic photos along the Chagrin River.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. SCR Squaw Rock parking lot Terrain: stairs, slow-paced, 1 mile Pop-Up Program

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16 • Friday

Turkey Tales

Accessible Nature: Tree I.D.

Come to the nature center to learn about turkeys, make a turkey craft, and enjoy a turkey-themed snack. We may even take a short walk to try to find a few!

10 – 11 a.m. GPNC Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult

Everyone is welcome to join Naturalist Min Keung for accessible tree identification.

We will follow a flat, quartermile trail accessible to most mobility challenges. Call Rocky River Nature Center in advance if you need to borrow a wheelchair. For more information, call 440-7346660 1 – 2 p.m. RRNC parking lot

Preschool Green Time

Children can learn more about nature at this two-part program. This month we’ll explore honey. Part two of this program will happen on November 29.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 3 years – pre-K with adult Register by e-mail LALreg@ clevelandmetroparks.com 440-247-7075

CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route

Doug Kusak leads extended cart tours focusing on the natural and cultural history of the southern Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in the Cuyahoga River valley. Each

tour accommodates passengers.

1 – 3 p.m. CWC Fee: $5 Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000

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Hike for Your Supper

Let’s take a hike through South Chagrin Reservation and earn our supper. You will be assigned a food item to bring when you call to register.

6 – 8 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Terrain: moderate, 1 mile Register by November 14 440-247-7075 Friday Movie Night

Join us as we witness the birth of national parks. We’ll watch the documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Ken Burns. Popcorn will be served.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. NCNC

Join us for a new program.

Stop at the center to find where in the reservation Jill, our naturalist, will pop up.

There will be something to learn about the local flora or fauna and something to take home too.

10 a.m. – noon CWC Scout Geology Day

Webelos and Junior Girl Scouts can explore rocks and fossils with naturalists and fossil collectors while working on requirements for their geology badges. Scouts and troop leaders may register for either session.

10:30 a.m. – noon or 1 – 2:30 p.m. RRNC Ages: 9 – 12 years Optional hike: many steps, 1 mile Register beginning November 2 440-734-6660

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Thanksgiving Appreciation Hike

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary at Garfield Park Nature Center, join us on a hike to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall. We would like to thank our guests by serving soup upon our return to the center.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. GPNC Register beginning November 1 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: States.

1 – 3 p.m. CWC Natural Crafts: Part 1

Create something beautiful from natural materials by making a small basket from iris leaves. Materials will be provided. Part 2 will be in January.

1 – 3 p.m. RRNC Ages: adults

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Preparing for Winter

Why do some birds stay while others migrate? Where do frogs, toads and turtles go?

What methods do plants use to survive the winter? Learn these answers and more during this late autumn walk.

2 – 3 p.m. RRNC Terrain: some stairs, 1 mile Family Fall Hike

As fall comes to an end, animals are busy preparing for winter. On this hike, we will focus on our furry friends the squirrels and learn how they prepare for the cold months ahead. We will help them by searching high and low for nuts.

2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC Ages: 6 years & over Terrain: moderate, uneven, 2 miles Woodlands of Bedford: Dusk to Darkness

Enjoy a pleasant evening stroll with Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi that transitions into the quiet serenity of nighttime. Bring a flashlight for emergencies only; its use will be discouraged other-

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4:30 – 7:30 p.m. BeR Circle Emerald Field Terrain: moderate, slow 216-341-3152 Tellabration! 2012 (see page 6 for details) CanalWay Cart Tours – Southern Route (see 11/16 for details)

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Market Basket II: Decorative Painting

Finish your market basket and then stay for a painting lesson with Naturalist Artist Stefanie Verish. Learn some techniques and designs to paint on the accent weaver around the center of your basket. We will use acrylic paints to depict symbols and scenes of the season.

Noon – 4 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Register by November 8 440-247-7075

Breakfast with the Birds

One Trail, Twelve Times

Bird-watching or hiking are options this morning. While our volunteer chefs cook, we will either watch birds or go for a fast-paced walk. We’ll enjoy a delicious meal when we return. Please bring your own place settings.

