Programs & Events Guide DEC '16

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS DEC ’6 vol. 6 no. 2

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PR GRAMS & EVENTS GUIDE A M O N T H LY S C H E D U L E F RO M S U M M I T M E T RO PA R K S

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WINTER DAY-CAMPS IN THE METRO PARKS Kids 7 to 0 can experience nature through fun, hands-on experiences.

Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost for each is $0/person.

Friday, December 23 :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. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith

DISCOVER! THIS MONTH:

Rd., Akron

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ART & NATURE

Friday, December 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Monday, December 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

HIKE & FIRE

WILDLIFE HIKE

Hike Ledges Trail, and then warm up to a toasty campfire. Marshmallows will be roasted, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center:

Explore Chuckery Trail with a naturalist to look for clues about wildlife that is out and about in the park. CVS/Chuckery: 837

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Cuyahoga St., Akron

Saturday, December 24  a.m. –  p.m.

Thursday, December 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/3) $

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WINTER ADVENTURE Tuesday, December 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/3) $

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WINTER TRACKERS Wednesday, December 28 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron (2/3) $

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PRESENTS FOR THE NATURE REALM CRITTERS Join a naturalist to help spread holiday cheer to the critters that call the Nature Realm home. We will make decorations for their tanks, give them gifts and feed them.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/0)

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Tuesday, December 27,  – 2 p.m.

PINE AND DANDY Evergreen trees are a symbol of the season.

Take a stroll with a naturalist to learn how to tell these dandy trees apart, and discover what attributes they hold. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Programs with this icon require advance registration, beginning on the date in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.

Thursday, December , 7 – 8 p.m.

Learn how animals cope with the cold.

Program includes a craft that “rocks.”

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, December 30, 0 a.m. – 2 p.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

Enjoy an active yoga practice with a certified instructor.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/8)

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Saturday, December 3 0 a.m. –  p.m.

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:

Friday, December 2, 7 – 8:30 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. SR/Treaty Line: 995 Treaty Line Rd., Akron

Saturday, December 3, 0 – :30 a.m.

WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT HIKE An exercise for the body and mind, join a naturalist for a hike on Chippewa Trail while searching for items on a scavenger hunt list. SC/Big Oak: 599 Medina Line Rd., Norton

Sunday, December 4,  – 3 p.m.

HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE

GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR

You hiked eight trails to earn the 206 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff was harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. FASN/

This month we will wrap up our yearlong gardening series by making a festive and natural wreath using pine, berries and other materials. Fee: $0. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

YOGA IN THE PARK

STONE COLD ANIMALS

Saturday, December 3,  – 3 p.m.

☎ (/8) $

Saturday, December 3,  – 2 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE Hike more than five miles at a vigorous pace.

Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

Sunday, December 4,  – 3 p.m.

WINTER TREE I.D. Walk with a naturalist to discover the differences between oaks, maples, hickories and several other trees. Learn how to look at the bark pattern, twigs, and buds to distinguish the differences between species. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Monday, December 5,  – 2 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE Hike more than 3 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. CVN/ Schumacher Valley: 690 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Tuesday, December 6,  – 2:30 p.m.

AFTERNOON STROLL Stroll along Spring Hollow Trail with frequent stops to discover nature and history along the way. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 AkronPeninsula Rd., Akron

828 Smith Rd., Akron

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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.

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DECEMBER Wednesday, December 7 0 – :30 a.m.

Sunday, December ,  – 2:30 p.m.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Join a naturalist on this hike to discover some of the natural and cultural history of the Gorge. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St.,

Take a leisurely stroll on Pheasant Run Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herbert Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Jane Bond Lisa King Executive Director EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 330-867-55 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 Photos contributed by: Mark Bowers Christy Counterman Nathan Eppink

Jeff Hill J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach

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

©206 Summit Metro Parks

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about the black-capped chickadee. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

Friday, December 9 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/9)

Cuyahoga Falls

Wednesday, December 7,  – 4:30 p.m.

DISTANCE HIKE Hike about 9 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Please wear footwear for potentially muddy conditions or stream crossings. Drinking water is recommended. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

SMALL FOOTPRINT: E-WASTE Discover and discuss the growing problem with electronic waste: how to dispose of and avoid creating it. Come with a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, December 9, 9:30 – 0 a.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

☎ (/20)

Saturday, December 0, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

YULE LOG CRAFT Learn the history of the Yule Log and create a family tradition by making your own. Bring natural material from home. A log and only some decorative materials will be provided.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/22)

Tuesday, December 3, 7 – 9 p.m.

