Programs & Events Guide JUN '16

JUNE

P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, June 8, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 9 p.m.

MOTHS AT GLENDALE CEMETERY

SOLSTICE HIKE

Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Glendale Cemetery: 50 Glendale Ave., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 2 – 4 p.m.

WHAT’S THAT DEAFENING SOUND? They’re back, after 7 years living underground. Come and learn about periodical cicadas and their amazing life cycle.

FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

CAMP CONNECT: WEAVING TOGETHER SCIENCE, NATURE & ART Teens 3 to 7: Join us for four jampacked days of wild exploration.

Activities include working with a Metro Parks biologist to conduct surveys and monitor water quality, archery, outdoor exploration, nature art, journaling and more.

Cost is $60/participant. Payment and forms must be turned in two weeks after you register. No refunds. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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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. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., Clinton

See Akron through the skywalks with tour leaders from the Summit County Historical Society and Summit Metro Parks. Meet in the lobby of the Polsky Building. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at Cascade Plaza to enjoy the hidden treasure of this downtown park. In case of rain, please bring an umbrella.

Limited to 40 people. Polsky Building: 275 South High Street, Akron

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Saturday, June 25, 2 – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 30, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

BUCKEYE MARTINFEST

FOSSILS FOR KIDS

Celebrate purple martins, the birds that are aerial acrobats and insect-eaters! All participants are welcome to feed scrambled eggs to the martins and watch the banding of babies with the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association. Portage Lakes State Park/State Mill

Go on a walk to look for fossils. No opentoe sandals; waterproof boots or shoes that can get wet are required. Adults must accompany their children. FR/Brushwood:

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover the secrets of carnivorous plants and how to cultivate them. Presented by Master Gardener Julia Wiesenberg. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, June 24,  – 2 p.m.

BUGS FOR KIDS Join us for a short hike to explore bugs with a naturalist. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 26 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

TINKERS KAYAK Paddle at Tinkers Creek with an ACAcertified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and to see wildlife around the water. This small 0-acre lake, with its uniquely clear water, offers a beautiful glimpse into the world below.

Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. LP/Tinkers

Monday, June 27, 0 – :30 a.m.

HISTORY HIKE Discover the unique history of this park while hiking along Gorge Trail. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls

Registration ends soon for two summertime day camps!

Tuesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

SUMMER CAMP: CRAZY FOR CAMOUFLAGE Ages 5-6. Cost is $50/child.

Registration ends June 28: 330-865-8065.

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Thursday, June 2, 6 – 9 p.m.

Friday, June 3, 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll to discover the bog’s birds and blooms.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

NATURE CRAFTING FOR ADULTS: ODDS & ENDS BASKETS

CAMPFIRE STORIES

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Weave a basket with your own creative flair!

Make your own design or choose from a few simple patterns. Materials fee: $0. Please bring a flathead screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/4) $

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Wednesday, June 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

WATER MONSTERS Families will enjoy learning about the unique and irreplaceable “monsters” that live in our waters. Wear shoes that can get wet so you can have a closer peek. FR/Brushwood: 4955

Celebrate National Running Day and earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Visit our website for details about summer concerts at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, presented by the City of Akron: summitmetroparks.org

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Enjoy an evening of nature stories around a toasty campfire. Marshmallows will be available, while supplies last. Meet at the fire ring. Program will be moved to the shelter if it rains. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Saturday, June 4, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CUB’S CLUB: FROGS AFIELD

Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

GOODYEAR HEIGHTS

Children 3 and older will discover what the inside of a flower looks like. We will also make our own flower craft to take home.

Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Wednesday, June , 9:30 –  a.m.

Registration ends July 2: 330-865-8065.

Learn the basics of summer wildflower identification and past historic uses.

LI’L SPROUTS

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/20)

Ages 7-8. Cost is $50/child.

WILDFLOWER WALK

Friday, June 3, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR

Smith Rd., Akron

SUMMER CAMP: NATURE’S CLUES

Sunday, June 26,  – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 7 – 8:30 p.m.