9 – 11 a.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly level, some steps, 1.5 mile Ages: families, adults Register beginning November 5 440-734-6660

Seasons come and go, but do we really pay attention to nature’s changing landscape? Walk with Naturalist Barb Holtz to discover how the plant and animal life on one trail transforms over the course of a year.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Quarry Rock Picnic Area Terrain: hilly, 2 miles

Animals in Winter

Animals are preparing for winter during this season of change. On this hike we will explore how the fall season changes the activities of some of Ohio’s most common animal species.

2 – 4 p.m. GPNC Register by November 16 216-341-3152 School of the Wilds: White-Tailed Deer

The state mammal of Ohio has a lot of stories to tell.

Naturalist Tim Krynak will give you the inside scoop on the life of the white-tail. After the talk, we will put on our tracking boots and see if we can sneak up on a deer.

2 – 5 p.m. RRNC Terrain: some hills, 2 miles Meet an Animal: Snakes Alive!

So many misconceptions about snakes and so little time! Come ready to touch and be touched by these wonderful animals. We will look at snakes from here and afar, as well as see skins and skeletons and talk about venomous snakes, too.

3 p.m. LENSC Fee: $2 440-871-2900 Cleveland Natural Science Club Preparing Your Garden for Winter and Spring

Horticulturalist Eric Passaw tells how to get your garden ready for the upcoming seasons.

7:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Tree I.D. (see 11/3 for details)

10 – 11 a.m. RRNC Terrain: flat, some stairs, 1 mile

19 • Monday Southwest Camera Club Nature, Shallow Depth of Field, Creative

Join members to view photographs in the categories: nature, shallow depth-of-field, and creative. Observing the judging will help improve your own photographic images.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

Cleveland Fishing Association Ice Fishing

Ken Strauss discusses ice fishing from shelters. He’ll talk about equipment to keep you warm, special tackle, baits, and places to fish. Most importantly, he will explain ice-fishing safety and how to tell when the ice is safe for ice-fishing.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Cleveland Metroparks Photography Club East Field Trip Photos

If you’ve been on a field trip, show us three of your best results. If you haven’t, maybe this will entice you to join us.

8 p.m. NCNC

20 • Tuesday Stroller Science

We will explore the White Pine Loop trail to find trees that have been around since the Revolutionary War! Strollers are recommended, and please dress for the weather.

10:15 – 11:30 a.m. NCR Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot Ages: 2 years & under with adult Terrain: on-trail, boardwalk, 1 mile Homemade Bird Feed

Learn an easy, inexpensive way to make bird feed cakes.

Bring a 12-cup large-well muffin tin. We will provide the ingredients. While our treats cool we will try to locate some of our wintering species on a brief hike through Garfield Park Reservation.

3 – 4:30 p.m. GPNC

21 • Wednesday Preemptive Strike Hike

Let’s not kid ourselves; we’re going to stuff our faces tomorrow. Make yourself feel a little better about your holiday gobble by taking a nice long stroll through the fall forest.

10 a.m. – noon RRNC Ages: adults, children 8 years & over Terrain: hills, stairs, 3.5 miles

23 • Friday Kids’ Day at CanalWay

Bring your turkey-filled bellies in for a day of CanalWay entertainment! We will go for a hike, do some crafts, play some games, watch a movie and eat popcorn! Don’t forget to pack a lunch, bring a water bottle, and dress for the weather.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CWC Ages: 6 – 12 years Fee: $20 Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Family Friday Night: Birds of Prey

Birds of prey or raptors include hawks, eagles, owls and falcons. Come and see some live raptors up close and learn how they use their excellent eyesight, hearing and other adaptations for survival.

7 – 8 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building

24 • Saturday After Turkey Trot

Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to hike off some of those extra calories from your Thanksgiving feast. We’ll ramble along ravines and wander through forest and fields.

9:30 a.m. – noon BNC Terrain: hills, stairs, up to 5 miles American Girl Morning: Kaya

During monthly bite-sized programs, we will do activities like those in the American Girl books. This month we’ll focus on Kaya, a Native American girl who loves horses and nature. You do not have to read the books to participate. Snack provided.

10 a.m. – noon CWC Ages: 8 – 12 years Fee: $5 Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Leaf Litter

Go out in search of leaves in all shapes and sizes, as we learn about the meaning

behind their colors. We will bring our leaves back to the nature center to make prints that you can take with you.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. GPNC 1 mile Turkey Trot

Still stuffed from turkey day?

