Vol. 58 No. 4
NOV• DEC ’7
G R EEN I S L A N DS S U M M IT M ETRO PARKS
ON THE INSIDE 4 DISCOVER
Freedom Trail Mural
8 EXPLORE Programs and Events
6 ENJOY Places Matter
B I - M O N T H LY M A G A Z I N E
Your Metro Parks are funded by a small Summit County real-estate tax. This magazine is an example of your public dollars at work.
Our parks are like green islands in an urban landscape.
BOARD of PARK
commissioners
IN THIS ISSUE Black-capped Chickadees . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Freedom Trail Mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programs & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Places Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fall Hiking Spree form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Joel D. Bailey Chair Tonya Block Herb Newman Mark A. Spisak Tina Ughrin Lisa M. King Executive Director
Joel D. Bailey
EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager Lindsay Smith Marketing Coordinator DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 Administrative Offices: 330-867-55 F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Liberty Park Nature Center: 330-487-0493 Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047 Photos contributed by: Rob Blair Jerry Cannon Christy Counterman Doug Dawes
Jeff Hill Robert Roach Tim Hite Sheila Stransky Kevin Lanterman Rob Vaughn JJ Prekop Jr.
This magazine is mailed free of charge to Summit County residents. To join the mailing list, send your name and mailing address to marketing@summitmetroparks.org or call 330-867-55.
Green Islands can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
Mark A. Spisak Tonya Block
Herb Newman Tina Ughrin
The park district’s governing body is appointed by the Summit County Probate Judge. Commissioners serve overlapping three-year terms and are assisted by the executive director, who oversees the work of full-time and part-time employees, seasonal workers and volunteers.
VISITOR APPRECIATION WEEKEND at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Gift Shop
Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12, 2017
The gift shop at
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (828 Smith Rd., Akron)
offers great nature-related gifts for all ages and interests. Many items items are: are: Many • Made • Made in in the the USA USA • Eco-friendly • Eco-friendly • Recycled, • Recycled, or or • Fair • Fair Trade Trade
• 5% off almost all merchandise purchases • Gift for veterans in honor of Veterans Day • Refreshments available, while supplies last
GIFT SHOP HOURS Tuesday through Saturday 0 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday Noon to 4:45 p.m. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
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BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES Janean Kazimir, Interpretive Naturalist
How do black-capped chickadees survive frigid Northeast Ohio winters? Despite their seemingly fragile appearance, these year-round residents are experts at outwitting the cold. Unlike mammals that keep warm with extra layers of fur and fat, chickadees are incapable of growing extra feathers or storing large amounts of body fat, and extra weight would greatly affect their ability to fly. So chickadees consume up to 60 percent of their body weight daily to maintain their 00°F body temperature.
BIRD BRAINS Chickadees are unique in the animal kingdom — they are one of the only creatures that can grow brain cells after reaching maturity. This ability allows them to create extra memories about winter food storage. They can remember hundreds, even thousands, of distinct summitmetroparks.org
hiding places. Researchers are studying the brains of chickadees in hopes of finding better treatments for medical patients who have suffered neurological damage from strokes and even Alzheimer’s disease.
TRY THIS! Want to have a close and personal encounter with these extraordinary birds? Wild chickadees at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron) are so accustomed to people that they will voluntarily land on the hands of park visitors offering them seeds. To learn more about black-capped chickadees, winter bird feeding and more, call 330-865-8065 or visit our centers at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm in Akron and Liberty Park in Twinsburg.
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FREEDOM BUILDS T
he park district’s newest trail for bikes and pedestrians is evolving into an even better route, thanks to a bold mural and other exciting future plans.
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YOUR BACK YARD
TRAIL MOMENTUM WITH NEW MURAL Lindsay Smith, Marketing Coordinator
As the park district and its contractors work to complete Phase 3 of construction, an exciting project has unfolded along the trail. Through Knight Foundation funding, a team of artists have completed a ,600-square-foot mural, designed by local artist Mac Love. Love was tapped for the project by Southeast side of the Mill Street bridge underpass before the mural work began
The 6.2-mile Freedom Trail stretches
Knight grant recipients Elisa Gargarella and Marissa McClellan, of Art Bomb Brigade and ArtsLIFT, respectively.
from the Portage County line southwest
collaboration between artists toward a States Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize
the course of an unused railroad line,
winner Rita Dove, an Akron native, to
on land owned by METRO Regional
develop a collaborative mural solution.
