Programs & Events Guide JAN '16

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Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 30,  – 2:30 p.m.

SCAT, TRACKS & SPLAT

METRO PARKS FAMILY TREE: BRUSH FAMILY

GROUNDHOGS AND AMERICAN FOLKLORE

Have you ever wondered about the families that donated land or worked to make Summit Metro Parks what it is today?

Join a naturalist to explore the lives of the influential families behind Summit Metro Parks. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd.,

Can groundhogs actually predict the weather? Join wildlife rehabilitator Fran Kitchen and a naturalist to learn about groundhogs and the folklore associated with them. Includes a craft, a chance to see a groundhog up close and a short hike. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help Kitchen with injured and orphaned animals. GYH/Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron

Join a naturalist in this peaceful wonderland to search for signs of wildlife. Please wear boots and dress warmly. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge

Wednesday, January 27 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Richfield

Join a naturalist for a leisurely stroll on Chuckery Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. CVS/Chuckery:

Friday, January 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

837 Cuyahoga St., Akron

A naturalist will attempt to call owls using recordings with hope that owls will respond.

Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. For ages 6 and older.

No dogs, please. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999

TAILING NIGHT TALONS

Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, January 30 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

ANIMAL TALES Wednesday, January 27, 7 – 9 p.m.

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN: URBAN WILDLIFE – COYOTES IN OUR PARKS Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County and Summit Metro Parks biologist Marlo Perdicas to discover how coyotes have found their way to our parks and how they have adapted to urban life. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Children and their adult companions will enjoy a story about our chickadee friends.

After the story, the children will hike outside and try to hand feed the birds. Dress for the weather. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Saturday, January 30,  – 2:30 p.m.

WILDLIFE & WOOD WORKSHOP: SUET FEEDER Discover the types of birds you can attract to your back yard, and then build a hanging suet feeder. Limit one kit per family. Participation is required to purchase a $5 kit. Space is limited. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

ARCHERY GAMES Play different games to build archery skills in a fun and exciting way!

Participants must have already taken one of our Intro to Archery programs.

All equipment and hands-on instruction provided at our temporary indoor range.

Must be 50 inches or taller.

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

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Saturday, January 30, 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FOR ADULTS (8 and older) Saturday, January 30, :30 – 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS (Ages 3 to 7) Sunday, January 3,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR KIDS (Ages 9 to 2) Sunday, January 3, 3 – 5 p.m.

FOR SENIORS (55 and older)

DISCOVER!

Monday, January 4,  – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6,  – 3 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE

TRAIL STRUT

Join a naturalist for healthy outdoor exercise by hiking at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. HH/Main Entrance: 2925

Learn about and search for signs of turkey and other wildlife while hiking both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails at a moderate pace. SC/Pheasant Run:

PINECONE BIRD FEEDERS

Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron

Thursday, January 7, 7 – 8 p.m.

Make pinecone bird feeders to use this winter, then head outside to feed the birds from your hand. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

Tuesday, January 5 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 –  a.m.

THIS MONTH:

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

Saturday, January 2 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NATURE STORIES

Smith Rd., Akron

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, natureinspired story time.

Sunday, January 3,  – 2:30 p.m.

HIKE FOR COCOA Join us for a winter’s walk, then warm up by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. We will search for signs of wildlife on our way.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Monday, January 4, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, January 6 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 –  a.m.

HIBERNATION HIKE & CAMPFIRE

NATURE STORIES

Could a bear be hibernating in the Twinsburg Ledges? Join a naturalist in the shelter to learn how hibernation works and which animals use it. Marshmallows will be provided, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/26)

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, nature-inspired story time.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/26)

5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

YOGA IN THE PARK Join a naturalist and a certified yoga instructor for an energizing practice to help us make it through the long Ohio winter.

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or large towel and drinking water.

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

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Friday, January 8 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

HOMESCHOOLERS: STORIES FROM THE WILD Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0: American Indians often use stories to make sense of nature, teach lessons and pass on history.

Learn how to read nature and then retell its story. FASN/Visitors Center: 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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JANUARY

JANUARY

P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Jane Bond Chair Herbert Newman Morgan C. Greene, Ph.D. Joel D. Bailey Mark A. Spisak Lisa King Executive Director EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Marketing & Communications Mike Greene Asst. Interpretive Services 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

Friday, January 8, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3, 7 – 8 p.m.

WINTER HIKE

WINTER ON THE O&E CANAL

Get outside and enjoy the beauty of winter.

Join a naturalist for this leisurely hike to talk about adaptations that help plants and animals survive colder temperatures. Please dress for the weather. F/Tuscarawas Meadows:

While shipping on the canal often stopped during winter, the waterway was still an active place. Join a naturalist to learn how canal families and others used the canal during the year’s colder months. FASN/

2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

INTRO TO ARCHERY Learn international-style archery and test your marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided.

