Emerald Necklace November 2017

NOVEMBER Program Guide 2017

First People Day 3 | H2Olympics 9 | Holidays at the Zoo 10

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Off Site

5 • Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking 6 • Monday MeetUp 11 • Monroe Street Cemetery Walk 12 • Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills 16 • Scranton Road Peninsula Hop 18 • Urban Explorations: Flats Bridges

(AR) Acacia Reservation

5 • Acacia Restoration Hike 12 • Birds of Acacia 20 • Acacia for the Young at Heart

(BeR) Bedford Reservation

1 • Last of the Fall Foliage Hike 4 • Woodlands of Bedford: Walton Hills History Hike 5 • Brisk Fall Hike 12 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk 18 • Discover Viaduct Park 22 • Wednesday Walk

(BCR) Big Creek Reservation

15 • Monthly Meandering: Lake Isaac 19 • Lake to Lake History: American Indians 22 • Turkey Trek

(BWR) Bradley Woods Reservation

14 • Discovering Nature – Squirrels 21 • Biohike: Swamp Forests

(BrR) Brecksville Reservation

2 • Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers – High School: Archery 12 • Outing at Ottawa Point 24 • Gotta Get Moving Hike

(BNC) Brecksville Nature Center 9 • Nurture with Nature 10 • Frontier Hearth Cooking 11 • The Buck Stops Here 11 • Victory for Veteran’s Day Hike 12 • Nature Arts & Crafts 16 • Animal Crackers 18 • Extreme Hiking 18 • Drop-In Discovery: Mammals 19 • Hike to Deer Lick Cave 22 • Wild about Turkeys 25 • Survival Bracelets 25 • Dog Walk

(BR) Brookside Reservation

(HuR) Huntington Reservation

(CMZ) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

(LR) Lakefront Reservation

1 • Drop-by: Hibernation Preparation

1 • Preschool Safari: Animal Senses 3 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 4 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 4 • Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting 8 • Preschool Safari: What’s for Dinner 10 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 11 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 14 • Homeschool: All About Birds 16 • Preschool Safari: Primate Play 17 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 18 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 23 • Thanksgiving at the Zoo 28 • Preschool Safari: What’s for Dinner

(CWC) CanalWay Center

– 30 • Hunt of the Month 1 2 • Cleveland Astronomical Society 4 • Centennial Conversations: City Parks within Cleveland Metroparks 4 • 2-Hour Cart Tour 7 • Preschool: Turkeys 9 • CanalWay Storytime 11 • Veteran’s Day Hike 12 • Ohio in the Past 17 • Stroller School 17 • Family Movie Night 18 • 2-Hour Cart Tour 18 • Afternoon Outside: Deer 18 • Tellabration! 2017 22 • Young Explorers 25 • Turtle Touch Table 26 • Ohio Historic Wildlife 26 • Leaves of Fall 27 • CanalWay Quick-Step

(ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation 10 • Birding at Wildwood 15 • Fall Sunset on the Beach 16 • Deer of the Lakefront 26 • Wildwood Waterbird Watch

(GPR) Garfield Park Reservation 4 • Fall Hike 25 • Mill Creek Trail History Hike

(HiR) Hinckley Reservation

3 • Worden’s Lantern Hike 4 • Full Moon Hike 14 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 24 • Hike for Your Health

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

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Rocky River Nature Center (cont’d)

19 • Waterbird Watch

5 • Birding Blitz 21 • Up (and Down) a Crooked River 21 • Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation 26 • Gull Workshop 30 • Dinner and a Chat: Feral Swine

(MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation 22 • Toddler Trek

(NCR) North Chagrin Reservation 3 • Sylvan Loop Hike 4 • Sunrise Hike 4 • Land Navigation 1 4 • Land Navigation 2 9 • River Stroll 19 • Family Fun Hike 26 • Birds at the Overlook

(NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center

4 • Birds and Coffee 4 • The Novice Naturalist 6 • North Chagrin Nature Photography Club 11 • Live Animal Lessons 12 • Mayfield Village Wetlands Tour 15 • Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, Naturally 18 • Birding at the Marsh

(OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

20 • Family Fun Night: Campfire 26 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk

8 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association 10 • Spore Print Card 11 • All Natural Bath Bomb Making 12 • Over the River and Through the Woods 13 • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association 15 • Nature Baby – Shapes in Nature 16 • Homeschool Happenings: White-tailed Deer 18 • First People Day 19 • Preemptive Strike Hike 25 • Make & Take: Paper Journals 26 • Bird Banding at Rocky River Nature Center

(SCR) South Chagrin Reservation

2 • Kids Explore Leaves 4 • Cleveland Natural Science Club 11 • Nature Journaling 12 • Second Sunday in South Chagrin 14 • Hills and Valleys Hike 17 • Meet the Artists Reception and Art Exhibit 18 – 19 • Art Exhibit: Cleveland Metroparks Past to Present 22 • Riparian Ramble 24 • Turkey Burner

(WCR) West Creek Reservation

5 • Witch Hazel Hike 8 • West Creek Night Hike: Winter Prep 12 • Tree-conomics 12 • American Indian Plant Folklore 22 • West Creek Night Hike 24 • Popped! Campfire

(WSC) Watershed Stewardship Center

4 • Jr. Chemists 4 • Beautiful Junk (RRR) Rocky River Reservation 5 • Wonders of Water 17 • Fast Fall Trek 7 • Election Day Nature Play 18 • American Red Cross Pet First Aid 10 • Apple Eaters 26 • Tree ID Hike 11 • Leaf Chromatography 11 • Yoga (RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center 16 • It Takes Water to Make Food 1 • Gallery Wall – Mike Chesney 17 • Friday Fun-Day: A Fungus Among Us 2 • Little Explorers: BeLEAFland 18 • Climate Change: Fact vs. Fiction 4 • Salamander Survey 18 • Sewing Sustainability 5 • Forest Bathing 19 • Sunday Drop-by: Talkin’ Turkey 6 • Southwest Camera Club 25 • H2Olympics 7 • Western Cuyahoga County

Audubon Society 7 • Trout Unlimited

Towpath at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

November 18 11 am - 4 pm

Native history is Cleveland history.