Transit Authority. Plans are in place to
“She gave us 8 poems to use, and Art
extend the trail to the campus of The
Bomb selected Dawn Revisited for this
University of Akron at East Mill Street
mural,” said Love.
in downtown Akron, and eventually Canal Towpath Trail.
Love described the project as a larger goal. He engaged former United
to Eastwood Avenue in Akron along
connect it to the popular Ohio & Erie
Completed southeast portion of the mural
Students and volunteers work together to turn concept into reality.
Love had nine months to explore, consider and prepare for the project. continued on page 6
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Freedom Trail Phase 4 will include a bridge as depicted in this rendering. Trail users will cross the bridge for access to the Towpath Trail near Canal Place. continued from page 5
The final design was focused on three
Love tailored the scope and complexity
could be done in 0 days, and our team
factors: the space, narrative, and the
of the mural to accommodate the
definitely rose to the challenge,” he
team of artists who would be painting
mural artists: a team of students and
added.
the mural. “Dawn Revisited by Rita Dove, from her book On the Bus with Rosa Parks, is a beautiful and uplifting poem, full of striking imagery that inspires hope and reflection,” Love explained. “There’s a big difference between the way people interpret words and imagery, particularly while moving. The text that is displayed
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hen the Freedom Trail is complete, it could be the only trail nationwide to connect two major universities: The University of Akron and Kent State University.
the project, which will add dimension to the trail users’ experience. ArtsLIFT’s McClellan agrees. “I think the placement of this mural, at the future Mill Street Trailhead for the Freedom Trail, is a nice fit for such a kinetic mural. The bird on the front of the underpass has power as it is breaking free from its cage. Hopefully, it gives those who are using
in the mural sets the table for the
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The park district was thrilled to learn of
imagery that follows, and complements
volunteers from The University of
the trail the motivation and momentum
the flow of traffic arriving to and leaving
Akron’s Art Bomb Brigade and ArtsLIFT
to keep pushing forward. For those who
from the Freedom Trail.”
programs. “We tested the limits of what
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it brings a smile to their faces,” said
acknowledging the industrial heritage
McClellan.
that built Akron.” The bridge will feature
Up next is Phase 4 of the Freedom Trail, which will extend it from Mill Street to the Towpath Trail. Trail users would cross a bridge over Broadway Street, and then take an already-built
a large cable-stay tower and red deck. These components, in addition to being visually striking, tie in with the material used on the adjacent METRO RTA Transit Center, Moskos said.
trail connector over to the Towpath
The park district is seeking funding
Trail near Canal Place on South Main
sources for Phase 4, which is still several
Street. Nick Moskos, the park district’s
years away from completion.
chief of planning, said artist renderings depict a bridge which functions as the southern gateway to the City of Akron. “The Summit Metro Parks logo will be highly visible, constructed of steel,
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS NOVEMBER Through November 23
SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Submit up to two entries for the 8th Amateur Photography Exhibit, on display in the Nature Realm visitors center January through May 208. Only two printed photographs will be accepted, and all images must be taken in areas managed by Summit Metro Parks. With each entry, please include your name, address, phone number, email, the location where the image was taken and a title for the image. Entries should not be matted or framed, and should be one of the following sizes: 5"x7", 8"x0" or "x4". All originals may be picked up at the Nature Realm after the exhibit. You may drop off entries during the visitors center’s regular hours, c/o Naturalist Elizabeth Kresse. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, November , 3:30 – 5 p.m.
FALL SYMBOLISM HIKE Gourds, corn and more! Explore symbolism through the plants, animals and colors of fall. CVS/Chuckery: 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron g
Thursday, November 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
BOATING COURSE Get a head start on next year’s boating season by taking the NASBLA-approved Ohio boating course. Participants must complete all three 3-hour classes offered /2, /9 and /6. Ohio law requires that anyone born on or after January , 982 must successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 0 horsepower. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield (0/2)
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Thursday, November 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY Enjoy an evening learning about Native Americans, including the nations that inhabited our region in the past and how they interacted with the land and animals. This program is appropriate for ages 6 and older. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Friday, November 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Hike along Willow Trail to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fall season. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy the sunset as we finish our hike. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron g
$ Fee g Fall Hiking Spree credit
THE POWER OF POISON Learn what it means to be “poisonous” and hike in search of plants and animals that use chemical defenses. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg g
Friday, November 3, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, – 3 p.m.