Must be 50 inches or taller.

F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/29)

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Saturday, January 9, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FOR KIDS (Ages 9 to 2) Saturday, January 9,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR SENIORS (55 and older) Sunday, January 0,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR ADULTS (8 and older) Sunday, January 0, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS (Ages 3 to 7)

Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047

Christy Counterman Doug Dawes Robert George Tim Hite

Kevin Lanterman J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach Karl Simonson

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

Akron

Saturday, January 6, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Join us for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area. We will find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided.

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

Saturday, January 6,  – 2 p.m.

LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Got cabin fever? Join a naturalist to hike Oxbow Trail to enjoy the beauty of this chilly season! Please dress for the weather. CVS/ Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

OXBOW HIKE

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

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WOOD HOLLOW IN WINTER Join a naturalist to discover beauty and life in the Wood Hollow forest. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Saturday, January 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

©205 Summit Metro Parks

Friday, January 5 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/5)

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Saturday, January 6 0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/5)

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Sunday, January 7, 2:30 – :30 p.m.

FEEDING TIME Ever wonder what we feed our display animals at the Nature Realm? Ages 5 and older can help us feed the animals and learn more about them. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Monday, January 8 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (/5)

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Join a naturalist to find out where the bees are and what they are doing. Children will also participate in a fun craft. FASN/Visitors

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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

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Sunday, January 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Rd., Akron

CHILDREN’S SONGS AND STORIES WITH SAM SAPP

Thursday, January 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy the animal and nature songs by singer/songwriter Sam Sapp.

Meet some of these animals, and maybe one of them will sing along. FASN: 828 Smith Rd.,

Tuesday, January 9 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (/5)

Wednesday, January 20 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 3 p.m.

BIRDS OF PREY I.D. Learn how to identify raptors while soaring overhead or perched.

Akron

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

Sunday, January 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

THE “BEAR” NECESSITIES OF HIBERNATION Join a naturalist to investigate the mysterious hibernation of the American black bear, then take a short hike to discover which other animals may be hibernating nearby. Please dress for the weather. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

Wednesday, January 20 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (/5)

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Saturday, January 23, 8 – 0:30 a.m.

HIKE & BREAKFAST: SNOWFLAKE HIKE Join us for a brisk winter hike and “comfort” breakfast of oatmeal and more. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/ Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron

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Saturday, January 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, January 22,  – 3 p.m.

SURVIVAL CRITTERS A cactus in Ohio? Yes! Learn about some of the unusual native plants and animals surviving our cold Ohio winter. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Saturday, January 23, 6 – 8 p.m.

FULL MOON HIKE AND CAMPFIRE Join a naturalist on a moderate hike under the full Cold Moon, looking and listening for signs of wildlife. Afterward, we’ll gather around a fire for hot chocolate

HOMESCHOOLERS: STORIES FROM THE WILD Homeschoolers, ages  to 4: American Indians often use stories to make sense of nature, teach lessons and pass on history.

Learn how to read nature and then retell its story. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,

☎ (/2)

Friday, January 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

At one point in time, two-thirds of sandstone shipped from the U.S. came from Ohio. The quarries at Deep Lock Quarry provided stone to the region for nearly 00 years. Join a naturalist on Quarry Trail to learn about this park’s unique history. DLQ:

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.,

OWL PROWL

Akron

5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

and marshmallows. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

QUARRY HIKE

Sunday, January 24, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

METRO PARKS BOOK CLUB Join a naturalist for this month’s lively discussion of “Central Park in the Dark: More Mysteries of Urban Wildlife” by Marie Winn. Drinks are provided.

Please bring a mug. SR/Shady Hollow: 750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron

BEES FOR KIDS

Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions find out why these birds play the “drums.” A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

Tuesday, January 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS

Sunday, January 0,  – 2:30 p.m.

KINDEREALM: WOODPECKERS

Akron

Sunday, January 0 :30 a.m. –  p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Smith Rd., Akron

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

Unplug, save your socks and paint items white. Join us for a bi-monthly conversation about ways to become energy-efficient this year. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,

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. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:

Saturday, January 9, 2 – :30 p.m.

Photos contributed by:

P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S

Thursday, January 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

SMALL FOOTPRINT: POWER SAVERS

summitmetroparks.org

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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

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 ONW O’Neil Woods SR Sand Run SC Silver Creek

SFB Springfield Bog TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow

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JANUARY

JANUARY

P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Jane Bond Chair Herbert Newman Morgan C. Greene, Ph.D. Joel D. Bailey Mark A. Spisak Lisa King Executive Director EDITORS Nathan Eppink Chief of Marketing & Communications Mike Greene Asst. Interpretive Services 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

Friday, January 8, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3, 7 – 8 p.m.

