AUGUST
P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, August 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
SAND RUN HISTORY HIKE
ALL ABOUT OTTERS
Come hike the challenging Dogwood Trail with a naturalist while learning about the history of the area. SR/Wadsworth: 400
Join a naturalist for a hike on Buttonbush Trail in search of these playful water-lovers. LP/ Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
Saturday, August 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 26, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Enjoy an evening hike in the meadow to discover the wildlife that is awake at night.
Saturday, August 20, 8:30 – p.m.
MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
Sunday, August 2, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DRAGON HUNT Discover why these ancient insects are so cool! All other insects will be a bonus. Please wear long pants. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 2, – 2:30 p.m.
ATLATL DEMONSTRATION Join Summit Metro Parks and Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archaeology Society to learn how to hunt for woolly mammoths and mastodons with an atlatl. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Sunday, August 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BOX OF SQUIRRELS Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the acoustic instruments and vocal harmony of the eclectic music of Box of Squirrels during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8 p.m.
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. MF/Tallmadge Meadows:
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Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover ways to conserve rapidly disappearing woodland wildflowers right in your own back yard. Presented by Jane Rogers, wildflower enthusiast and photographer. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (7/23)
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Saturday, August 27 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
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FALL HIKING SPREE KICKOFF July to August 3
Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. LP/Nature
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Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, August 28, 2 – 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 7 – 8 p.m.
From mid-summer to late-autumn, a great variety of mushrooms may be found throughout Ohio. Enjoy an educational and fun walk with a naturalist to discover which mushrooms are out this time of year. Edibles are not part of the program. FASN/Campfire
Green
Smith Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
WOODLAND MUSHROOMS
Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
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SMALL FOOTPRINT: BACK TO SCHOOL
Saturday, August 27, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get a head start on the 53rd annual Fall Hiking Spree and meet a naturalist and mascots at Maple Beach Shelter. Hiking forms will be available and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts will be for sale. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Sunday, August 28, – 2:30 p.m. Complete five rides to receive a bicycle license plate and reflective sticker. (Veteran riders earn a sticker.) Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores.
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WHISPERS FROM MOTHER NATURE Ever wonder why flowers bloom each spring, mosquitoes suddenly appear, and birds migrate in the spring and fall? The answer is ... Phenology! FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 – a.m.
Thursday, August 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.
NATURE’S COLORS
NATURE STORIES
Learn the colors of nature while searching the park for all things bright and beautiful! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7.
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.,
WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Twinsburg
NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK
Wednesday, August 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
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Learn about canoe safety and paddling techniques and then put your skills to use while exploring the history and wildlife of Silver Creek Lake. Minimum age is 4; ages 4 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy bluegrassbased Americana music of the duo Boy = Girl during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the shelter. LP/
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Moths outnumber butterflies by about to one. Join naturalists to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures, and for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. FASN/
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Sunday, August 28, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, 7 – 8 p.m.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES HIKE
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
Join Summit Metro Parks and the City of Twinsburg for an extended hike that will be both on and off trail as we explore the plants and animals found within Liberty Park. Please dress for possible wet and muddy conditions. Bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora
Weather permitting, the allvolunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BILLY CROWBEAK Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the Indian flute and stories of Billy Crowbeak during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, August 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.
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Tuesday, August 2, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
FOSSIL EXCAVATION FOR KIDS
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble near Maple Beach Shelter at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd.,
Kids can get dirty while searching for buried fossils. Adults are required to accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620
Munroe Falls
BATS: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Friday, August 5, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
Join biologists from Summit Metro Parks to discover our world’s only flying mammals – bats! Learn about the species, how they are studied, and why they are important. We’ll attempt to capture bats for an up-close look. Bring a flashlight and wear bug spray. Limited to 50 people. Program is FREE, but advance registration is required through Stow Parks & Recreation: StowOhio.RecDesk.com, 330-689-500. Adell Durbin Park: 3300
Children 3 and older can help hunt for beneficial bugs in our gardens. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca
Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. GYH/ Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ALIEN INVADERS Not men from Mars, just aliens from planet Earth. Learn how invasive trees and shrubs are negatively affecting our parks. HH/Top O' the World: 285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
Harrington Rd., Akron
Thursday, August 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR This month, learn techniques to preserve your garden harvest. Many different preserving methods will be explored. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 8:30 – 0 p.m.