Delve into the unique history of Northeast Ohio native cultures.

The day will be filled with demonstrations, talks, hikes and more, led by Cleveland Metroparks staff, local scholars and the Lake Erie Native American Council. For complete details, including the event schedule, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 440-734-6660.

Outdoor Recreation Program

Centennial Program

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Drop-by: Hibernation Preparation What does it mean to be a true hibernator? How do animals survive Hunt of the Month November is a great time for a night months without eating? Join a naturalist in discovering the ways hike and listening for owl calls.

Afterwards, stop by CanalWay Center animals prepare for winter. during the day to find the 20 hidden 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. BR Meadow Ridge Picnic Area paper owls. Through November 30.

440-887-1968 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun. CWC

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Gallery Wall – Michael Chesney Come see original painted landscape scenes that you may recognize from Rocky River and various Cleveland Metroparks locations. The exhibit will also include a variety of closer looks at nature by local Cleveland artist Michael Chesney.

Through December 30 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC

1 WEDNESDAY Preschool Safari: Animal Senses Are animal senses the same as ours?

Find out how animals use all of their senses and discover which sense is the strongest for your favorite animals.

10 – 11:30 a.m. CMZ Meet at The RainForest Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Fee: $10 member/$15 nonmember

Register online

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Little Explorers: BeLEAFland Bring your little explorer to learn about autumn’s tree transformation.

We’ll have stories, crafts and a short hike for you and your little one.

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

Register by phone October 18 – November 1 440-734-6660 Kids Explore Leaves Join Naturalist Carly Martin to explore fallen leaves at a curious child’s pace.

10:30 a.m. – noon SCR Look About Lodge Ages: 4 – 9 years with adult Terrain: rolling hills, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370

Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Archery Learn basic archery skills using a Last of the Fall Foliage Hike Enjoy a brisk hike through the woods compound bow. All equipment will be provided. and take in the beauty of Bedford’s 1 – 3 p.m. BrR fall foliage.

York Road Archery Range 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. BeR Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook Fee: $5 Ages: grades 9 – 12 Terrain: natural surface, paved, hill, Terrain: flat, 0.25 mile 1.5 miles

Register by phone 216-206-1000 beginning October 25 440-526-1012

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE

Cleveland Astronomical Society: Dark Energy, What We Know & What We Really Don’t Know In 1996 astronomers discovered a repulsive force that is pushing the universe apart as “dark energy”.

Dark energy constitutes 68% of the total energy of the universe, and we know very little about it. Learn what we do and don’t know about this mysterious force.

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

3 FRIDAY Sylvan Loop Hike The autumn season is full of changes and one of the most visible changes is the leaf color. Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder on our newly redesigned Sylvan Loop Trail and enjoy the last bits of fall color.

10 a.m. – noon NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead Terrain: natural surface with uneven ground, some hills, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Worden’s Lantern Hike Take a step back to the 1890s.

You’ll meet and interact with Nettie Worden, learn about her life and take a hike to Worden’s Ledges during this living history program.

Lanterns will be provided.

6:30 – 8 p.m. HiR Worden Trailhead Terrain: 1 mile, hills

Register by phone beginning October 17 440-526-1012

Tiger Tracks Overnight Over the course of the evening, campers will track an Amur tiger through the taiga, look for clues that they have been in the habitat and explore the many ways tigers survive in the Russian Far East.

7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ Ages: 6 years & over with adult Fee: $41

Register online

4 SATURDAY Sunrise Hike This quiet and peaceful walk through A.B. Williams Memorial Woods will lead us to the picturesque overlook on the Sylvan Loop Trail. Your way will be lit by luminaries as we observe late autumn’s woodland beauty.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead Terrain: natural surface, stairs, 1.5 miles 440-473-3370

Land Navigation 1 Develop a new skill with an old tool as you learn the basics of map and compass. Part of the program will be outside.

9 a.m. – noon NCR Rivergrove, Buckeye Shelter Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15 (includes equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 (See Land Navigation 2 on page 4)

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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE

Outdoor Recreation Program

Emerald Necklace Art Club: Monthly Meeting Draw and paint with us! Members of the Emerald Necklace Art Club are invited to bring their favorite medium as we appreciate the signs of the season. Not a member? Sign up at clevelandmetroparks.com 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CMZ Ages: adult 440-473-3370

The Novice Naturalist Walk with Naturalist Foster Brown as we observe the activities of our resident beaver on Sunset Pond.

In the beaver’s fervor to prepare for winter, we will see signs of their nocturnal activities and observe their behaviors.

1 – 2:30 p.m. NCNC Terrain: natural surface, paved, 0.5 miles

Birds and Coffee Come and enjoy a cup of hot coffee and brush up on your bird identification skills as we sit and watch for chickadees, cardinals and various woodpeckers through our one-way glass windows.

10 – 11:30 a.m. NCNC Nature Education Building

Woodlands of Bedford: Walton Hills History Hike We’ll hike to the site of Virgil Allen’s home on Wight Oaks and explore the surrounding area, including Burnt Ridge Cabin and two sandstone quarries. Bring water and dress for the weather on this autumn hike lead by Fred Losi.

1 – 4 p.m. BeR Tinkers’ Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook Terrain: hills, natural surface, 3 miles 216-206-1000

Fall Hike Don’t let the brisk weather keep you inside. Let’s enjoy the forest trails as we take in the beautiful scenery that fall has to offer.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. GPR Garfield Park Center parking lot Terrain: natural surface, paved, hill, stairs, 1.5 miles 216-206-1000 Jr. Chemists Help Naturalist Matt Knittel conduct science by checking the chemical quality of our stream. Using chemical test kits and electronic probes, we’ll discover the health of our waterway.

10:30 a.m. – noon WSC Ages: 9 years & over with adult Terrain: paved, natural surface, 0.25 mile

Centennial Conversations: City Parks Within Cleveland Metroparks The seeds for Cleveland Metroparks were sown in Cleveland’s city parks.

Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak shares our family tree.