WINTER HIKE

WINTER ON THE O&E CANAL

Get outside and enjoy the beauty of winter.

Join a naturalist for this leisurely hike to talk about adaptations that help plants and animals survive colder temperatures. Please dress for the weather. F/Tuscarawas Meadows:

While shipping on the canal often stopped during winter, the waterway was still an active place. Join a naturalist to learn how canal families and others used the canal during the year’s colder months. FASN/

2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

INTRO TO ARCHERY Learn international-style archery and test your marksmanship at our temporary indoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided.

Must be 50 inches or taller.

F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/29)

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Saturday, January 9, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

FOR KIDS (Ages 9 to 2) Saturday, January 9,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR SENIORS (55 and older) Sunday, January 0,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR ADULTS (8 and older) Sunday, January 0, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS (Ages 3 to 7)

Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047

Christy Counterman Doug Dawes Robert George Tim Hite

Kevin Lanterman J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach Karl Simonson

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

Akron

Saturday, January 6, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Join us for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area. We will find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided.

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

Saturday, January 6,  – 2 p.m.

LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Got cabin fever? Join a naturalist to hike Oxbow Trail to enjoy the beauty of this chilly season! Please dress for the weather. CVS/ Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

OXBOW HIKE

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

☎ (/3)

WOOD HOLLOW IN WINTER Join a naturalist to discover beauty and life in the Wood Hollow forest. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson

Saturday, January 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

©205 Summit Metro Parks

Friday, January 5 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/5)

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Saturday, January 6 0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (/5)

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Sunday, January 7, 2:30 – :30 p.m.

FEEDING TIME Ever wonder what we feed our display animals at the Nature Realm? Ages 5 and older can help us feed the animals and learn more about them. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Monday, January 8 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (/5)

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Join a naturalist to find out where the bees are and what they are doing. Children will also participate in a fun craft. FASN/Visitors

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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

☎ (/9)

Sunday, January 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Rd., Akron

CHILDREN’S SONGS AND STORIES WITH SAM SAPP

Thursday, January 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy the animal and nature songs by singer/songwriter Sam Sapp.

Meet some of these animals, and maybe one of them will sing along. FASN: 828 Smith Rd.,

Tuesday, January 9 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (/5)

Wednesday, January 20 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 3 p.m.

BIRDS OF PREY I.D. Learn how to identify raptors while soaring overhead or perched.

Akron

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

Sunday, January 7, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

THE “BEAR” NECESSITIES OF HIBERNATION Join a naturalist to investigate the mysterious hibernation of the American black bear, then take a short hike to discover which other animals may be hibernating nearby. Please dress for the weather. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

Wednesday, January 20 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (/5)

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Saturday, January 23, 8 – 0:30 a.m.

HIKE & BREAKFAST: SNOWFLAKE HIKE Join us for a brisk winter hike and “comfort” breakfast of oatmeal and more. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/ Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron

☎ (/0)

Saturday, January 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, January 22,  – 3 p.m.

SURVIVAL CRITTERS A cactus in Ohio? Yes! Learn about some of the unusual native plants and animals surviving our cold Ohio winter. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Saturday, January 23, 6 – 8 p.m.

FULL MOON HIKE AND CAMPFIRE Join a naturalist on a moderate hike under the full Cold Moon, looking and listening for signs of wildlife. Afterward, we’ll gather around a fire for hot chocolate

HOMESCHOOLERS: STORIES FROM THE WILD Homeschoolers, ages  to 4: American Indians often use stories to make sense of nature, teach lessons and pass on history.

Learn how to read nature and then retell its story. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,

☎ (/2)

Friday, January 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

At one point in time, two-thirds of sandstone shipped from the U.S. came from Ohio. The quarries at Deep Lock Quarry provided stone to the region for nearly 00 years. Join a naturalist on Quarry Trail to learn about this park’s unique history. DLQ:

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.,

OWL PROWL

Akron

5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula

and marshmallows. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

QUARRY HIKE

Sunday, January 24, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

METRO PARKS BOOK CLUB Join a naturalist for this month’s lively discussion of “Central Park in the Dark: More Mysteries of Urban Wildlife” by Marie Winn. Drinks are provided.

Please bring a mug. SR/Shady Hollow: 750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron

BEES FOR KIDS

Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

2

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions find out why these birds play the “drums.” A craft and short walk are included. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

Tuesday, January 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS

Sunday, January 0,  – 2:30 p.m.