Darrow Rd., Stow
LI’L SPROUTS
Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, August 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDERS Join a naturalist on a short walk to explore for the amazing variety of crawling creatures that call this park home. Use different types of magnification aids to get close-up views of some of these little treasures. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (8/2)
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AUGUST
AUGUST
P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herbert Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Jane Bond Lisa King Executive Director
CSI: CRITTER SIGN INVESTIGATORS
TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT
Investigate clues left behind by native animals to help figure out whodunit! FASN: 828
All ages can touch and sit in more than 2 different Summit Metro Parks vehicles. Includes a special appearance by Air Bear from Akron Children’s Hospital! MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Visitors Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Liberty Park: 330-487-0493 Nature Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047
Rob Blair Jerry Cannon Jeff Hill Tim Hite Jennie Levy
Georgia Quinn Bob Roach Karl Simonson Rachel Whinnery
This guide 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.
The Programs & Events Guide can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
Saturday, August 6, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Monday, August 22 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (8/5)
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Kids 9 and 0 can register for this exciting three-day drop-off camp. We will explore the exciting world of critters with fun, handson experiences in the outdoors. Cost is $50/child. GYH/Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron
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Ages 7 to will explore the Ledges and experience the cool air of Glacier Cave. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/9)
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown
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LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike Ledges Trail each month this year, 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. This trail is not recommended for strollers. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 7 – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m. Families with children 9 to 7 join us to learn international-style target archery together at our traveling outdoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/22)
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
Thursday, August , 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK Enjoy a gentle yoga practice on Seneca Deck with a certified instructor. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Thursday, August , 9 – p.m.
ASTRONOMY: PERSEID METEOR SHOWER Witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of nature’s best shows in the sky. A program will occur on only one of these three nights, pending clear skies: 8/, 8/2 or 8/3. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. Bring a flashlight and chairs or blankets.
Rd., Norton
SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Wednesday, August 0, 7 – 9 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 9 – a.m.
MEET THE CONEHEADS No, not the ones from planet Remulak. We’re talking about the noisy insects. Listen to their songs and learn the differences between coneheads, katydids, crickets, and grasshoppers. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Thursday, August , 0:30 – :30 a.m.
SNAKES FOR KIDS Discover the scaly friends that call our Metro Parks home. Adults must accompany their children. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Wednesday, August 24 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (8/5)
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Friday, August 26 0:30 – :30 a.m. & – 2 p.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Thursday, August 8, 8:30 – 0:30 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 8 – 0 p.m.
HERBAL SPA TREATMENTS
LOOKING FOR CHARLOTTE’S WEB
NIMISILA (FULL MOON) KAYAK
Saturday, August 27 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Sunday, August 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: JUSTIN OTHER BAND
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the original folk of Jody and Gary Soland during this free concert. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
Tuesday, August 9, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, August 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 7 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (8/5)
Sunday, August 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Homemade spa treatments are easy to make and a great way to use the herbs growing in your yard before winter comes. Even if you don’t grow herbs, join us to learn how to make sugar scrubs and other relaxing treatments. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover “sweet” facts about one of nature’s busiest creatures. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
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DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 330-867-55
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AKRON HISTORY HIKE: CANAL TO TABLE Join Summit Metro Parks and the Summit County Historical Society to explore the importance of commerce along the Ohio & Erie Canal and the significance of Downtown Akron as a depot. After the program, tour leaders will visit the Main Street farmers market. Parking stickers will be given to those attending the program. Lock 3: 200 South Main Street, Akron
Friday, August 2, 2 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2 – 4 p.m.
KIDS’ FISHING
CELEBRATE 00 YEARS OF BIRDS
Kids 5 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels will be available for use. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the classic rock of the Justin Other Band during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/ Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Join the Ohio Division of Wildlife, bird experts, wildlife rehabilitators and naturalists to celebrate 00 years of bird conservation. Crafts, activities and presentations will make this day one to remember! FASN/Visitors
Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.
Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
TT/Big Bend: 337 Merriman Rd., Akron
Tuesday, August 6, 7 – 8 p.m.
F/Little Turtle Pond: 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
Saturday, August 3 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. TT/Big Bend: 337
GORGE KAYAK Paddle the Cuyahoga River at the Gorge to see towering rock ledges and breathtaking scenery from your kayak. Led by an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars, drinking water and sunscreen, and dress to get wet. Space is limited. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
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Saturday, August 3 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PALEOINDIANS Join a naturalist to discover how the first native people lived, hunted and traded almost 6,000 years ago through artifacts, activities and historical records. LP/Nature
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FASN F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm F Firestone FR Furnace Run FT Freedom Trail
GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park
SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Friday, August 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
LI’L SPROUTS Children ages 3 and older will find out how big they are in comparison to plants. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/ Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, August 9, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. The evening program takes place under a full moon. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd., Green
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Saturday, August 20 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR KIDS Ages 9 to 5 will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 AuroraHudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/30)
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Saturday, August 20, – 2:30 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR ADULTS
Avoid the heat of the day and hike this difficult trail with frequent stops to learn about wildlife. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin
Ages 6 and older will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-
Rd., Bath
Hudson Rd., Streetsboro
Friday, August 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
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Wednesday, August 7, 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Saturday, August 3, – 3 p.m.
Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll with stops along the way to discover nature and history.
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: OPERATION ORPHAN
F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
Join Fran Kitchen and her rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help her with injured and orphaned animals. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
SMALL FOOTPRINT: BACK TO SCHOOL Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Glowing eyes and intricate web designs will give the spiders away. Bring your flashlight, but try not to get tangled up in their webs!
Paddle under a shimmering full moon with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. After instruction we will set out and hopefully see nighttime animals emerging before paddling back on the moonlit waters. It’s an easy paddle, even for first-timers. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
Merriman Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org
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SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.
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AUGUST
P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herbert Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Jane Bond Lisa King Executive Director
CSI: CRITTER SIGN INVESTIGATORS
TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT
Investigate clues left behind by native animals to help figure out whodunit! FASN: 828
All ages can touch and sit in more than 2 different Summit Metro Parks vehicles. Includes a special appearance by Air Bear from Akron Children’s Hospital! MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Visitors Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Liberty Park: 330-487-0493 Nature Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047
Rob Blair Jerry Cannon Jeff Hill Tim Hite Jennie Levy
Georgia Quinn Bob Roach Karl Simonson Rachel Whinnery
This guide 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.
The Programs & Events Guide can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
Saturday, August 6, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CUB’S CLUB: LEDGES IN SUMMER
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Monday, August 22 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (8/5)
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Kids 9 and 0 can register for this exciting three-day drop-off camp. We will explore the exciting world of critters with fun, handson experiences in the outdoors. Cost is $50/child. GYH/Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron
☎ (registration ends 7/26)
Ages 7 to will explore the Ledges and experience the cool air of Glacier Cave. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/9)
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown
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LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike Ledges Trail each month this year, 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. This trail is not recommended for strollers. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 7 – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m. Families with children 9 to 7 join us to learn international-style target archery together at our traveling outdoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/22)
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
Thursday, August , 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK Enjoy a gentle yoga practice on Seneca Deck with a certified instructor. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
☎ (7/23)
Thursday, August , 9 – p.m.
ASTRONOMY: PERSEID METEOR SHOWER Witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of nature’s best shows in the sky. A program will occur on only one of these three nights, pending clear skies: 8/, 8/2 or 8/3. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. Bring a flashlight and chairs or blankets.
Rd., Norton
SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Wednesday, August 0, 7 – 9 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 9 – a.m.
MEET THE CONEHEADS No, not the ones from planet Remulak. We’re talking about the noisy insects. Listen to their songs and learn the differences between coneheads, katydids, crickets, and grasshoppers. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Thursday, August , 0:30 – :30 a.m.