HIKE AND FIRE
READING THE LANDSCAPE
Join a naturalist for an evening hike followed by a campfire. Feel free to bring your favorite folklore and not-so-scary campfire stories. Marshmallows will be provided for roasting, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999
Join a naturalist as we learn how to see the forest for the trees. You’ll become like Sherlock Holmes and learn to decipher the clues left by natural and manmade “disturbances” in the forest. SC/Pheasant Run:
Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Programs with these icons require advance registration, beginning at 0 a.m. on the date in parentheses, by the method indicated. (date) Registration start date
Sunday, November 5, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SUNSET HIKE
BHT Bike & Hike Trail CVN Cascade Valley / North CVS Cascade Valley / South DLQ Deep Lock Quarry
FASN F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm F Firestone FR Furnace Run FT Freedom Trail
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GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park
Web: 330tix.com
MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek
SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
For more information: Call 330-867-55, visit summitmetroparks.org or email marketing@summitmetroparks.org
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Wednesday, November 8, 9:30 – 0 a.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE You hiked eight trails to earn the 207 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff may be harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
– 3 p.m.
NATURE STORIES Young children and their adult companions will enjoy this interactive, nature-inspired story time intended for ages 8 months to 3 years. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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Wednesday, November 8, – 2:30 p.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll the Ledges Trail with a naturalist to search for and learn about the wildlife seen in this park. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg g
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Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPFIRE Families are invited to enjoy a campfire while learning about Native Americans through stories. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, November 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 3 – 5 p.m.
OWL PROWL
PINECONE BIRD FEEDERS
Explore for owls with a naturalist. Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. Program for ages 6 and older. No dogs, please. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Drop in to create pinecone bird feeders and have a cup of hot chocolate by the fire, while supplies last. All ages are welcome. LP/Nature
Monday, November 6, – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE
A YEAR OF HERBS: HERBAL COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Hike Deer Run Trail twice at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin Rd., Bath g
Tuesday, November 7, 6 – 9 p.m.
NATURE CRAFTING FOR ADULTS: ‘‘FOR THE BIRDS’’ BASKET Over two nights (/7 & /8), participants will create a beautiful basket, woven atop an Amish-crafted pine base. It’s literally for the birds! Place it outside your favorite window or give it as a gift. Skill level: intermediate. Cost: $40/person. Please bring a flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
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INTRO TO ARCHERY Learn international-style target archery and test your marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron $
Saturday, November , 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Saturday, November , – 2:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES (w/children ages 9+) $5/family
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Sunday, November 2 0 – :30 a.m.
RAPTOR HIKE Take a hike on Ledges Trail with a naturalist to learn about the raptors of Liberty Park. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg g
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
This month, learn about different herbs that will add flavor and fun to your holidays without additional calories! Participants may sample some recipes, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Friday, November 0 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 2:30 p.m.
HOMESCHOOLERS: NATURE’S ARCHITECTS Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0: Birds, beavers, bees and more! Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating structures that animals create. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Sunday, November 2 2 – :30 p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.
NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS Ages 6 to 2 join our interpretive artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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ARCHERY GAMES Play different games to build archery skills in a fun and exciting way. Participants must have already taken one of our Intro to Archery programs. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron $ Sunday, November 2, 2:30 – 2 p.m.
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Sunday, November 2, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
FOR ADULTS (ages 6+) $0/person
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KINDEREALM: WILD TURKEYS Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn about wild turkeys. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. (0/20)
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Friday, November 3 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Friday, November 3 – 2 p.m. FASN /Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Monday, November 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON STROLL Stroll the 2-mile Chippewa Trail, with frequent stops to discover nature and history along the way. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton g
Monday, November 3, 5 – 8 p.m.
ARCHERY OPEN SHOOT Register for a half-hour time slot to improve your shot. Participants must have already taken our Intro to Archery and Archery Games programs. All equipment provided. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Tuesday, November 4, 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK: VINYASA Enjoy a vinyasa yoga practice indoors with a certified instructor. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel and drinking water. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, November 5 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE Hike four miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. SC/Big Oak: 599 Medina Line Rd., Norton g
Tuesday, November 4 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Monday, November 20 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Lodge 2077 Newton St., Akron
Wednesday, November 22 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron
Wednesday, November 5 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. FASN/Visitors Center:
Learn about giant ground sloths, cave bears, mastodons, and other fantastic creatures that roamed Ohio more than 0,000 years ago, with a presentation and activities appropriate for all ages. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
828 Smith Rd., Akron
Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, November 5 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
NIGHT HIKE
Explore for owls with a naturalist on Ledges Trail. Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. Program for ages 6 and older. No dogs, please. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:
Search for nocturnal creatures that are active near the end of fall. Head lamps or flashlights and a sense of adventure are recommended!