11 a.m. – noon CWC

Register by phone October 20 – November 3 216-206-1000 Beautiful Junk Create art by reusing household items while we discuss the history of West Creek Reservation and the benefits of recycling.

1 – 2 p.m. WSC Ages: 4 years & over with adult

Land Navigation 2 Delve more deeply into compass skills and use topographical maps for navigation. Program will take place outside. Prerequisite: Land Navigation 1 and/or previous experience with map and compass.

1 – 4 p.m. NCR Strawberry Picnic Area Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15 (includes equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 (See Land Navigation 1 on page 3) Salamander Survey Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese on a curious search for lizard-like amphibians. These creatures of the dark, wet underworld can be as colorful as woodland birds and blooms. Prepare for muddy hands.

2 – 3 p.m. RRNC Terrain: natural surface, hilly, 1 mile 2-Hour Cart Tour Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak is your guide on an extended northern tour of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We’ll discuss the history of the park, area geography, watersheds, trails, industry and nature. Program includes 30 minutes indoors followed by two hours on the cart.

2 – 4:30 p.m. CWC Fee: $10

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000

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Centennial Program

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Full Moon Hike In honor of this month’s full beaver moon, we will hike around Hinckley Lake so we can witness the skills of our resident beaver family. We should be able to get a glimpse of their lodge and a dam along the way.

6 – 7:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store parking lot Terrain: natural surface, 3.4 miles 440-526-1012

Witch Hazel Hike While most deciduous trees are dropping leaves and preparing for winter, witch hazel is bursting into full bloom. Learn the deep cultural and natural history of this fascinating plant while we appreciate the last blooms of the year.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved, unpaved, 1 mile 440-887-1968

Tiger Tracks Overnight (see 11/3 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ

Wonders of Water Learn about how water influences our daily lives, then search for aquatic life in West Creek. Love water, save water and share water activities. Badges not provided.

1 – 3 p.m. WSC Terrain: uneven, wet, 0.25 mile Ages: Girl Scouts 7 – 8 years with adult

Register by phone or online

by November 3 440-887-1968

Cleveland Natural Science Club: Red in Nature Red is always a stand out color. Join Naturalist Carly Martin to discover a little about this color’s role in nature.

Open to the public.

7:30 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge

5 SUNDAY Birding Blitz Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a search for migrating birds that stage offshore Edgewater Park and within the greater Cleveland harbor. Meet by the fishing pier.

9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Edgewater Park Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660

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

Late fee after October 30.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Off Site Cleveland State Recreation Center 2420 Chester Ave., Cleveland Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Late Fee: $45 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 Forest Bathing Come out and enjoy the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing’. We’ll slow down and immerse ourselves among the trees, take a short walk and find a nice place within the forest to sit, close our eyes, and just breathe.

10 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Terrain: natural surface, up to 2 miles

Brisk Fall Hike As the leaves fall and daylight saving ends, let’s enjoy a brisk afternoon walk along Tinker’s Creek.

We’ll explore field, forest and water.

2 – 3 p.m. BeR Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Terrain: natural trails, 1 – 1.5 miles 216-206-1000 Acacia Restoration Hike Join a naturalist for a guided walk through Acacia. We’ll look at some of the recent changes to the property and give you a look ahead as this park continues the journey from golf course to restored natural area.

3 – 4:30 p.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved, some hills, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370

6 MONDAY Monday MeetUp: What’s Up with the Grand-Ashtabula-Conneaut Partnership Learn about the Grand-AshtabulaConneaut Partnership and its work to restore and protect these high quality state-designated Scenic and/or Wild & Scenic Rivers. Find out how you can protect these designations. Light refreshments provided.

Location given upon registration.

6 – 7:30 p.m. Off Site

Register online 216-780-9750

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE Southwest Camera Club Lee Kamps will give a quick presentation on nature photo tips followed by a member only competition. Learn from our judges who will critique each image, sharing their knowledge in terms of impact, composition and technique.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC North Chagrin Nature Photography Club Short Subjects Take 5 – 7 minutes to show us how you captured the beauty of nature at anytime in any location. No non-nature based photos.

8 – 9:30 p.m. NCNC

7 TUESDAY Preschool: Turkeys Gobble, Gobble. It’s turkey time.

Bring your little ones to learn about this big beautiful bird through a story, craft and hike.

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

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Election Day Nature Play Learn about nature through play, enjoy a series of fun nature activities indoors and out, then vote on your favorite game.

2 – 3:30 p.m. WSC Ages: 7 years & over with adult Terrain: paved, natural surface, less than 1 mile Trout Unlimited Willard Greenwood, author and Hiram College professor, will read selections from his latest collection, Pelagic Mania. Greenwood is a lifelong fly fisherman and all the poems in this collection feature fly fishing.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society: Killer Whales of South Central Alaska Jennifer Allison shares her photos and knowledge on whale identification and difficulties killer whales experience post Exxon Valdez oil spill and more.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

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Preschool Safari: What’s for Dinner Animals eat a variety of foods. Do you like to eat any of the same things?

Discover your dietary similarities and differences on this epicurean adventure.

10 – 11:30 a.m. CMZ Meet at Reinberger Education Center Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Fee: $10 member/$15 nonmember

Register online

West Creek Night Hike: Winter Prep Many animals are getting ready for winter. An evening walk around West Creek Reservation will reveal their many different strategies.

5:30 – 7 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968

Birding at Wildwood Escape into nature and search for birds in the meadows, on the lake and along Euclid Creek. Binoculars are recommended, a few will be available to borrow.

10 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Wildwood Shelter Terrain: mostly flat, sand, 1 – 1.5 miles 440-473-3370 Make & Take: Spore Print Card Join Naturalist Lindsey Dukles for a beginner’s bit on mushroom identification. We’ll use the process of spore printing to create a beautiful greeting card. Pick up a card on Saturday, November 11.

1 – 2 p.m. RRNC Terrain: natural surface, 1 mile

Register by phone November 1 – 8 440-734-6660

Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association: How to Make Mead Come and learn how to make Mead. Paul Buser and Dan Zikursh will talk about this fantastic hobby.

Nominations of officers will also take place.