This month, learn about selecting healthy plants, hardening them off and the correct way to plant them. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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

Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (6/7)

MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge

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Launch Ramp: 809 State Mill Rd., Akron

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Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 24 0 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Tuesday, June 2, :30 a.m. –  p.m.

Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Wednesday, June 22, 7 – 9 p.m.

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Hike a difficult trail and discover who else may be out celebrating summer. HH/Main

Smith Rd., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

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SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Kids ages 7 to  will explore the field and small ponds to learn about frogs.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/7)

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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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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 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

Monday, June 6, 8 – 0 a.m.

ARCHERY FOR FAMILIES

Join a naturalist to tally nesting birds. Bring binoculars and your ears. This is a great chance for new birders to learn from experienced birders. DLQ: 5779 Riverview

Families with children ages 9 and older join us to learn international-style target archery together. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and handson instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

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Kevin Lanterman Jennie Levy Karl Simonson Sheila Stransky J.J. Prekop Jr.

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

ARCHERY GAMES FOR FAMILIES

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore the benefits of bugs. Program includes a craft and short hike.

Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

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Sunday, June 2  – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m.

KINDEREALM: BUGS

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

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

Saturday, June  0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

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Monday, June 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (5/24)

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Wednesday, June 5 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (5/24)

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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/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, June 4, 9 –  p.m.

CONSTELLATIONS OF THE SUMMER SKY Learn how the constellations got their names and why they have been important symbols throughout the ages. HH/Top O’ the World:

Tuesday, June 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/24)

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HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls (5/27)

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WHO’S NESTING Walk this moderate trail while searching the shrubs and trees for colorful songbirds and their nests. Some binoculars will be provided. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd.,

Thursday, June 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

Friday, June 0, 0 – :30 a.m.

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 3 p.m.

BIRD SONG BASICS FOR KIDS

DOG WALKING HIKE

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: OPEN HOUSE

Who’s singing in your back yard? Learn some distinct bird voices, then take a walk to test your new skill. Adults must accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620

Tuesday, June 7, 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

NATURE’S ALPHABET Learn nature’s alphabet while searching the park for all things A to Z! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7. WH: 22 Barlow Rd.,

Harrington Rd., Akron

Follow a naturalist with your “Metro Pooch” for a laid back walk on Alder Trail. GYH/

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

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What makes dirt “soil,” and what does that mean for you? Bring two cups of soil from home to find out. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron

Friday, June 7, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 7 – 9 p.m.

Join a naturalist to look for and catch some of our “brightest” residents before enjoying the glow of a campfire. LP/Nature Center:

Thursday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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, June 6, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

FUN FACTS FOR KIDS Sunday, June 2,  – 2:30 p.m.

FLINT KNAPPING Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archeology Society will demonstrate the ancient skill of flint knapping and share the different spear points used by early American Indians. LP/Nature Center: 9999

FIREFLIES: NATURE’S NIGHTLIGHTS

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Monday, June 3, 9 – 0 a.m.

Saturday, June , 9 –  a.m.

CARDIO HIKE

LOOKING FOR RAINBOWS

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: RIBBON-CUTTING

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stop by the Rock & Herb Garden anytime between  and 3 p.m. to learn about herbs that heal. Then, make an herbal treatment to take home, while supplies last. FASN: 828

Join Summit Metro Parks commissioners, staff, volunteers and park partners as the Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area is officially opened. After a few remarks and the cutting of the ribbon, go out and ride!

Smith Rd., Akron

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

Mushrooms are just a tiny glimpse of what lies beneath our feet. Join a naturalist for a closer look into the fascinating world of fungi. Edibles are not a part of the program.

Meet at the Indian Spring trailhead. MF/Lake

WOODLAND MUSHROOMS

Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls

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

Treaty Line Rd., Akron

Friday, June 7, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LI’L SPROUTS Children 3 and older will go on a scavenger hunt through our gardens! Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca Deck:

Smith Rd., Akron

MOTH NIGHT Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Crown Point Ecology Center: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath

Saturday, June 8 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.

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 (6/3)

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Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 5,  – 3 p.m.