Get a brief lesson on how to snowshoe.

Then, under the full moon, snowshoe with a naturalist. Following the hike, we’ll enjoy some hot chocolate and, possibly, a campfire.

If there’s no snow, we will hike instead.

SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. (2/)

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Wednesday, December 4 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 3 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS Join a naturalist-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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Wednesday, December 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

WHICH BIRDS ARE HERE IN WINTER? The Audubon Christmas Bird Count gathers a census of which birds, and how many, are here in winter. Join us to find out what you might see on the count, or what might be in your back yard. Great for beginners and experts! FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Friday, December 6, 0 – :30 a.m.

Sunday, December , 2 – 2 p.m.

Learn easy techniques for making simple, homemade gift wrap from recycled and natural materials. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run

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:

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FULL MOON SNOWSHOE HIKE

HOMEMADE GIFT WRAP

Saturday, December 0 0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/9)

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HIKE & BREAKFAST: EVERGREEN

A YEAR IN PICTURES AT LEDGES TRAIL

Join us for a hike through the pines, and then enjoy a festive breakfast. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/Lodge:

We have been taking photos of the seasonal changes all year along Ledges Trail. Now it’s time to come in from the cold and review the year in pictures. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:

2077 Newton St., Akron

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Wednesday, December 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (/9)

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Sunday, December 8 2 – :30 p.m. & 2:30 – 4 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Ages 6 to 2 join a naturalist-artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

☎ (2/2)

Wednesday, December 2,  – 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7  a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 8 – :30 a.m.

GEOLOGY OF DEEP LOCK QUARRY

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Join a naturalist to learn how the sandstone, shale and Sharon conglomerate in the park were formed. Find out why this area produced some of the highest quality materials for building the canal system.

Join us for the annual Greater Akron Audubon Christmas Bird Count. We will walk the trails to count the different birds we see and hear. Great for beginners and avid birders. Binoculars are recommended.

Hot beverages will warm participants, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

DLQ: 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

Saturday, December 7,  – 2:30 p.m.

Smith Rd., Akron

SEARCH FOR SCAT AND TRACKS All ages will search for things animals have left behind.

Take a hike and look for scat and tracks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Wednesday, December 2, 6 – 8 p.m.

LITTLE HORATIO: THE FAIRLAWN MASTODON

REPURPOSED BIRD FEEDER WORKSHOP

Celebrate the 50th “Unearth Day” of Fairlawn’s own mastodon with a presentation, activities and games for all ages!

Family-friendly caveman costumes for the kiddos are not mandatory, but encouraged.

Join a naturalist to learn how to attract birds to your yard in winter, and create a bird feeder out of repurposed materials to take home. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Saturday, December 7, 4 – 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 22 :30 – 2:30 p.m.

LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

HIKE AND FIRE

Twinsburg

Sit around the campfire with a naturalist to learn about nocturnal critters in Summit Metro Parks. Then, we’ll take a hike hoping to see and hear some of them.

Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided, while supplies last. FASN/Campfire

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Tuesday, December 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (/9)

Saturday, December 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Pkwy., Akron

Monday, December 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Lodge 2077 Newton St., Akron (/9)

Saturday, December 7, 8 – 0:30 a.m.

We’ll hike Ledges Trail one last time, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes. Afterward, we’ll review the year in photos. Take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. This trail is not recommended for strollers. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd.,

Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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KINDEREALM: BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES

HIKE THE GORGE

Rd., Norton

828 Smith Rd., Akron

Printed on FSC®-certified Rolland Enviro00™ Satin, a 00% post-consumer, processed chlorine-free, recycled paper.

DECEMBER

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Registration required: 330-865-8065 (date) Registration start date $ Fee

BHT Bike & Hike Trail CVN Cascade Valley / North CVS Cascade Valley / South DLQ Deep Lock Quarry

NATURE BINGO Kids of all ages join a naturalist for naturethemed bingo. No letters and numbers here; use the sights and sounds of nature to mark your card. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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

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

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DECEMBER Wednesday, December 7 0 – :30 a.m.