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Thursday, November 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
NO LEAVES I.D.
DIY: PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS Making your own personal care products is easy, frugal and a great way to lessen your exposure to toxins. Learn about traditional personal care products, their alternatives, and make your own! Meet at the lodge. Cost: $0/person. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
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Friday, November 7, 9 – a.m.
WATERFOWL WATCH New and experienced birdwatchers can join a naturalist to search for waterfowl during the fall migration. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope. TT/Summit Lake: 380 W. Crosier St., Akron
Friday, November 7, – 3 p.m.
HOMESCHOOLERS: NATURE’S ARCHITECTS Homeschoolers, ages to 4: Birds, beavers, bees and more! Join a naturalist to learn about the fascinating structures that animals create. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, November 8, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join a naturalist to hike Dogwood Trail and learn how to I.D. various trees and shrubs. We will not look at any leaves, but instead focus on bark, buds, and twig patterns. SR/ Wadsworth: 400 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron g
Saturday, November 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
FALL ASTRONOMY HIKE Hike Springfield Bog in the evening to discover what lies awake in the skies above. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
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I SPY Enjoy a stroll while playing the familiar game “I Spy.” Pick up your scavenger hunt list between noon and 3 p.m., then hit the trail to search for some unusual objects. Return your list to the front desk by 5 p.m. for a prize. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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Sunday, November 9, :30 – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 26, – 3 p.m.
WILD IN THE WOODS
FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS
All ages can stop by our Nature Play area to engage in fun, hands-on experiences with nature. A naturalist will be on hand to help guide your experience. Getting dirty is encouraged, so dress appropriately. LP/
Join a naturalist to explore tracks in the mud and/or snow, and learn about the animals that made them. Discover differences between the tracks of dogs and coyotes, raccoons and beavers, otters and bobcats. LP/Pond Brook:
Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, November 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 29 0 – :30 a.m.
METRO PARKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Monday, November 20, – 2:30 p.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS
We’ll hike a different trail each month, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes that happen. In December, we’ll come in from the cold and review the year in pictures. You can take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. MF/Tallmadge Meadows:
CARDIO HIKE
Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike on Dogwood Trail, with stops along the way to discover nature and history. SR/Wadsworth: 400
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SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Hike both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended.
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TURKEY TALES Hike Deer Run Trail in search of wild turkeys, turkey vultures and turkey tail fungi. ONW/
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Wednesday, November 29, 3 – 5 p.m.
WILD IN THE WOODS All ages can stop by our Nature Play area to engage in fun, hands-on experiences with nature. A naturalist will be on hand to help guide your experience. Getting dirty is encouraged, so dress appropriately. GYH/ Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
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Sep. ~ Nov. 30
Wednesday, November 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
ANTI-STRESS HIKE Holiday stress getting to you? Come enjoy an invigorating hike to help relieve some of your pre-holiday stress. SR/Wadsworth: 400 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron g
Hike eight trails to earn a hiking staff and shield.
Saturday, November 25, – 2:30 p.m.
FALL PRAIRIE HIKE Join a naturalist for a leisurely afternoon stroll to enjoy all that fall has to offer. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. g
Sunday, November 26, 9:30 – a.m.
FALL MUSHROOM HIKE Join a naturalist for a hike on Spring Hollow Trail to learn about and view mushrooms. Edibles are not included in this program. Please dress for the weather. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron hikingspree.summitmetroparks.org GET FORMS ONLINE AND AT ALL ACME FRESH MARKET STORES. Spree rewards are FREE for Summit County residents.
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COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Join us for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area. We will find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. LP/Nature
Thursday, November 30, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
TOWPATH HISTORY HIKE Walk with a naturalist to learn the history of the Towpath Trail and how it helped shape the Village of Clinton. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., Clinton g
Thursday, November 30, 7 – 9 p.m.
LAST HIKE: UNDER THE STARS Enjoy nature at night on this .2-mile naturalist-led hike under the stars, and then enjoy a campfire. It’s your last chance to earn Fall Hiking Spree credit. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg g
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DECEMBER
Sunday, December 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6, 9:30 – 0 a.m.