SNAKES FOR KIDS Discover the scaly friends that call our Metro Parks home. Adults must accompany their children. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Wednesday, August 24 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (8/5)
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Friday, August 26 0:30 – :30 a.m. & – 2 p.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Thursday, August 8, 8:30 – 0:30 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 8 – 0 p.m.
HERBAL SPA TREATMENTS
LOOKING FOR CHARLOTTE’S WEB
NIMISILA (FULL MOON) KAYAK
Saturday, August 27 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Sunday, August 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: JUSTIN OTHER BAND
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the original folk of Jody and Gary Soland during this free concert. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
Tuesday, August 9, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
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SUMMER CAMP: WILD THINGS
ARCHERY FOR FAMILIES
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Sunday, August 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9 – Thursday, August 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
Saturday, August 6, – 2 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 7 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (8/5)
Sunday, August 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Homemade spa treatments are easy to make and a great way to use the herbs growing in your yard before winter comes. Even if you don’t grow herbs, join us to learn how to make sugar scrubs and other relaxing treatments. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover “sweet” facts about one of nature’s busiest creatures. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Akron
DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 330-867-55
KINDEREALM: BEES
Smith Rd., Akron
AKRON HISTORY HIKE: CANAL TO TABLE Join Summit Metro Parks and the Summit County Historical Society to explore the importance of commerce along the Ohio & Erie Canal and the significance of Downtown Akron as a depot. After the program, tour leaders will visit the Main Street farmers market. Parking stickers will be given to those attending the program. Lock 3: 200 South Main Street, Akron
Friday, August 2, 2 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2 – 4 p.m.
KIDS’ FISHING
CELEBRATE 00 YEARS OF BIRDS
Kids 5 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels will be available for use. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the classic rock of the Justin Other Band during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/ Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Join the Ohio Division of Wildlife, bird experts, wildlife rehabilitators and naturalists to celebrate 00 years of bird conservation. Crafts, activities and presentations will make this day one to remember! FASN/Visitors
Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.
Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
TT/Big Bend: 337 Merriman Rd., Akron
Tuesday, August 6, 7 – 8 p.m.
F/Little Turtle Pond: 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
Saturday, August 3 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. TT/Big Bend: 337
GORGE KAYAK Paddle the Cuyahoga River at the Gorge to see towering rock ledges and breathtaking scenery from your kayak. Led by an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars, drinking water and sunscreen, and dress to get wet. Space is limited. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
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Saturday, August 3 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PALEOINDIANS Join a naturalist to discover how the first native people lived, hunted and traded almost 6,000 years ago through artifacts, activities and historical records. LP/Nature
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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
GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park
SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Friday, August 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
LI’L SPROUTS Children ages 3 and older will find out how big they are in comparison to plants. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/ Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, August 9, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. The evening program takes place under a full moon. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd., Green
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Saturday, August 20 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR KIDS Ages 9 to 5 will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 AuroraHudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/30)
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Saturday, August 20, – 2:30 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR ADULTS
Avoid the heat of the day and hike this difficult trail with frequent stops to learn about wildlife. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin
Ages 6 and older will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-
Rd., Bath
Hudson Rd., Streetsboro
Friday, August 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
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Wednesday, August 7, 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Saturday, August 3, – 3 p.m.
Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll with stops along the way to discover nature and history.
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: OPERATION ORPHAN
F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
Join Fran Kitchen and her rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help her with injured and orphaned animals. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
SMALL FOOTPRINT: BACK TO SCHOOL Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Glowing eyes and intricate web designs will give the spiders away. Bring your flashlight, but try not to get tangled up in their webs!
Paddle under a shimmering full moon with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. After instruction we will set out and hopefully see nighttime animals emerging before paddling back on the moonlit waters. It’s an easy paddle, even for first-timers. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
Merriman Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
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Sunday, August 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 6 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
AUGUST
MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek
Go out and run! June to August 3
FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org
Official Training Partner of the
SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.
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Akron MArAthon rACE SEriES Check for scheduled group runs to earn spree credit.