7 – 9 p.m. RRNC

Apple Eaters Join a naturalist as we investigate growth of this delicious fruit and the living organisms that would love to take a bite. Taste test different apples and sip ciders to compare desirable qualities.

1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC

9 THURSDAY

River Stroll Join a naturalist as we hike along the Chagrin River on one of North Chagrin Reservation’s newest trails.

10 a.m. – noon NCR Rogers Road parking lot Terrain: natural surface, 3 – 4 miles 440-473-3370

CanalWay Storytime Turkey tales! We’ll learn about November’s most popular bird through song, movement and the magic of reading.

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

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000 Nurture with Nature Bring your family for a monthly program to explore nature through books, games, hikes and other activities. This month we’ll learn about ways that animals prepare for winter.

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

Register by phone beginning October 23 440-526-1012

Frontier Hearth Cooking Go back to the 18th century with our volunteers Don and Nancy Howell as they teach traditional hearth cooking methods. Prepare your own dinner and enjoy eating near the hearth. Limited to those who have not participated previously.

6:30 – 10 p.m. BNC Ages: adult Fee: $5

Register online beginning November 1 Tiger Tracks Overnight (see 11/3 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ

11 SATURDAY The Buck Stops Here Join Naturalist Jenny McClain as we search for signs of white-tailed deer through the forests and along ravines. We’ll look for scrapings, rubs and other signs that will clue us in to their habits and behaviors.

9:30 – 11 a.m. BNC Terrain: hills, stairs, 2 miles

Monroe Street Cemetery Walk Meet Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus for a walking tour of this old Ohio City resting place. Hear the stories of some well-known and some unknown Clevelanders who are buried there, including many veterans.

10 – 11:30 a.m. Off Site Terrain: grass, gravel, uneven, 0.5 mile Ages: adult, 12 years & over with adult Fee: $5

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000 All-Natural “Bath Bomb” Making As cold weather approaches, a warm bath is a nice addition to a chilly day. Why not add some soothing all-natural homemade “bath bombs” to your soak? Bring a muffin tin and make some to add to your bath.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Ages: adult, 8 & over with adult Fee: $12

Register by phone

by November 7 440-734-6660 Yoga Practice asana (yoga poses) and mindful meditation inside the center with certified yoga instructor Kim Scott Sowinski. Yoga mats will be provided, but you can bring your own. Late fee after November 5. Register by November 9.

10:30 a.m. – noon WSC Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $15

Register online 216-341-1704 Live Animal Lessons Naturalist Foster Brown will share the natural history of the southern flying squirrel. This secretive gliding mammal will amaze you with its nocturnal adaptations and tenacity to survive the frigid Great Lakes region weather.

1 – 2 p.m. NCNC Leaf Chromatography Discover the science behind why leaves change color as we put on our goggles and activate the pigments in the laboratory.

1 – 3 p.m. WSC Ages: 12 years & over with adult

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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE Veteran’s Day Hike Join us as we hike up and down through the twists and turns of the mountain bike trail. We’ll listen to the birds and enjoy the trek through the fallen leaves.

1 – 3 p.m. CWC Terrain: natural surface, hilly, 2 – 3 miles Nature Journaling Experience nature through the seasons. We will record our observa­tions in a journal of our own creation. You may want to bring a camera.

1 – 3 p.m. SCR Look About Lodge Ages: adult Terrain: flat, natural surface, 0.5 mile Annual fee: $20 for supplies

Register online between November 1 – 8 440-473-3370

Victory for Veteran’s Day Hike There are many veterans who found connections to nature (some within Cleveland Metroparks) before and after military service. We’ll honor them by learning some of their stories while hiking along a gentle path.

2 – 3:30 p.m. BNC Ages: adults, families with children 12 years & over Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Tiger Tracks Overnight (see 11/3 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ

12 SUNDAY Birds of Acacia Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as we search for birds throughout Acacia Reservation’s ever-changing landscape. Bring binoculars, some available to borrow.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. AR Cedar Road parking lot Terrain: paved trails, 1 – 2 miles 440-473-3370

Outdoor Recreation Program

Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills Learn deep water re-entry rescue techniques and advanced paddling strokes. Be prepared to get wet.

Prerequisite: Kayaking 1.

Late fee after November 5.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Off Site Cleveland State Recreation Center 2420 Chester Ave., Cleveland Ages: 14 years & over with participating adult Fee: $45 (includes boat & equipment)

Register online 216-341-1704 Sunday Morning Dog Walk We’ll walk along the trail in Bedford Reservation to discover the beauty and history within this park. Walkers without dogs are welcome too.

10 – 11 a.m. BeR Egbert Picnic Area and Trailhead Terrain: paved, hilly, 2 miles 216-206-1000 Tree-conomics Trees provide us with environmental and economic benefits. From retaining stormwater to storing carbon, their value is immeasurable…or is it? Join Naturalist Joe Higgins for an economic evaluation of the forest of West Creek.

The price tag may surprise you.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: paved and natural surface, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968

Mayfield Village Wetlands Tour Have you checked out the Mayfield Village Wetlands? We’ll cross SOM Center Road and visit this 24-acre preserve. We may even spot the beaver that lives here preparing for winter.

Noon – 2 p.m. NCNC Terrain: flat trails, 2 miles

Nature Arts and Crafts Bring out the inner artist as you create masterpieces to take home with you.

Natural materials and art supplies will be provided.

1:30 – 3 p.m. BNC Ages: 9 years & over with adult

Register by phone beginning October 23 440-526-1012 American Indian Plant Folklore Take a walk through various habitats to learn some traditional beliefs, customs and stories of Ohio plants.

Passed down through generations, much of this knowledge originated from American Indians.

1:30 – 3 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area

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Centennial Program

Terrain: paved and natural surface, 1 mile 440-887-1968 Ohio in the Past Did you know that the area we live in was once under a sea? Come to CanalWay Center to learn the very interesting history of the land around us.

2 – 3 p.m. CWC

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Second Sunday in South Chagrin Hike with a naturalist as we explore the autumn transition of the Chagrin River bottom land.