KINDEREALM: WOODPECKERS

Akron

Sunday, January 0 :30 a.m. –  p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Smith Rd., Akron

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

Unplug, save your socks and paint items white. Join us for a bi-monthly conversation about ways to become energy-efficient this year. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,

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. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:

Saturday, January 9, 2 – :30 p.m.

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Thursday, January 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

SMALL FOOTPRINT: POWER SAVERS

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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

MF Munroe Falls ONW O’Neil Woods SR Sand Run SC Silver Creek

SFB Springfield Bog TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow

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Sunday, January 24, 2 – 4 p.m.

Thursday, January 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 30,  – 2:30 p.m.

SCAT, TRACKS & SPLAT

METRO PARKS FAMILY TREE: BRUSH FAMILY

GROUNDHOGS AND AMERICAN FOLKLORE

Have you ever wondered about the families that donated land or worked to make Summit Metro Parks what it is today?

Join a naturalist to explore the lives of the influential families behind Summit Metro Parks. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd.,

Can groundhogs actually predict the weather? Join wildlife rehabilitator Fran Kitchen and a naturalist to learn about groundhogs and the folklore associated with them. Includes a craft, a chance to see a groundhog up close and a short hike. Please bring a donation of laundry products or small wicker baskets to help Kitchen with injured and orphaned animals. GYH/Pavilion: 2077 Newton St., Akron

Join a naturalist in this peaceful wonderland to search for signs of wildlife. Please wear boots and dress warmly. MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge

Wednesday, January 27 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

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Join a naturalist for a leisurely stroll on Chuckery Trail with stops along the way to discover nature and history. CVS/Chuckery:

Friday, January 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

837 Cuyahoga St., Akron

A naturalist will attempt to call owls using recordings with hope that owls will respond.

Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. For ages 6 and older.

No dogs, please. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999

TAILING NIGHT TALONS

Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, January 30 0:30 – :30 a.m. &  – 2 p.m.

ANIMAL TALES Wednesday, January 27, 7 – 9 p.m.

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN: URBAN WILDLIFE – COYOTES IN OUR PARKS Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County and Summit Metro Parks biologist Marlo Perdicas to discover how coyotes have found their way to our parks and how they have adapted to urban life. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Children and their adult companions will enjoy a story about our chickadee friends.

After the story, the children will hike outside and try to hand feed the birds. Dress for the weather. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Saturday, January 30,  – 2:30 p.m.

WILDLIFE & WOOD WORKSHOP: SUET FEEDER Discover the types of birds you can attract to your back yard, and then build a hanging suet feeder. Limit one kit per family. Participation is required to purchase a $5 kit. Space is limited. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

ARCHERY GAMES Play different games to build archery skills in a fun and exciting way!

Participants must have already taken one of our Intro to Archery programs.

All equipment and hands-on instruction provided at our temporary indoor range.

Must be 50 inches or taller.

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

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Saturday, January 30, 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

FOR ADULTS (8 and older) Saturday, January 30, :30 – 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS (Ages 3 to 7) Sunday, January 3,  – 2:30 p.m.

FOR KIDS (Ages 9 to 2) Sunday, January 3, 3 – 5 p.m.

FOR SENIORS (55 and older)

DISCOVER!

Monday, January 4,  – 2 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6,  – 3 p.m.

CARDIO HIKE

TRAIL STRUT

Join a naturalist for healthy outdoor exercise by hiking at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. HH/Main Entrance: 2925

Learn about and search for signs of turkey and other wildlife while hiking both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails at a moderate pace. SC/Pheasant Run:

PINECONE BIRD FEEDERS

Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron

Thursday, January 7, 7 – 8 p.m.

Make pinecone bird feeders to use this winter, then head outside to feed the birds from your hand. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

Tuesday, January 5 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 –  a.m.

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Saturday, January 2 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NATURE STORIES

Smith Rd., Akron

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, natureinspired story time.

Sunday, January 3,  – 2:30 p.m.

HIKE FOR COCOA Join us for a winter’s walk, then warm up by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. We will search for signs of wildlife on our way.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Monday, January 4, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, January 6 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 –  a.m.

HIBERNATION HIKE & CAMPFIRE

NATURE STORIES

Could a bear be hibernating in the Twinsburg Ledges? Join a naturalist in the shelter to learn how hibernation works and which animals use it. Marshmallows will be provided, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/26)

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, nature-inspired story time.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/26)

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YOGA IN THE PARK Join a naturalist and a certified yoga instructor for an energizing practice to help us make it through the long Ohio winter.

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat or large towel and drinking water.

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Friday, January 8 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

HOMESCHOOLERS: STORIES FROM THE WILD Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0: American Indians often use stories to make sense of nature, teach lessons and pass on history.

Learn how to read nature and then retell its story. FASN/Visitors Center: 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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