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AUGUST
P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herbert Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Jane Bond Lisa King Executive Director
CSI: CRITTER SIGN INVESTIGATORS
TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT
Investigate clues left behind by native animals to help figure out whodunit! FASN: 828
All ages can touch and sit in more than 2 different Summit Metro Parks vehicles. Includes a special appearance by Air Bear from Akron Children’s Hospital! MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Visitors Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Liberty Park: 330-487-0493 Nature Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047
Rob Blair Jerry Cannon Jeff Hill Tim Hite Jennie Levy
Georgia Quinn Bob Roach Karl Simonson Rachel Whinnery
This guide 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.
The Programs & Events Guide can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
Saturday, August 6, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CUB’S CLUB: LEDGES IN SUMMER
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Monday, August 22 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (8/5)
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Kids 9 and 0 can register for this exciting three-day drop-off camp. We will explore the exciting world of critters with fun, handson experiences in the outdoors. Cost is $50/child. GYH/Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron
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Ages 7 to will explore the Ledges and experience the cool air of Glacier Cave. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (7/9)
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown
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LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike Ledges Trail each month this year, 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. This trail is not recommended for strollers. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 7 – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m. Families with children 9 to 7 join us to learn international-style target archery together at our traveling outdoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/22)
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
Thursday, August , 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK Enjoy a gentle yoga practice on Seneca Deck with a certified instructor. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Thursday, August , 9 – p.m.
ASTRONOMY: PERSEID METEOR SHOWER Witness the Perseid meteor shower, one of nature’s best shows in the sky. A program will occur on only one of these three nights, pending clear skies: 8/, 8/2 or 8/3. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. Bring a flashlight and chairs or blankets.
Rd., Norton
SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Wednesday, August 0, 7 – 9 p.m.
Friday, August 2, 9 – a.m.
MEET THE CONEHEADS No, not the ones from planet Remulak. We’re talking about the noisy insects. Listen to their songs and learn the differences between coneheads, katydids, crickets, and grasshoppers. SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Thursday, August , 0:30 – :30 a.m.
SNAKES FOR KIDS Discover the scaly friends that call our Metro Parks home. Adults must accompany their children. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Wednesday, August 24 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (8/5)
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Friday, August 26 0:30 – :30 a.m. & – 2 p.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Thursday, August 8, 8:30 – 0:30 p.m.
Friday, August 9, 8 – 0 p.m.
HERBAL SPA TREATMENTS
LOOKING FOR CHARLOTTE’S WEB
NIMISILA (FULL MOON) KAYAK
Saturday, August 27 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (8/5)
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Sunday, August 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: JUSTIN OTHER BAND
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the original folk of Jody and Gary Soland during this free concert. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
Tuesday, August 9, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
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ARCHERY FOR FAMILIES
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Sunday, August 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9 – Thursday, August 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
Saturday, August 6, – 2 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 7 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (8/5)
Sunday, August 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Homemade spa treatments are easy to make and a great way to use the herbs growing in your yard before winter comes. Even if you don’t grow herbs, join us to learn how to make sugar scrubs and other relaxing treatments. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover “sweet” facts about one of nature’s busiest creatures. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
Akron
DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 330-867-55
KINDEREALM: BEES
Smith Rd., Akron
AKRON HISTORY HIKE: CANAL TO TABLE Join Summit Metro Parks and the Summit County Historical Society to explore the importance of commerce along the Ohio & Erie Canal and the significance of Downtown Akron as a depot. After the program, tour leaders will visit the Main Street farmers market. Parking stickers will be given to those attending the program. Lock 3: 200 South Main Street, Akron
Friday, August 2, 2 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2 – 4 p.m.
KIDS’ FISHING
CELEBRATE 00 YEARS OF BIRDS
Kids 5 and younger can learn the basics of fishing, then drop a line at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels will be available for use. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the classic rock of the Justin Other Band during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/ Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Join the Ohio Division of Wildlife, bird experts, wildlife rehabilitators and naturalists to celebrate 00 years of bird conservation. Crafts, activities and presentations will make this day one to remember! FASN/Visitors
Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.
Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
TT/Big Bend: 337 Merriman Rd., Akron
Tuesday, August 6, 7 – 8 p.m.