2 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Jackson Field parking lot Terrain: mostly flat, natural surface trail, 2.5 miles 440-473-3370 Over the River and Through the Woods Enjoy scenic views both above and alongside the Rocky River on this quick-paced, meandering tour of the river valley.

2 – 4 p.m. RRNC Terrain: hilly, uneven footing, 4 miles

Outing at Ottawa Point

Join a historical interpreter at the site of the old Ottawa Lodge, part of the University Settlement’s camp in Brecksville Reservation from the 1930s – 1950s and learn the importance of these camps in the history of Cleveland Metroparks.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. BrR Ottawa Point Picnic Area Terrain: flat, grassy 440-526-1012

13 MONDAY Cuyahoga Astronomical Association: Nuclear Rocket Engines for Future Missions Dr. Stanley K. Borowski, Assistant Engineer in Propulsion Systems and Technologies, will discuss propulsion research at Cleveland’s NASA Glenn Research Center and how the development and use of nuclear rocket engines may change the future of manned space exploration.

7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

14 TUESDAY Hiking for the Young at Heart Join Naturalist Lauren LeDuc for a late fall hike along Hinckley Lake Loop Trail in Hinckley Reservation.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HiR Johnson’s Picnic Area Ages: adult Terrain: hills, partially paved, 3.5 miles 440-526-1012 Hills and Valleys Hike Let’s enjoy the fall colors above the Chagrin River. We’ll get our blood pumping as we head down the hill to Henry Church Rock and up the hill to the shelterhouse.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. SCR Henry Church Rock Trailhead Terrain: steep, stairs, 3 miles 440-473-3370 Discovering Nature: Squirrels Join Naturalist Bev Walborn on an outdoor adventure just for preschoolers. We will explore the forest at Bradley Woods searching for squirrels as they prepare for winter.

10 – 10:30 a.m. BWR Codrington Picnic Shelter Ages: 2 – 6 years with adult Terrain: flat, 0.6 mile 440-734-6660 Homeschool: All About Birds Come learn about this diverse group of animals with interesting methods of survival.

10 – 11:30 a.m. for grades K – 3, Noon – 1:30 p.m. for grades 4 – 8 CMZ Meet at The RainForest Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Fee: $10 member/$15 nonmember

Register online

15 WEDNESDAY Nature Baby – Shapes in Nature The forest is awaiting you so let’s get baby out to explore nature.

Grab a baby backpack or carry your child for a walk in the woods looking for nature’s many shapes.

We will start with indoor activities then head outside for a hike.

10 – 11 a.m. RRNC Ages: 3 years & under with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile

Register by phone November 1 – 13 440-734-6660

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE Monthly Meandering: Lake Isaac Lake Isaac takes on a new look as fall is winding down. Let’s explore the colors and changes this urban oasis provides.

10 – 11:30 a.m. BCR Lake Isaac parking lot Terrain: paved, natural surface, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968 Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, Naturally Join Natalie the Naturalist to discover a special caterpillar getting ready to hibernate. We will have discovery time, a craft and go on a short hike.

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m.

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

Register by phone between October 16 and

November 10 440-473-3370 Fall Sunset on the Beach The days may be getting shorter, but the sun still makes a beautiful show as it sets in the west. Enjoy a short walk and watch as night falls over Lake Erie.

5 – 6 p.m. ECR Wildwood walking bridge Terrain: sand, paved, flat, 1 mile 440-473-3370

16 THURSDAY Animal Crackers Join Miss Jenny to celebrate the wonderful world of turkeys with a hike, activities, and a craft.

10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m.

BNC Ages: 3 – 5 years only with an adult Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile

Register by phone beginning November 1 440-526-1012 Deer of the Lakefront Join a naturalist along the shores of Lake Erie in search of signs of deer. Scan for deer browse, buck rub and tracks with the goal of finding big bucks in peak rut. o Binoculars recommended, some available to borrow.

10 – 11 a.m. ECR Wildwood Marina parking lot Terrain: paved and natural surface trails, 1 – 2 miles 440-473-3370

Preschool Safari: Primate Play Peak into the world of primates and what makes these animals so special.

Your favorite little explorer will love learning about our closest cousins in the animal world.

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CMZ Meet at Reinberger Education Center Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Fee: $10 member/$15 nonmember

Register online Scranton Road Peninsula Hop Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak walks, talks and bops about this oasis created under Hope Memorial Bridge. It will be a “miled” hike with a modicum of history about many things.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Scranton Road Peninsula between University Ave and Carter Rd. Terrain: paved, flat, 3 miles

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000 It Takes Water to Make Food Agricultural production accounts for more than 40% of water used in the United States. Learn more about water consumption for food production with Ohio State University Extension, and discover different ways that consumers can reduce their water footprint.

1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC Homeschool Happenings: White-tailed Deer We are familiar with the white-tailed deer, but may be less familiar with its many amazing adaptations.

Homeschoolers will uncover some not so well-known facts about this interesting creature and will investigate signs of this animal throughout the reservation.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

RRNC Ages: Grades 1 – 3, grades 4 – 6, grades 7 – 9 Cuyahoga county residents:

Register by phone November 1 – 7 440-734-6660 Out of county residents: Register by phone November 3 – 7

17 FRIDAY Stroller School Enjoy a short walk as we collect leaves of fall colors and listen to a story about animals in autumn.

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

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000

Friday Fun-Day: A Fungus Among Us Drop by the Watershed Stewardship Center to learn about mushrooms while creating your own fungus using pipe cleaners, paper plates and beads.

Noon – 2 p.m. WSC Fast Fall Trek Join Naturalist Lindsey Dukles on a fast-paced hike through the woods.

We’ll get our hearts-a-racing as we enjoy the forest views.

1 – 3 p.m. RRR Cottonwood Picnic Area Terrain: natural surface, 4 Miles 440-734-6660 Family Movie Night Bring your family and friends out to the movies at CanalWay Center. Free Birds is the story of how two turkeys travel back in time to keep their species off the Thanksgiving menu.

Snacks will be available for purchase or you can bring your own.