METRO PARKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
NATURE STORIES
We’ve hiked a different trail each month, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes that happen. Our last hike is Alder Trail. Afterward, we’ll come in from the cold and review the year in pictures at the lodge. You can take your own pictures or just enjoy the hike. GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
Sunday, December 3, 4 – 5 p.m.
METRO PARKS IN PICTURES
Friday, December , 7 – 8:30 p.m.
OWL PROWL Explore for owls with a naturalist. Patience and silence are essential. Program for ages 6 and older. No dogs, please. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
We have been taking photos of seasonal changes every month in the Metro Parks. We’ll review the year in pictures, inside the lodge. GYH/Lodge: 2077 Newton St., Akron
Sunday, December 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
SUPERMOON HIKE Take a hike by moonlight and learn about the supermoon overhead. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
Saturday, December 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
HIKE & FIRE: FULL MOON Join a naturalist as we hike Bluebird Trail and the meadow surrounding the nature center, looking at the moon and stars. Afterward, warm up with hot chocolate
Young children and their adult companions will enjoy this interactive, nature-inspired story time intended for ages 8 months to 3 years. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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Wednesday, December 6, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
EARTH-FRIENDLY GIFTS Explore easy, practical and sustainable gift ideas for the holiday season, then make a sample to take home. Come prepared to share gift ideas of your own! FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, December 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
GET READY FOR WINTER Take a hike to discover how our animal neighbors prepare to take on frigid Northeast Ohio winters. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron
Thursday, December 7, 7 – 8 p.m.
Monday, December 4, – 2:30 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK: VINYASA
CARDIO HIKE
Enjoy a vinyasa yoga practice indoors with a certified instructor. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel and drinking water. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Hike Schumacher Trail, and parts of the Valley Link and Towpath trails, at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended.
Smith Rd., Akron
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CVN/Schumacher Valley: 690 Cuyahoga St., Akron
around a fire. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, December 3, 2 – 2 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Join us for a peaceful discussion at the wildlife viewing area, and find out why it’s a favorite of our winged winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, December 3, :30 – 3 p.m.
KIDS HIKE AND YOGA Kids, ages 7 to 2, and their adult companions join certified yoga instructors for a program focused on connecting with nature. Weather permitting, this class will include a short hike. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat or towel, and drinking water. Some mats provided, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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KINDEREALM: ADAPTATIONS Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions learn how adaptations help animals survive. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. (/28)
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Monday, December 4 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Wednesday, December 3 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron
Friday, December 5 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN /Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Friday, December 5 – 2 p.m. FASN /Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Monday, December 8 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Lodge 2077 Newton St., Akron
Sunday, December 0 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
EXTREME MIGRATORS AND HIBERNATORS Friday, December 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
BEESWAX CANDLE-MAKING WORKSHOP Make and take your own 4-oz beeswax candle and decorative gift tag, and learn about beneficial bees. Cost: $5/person. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/7) $
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Did You Know? Wood frogs freeze solid during winter. Learn more about Ohio’s most extreme migrators and hibernators on a hike along Oxbow Trail. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof shoes. CVS/ Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
Sunday, December 0 2 – :30 p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.
NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS Ages 6 to 2 join our interpretive artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Sunday, December 0, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
WINTER BIRD FEEDING
Saturday, December 9, – 3 p.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE You hiked eight trails to earn the 207 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff may be harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. GYH/Main Entrance: 2077
Stroll with a naturalist in search of feathered friends and learn how to help them through the winter. Afterward, try your hand at feeding chickadees by hand and warm up with hot cocoa in the nature center, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Monday, December a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WINTER HIKE Stroll the Quarry Trail, with frequent stops to discover nature and history along the way. DLQ: 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula
Sunday, December 0, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
Join us for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area. We will find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS Join our interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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WINTER TREE I.D. How do you identify trees when there are no leaves? Learn how to look at bark patterns, twigs, and buds to distinguish differences between species. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Wednesday, December 3, 6 – 8 p.m.
PAPER CRAFTING Create holiday card mosaics of the natural world with tiny, colorful and patterned pieces of paper. Space is limited. GYH/Lodge: 2077 Newton St., Akron
Newton St., Akron
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS
Wednesday, December 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 3, 7 – 8 p.m.
A YEAR OF HERBS: HERBAL CRAFTS This month, learn about different crafts that use herbs to add relaxation and beauty to your home or office. Participants will make a craft to take home, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, December 4, – 3 p.m.