F/Little Turtle Pond: 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
Saturday, August 3 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. TT/Big Bend: 337
GORGE KAYAK Paddle the Cuyahoga River at the Gorge to see towering rock ledges and breathtaking scenery from your kayak. Led by an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Bring binoculars, drinking water and sunscreen, and dress to get wet. Space is limited. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
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Saturday, August 3 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PALEOINDIANS Join a naturalist to discover how the first native people lived, hunted and traded almost 6,000 years ago through artifacts, activities and historical records. LP/Nature
$
Fee
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
GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park
SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Friday, August 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
LI’L SPROUTS Children ages 3 and older will find out how big they are in comparison to plants. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/ Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, August 9, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. The evening program takes place under a full moon. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd., Green
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Saturday, August 20 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR KIDS Ages 9 to 5 will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 AuroraHudson Rd., Streetsboro (7/30)
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Saturday, August 20, – 2:30 p.m.
ARCHERY GAMES FOR ADULTS
Avoid the heat of the day and hike this difficult trail with frequent stops to learn about wildlife. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin
Ages 6 and older will 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. LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-
Rd., Bath
Hudson Rd., Streetsboro
Friday, August 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
EVENING HIKE
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Wednesday, August 7, 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Saturday, August 3, – 3 p.m.
Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll with stops along the way to discover nature and history.
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: OPERATION ORPHAN
F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
Join Fran Kitchen and her rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help her with injured and orphaned animals. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
SMALL FOOTPRINT: BACK TO SCHOOL Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Glowing eyes and intricate web designs will give the spiders away. Bring your flashlight, but try not to get tangled up in their webs!
Paddle under a shimmering full moon with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist. After instruction we will set out and hopefully see nighttime animals emerging before paddling back on the moonlit waters. It’s an easy paddle, even for first-timers. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
Merriman Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Registration required: 330-865-8065 (date) Registration start date
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Sunday, August 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 6 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
AUGUST
MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek
Go out and run! June to August 3
FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org
Official Training Partner of the
SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.
330-865-8065
Akron MArAthon rACE SEriES Check for scheduled group runs to earn spree credit.
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P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, August 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
SAND RUN HISTORY HIKE
ALL ABOUT OTTERS
Come hike the challenging Dogwood Trail with a naturalist while learning about the history of the area. SR/Wadsworth: 400
Join a naturalist for a hike on Buttonbush Trail in search of these playful water-lovers. LP/ Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
Saturday, August 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 26, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Enjoy an evening hike in the meadow to discover the wildlife that is awake at night.
Saturday, August 20, 8:30 – p.m.
MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
Sunday, August 2, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DRAGON HUNT Discover why these ancient insects are so cool! All other insects will be a bonus. Please wear long pants. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 2, – 2:30 p.m.
ATLATL DEMONSTRATION Join Summit Metro Parks and Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archaeology Society to learn how to hunt for woolly mammoths and mastodons with an atlatl. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Sunday, August 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BOX OF SQUIRRELS Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the acoustic instruments and vocal harmony of the eclectic music of Box of Squirrels during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8 p.m.
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. MF/Tallmadge Meadows:
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Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover ways to conserve rapidly disappearing woodland wildflowers right in your own back yard. Presented by Jane Rogers, wildflower enthusiast and photographer. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (7/23)
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Saturday, August 27 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
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FALL HIKING SPREE KICKOFF July to August 3
Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. LP/Nature
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Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, August 28, 2 – 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 7 – 8 p.m.
From mid-summer to late-autumn, a great variety of mushrooms may be found throughout Ohio. Enjoy an educational and fun walk with a naturalist to discover which mushrooms are out this time of year. Edibles are not part of the program. FASN/Campfire
Green
Smith Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
WOODLAND MUSHROOMS
Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
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Saturday, August 27, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get a head start on the 53rd annual Fall Hiking Spree and meet a naturalist and mascots at Maple Beach Shelter. Hiking forms will be available and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts will be for sale. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Sunday, August 28, – 2:30 p.m. Complete five rides to receive a bicycle license plate and reflective sticker. (Veteran riders earn a sticker.) Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores.
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WHISPERS FROM MOTHER NATURE Ever wonder why flowers bloom each spring, mosquitoes suddenly appear, and birds migrate in the spring and fall? The answer is ... Phenology! FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 – a.m.