7 – 8:30 p.m. CWC

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Tiger Tracks Overnight (see 11/3 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ

Meet the Artists Reception and Art Exhibit Friday, November 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

South Chagrin Reservation Look About Lodge Come to this sneak preview of Look About Lodge’s art exhibition, “Cleveland Metroparks Past to Present” and meet the artists.

Exhibition: Saturday, November 18 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Sunday, November 19, Noon – 4 p.m. Call 440-473-3370 for more information.

18 SATURDAY Extreme Hiking Explore with Naturalist Pam Taylor on this fast-paced hike that will take you along several of the trails in the reservation. We’ll cross creeks along the way.

9 a.m. – noon BNC Terrain: natural surface, hilly, creek crossings, 8 – 9 miles Art Exhibit “Cleveland Metroparks Past to Present” 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCR Look about Lodge (see 11/17 Meet the Artists for info)

American Red Cross Pet First Aid Training will be conducted on canine and feline manikins to give participants a more realistic experience in providing care.

9 a.m. – noon RRR Park Operations 4500 Valley Parkway Fairview Park, OH 44126 Fee: $50 (includes Dog -or- Cat First Aid Book/DVD) $65 (includes Dog and Cat First Aid Books/DVDs)

Register by phone

by November 15 440-331-8111 Birding at the Marsh Escape into nature and search for birds at Sanctuary Marsh and the surrounding area. Binoculars recommended, some available to borrow.

10 – 11 a.m. NCNC Terrain: level, 1 – 2 miles Climate Change: Fact vs. Fiction What’s really going on with our climate? What does science tell us about our climate and how can we share this information with others?

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. WSC Ages: 13 years & over with adult Urban Explorations: Flats Bridges Spend your afternoon hiking in the Flats with Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak. Cleveland is a city of bridges and we plan to span the gamut of the kinds found in the Flats. Meeting location sent a week before program.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Off Site Ages: adult, 8 years & over with adult Terrain: paved, uneven, 2.5 miles Fee: $5

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000

First People Day Saturday, November 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center See feature block on page 3.

For complete details, including the event schedule, visit ­clevelandmetroparks.com 440-734-6660 Drop-In Discovery: Mammals Drop in to see how much you know about Ohio’s mammals through a hands-on “quiz.”

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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE Sewing Sustainability Learn how to hand stitch and embroider some nature-based designs. Discover how these sustainable skills can help us to reuse and recycle in our daily lives—in honor of America Recycles Day. 1 – 3 p.m. WSC Ages: 10 years & over with adult Fee: $8

Register by phone or online

by November 3 440-887-1968

Discover Viaduct Park Viaduct Park encompasses the quaint history of the Bedford area.

Let’s discover this hidden treasure, which has a waterfall that was once the center of the Bedford community.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. BeR Viaduct Park Terrain: paved, gravel, hill, stairs, 0.5 miles 216-206-1000

Afternoon Outside: Deer Stop by CanalWay Center to learn about Ohio’s white-tailed deer. We’ll look at their fur, antlers and tracks, then go on a short hike to look for evidence of deer in the area.

2 – 3 p.m. CWC Terrain: natural surface, 1 mile

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 2-Hour Cart Tour (see 11/4 for details) 2:30 – 5 p.m.

Tellabration! 2017 The global celebration of storytelling takes place this week in over 350 locations worldwide on every continent except Antarctica. Enjoy a variety of tales and tellers during the 25th year of Tellabration in Northeast Ohio.

7 – 8:30 p.m. CWC Ages: adults, 12 years & over with adult 216-206-1000 Tiger Tracks Overnight (see 11/3 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ

19 SUNDAY Waterbird Watch Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a search for migrating waterbirds: waterfowl, terns, gulls, loons and grebes. Pick up identification tips on ducks in flight and learn why Lake Erie is a vital resource for wintering birds.

9:30 – 11 a.m. HuR Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 8 Emerald Necklace November 2017

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Lake to Lake History: American Indians The Lake to Lake Trail boasts rich American Indian history. Learn about the tribes that called these marshy lowlands home and the artifacts they left behind.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. BCR Lake Isaac parking lot Terrain: paved, 2 miles 440-887-1968 Art Exhibit 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCR (see 11/17 Meet the Artists for info) Family Fun Hike Bring the whole family for a stroll through the woods with a naturalist. We’ll explore the White Pine Loop together.

1 – 2:30 p.m. NCR Strawberry Pond Trailhead Terrain: muddy, steep slopes, 2 miles 440-473-3370 Sunday Drop-by: Talkin’ Turkey Thanksgiving is upon us and what better time to discuss these odd birds? Warm your wattle by the fireplace and share your favorite tales of these feathered friends; just don’t burn your snood!

1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC Hike to Deer Lick Cave Join us on the 4-mile rugged loop trail to Deer Lick Cave. We’ll search for signs of animals as they prepare for winter.

1 – 3 p.m. BNC Terrain: stairs, many hills, 4 miles Preemptive Strike Hike Chances are good we’ll all be overeating later this week. Do your future self a favor and log some healthy exercise now before Turkey Day arrives.

2 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Terrain: hills, stairs, 3 miles

20 MONDAY Acacia for the Young at Heart Enjoy a slow, leisurely walk with Naturalist Natalie Schroder as we explore what Acacia Reservation holds during this month of winter preparation. All abilities are welcome.

10 – 11 a.m. AR Meet at the kiosk Terrain: paved, some hills, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370 Family Fun Night: Campfire Warm up with us around the campfire. We’ll discuss wild turkeys

Centennial Program

and everyone will get a ‘thank you’ pinecone to add to our fire. We will also roast marshmallows. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting.

6 – 7 p.m. OECR CanalWay Center parking lot Terrain: paved, 0.25 mile

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000

21 TUESDAY Biohike: Swamp Forests A forest swamped with year-round water is a community of relationships not always obvious to the naked eye. Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese on a wet trek into Cleveland Metroparks only swamp forest.

10 – 11 a.m. BWR Codrington Shelterhouse Terrain: standing water, mud, 1 mile 440-734-6660 Up (and Down) a Crooked River Explore the Flats while staying warm and dry at Merwin’s Wharf.