LOOKIN’ FOR SCAT Become # at identifying #2 on a hike to search for things animals left behind. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS | DEC ’7
Friday, December 5, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
HIKE & FIRE Join a naturalist for a hike along Seneca Trail to discover nature. Afterward, warm up by a fire. Marshmallows will be provided, while supplies last. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, December 6, – 2:30 p.m.
PREPARING FOR WINTER Winter is quickly approaching. Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike to talk about adaptations of plants and animals that help them survive colder temperatures. Please dress for the weather. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Sunday, December 7 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHITE TAILS IN WINTER Stroll along Bluebird Trail with a naturalist in search of rabbits, deer, coyotes and more. Afterward, come back to the nature center to enjoy a fire and hot cocoa, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, December 7, – 2:30 p.m.
GLACIAL GEOLOGY OF SUMMIT COUNTY Join a naturalist as we look at how the last Ice Age shaped many of the features in the Metro Parks. Learn what kettle lakes are, why the Cuyahoga River turns north, and how Sand Run got its name. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, December 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
PINE TREES FOR KIDS
HIKE & FIRE
Families are invited to learn all about pine trees through fun activities! Children will make a craft to take home, while supplies last.
Hike Bluebird Trail and learn about wildlife, and then cozy up to a bonfire, listen to stories, drink hot chocolate and roast marshmallows (while supplies last). LP/Nature
Summit Lake’s Reach Opportunity Center: 390 W. Crosier, Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Monday, December 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
BUILDING THE METRO PARKS: CCC During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps provided job opportunities across America. We’ll learn about the influence this program had on Summit Metro Parks and recognize the CCC work still visible in our parks today. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, December 20 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Enjoy this leisurely stroll along Downy Loop Trail, with frequent stops to discover nature along the way. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Wednesday, December 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
OWL PROWL Explore for owls with a naturalist. Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. Program for ages 6 and older. No dogs, please. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Saturday, December 23 0 – :30 a.m.
WINTER BIRD HIKE Join a naturalist on a hike in search of birds that reside in Ohio year-round, along with winter’s winged visitors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
Tuesday, December 26, 7 – 9 p.m.
AN ASTRONOMICAL VIEW OF THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM Join a naturalist as we discover the astronomical origins of the Star of Bethlehem and look for celestial bodies and constellations. Afterward, warm up by the fire with hot chocolate in the nature center, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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Sunday, December 3, 0 a.m. – p.m.
WINTER DAY-CAMPS IN THE METRO PARKS
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION Enjoy a morning filled with fun for the entire family! Crafts, activities and refreshments will help us ring in the New Year at noon! Take a hike while you are here, and then warm up by the campfire. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
WINTER TRACKERS
Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, December 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kids 7 to 0 can enjoy this winter adventure with fun, hands-on experiences. We will be exploring the park and looking for signs of winter animals. Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost: $0/person. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
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Sunday, December 3, – 3 p.m.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BIRD WALK Thursday, December 28, 2 – :30 p.m.
WINTER ‘‘I SPY’’ Search for bobwhite quail, teasel, cardinals and more while hiking through Springfield Bog. Please dress for the weather. SFB: 400
Send off 207 with a relaxing walk to look for winter birds, and then enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, while supplies last. Binoculars recommended. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp
ART & NATURE Thursday, December 28 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kids 7 to 0 can experience nature through art with fun, hands-on experiences. Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Meet at the lodge. Cost: $0/person. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron (2/6) $
Friday, December 29 0 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WINTER SURVIVOR SKILLS FOR ADULTS Adults, ages 8 and older, work in teams to develop winter survival skills. Learn the basics of shelter-building, fire-starting and choosing activity-appropriate gear. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
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Friday, December 29, :30 a.m. – p.m.
SCHOOL’S OUT COOKOUT Celebrate the start of another winter season! Bring your own hot dogs and buns to cook over an open fire, and we’ll provide drinks and condiments. Then, hike with a naturalist to investigate how animals survive the winter.
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Green Resolutions FOR THE NEW YEAR
FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Friday, December 29, :30 – 4 p.m.