Join Naturalist Gretchen Motts for a longer hike to stretch your legs and work off some of those calories. Meet at Maple Grove and we will head up to Cedar Point and beyond.

1 – 2:30 p.m. RRR Maple Grove Picnic Area Ages: adults, teens Terrain: one steep hill, 2.5 miles 440-734-6660 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, then used to evaluate existing conditions and make a change for the better.

1 – 2:30 p.m. HuR Huntington Beach Water Tower Terrain: stairs, sand, 0.25 mile Register by November 21 440-331-8111 The History of Fort Hill

Many know of the infamous stairs – 135 to be exact – that take you 90 feet above the river to Fort Hill. But do you know the hill’s history? Learn about the first people of the valley, how they lived, and how they used Fort Hill.

2 – 3 p.m. RRNC Terrain: 135 stairs, 2 miles Hemlock Hike

This hike will focus on the scenic forested ravines of North Chagrin Reservation.

We’ll keep an eye out for birds and other wildlife that find food and shelter in this habitat.

2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: moderate, 3.5 – 4 miles

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Walk It Off

Forest Foray

Full Moon Hike

Too much turkey and stuffing?

Walk off those Thanksgiving feast calories with a brisk hike in South Chagrin Reservation.

2 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Terrain: challenging, hills, 2.5 miles

Winter’s chill is knocking at the door, and the animals outside are scurrying to accumulate every possible calorie for the long months ahead.

We’ll learn who’s eating what and also search for foods that indigenous people would have gathered to prepare for winter.

1 – 2:30 RRNC Terrain: hills, mud, 1.5 miles

Nothing beats a brisk hike in the moonlit woods. Join us and search for signs of beaver, coyotes, and owls. Hang out at the nature center afterward and watch PLANEAT. Dress for the weather!

5:30 – 7 p.m. RRNC Terrain: hills, flat, 1.5 miles

Over the River and Through the Woods

Hiking for the Young at Heart

We’ll hike around Squire’s Castle and then through the woods to the Chagrin River.

We’ll explore the history of the area over the last century while searching for seasonal happenings in the forest and river.

1 – 3 p.m. NCR Squire’s Castle parking lot Terrain: may be icy, some hills, 2.5 miles

We’ll catch the eastside of the Royalview Trail system as we meander through the young forest. Plan for some beautiful views of the creeks in this area. The location will change if trail closures are in effect.

9:30 a.m. – noon MSRR Royalview Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: moderate, 5 miles Register beginning November 1 440-526-1012

Cinema Saturday Night Denali: The Beasts, The Beauty

Enjoy this marvelous information-packed look at Denali’s magnificent wildlife, colorful tundra, raging rivers, craggy mountain tops and flower-filled summer meadows. Experience close up the Denali that people rarely see.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Ages: families with older children, adults

25 • Sunday Hounds on the Hemlock Loop

Bring your four-legged friend on a hike along the Hemlock Loop Trail. We’ll search for signs of other animals as they prepare for winter.

1 – 2:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: hills, 2.5 miles

Fall Hike

Join us as we hike the interior of Garfield Park Reservation.

We’ll try our best to stay off the all-purpose trail by using deer trails and possibly crossing a stream.

2 – 3:30 p.m. GPNC Terrain: moderate

27 • Tuesday

Stroller School: Ready for Winter?

This month we will move indoors so you can leave the stroller at home. Snuggle up with your little one as we read, play, and sing about animals getting ready for winter.

No older siblings please.

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

28 • Wednesday Trail Trackers: Turkeys

Have a gobblin’ good time as we explore the life of a wild turkey. We’ll step back in time for a look at the first Thanksgiving while sharing what we’re thankful for today. Program includes a hike and craft.

10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 3 years – K with adult Terrain: may be icy, level, 0.5 mile Register beginning November 1 440-473-3370 Hike the Mountain Bike Trail

Just like it sounds… we’re going to hike the Mountain Bike Trail. Doug Kusak is bound to find something interesting to talk about.

You’ll probably want to be there.

10 a.m. – noon CWC Terrain: strenuous, off-trail, 3 miles Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Full Moon Animal: The Beaver

Tonight’s full moon was named after the beaver, North America’s most famous wetlands engineer and furbearing mammal! We’ll hike around the pond and marsh, trying to catch a glimpse of these animals as they pursue their nightly activities.