Historian Judy MacKeigan leads a virtual trip along the Cuyahoga River and shares stories of the places, people and events of the past 200 years of activity in the Cleveland Flats.

7 – 8:30 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Fee: food and beverages available from the menu

Register online by November 17 Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation Share your interest in outdoor recreation with hands-on experiences such as hiking, fishing, kayaking and more.

7 – 9 p.m. LR Lakefront Office Ages: adults

Reigister by phone

by November 17th 216-206-1010

22 WEDNESDAY Turkey Trek Turkey Day is around the corner.

Wild turkeys are in their best hiding spots on the Lake to Lake Trail to avoid your dinner table.

Join a naturalist to seek them out and learn how they became a Thanksgiving staple.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. BCR Eastland Road Trailhead Terrain: paved, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968

In partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Young Explorers What better time than Thanksgiving to learn all about turkeys. Bring your little ones to CanalWay Center to learn about the wild turkeys who live in our area.

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

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Wild about Turkeys Take a break from Thanksgiving preparations and join us as we learn about wild turkeys, go on a short hike and finish up with a craft and games.

10 a.m. – noon BNC Ages: 6 – 8 years

Register by phone beginning November 1 440-526-1012 Wednesday Walk Join us for a pre-turkey dinner walk through the woods. We’ll travel through the forest down to Tinker’s Creek and back looking for evidence of woodland animals.

1 – 2 p.m. BeR Egbert Picnic Area Terrain: natural surface, hilly, 1 – 1.5 miles 216-206-1000 Riparian Ramble Tired of being indoors? Come explore the field and forest in search of nature’s beauty. See majestic riverside cliffs, hear a red-tailed hawk calling in the distance or, perhaps, see a great blue heron hunting along the scenic Chagrin River.

2 – 3:30 p.m. SCR Jackson Field parking lot Terrain: mostly flat, 2 – 2.5 miles 440-473-3370 Toddler Trek Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese for a slow-paced, curious hike into the wilds of Mill Stream Run. We’ll find natural objects and use them to reveal stories about the wildlife inhabiting this area.

3 – 4 p.m. MSRR South Quarry Loop Trail Ages: 2 – 5 years with adult Terrain: flat, grass, gravel, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 West Creek Night Hike Get your nature fix following sunset by watching the stars come out and listening for the swan songs of the remaining crickets. Naturalist Debra Shankland leads this hike.

5:30 – 7 p.m. WCR Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: gentle hill, paved and natural surface, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS BY DATE 23 THURSDAY Thanksgiving at the Zoo (See page 10 for details) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission.

24 FRIDAY Gotta Get Moving Hike Did you eat too much Thanksgiving turkey and then sit around all day? Get moving and feel great by the end of today’s fast-paced hike.

9 – 11:30 a.m. BrR Brecksville Stables parking lot Ages: adults, 12 years and over Terrain: steep hills, 4 – 5 miles 440-526-1012 Turkey Burner Join a naturalist on a post-holiday hike through the forests of South Chagrin.

10 a.m. – noon SCR Look About Lodge parking lot Terrain: natural surfaces, some hills, 3 – 5 miles 440-473-3370 Popped! Campfire Join us around a warm fire as Naturalist Matt Knittel shares traditional American Indian folklore and traditions, including the popping of maize (corn).

2 – 3:30 p.m. WCR Patio behind WSC (indoors if inclement weather)

Register by phone

by November 21 440-887-1968 Hike for Your Health Hiking is a great cardio workout, but did you know it’s also great for strengthening your core? Get your workout in with Naturalist Jenny McClain on this heart-pumping, fast-paced hike through the hills of Hinckley Reservation.

3 – 4:30 p.m. HiR Hinckley Lake Boathouse and Store Ages: adult Terrain: hills, 4 miles 440-526-1012

25 SATURDAY Mill Creek Trail History Hike Come and see Cuyahoga County’s tallest waterfall. Hear about the history around the falls and then take a walk to the site of the former Cleveland State Hospital with Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus.

10 – 11:30 a.m. GPR Mill Creek Falls Terrain: stairs, paved, one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000

Drop-In Discovery: Survival Bracelets Stop by to make your own survival bracelet and find out how functional this trendy bracelet can be. Adventure Club kids, bring your passports.

10 a.m. – noon BNC Ages: adults, families Fee: $3 per bracelet H2Olympics Water has many amazing properties you can explore through a series of games. Can you conquer the properties of water to score high enough to earn gold?

Fun for all.

1 – 2 p.m. WSC Ages: 5 – 12 years

Make & Take: Paper Journals Cleveland Metroparks founder William Stinchcomb kept a personal diary. Come learn about Stinchcomb’s remarkable life and make your own paper journal.

1 – 2 p.m. RRNC Age: adult & children over 8 years Fee: $4

Register by phone November 1 – November 24 440-734-6660 Turtle Touch Table Drop by and visit with a few of the turtles at CanalWay Center.

We’ll be here to answer your turtle questions and even have a turtle or two for you to hold.

1 – 3 p.m. CWC 216-206-1000 Dog Walk Grab your closest canine companion and burn a few holiday calories on this brisk hike through the park. Plan for creek crossings with your pup.

2 – 3:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: natural surface, hills, creek crossings, 4 – 4.5 miles

26 SUNDAY Wildwood Waterbird Watch November marks a crucial time for waterbird migration. Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder to look for mergansers and other birds that benefit from huge numbers of fish.

We may move farther east to check out a second location.

9:30 – 11 a.m. ECR Wildwood pedestrian bridge Terrain: paved surface, up to 0.5 mile 440-473-3370

Gull Workshop Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a close look at Cleveland’s immense and diverse gull flocks.

The greater Cleveland harbor and Cuyahoga River are a staging point for thousands of migrating and wintering gulls. Meet in the gravel parking lot on the east side of the park, by the Cuyahoga River.

9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Wendy Park Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 Bird Banding at Rocky River Nature Center Learn about bird banding, an essential tool for understanding our feathered friends. See intricate details of birds as we capture and band birds from the feeder.