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How do frogs survive frigid winters? How do butterflies taste their food? Join a naturalist for a fun hike to discover the answers to these questions and more! SR/Treaty Line: 995

828 Smith Rd., Akron

Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000

Ever wonder what is swimming in a stream?

We will be looking for the elusive rainbow darter and its fishy friends. FR/Brushwood:

Wednesday, June 8, :30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Saturday, June ,  – 3 p.m.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: BIRDS IN FLIGHT

Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.

Join Birds in Flight Sanctuary and their rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of bleach or new or used towels to help with injured and orphaned animals. FASN/Seneca

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, will enjoy this interactive, nature-inspired story time. LP/Nature Center:

Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Tuesday, June 4, 3 – 7:30 p.m.

NATURE STORIES

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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

RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN

Join a naturalist to search for bobolinks, meadowlarks, and field and grasshopper sparrows. Other birds will be a bonus.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

Join us at the brand-new Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area, whether you ride or not!

Includes local bike vendors and food trucks.

Friday, June 0, 8:30 – 0 p.m.

Twinsburg

HEALING HERBS

Friday, June 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

GRASSLAND BIRDS

285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

Sunday, June 5, 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Families with children 9 and older will play different games to build archery skills together 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.

Saturday, June 4,  – 2 p.m.

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BREEDING BIRD SURVEY

Wednesday, June 8, 0 –  a.m.

Photos contributed by: Mark Avery Jerry Cannon Christy Counterman Jeff Hill Tami Hill

Saturday, June 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

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GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park

MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek

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

SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow

Go out and run!

June  to August 3

Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.

FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org

Official Training Partner of the

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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 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

Monday, June 6, 8 – 0 a.m.

ARCHERY FOR FAMILIES

Join a naturalist to tally nesting birds. Bring binoculars and your ears. This is a great chance for new birders to learn from experienced birders. DLQ: 5779 Riverview

Families with children ages 9 and older join us to learn international-style target archery together. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and handson instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

Rd., Peninsula

Kevin Lanterman Jennie Levy Karl Simonson Sheila Stransky J.J. Prekop Jr.

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

ARCHERY GAMES FOR FAMILIES

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore the benefits of bugs. Program includes a craft and short hike.

Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

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Sunday, June 2  – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m.

KINDEREALM: BUGS

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

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

Saturday, June  0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

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Monday, June 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (5/24)

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Wednesday, June 5 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (5/24)

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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/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, June 4, 9 –  p.m.

CONSTELLATIONS OF THE SUMMER SKY Learn how the constellations got their names and why they have been important symbols throughout the ages. HH/Top O’ the World:

Tuesday, June 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/24)

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HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls (5/27)

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WHO’S NESTING Walk this moderate trail while searching the shrubs and trees for colorful songbirds and their nests. Some binoculars will be provided. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd.,

Thursday, June 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

Friday, June 0, 0 – :30 a.m.

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 3 p.m.

BIRD SONG BASICS FOR KIDS

DOG WALKING HIKE

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: OPEN HOUSE

Who’s singing in your back yard? Learn some distinct bird voices, then take a walk to test your new skill. Adults must accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620

Tuesday, June 7, 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

NATURE’S ALPHABET Learn nature’s alphabet while searching the park for all things A to Z! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7. WH: 22 Barlow Rd.,

Harrington Rd., Akron

Follow a naturalist with your “Metro Pooch” for a laid back walk on Alder Trail. GYH/

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

©206 Summit Metro Parks

What makes dirt “soil,” and what does that mean for you? Bring two cups of soil from home to find out. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron

Friday, June 7, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 7 – 9 p.m.

Join a naturalist to look for and catch some of our “brightest” residents before enjoying the glow of a campfire. LP/Nature Center:

Thursday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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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Hudson

Thursday, June 6, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

FUN FACTS FOR KIDS Sunday, June 2,  – 2:30 p.m.

FLINT KNAPPING Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archeology Society will demonstrate the ancient skill of flint knapping and share the different spear points used by early American Indians. LP/Nature Center: 9999

FIREFLIES: NATURE’S NIGHTLIGHTS

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Monday, June 3, 9 – 0 a.m.