7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: level, muddy, 1 mile

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Hearthside Knitting Circle

Come to Look About Lodge and sit hearthside to complete those knitting, crocheting and needlepoint projects for the holidays. We’ll have the fires lit and warm beverages for you to enjoy. This will be a chance to share ideas and holiday cheer.

7 – 9 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Focus on the Planet Film Series PLANEAT

Experience the story of three men’s life-long search for a diet that is good for the environment, good for our health, and good for the future of the planet. Cleveland’s own Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn uses diet to successfully treat heart disease.

7 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC

29 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Bratenahl

Doug Kusak leads a 5-mile hike at a moderate-tobrisk pace along Lakeshore Boulevard. Enjoy exercise as we pace the sidewalks to trace the wealth historically tucked away in this neighborhood.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ages: adults, 10 years & over with adult Fee: $5 (includes use of tour guide system) Terrain: city sidewalks, 5 miles Register beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Hoots and Howls at West Creek

Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on an owling adventure through the woods of West Creek. We’ll seek out screech and Great Horned owls, and listen and call for coyotes.

We’ll demystify the secretive lives of these feathered and furred hunters of the night.

Bring a flashlight. Meet at Center Park on Park Drive off State Road/Route 94.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. WCR Terrain: hills, up to 2 miles 216-341-9225

30 • Friday Hiking the Hills

The trails wind over hill and valley and cross several creeks in Royalview, offering spectacular views along the way.

Be sure to have good hiking shoes on for this one. The location will change if trail closures are in effect.

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MSRR Royalview Picnic Area parking lot Terrain: strenuous, 8 miles Register beginning November 1 440-526-1012 Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers: Night Sky

Join Naturalist Angelec Hillsman as we gaze at the night sky. Discover the wonders of the fall night sky through star watching, storytelling and SkyLab, an indoor planetarium. We’ll also make a craft, walk under the beaver moon and more.

6 – 8 p.m. NCR Nature Education Building Ages: 6 – 12 years Fee: $3 Terrain: easy, level, 1 mile Register beginning November 1 440-473-3370

Heritage Hobbies: Felting

Can’t sew, paint, draw or knit? That’s OK; none of that is required for felting. We will complete a beginning felting project in one evening.

With a little hot water, soap and elbow grease, you will go home with a beautiful, oneof-a-kind wool scarf.

6 – 10 p.m. CWC Ages: 16 years & over Fee: $40 Register November 1 – 22 216-206-1000 Stories of the Night Sky

Come discover the constellations that can be seen this time of year and the stories they tell through SkyLab, an indoor planetarium. As autumn transitions into winter, the evening sky will reveal the stars that have been observed for millennia and inspired ancient myths and legends. Weather permitting, we’ll look for stars and planets through our telescopes.

6:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC Ages: adults, 6 years and older with adult Fee: 6 – 12 years $3, 13 years & over $5 Register beginning November 1 440-473-3370

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216-635-3673 clevelandmetroparks.com Golf Services – for general course info and inquires 440-232-7247 Big Met Golf Course 4811 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course 18599 Old Lorain Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course 35501 Eddy Road North Chagrin Reservation Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: Sammy’s of Manakiki 440-946-1140 Mastick Woods Golf Course 19900 Puritas Road Rocky River Reservation Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Eagle’s Nest Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course 975 Valley Parkway Brecksville Reservation Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grill 440-546-7797 Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18753 Egbert Road Bedford Reservation Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Double Bogey Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course 3841 Washington Park Blvd.

Washington Reservation 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education Administration 216-341-9225 Institute of the Great Outdoors 216-341-1704 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 West Creek Reservation 216-341-9225 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010

Outdoor Education Facilities CanalWay Center E. 49th Street entrance Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000 Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville Reservation Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Nature Center 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Park Reservation Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center Sunset Lane Entrance North Chagrin Reservation Mayfield Village 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge 37374 Miles Rd., east of Rt. 91 South Chagrin Reservation 440-247-7075 EarthWords Nature Shops CanalWay Center Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1003 Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 NatureTracks Education Unit/EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-471-8357

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

Swimming

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

Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates and Clubs Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 www.bayarts.net Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 www.brecksvillestables.com 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.