Sunday, December ,  – 2:30 p.m.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Join a naturalist on this hike to discover some of the natural and cultural history of the Gorge. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St.,

Take a leisurely stroll on Pheasant Run Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Herbert Newman Chair Joel D. Bailey Tonya Block Mark A. Spisak Jane Bond Lisa King Executive Director EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Community Engagement Mike Greene Education & Recreation Manager DESIGN & ART DIRECTION Jennie Levy Graphic Design Coordinator Karl Simonson Graphic Design Coordinator Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433-5837 330-867-55 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 Photos contributed by: Mark Bowers Christy Counterman Nathan Eppink

Jeff Hill J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach

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

©206 Summit Metro Parks

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join a naturalist to learn about the black-capped chickadee. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

Friday, December 9 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/9)

Cuyahoga Falls

Wednesday, December 7,  – 4:30 p.m.

DISTANCE HIKE Hike about 9 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Please wear footwear for potentially muddy conditions or stream crossings. Drinking water is recommended. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

SMALL FOOTPRINT: E-WASTE Discover and discuss the growing problem with electronic waste: how to dispose of and avoid creating it. Come with a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, December 9, 9:30 – 0 a.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

☎ (/20)

Saturday, December 0, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

YULE LOG CRAFT Learn the history of the Yule Log and create a family tradition by making your own. Bring natural material from home. A log and only some decorative materials will be provided.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/22)

Tuesday, December 3, 7 – 9 p.m.

Get a brief lesson on how to snowshoe.

Then, under the full moon, snowshoe with a naturalist. Following the hike, we’ll enjoy some hot chocolate and, possibly, a campfire.

If there’s no snow, we will hike instead.

SFB: 400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp. (2/)

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Wednesday, December 4 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 3 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS Join a naturalist-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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Wednesday, December 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

WHICH BIRDS ARE HERE IN WINTER? The Audubon Christmas Bird Count gathers a census of which birds, and how many, are here in winter. Join us to find out what you might see on the count, or what might be in your back yard. Great for beginners and experts! FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

☎

Friday, December 6, 0 – :30 a.m.

Sunday, December , 2 – 2 p.m.

Learn easy techniques for making simple, homemade gift wrap from recycled and natural materials. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run

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:

☎

FULL MOON SNOWSHOE HIKE

HOMEMADE GIFT WRAP

Saturday, December 0 0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/9)

☎

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HIKE & BREAKFAST: EVERGREEN

A YEAR IN PICTURES AT LEDGES TRAIL

Join us for a hike through the pines, and then enjoy a festive breakfast. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/Lodge:

We have been taking photos of the seasonal changes all year along Ledges Trail. Now it’s time to come in from the cold and review the year in pictures. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:

2077 Newton St., Akron

☎ (/26)

Wednesday, December 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (/9)

☎

Sunday, December 8 2 – :30 p.m. & 2:30 – 4 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Ages 6 to 2 join a naturalist-artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

☎ (2/2)

Wednesday, December 2,  – 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7  a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 8 – :30 a.m.

GEOLOGY OF DEEP LOCK QUARRY

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Join a naturalist to learn how the sandstone, shale and Sharon conglomerate in the park were formed. Find out why this area produced some of the highest quality materials for building the canal system.

Join us for the annual Greater Akron Audubon Christmas Bird Count. We will walk the trails to count the different birds we see and hear. Great for beginners and avid birders. Binoculars are recommended.

Hot beverages will warm participants, while supplies last. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

DLQ: 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

Saturday, December 7,  – 2:30 p.m.

Smith Rd., Akron

SEARCH FOR SCAT AND TRACKS All ages will search for things animals have left behind.

Take a hike and look for scat and tracks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Wednesday, December 2, 6 – 8 p.m.

LITTLE HORATIO: THE FAIRLAWN MASTODON

REPURPOSED BIRD FEEDER WORKSHOP

Celebrate the 50th “Unearth Day” of Fairlawn’s own mastodon with a presentation, activities and games for all ages!

Family-friendly caveman costumes for the kiddos are not mandatory, but encouraged.

Join a naturalist to learn how to attract birds to your yard in winter, and create a bird feeder out of repurposed materials to take home. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Saturday, December 7, 4 – 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 22 :30 – 2:30 p.m.

LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

HIKE AND FIRE

Twinsburg

Sit around the campfire with a naturalist to learn about nocturnal critters in Summit Metro Parks. Then, we’ll take a hike hoping to see and hear some of them.

Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided, while supplies last. FASN/Campfire

☎

Tuesday, December 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (/9)

Saturday, December 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Pkwy., Akron

Monday, December 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Lodge 2077 Newton St., Akron (/9)

Saturday, December 7, 8 – 0:30 a.m.