WINTER SURVIVOR SKILLS FOR FAMILIES Calling all families! Work as a team and develop winter survival skills. Learn the basics of shelter-building, fire-starting and choosing activity-appropriate gear. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
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Wednesday, December 27 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Friday, December 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
LANTERN WALK Take a walk after dark with lanterns to guide your way. Afterward, enjoy a fire and roast marshmallows, while supplies last. LP/Nature
Learn how nature deals with the cold of winter while we warm up around a toasty fire and roast marshmallows (while supplies last). LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd.,
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Twinsburg
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There’s no better time than the start of the New Year to initiate change. How do you get started? Visit our blog for a few green resolutions. http://bit.ly/SMP-Green-Resolutions
HIKE & FIRE: WINTER WILDLIFE
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PLACES MATTER Summit Metro Parks Foundation
I’ve spent the better part of 20 years working on behalf of Northeast Ohio parks, and people often tell me about Jen M. Harvey, Fund Development Manager / Grant Writer
the places that are close to their hearts. They remember hikes at O’Neil Woods (Bath), Sand Run (Akron) and Silver Creek (Norton) like old friends. Is there one place in the Metro Parks — a river bend, a rocky hiking trail, or a woodland grove — that is special to you? Maybe
Generations of residents have enjoyed the Metro Parks for recreation and fun.
it is not just a place, but a vision in your mind of sunlight sparkling on snow,
with absolute clarity what is important
blinking fireflies at dusk, or a butterfly
to them, and so often, the focus is a
slipping away across waving meadow
place. When the clutter of everyday life
grasses. Chances are, you remember it
falls away, the land is always there. The
because you shared it with someone
parks are where we go to disengage,
you love.
reconnect and rest our minds. It’s here that we breathe deeply, walk freely, and
One of the most meaningful parts
immerse ourselves in beauty.
of my work is connecting with those
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who want to leave a legacy for our
As someone new to Summit County,
parks. Many people I talk to know
I sense a deep bond between people
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Lasting park memories may include beautiful scenery … or something just as inspiring.
and their parks and trails. In a way,
you, are the reason it’s here. They kept a
it’s not surprising; the parks are
“green island” in their hearts, and shared
exceptionally beautiful and have been
it with others.
carefully stewarded by the community for nearly 00 years. Fall Hiking Spree participants know this — whether they are a one-year or 50-year veteran. I promise you, each has a favorite park
To honor them and recognize their generosity, the Summit Metro Parks Foundation has created the Green Islands Legacy Society. Those who have made a
and a favorite trail.
planned gift to the Foundation, or share
We’re fortunate to have the Summit
invited to join. What is a planned gift? It’s
Metro Parks Foundation, a 50(c)(3)
simply a donation that is planned in the
nonprofit organization that is a
present and made in the future, and the
supporting partner of our park district.
most common type is a bequest.
their intentions to do so with us, are
People with love for the parks, just like
GREEN ISLANDS LEGACY SOCIETY Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to show support today by arranging to make a gift in the future. Those who have made a planned gift to benefit the parks are recognized here as part of the Green Islands Legacy Society. Gifts like these to the Summit Metro Parks Foundation benefit residents and park visitors for generations to come.
Green Islands Legacy Society members include:
Fall Hiking Spree traditions started early for the park district and for families.
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Elizabeth Baker
Susan Korosa
Marion L. Taylor
Alice M. Bittner
Harold F. Levinson
Marilyn Vernon
Bruce H. Buchholzer
Emil A. Merkle
Mildred C. Walzer
Edna L. Carlson
Charles E. & Ruth A. Shea
David L. Jones
James C. & Letha M. Skinner