Saturday, June , 9 –  a.m.

CARDIO HIKE

LOOKING FOR RAINBOWS

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: RIBBON-CUTTING

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stop by the Rock & Herb Garden anytime between  and 3 p.m. to learn about herbs that heal. Then, make an herbal treatment to take home, while supplies last. FASN: 828

Join Summit Metro Parks commissioners, staff, volunteers and park partners as the Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area is officially opened. After a few remarks and the cutting of the ribbon, go out and ride!

Smith Rd., Akron

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

Mushrooms are just a tiny glimpse of what lies beneath our feet. Join a naturalist for a closer look into the fascinating world of fungi. Edibles are not a part of the program.

Meet at the Indian Spring trailhead. MF/Lake

WOODLAND MUSHROOMS

Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls

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

Treaty Line Rd., Akron

Friday, June 7, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LI’L SPROUTS Children 3 and older will go on a scavenger hunt through our gardens! Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca Deck:

Smith Rd., Akron

MOTH NIGHT Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Crown Point Ecology Center: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath

Saturday, June 8 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.

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 (6/3)

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Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 5,  – 3 p.m.

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How do frogs survive frigid winters? How do butterflies taste their food? Join a naturalist for a fun hike to discover the answers to these questions and more! SR/Treaty Line: 995

828 Smith Rd., Akron

Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000

Ever wonder what is swimming in a stream?

We will be looking for the elusive rainbow darter and its fishy friends. FR/Brushwood:

Wednesday, June 8, :30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Saturday, June ,  – 3 p.m.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: BIRDS IN FLIGHT

Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.

Join Birds in Flight Sanctuary and their rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of bleach or new or used towels to help with injured and orphaned animals. FASN/Seneca

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, will enjoy this interactive, nature-inspired story time. LP/Nature Center:

Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Tuesday, June 4, 3 – 7:30 p.m.

NATURE STORIES

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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

RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN

Join a naturalist to search for bobolinks, meadowlarks, and field and grasshopper sparrows. Other birds will be a bonus.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

Join us at the brand-new Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area, whether you ride or not!

Includes local bike vendors and food trucks.

Friday, June 0, 8:30 – 0 p.m.

Twinsburg

HEALING HERBS

Friday, June 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

GRASSLAND BIRDS

285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

Sunday, June 5, 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Families with children 9 and older will play different games to build archery skills together 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.

Saturday, June 4,  – 2 p.m.

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

BREEDING BIRD SURVEY

Wednesday, June 8, 0 –  a.m.

Photos contributed by: Mark Avery Jerry Cannon Christy Counterman Jeff Hill Tami Hill

Saturday, June 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

JUNE

GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park

MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek

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

SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow

Go out and run!

June  to August 3

Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.

FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org

Official Training Partner of the

330-865-8065

Akron MArAthon rACE SEriES Check for scheduled group runs to earn spree credit.

#SMPspree

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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 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

Monday, June 6, 8 – 0 a.m.

ARCHERY FOR FAMILIES

Join a naturalist to tally nesting birds. Bring binoculars and your ears. This is a great chance for new birders to learn from experienced birders. DLQ: 5779 Riverview

Families with children ages 9 and older join us to learn international-style target archery together. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and handson instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

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Kevin Lanterman Jennie Levy Karl Simonson Sheila Stransky J.J. Prekop Jr.

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

ARCHERY GAMES FOR FAMILIES

Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions will explore the benefits of bugs. Program includes a craft and short hike.

Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.

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Sunday, June 2  – 2:30 p.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m.

KINDEREALM: BUGS

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

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

Saturday, June  0:30 – :30 a.m.

FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/24)

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Monday, June 3 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (5/24)

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Wednesday, June 5 0:30 – :30 a.m.

F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (5/24)

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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/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Saturday, June 4, 9 –  p.m.

CONSTELLATIONS OF THE SUMMER SKY Learn how the constellations got their names and why they have been important symbols throughout the ages. HH/Top O’ the World:

Tuesday, June 2 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/24)

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HH/Archery Range: 940 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls (5/27)

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WHO’S NESTING Walk this moderate trail while searching the shrubs and trees for colorful songbirds and their nests. Some binoculars will be provided. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd.,

Thursday, June 9, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

Friday, June 0, 0 – :30 a.m.