Thursday, August 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.
NATURE’S COLORS
NATURE STORIES
Learn the colors of nature while searching the park for all things bright and beautiful! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7.
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.,
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Wednesday, August 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
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Learn about canoe safety and paddling techniques and then put your skills to use while exploring the history and wildlife of Silver Creek Lake. Minimum age is 4; ages 4 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy bluegrassbased Americana music of the duo Boy = Girl during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the shelter. LP/
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SC/Boathouse: 57 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton (8/6)
Moths outnumber butterflies by about to one. Join naturalists to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures, and for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. FASN/
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Sunday, August 28, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, 7 – 8 p.m.
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Join Summit Metro Parks and the City of Twinsburg for an extended hike that will be both on and off trail as we explore the plants and animals found within Liberty Park. Please dress for possible wet and muddy conditions. Bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora
Weather permitting, the allvolunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
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Sunday, August 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BILLY CROWBEAK Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the Indian flute and stories of Billy Crowbeak during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, August 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.
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Tuesday, August 2, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
FOSSIL EXCAVATION FOR KIDS
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble near Maple Beach Shelter at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd.,
Kids can get dirty while searching for buried fossils. Adults are required to accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620
Munroe Falls
BATS: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Friday, August 5, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
Join biologists from Summit Metro Parks to discover our world’s only flying mammals – bats! Learn about the species, how they are studied, and why they are important. We’ll attempt to capture bats for an up-close look. Bring a flashlight and wear bug spray. Limited to 50 people. Program is FREE, but advance registration is required through Stow Parks & Recreation: StowOhio.RecDesk.com, 330-689-500. Adell Durbin Park: 3300
Children 3 and older can help hunt for beneficial bugs in our gardens. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca
Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. GYH/ Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ALIEN INVADERS Not men from Mars, just aliens from planet Earth. Learn how invasive trees and shrubs are negatively affecting our parks. HH/Top O' the World: 285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
Harrington Rd., Akron
Thursday, August 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR This month, learn techniques to preserve your garden harvest. Many different preserving methods will be explored. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 8:30 – 0 p.m.
Darrow Rd., Stow
LI’L SPROUTS
Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, August 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDERS Join a naturalist on a short walk to explore for the amazing variety of crawling creatures that call this park home. Use different types of magnification aids to get close-up views of some of these little treasures. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (8/2)
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Your Metro Parks are funded by a small Summit County real-estate tax. These programs and events are examples of your public dollars at work.
AUGUST
P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, August 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
SAND RUN HISTORY HIKE
ALL ABOUT OTTERS
Come hike the challenging Dogwood Trail with a naturalist while learning about the history of the area. SR/Wadsworth: 400
Join a naturalist for a hike on Buttonbush Trail in search of these playful water-lovers. LP/ Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
Saturday, August 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 26, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Enjoy an evening hike in the meadow to discover the wildlife that is awake at night.
Saturday, August 20, 8:30 – p.m.
MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
Sunday, August 2, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DRAGON HUNT Discover why these ancient insects are so cool! All other insects will be a bonus. Please wear long pants. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 2, – 2:30 p.m.
ATLATL DEMONSTRATION Join Summit Metro Parks and Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archaeology Society to learn how to hunt for woolly mammoths and mastodons with an atlatl. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Sunday, August 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BOX OF SQUIRRELS Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the acoustic instruments and vocal harmony of the eclectic music of Box of Squirrels during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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NATURE AT NIGHT: FAMILY HIKE
Tuesday, August 23, 7 – 8 p.m.
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC Weather permitting, the all-volunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. MF/Tallmadge Meadows:
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Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover ways to conserve rapidly disappearing woodland wildflowers right in your own back yard. Presented by Jane Rogers, wildflower enthusiast and photographer. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (7/23)
THIS MONTH:
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Saturday, August 27 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
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FALL HIKING SPREE KICKOFF July to August 3
Guardians and teachers: Discuss ways to start the school year sustainably, both at home and in the classroom. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. LP/Nature
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Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, August 28, 2 – 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 7 – 8 p.m.