We’ll hike Ledges Trail one last time, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes. Afterward, we’ll review the year in photos. Take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. This trail is not recommended for strollers. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd.,

Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

2

KINDEREALM: BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES

HIKE THE GORGE

Rd., Norton

828 Smith Rd., Akron

Printed on FSC®-certified Rolland Enviro00™ Satin, a 00% post-consumer, processed chlorine-free, recycled paper.

DECEMBER

☎

Registration required: 330-865-8065 (date) Registration start date $ Fee

BHT Bike & Hike Trail CVN Cascade Valley / North CVS Cascade Valley / South DLQ Deep Lock Quarry

NATURE BINGO Kids of all ages join a naturalist for naturethemed bingo. No letters and numbers here; use the sights and sounds of nature to mark your card. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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

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

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS DEC ’6 vol. 6 no. 2

975 Treaty Line Rd. Akron, OH 4433-5837

medium.com/@metro_parks pinterest.com/metroparks

DEC ’6

PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE

PAID CLEVELAND, OH

vol. 6 no. 2

PERMIT NO. 49

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PR GRAMS & EVENTS GUIDE A M O N T H LY S C H E D U L E F RO M S U M M I T M E T RO PA R K S

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WINTER DAY-CAMPS IN THE METRO PARKS Kids 7 to 0 can experience nature through fun, hands-on experiences.

Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost for each is $0/person.

Friday, December 23 :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. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith

DISCOVER! THIS MONTH:

Rd., Akron

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ART & NATURE

Friday, December 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Monday, December 9 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

HIKE & FIRE

WILDLIFE HIKE

Hike Ledges Trail, and then warm up to a toasty campfire. Marshmallows will be roasted, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center:

Explore Chuckery Trail with a naturalist to look for clues about wildlife that is out and about in the park. CVS/Chuckery: 837

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Cuyahoga St., Akron

Saturday, December 24  a.m. –  p.m.

Thursday, December 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/3) $

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WINTER ADVENTURE Tuesday, December 27 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/3) $

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WINTER TRACKERS Wednesday, December 28 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron (2/3) $

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PRESENTS FOR THE NATURE REALM CRITTERS Join a naturalist to help spread holiday cheer to the critters that call the Nature Realm home. We will make decorations for their tanks, give them gifts and feed them.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/0)

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Tuesday, December 27,  – 2 p.m.

PINE AND DANDY Evergreen trees are a symbol of the season.

Take a stroll with a naturalist to learn how to tell these dandy trees apart, and discover what attributes they hold. FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Programs with this icon require advance registration, beginning on the date in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.

Thursday, December , 7 – 8 p.m.

Learn how animals cope with the cold.

Program includes a craft that “rocks.”

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, December 30, 0 a.m. – 2 p.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

Enjoy an active yoga practice with a certified instructor.

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/8)

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Saturday, December 3 0 a.m. –  p.m.

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:

Friday, December 2, 7 – 8:30 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. SR/Treaty Line: 995 Treaty Line Rd., Akron

Saturday, December 3, 0 – :30 a.m.

WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT HIKE An exercise for the body and mind, join a naturalist for a hike on Chippewa Trail while searching for items on a scavenger hunt list. SC/Big Oak: 599 Medina Line Rd., Norton

Sunday, December 4,  – 3 p.m.

HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE

GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR

You hiked eight trails to earn the 206 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff was harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. FASN/

This month we will wrap up our yearlong gardening series by making a festive and natural wreath using pine, berries and other materials. Fee: $0. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

YOGA IN THE PARK

STONE COLD ANIMALS

Saturday, December 3,  – 3 p.m.

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Saturday, December 3,  – 2 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE Hike more than five miles at a vigorous pace.

Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

Sunday, December 4,  – 3 p.m.

WINTER TREE I.D. Walk with a naturalist to discover the differences between oaks, maples, hickories and several other trees. Learn how to look at the bark pattern, twigs, and buds to distinguish the differences between species. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Monday, December 5,  – 2 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE Hike more than 3 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. CVN/ Schumacher Valley: 690 Cuyahoga St., Akron

Tuesday, December 6,  – 2:30 p.m.

AFTERNOON STROLL Stroll along Spring Hollow Trail with frequent stops to discover nature and history along the way. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 AkronPeninsula Rd., Akron

828 Smith Rd., Akron

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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.

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