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SUMMIT METRO PARKS FOUNDATION The Summit Metro Parks Foundation is a nonprofit 50(c)(3) organization that was established in 99 to further the goals and mission of Summit Metro Parks. We are grateful to those who made gifts January , 207 through August 3, 207, whose names are listed here. These donations will support and create thriving parks that are a cornerstone of Summit County’s quality of life, and benefit the park district’s charitable, educational and scientific initiatives. Anonymous Skylar Averill-Richardson Brandon Basler in memory of Joe Benes Wendy Benes, Friends & Family Katherine R. Johnson Nickolas Beorn in memory of Rachel Mari Bishop Anonymous
Nancy J. Gray in honor of Phyllis E. Hall Aaron & Julie Hall in memory of Dee & Larry Halpin the Halpin Family in memory of Claire Hardesty Friends & Family
in honor of John W. Bloodworth ExxonMobil Foundation
in memory of Henry Holtz & Julia Norris Kathleen D. Holtz
Amanda Bosten
Barbara Jaggers
in honor of Robert & Debra Cailor Maurice and Beverly Smith
Ajaree Joshi
in memory of Kris Coder Paul & Joan Anderson Wade Balser Mark K. Bergman Judith Bowman Megan Coder Nyall McKenna Gregory Orr Sheryl Slone Steve & Jennie Tuckerman Murat Tukel Bob Wysenski Dan & Dianne Demko in memory of David R. Dinuoscio & Anita M. Miller Ray DiNuoscio in memory of James Donnelly Diana L. Donnelly Douglas & Joan Frase in memory of Fred Fricker Nancy Epstein James & Claudia Hower William & Linda Quartel Larry & Connie Rose in memory of James Ghrist Kathleen Hoaglin
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in memory of Lee Giller Kathy Giller
Qiwu Jiang in memory of Joseph Carl Kovach Orrvilla Inc. Justin Krickovich in memory of Jim Lambert Cathie Hilston in memory of Bill & Trudy Loeb Betty J. Levinson Lauren Lorincz Gregory Malta Le Anna Martin in memory of Carolyn Marting Kathryn Belfance Danielle C. Doran John & Rebecca Falatok Frances Dillon Kline John & Ann Le Gray Jim & Donna Miller Maureen Mitchell Mary M. Ulrich Mary-Alice Wildasin in memory of Martha Lee Moffatt Royal Moffatt
Alica M. Monteith Jo-Ann Moritz in memory of Ted Mountz Lucille Mountz & Randy R. Mountz, Mountz & Associates, LLC Denise Riegler in memory of Steve Nash David Nash Painting, LLC Craig A. Fischer Jill Nash Richard & Mary Nash Terri Reinhold Dennie and Marjorie Tietz Ohio McRiders, LLC. Gail Paine in memory of Karl Heinz Pusch Anonymous Pamela Conte Martha Dandrea Gabriela Martin Beth Reedy Michelle White in memory of Charles Wesley Reynolds, M.D. Merrman Hills Garden Club in memory of Walt Ruthenberg Kathleen Brennan in memory of John Sans Jr. Friends & Family in honor of John B. Saks, M.D. Patricia F. Saks and Family Joseph D. Saks
Diane M. Grassie Betty J. Kaiser Barbara A. Lukacik Mary E. McMillan Edward C. & Dawn L. Pesta Robert and Nancy Potts Lisa Southerland Brian B. & Tamia Tompkins Linda & Gale Urda Russell Ury Clay Earl Uyenghua in honor of Chuck & Nancy Weiss John & Angela Loughry Greg & Marianne Tomei Chuck & Kathy Weiss Thom & Brenda Weiss Susan L. Weiss in memory of Don & Jane Zelenka and Bill & Peggy Manby Bill & Sally Manby
FOUNDATION AND DONOR ADVISED FUND SUPPORT The Allstate Foundation The Bruce & Erica Greer Family Foundation
Emma Simone
Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund of the Akron Community Foundation
Caitlin Stroup
M.G. O’Neil Foundation
Summit Athletic Running Club
The Progressive Insurance Foundation
John Sederwall
in memory of Hildegard Trares Akron First Seventh-Day Adventist Church Goldenaires Senior Citizens Group / Akron First SeventhDay Adventist Church
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Shady Hollow: We’re Rebuilding! Shady Hollow Lodge in Sand Run Metro Park was lost to fire in 206. It has been redesigned and it is currently being rebuilt with the Summit Metro Parks Foundation raising funds through a capital campaign. Did you love the old lodge? Excited for the new version? Consider a tax-deductible donation of $0 or more to the Rebuilding Shady Hollow Lodge Fund. For more information or to donate, call 330-867-55 or visit http://bitly.com/SMPFoundation.
Rebuilding Shady Hollow Lodge Fund Albrecht Family Foundation and Acme Fresh Market Rennick Andreoli Joel D. & Jan Bailey Myrna Berzon Tonya Block Frances S. Buchholzer Cedarwood Development, Inc. Patrick & Mary Anne D’Andrea Doran Davello Cliff & Sandy Deveny Tina Ferguson FirstEnergy Foundation Charles E. & Candace L. Grisi Jen M. Harvey
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Gammeter’s Cabin (934) was the first structure built in this “shady hollow.” W. Paul Mills & Thora J. Mills Memorial Foundation The Laura R. & Lucian Q. Moffitt Foundation Herb & Dianne Newman Rick Nixon Janise B. Parry Jeffrey Shafer
Milton James Foundation
Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Memorial Foundation
Lisa King
Mark A. Spisak
The Lehner Family Foundation
Tina Ughrin
Philip A. Lloyd
Dave & Cheryl Venarge
Bo & Pam McMillen
The Welty Family Foundation
Brenda McShaffrey
Willen Family
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