From mid-summer to late-autumn, a great variety of mushrooms may be found throughout Ohio. Enjoy an educational and fun walk with a naturalist to discover which mushrooms are out this time of year. Edibles are not part of the program. FASN/Campfire
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Smith Rd., Akron
Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
WOODLAND MUSHROOMS
Paddle a portion of Nimisila Reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and see wildlife around the water. Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. NR: 694 Christman Rd.,
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Saturday, August 27, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get a head start on the 53rd annual Fall Hiking Spree and meet a naturalist and mascots at Maple Beach Shelter. Hiking forms will be available and Fall Hiking Spree T-shirts will be for sale. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Sunday, August 28, – 2:30 p.m. Complete five rides to receive a bicycle license plate and reflective sticker. (Veteran riders earn a sticker.) Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores.
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WHISPERS FROM MOTHER NATURE Ever wonder why flowers bloom each spring, mosquitoes suddenly appear, and birds migrate in the spring and fall? The answer is ... Phenology! FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 – a.m.
Thursday, August 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.
NATURE’S COLORS
NATURE STORIES
Learn the colors of nature while searching the park for all things bright and beautiful! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7.
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.,
WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson
Twinsburg
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Wednesday, August 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
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Learn about canoe safety and paddling techniques and then put your skills to use while exploring the history and wildlife of Silver Creek Lake. Minimum age is 4; ages 4 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy bluegrassbased Americana music of the duo Boy = Girl during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the shelter. LP/
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SC/Boathouse: 57 S. Medina Line Rd., Norton (8/6)
Moths outnumber butterflies by about to one. Join naturalists to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures, and for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. FASN/
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Friday, August 26 5 – 6:30 p.m. & 7 – 8:30 p.m.
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Sunday, August 28, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, 7 – 8 p.m.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES HIKE
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
Join Summit Metro Parks and the City of Twinsburg for an extended hike that will be both on and off trail as we explore the plants and animals found within Liberty Park. Please dress for possible wet and muddy conditions. Bring binoculars, a camera, water and a snack. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora
Weather permitting, the allvolunteer Metro Parks Ensemble will perform an hour of traditional marches, big band standards and oldies. Concert cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. for status. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd.,
Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, August 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT: BILLY CROWBEAK Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the Indian flute and stories of Billy Crowbeak during this free concert. If it rains, the concert will be moved to the covered Seneca Deck. FASN/Onondaga Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, August 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.
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Tuesday, August 2, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
FOSSIL EXCAVATION FOR KIDS
Enjoy free lake swimming from 3 to 7 p.m. and a one-hour concert by the Metro Parks Ensemble near Maple Beach Shelter at 6:30 p.m. Concert cancelled if it rains. Call 330-865-8060 if wet weather is in the forecast. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd.,
Kids can get dirty while searching for buried fossils. Adults are required to accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620
Munroe Falls
BATS: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Friday, August 5, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
Join biologists from Summit Metro Parks to discover our world’s only flying mammals – bats! Learn about the species, how they are studied, and why they are important. We’ll attempt to capture bats for an up-close look. Bring a flashlight and wear bug spray. Limited to 50 people. Program is FREE, but advance registration is required through Stow Parks & Recreation: StowOhio.RecDesk.com, 330-689-500. Adell Durbin Park: 3300
Children 3 and older can help hunt for beneficial bugs in our gardens. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca
Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. GYH/ Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ALIEN INVADERS Not men from Mars, just aliens from planet Earth. Learn how invasive trees and shrubs are negatively affecting our parks. HH/Top O' the World: 285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
Harrington Rd., Akron
Thursday, August 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR This month, learn techniques to preserve your garden harvest. Many different preserving methods will be explored. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, August 3, 8:30 – 0 p.m.
Darrow Rd., Stow
LI’L SPROUTS
Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
☎ (7/6)
Friday, August 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDERS Join a naturalist on a short walk to explore for the amazing variety of crawling creatures that call this park home. Use different types of magnification aids to get close-up views of some of these little treasures. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
LP/Tinkers Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (8/2)
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Your Metro Parks are funded by a small Summit County real-estate tax. These programs and events are examples of your public dollars at work.