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P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Tuesday, July 9, 7 – 8 p.m.
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS JUL ’6
Sunday, July 24 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
RANDOM ACT OF MUSIC
NIMISILA RESERVOIR KAYAK
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. LP/Twinsburg Ledges:
Friday, July 22, 9 – :30 p.m.
METRO PARKS FAMILY TREE: BERT SZABO Enjoy stories from the park district’s first naturalist, Bert Szabo. From the first Fall Hiking Spree to the animals that used to live at the Nature Realm, Bert will share some of his most memorable experiences. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
LI’L SPROUTS Children 3 and older can learn how easy it is to make tea from the garden! Please bring a mason jar with a lid if you have one. Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/ Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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ATTRACTING MOTHS TO BLACK LIGHTS
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Join naturalists while they are attracting moths to black lights, and observe the insects’ amazingly beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. Bring a flashlight and camera. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd.,
Registration ends soon for an August day camp!
Twinsburg
Tuesday, August 9 – Thursday, August , 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
Saturday, July 23, 9:30 – a.m.
WHAT’S UNDER THAT ROCK?
SUMMER CAMP: WILD THINGS
Ever hear of crayfish, clams, dragonflies, water beetles or mayflies? Come and look for them under rocks in the Cuyahoga River.
Ages 9-0. Cost is $50/child. Registration ends July 26: 330-865-8065.
FERN WALK
Wednesday, July 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
Join a naturalist to learn about some of Ohio’s native ferns, and discover how to identify them by their structure and habitat.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Sunday, July 24, – 2:30 p.m. Join a naturalist for this month’s lively discussion of “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson. Drinks are provided. Please bring a mug. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Go out and run! June to August 3
FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org
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Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to learn how rain gardens can beautify your yard, support wildlife and help prevent flooding. Presented by Michelle Studer, director of facilities and grounds at the Akron Zoo. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, July 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.
SMALL FOOTPRINT: UPCYCLING Shop ’til you drop . . . at garage sales. Discuss upcycling and how to make the most of trash day. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.
SUMMER CAMP: NATURE’S CLUES Kids 7 and 8 can register for this exciting three-day drop-off camp. Investigate nature’s clues using the five senses with fun, hands-on experiences in the outdoors. Cost is $50/ child. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
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FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Akron MArAthon rACE SEriES Check for scheduled group runs to earn spree credit.
Friday, July 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
METRO PARKS PIRATE ADVENTURE
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Avast, me hearties! Wear your pirate gear for a treasure hunt and good buccaneer fun! F/Little Turtle Pond: 2400 Harrington Rd., Akron
Discover why these ancient insects are so cool! Some nets will be available to brave hunters. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,
THIS MONTH:
Friday, July 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
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THYME FOR DINNER: CAMPFIRE COOKING
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Saturday, July 2, 9:30 – :30 a.m.
FASN/Campfire Area: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (7/0)
Sunday, July 3, – 3 p.m.
Have you seen any mushrooms popping up these days? Join a naturalist on a leisurely hike in search of these interesting “fun guys.” Edibles are not a part of the program.
NATURE’S MAGIC ACT
FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SURVIVOR FAMILY
Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield (7/5)
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GOODYEAR HEIGHTS METRO PARK
Visit our website for details about summer concerts at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, presented by the City of Akron: summitmetroparks.org
M is for metamorphosis, not magic. Come and learn the importance of caterpillars: their shapes, sizes, colors, and how they magically transform. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, July 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
COOKING WITH HERBS Herbs are an easy, healthy way to add flavor to your meals. Enjoy an afternoon in the Rock & Herb Garden sampling herbal culinary creations. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Saturday, July 2, – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 4, – 2:30 p.m.
ARCHERY FOR ADULTS
BUTTERFLY WALK
Adults 6 and older can learn internationalstyle target archery and test their marksmanship at our traveling outdoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and handson instruction provided. SC/Archery Range:
Discover beautiful butterflies celebrating their independence. Nets and jars will be available for you to catch, observe and then release the butterflies. Wear sun protection and dress for possible poison ivy. FASN: 828
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WOODLAND MUSHROOMS
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Families: Join us for a morning of outdoor skills including firestarting, land navigation and shelter-building. Please prepare for the weather. FR/
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Learn how to spice up your outdoor cooking. Participants will see and taste a new spin on utilizing pie irons and Dutch ovens.
Saturday, July 23, – 3 p.m.
CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
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Friday, July 22, 0:30 – :30 a.m.
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Paddle a portion of Nimsila’s reservoir with an ACA-certified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and to 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., Green
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Thursday, July 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
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Saturday, July 2, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARCHERY FOR KIDS Children 9 to 5 join us to learn international-style target archery 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.
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Sunday, July 3, – 2:30 p.m.
FLYING JEWELS Join friends and family to search for insects that are more colorful than fireworks. All ages are welcome. Some jars and nets provided. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Tuesday, July 5, 3 – 7:30 p.m.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE 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., Munroe Falls
Sunday, July 3, – 3 p.m.
RECEPTION FOR ARTIST CRAIG GRIFFIN
Tuesday, July 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the art exhibit of Craig Griffin. We are showcasing acrylic paintings and prints inspired by wildlife and landscape portraiture through December 206. FASN:
Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.
RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN TT/Memorial Pkwy: 499 Memorial Pkwy., Akron
828 Smith Rd., Akron
SC/Archery Range: 89 Eastern Rd., Doylestown (6/24)
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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.