Program will be cancelled during rain. Drop in any time between: 9:30 – noon RRNC Sunday Morning Dog Walk Bring your pup for an energetic stroll. See the northernmost portion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation and walk through an area full of industry and nature.

Walkers without dogs are welcome.

10 – 11 a.m. OECR Harvard Road parking lot Terrain: paved, one hill, 2 miles 216-206-1000 Ohio Historic Wildlife As the landscape of Ohio has changed, so have the animals who live here. From timber wolves, to passenger pigeons, to bald eagles, Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus will share tales of extirpation, extinction and recovery.

1 – 2 p.m. CWC

Register by phone beginning November 1 216-206-1000 Leaves of Fall We’ll spend the afternoon exploring the world of fall leaves.

We’ll identify some trees who lose their leaves and those who don’t, followed by stories about fall and a craft.

2 – 3 p.m. CWC Ages: 8 years & under with adult Terrain: paved trail, 0.5 – 1 mile 216-206-1000

Tree ID Hike Let’s see how many tree species we can count as we follow alongside the Rocky River. Learn techniques for identifying trees based on habitat, bark and buds.

2 – 3:30 p.m. RRR Mastick Woods Golf Course Terrain: flat, 2.5 miles 440-734-6660 Birds at the Overlook Winter is a time of bird abundance if you take the time to look. Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder on an adventure through the woods to our legendary overlook and try your hand at feeding chickadees, nuthatches and titmice.

3 – 4:30 p.m. NCR A.B. Williams Memorial Woods Trailhead Terrain: natural surface, may be icy, up to 2 miles 440-473-3370

27 MONDAY CanalWay Quick-Step Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak leads a short hike from CanalWay Center, down to the Lower 40 Loop Trail and back to CanalWay Center.

10 – 11 a.m. CWC Terrain: paved, one large hill, 1.5 miles 216-206-1000

28 TUESDAY Preschool Safari: What’s for Dinner (see 11/8 for details) 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CMZ The RainForest

30 THURSDAY Dinner and a Chat: Feral Swine Join Wildlife Biologist Jon Cepak for a discussion of feral swine in Ohio.

We will learn where they came from, what affects they are having and what is being done about the fact that they are here. We’ll enjoy a three-course meal featuring hog meat.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR Merwin’s Wharf Fee: $35

Register by phone beginning October 20 216-206-1000

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LOOK AHEAD TO DECEMBER The Chalet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, December 9 Noon – 10:30 p.m. • Mill Stream Run Reservation The Chalet Recreation Area Join the Chalet’s celebration of 50 toboggan seasons! Enjoy games, crafts, activities and more. Event is free and open for the public, general admission rates apply for tobogganing. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/tchutes or call 440-572-9990 for more information.

Hand Feed a Chickadee

November 24

Toboggan Season Opens Noon – 10:30 p.m.

Mill Stream Run Reservation

This year, The Chalet is celebrating 50 seasons of ­tobogganing on the tallest and fastest, public ice chutes in Ohio. Come celebrate with us!

December 16 – 31 (excluding December 25) 10 a.m. – noon • Brecksville Reservation Brecksville Nature Center Looking for something to do with your family and friends over the holidays? Stop by to hand feed the chickadees. We’ll supply the black oil sunflower seeds and instructions that help make this experience one to remember.

Call The Chalet at 440-572-9990 for more information and to make reservations.

Winter Solstice Concert

Friday, December 22 7 – 8 p.m. • South Chagrin Reservation • Look About Lodge Come celebrate the coming of winter as we snuggle into a cozy concert at Look About Lodge. This traditional concert is a favorite of many. Back by popular demand, we have the woodwind trio Phoenix Down returning for a peaceful and enriching evening.

This concert is free.

Register by phone 440-473-3370

November 23

Saturdays & Sundays

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

December 2 – 3, 9 – 10, 16 – 17 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Thanksgiving at the Zoo Enjoy free admission this Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Experience your favorite animals feasting on Thanksgiving treats throughout the day.

Free heated transportation will be provided.

Santa at the Wolf Lodge

Don’t miss Santa at the Wilderness Trek this year. Bring the family for a photo opportunity with Santa.

December 31

Noon Year’s Eve Presented by

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Enjoy music, dancing, crafts and more. Ball drop at noon in the Zoo’s Welcome Plaza. All activities are included with Zoo admission.

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Collect your Centennial commemorative items Cleveland Metroparks Centennial Book $10 off retail price Regularly $49.95 Sale Price $39.95

Grab your copy of Cleveland Metroparks commemorative centennial coffee-table book, The 100 Year Trail, a perfect holiday gift and collector’s item. Over 250 pages follow the first 100 years of Cleveland Metroparks, equipped with stunning archival photos and fun gems about your favorite reservations. The book is available while supplies last at most of our Nature Shops or online at clevelandmetroparks.com.

Cleveland Metroparks Centennial Posters

Locations/Hours Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store 1 West Drive Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Daily: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 4:45 p.m.

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

Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 4:45 p.m.

Choose the poster you want from our four unique options. These stunning 36 x 24 posters feature scenic photos from various reservations.

Regularly $10.00 Sale Price $4.99

We also have an array of Centennial apparel, hats, tumblers and more!

Nature Shops Holiday Open House!

Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 at all Nature Shops

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

Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.

Visit our kiosk at Great Northern Mall from November through December!

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 for our Inaugural Holiday Open House.

Our unique selection of Cleveland Metroparks merchandise and local products make for excellent holiday gifts.

This fun-filled event includes: • First 50 guests each day receive additional discount • Free gift wrapping with any purchase • Complimentary snacks and beverages Holiday Open House will take place during normal store • Exclusive merchandise and promotions hours. Offers valid 12/9 – 12/10 while supplies last.

• Festive music and more!

No purchase necessary.

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Look About Lodge 37374 Miles Road Bentleyville, OH 44022 South Chagrin Reservation 440-473-3370 North Chagrin Nature Center 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway Mayfield Village, OH 44094 North Chagrin Reservation 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted, OH 44070 Rocky River Reservation 440-734-6660 Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 W. Ridgewood Drive Parma, OH 44134 West Creek Reservation 440-887-1968

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