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 3 p.m.

BIRD SONG BASICS FOR KIDS

DOG WALKING HIKE

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: OPEN HOUSE

Who’s singing in your back yard? Learn some distinct bird voices, then take a walk to test your new skill. Adults must accompany their children. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620

Tuesday, June 7, 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

NATURE’S ALPHABET Learn nature’s alphabet while searching the park for all things A to Z! Recommended for children ages 3 to 7. WH: 22 Barlow Rd.,

Harrington Rd., Akron

Follow a naturalist with your “Metro Pooch” for a laid back walk on Alder Trail. GYH/

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron

SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

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What makes dirt “soil,” and what does that mean for you? Bring two cups of soil from home to find out. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton St., Akron

Friday, June 7, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 7 – 9 p.m.

Join a naturalist to look for and catch some of our “brightest” residents before enjoying the glow of a campfire. LP/Nature Center:

Thursday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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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Hudson

Thursday, June 6, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

FUN FACTS FOR KIDS Sunday, June 2,  – 2:30 p.m.

FLINT KNAPPING Paul Wischt from the Cuyahoga Valley Archeology Society will demonstrate the ancient skill of flint knapping and share the different spear points used by early American Indians. LP/Nature Center: 9999

FIREFLIES: NATURE’S NIGHTLIGHTS

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

Monday, June 3, 9 – 0 a.m.

Saturday, June , 9 –  a.m.

CARDIO HIKE

LOOKING FOR RAINBOWS

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

MOUNTAIN BIKE AREA: RIBBON-CUTTING

Saturday, June , 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stop by the Rock & Herb Garden anytime between  and 3 p.m. to learn about herbs that heal. Then, make an herbal treatment to take home, while supplies last. FASN: 828

Join Summit Metro Parks commissioners, staff, volunteers and park partners as the Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area is officially opened. After a few remarks and the cutting of the ribbon, go out and ride!

Smith Rd., Akron

HH/Mountain Bike: 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron

Mushrooms are just a tiny glimpse of what lies beneath our feet. Join a naturalist for a closer look into the fascinating world of fungi. Edibles are not a part of the program.

Meet at the Indian Spring trailhead. MF/Lake

WOODLAND MUSHROOMS

Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls

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

Treaty Line Rd., Akron

Friday, June 7, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

LI’L SPROUTS Children 3 and older will go on a scavenger hunt through our gardens! Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty. FASN/Seneca Deck:

Smith Rd., Akron

MOTH NIGHT Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Crown Point Ecology Center: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath

Saturday, June 8 9 – :30 a.m. & 2:30 – 3 p.m.

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 (6/3)

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Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 5,  – 3 p.m.

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How do frogs survive frigid winters? How do butterflies taste their food? Join a naturalist for a fun hike to discover the answers to these questions and more! SR/Treaty Line: 995

828 Smith Rd., Akron

Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace with few, if any, rest stops. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000

Ever wonder what is swimming in a stream?

We will be looking for the elusive rainbow darter and its fishy friends. FR/Brushwood:

Wednesday, June 8, :30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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THE DIRT ON SOIL

Earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon.

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Saturday, June ,  – 3 p.m.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: BIRDS IN FLIGHT

Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 – 0 a.m.

Join Birds in Flight Sanctuary and their rescued wildlife for an up-close viewing and learning opportunity. Please bring a donation of bleach or new or used towels to help with injured and orphaned animals. FASN/Seneca

Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, will enjoy this interactive, nature-inspired story time. LP/Nature Center:

Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Tuesday, June 4, 3 – 7:30 p.m.

NATURE STORIES

9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg

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

RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN

Join a naturalist to search for bobolinks, meadowlarks, and field and grasshopper sparrows. Other birds will be a bonus.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

Join us at the brand-new Hampton Hills Mountain Bike Area, whether you ride or not!

Includes local bike vendors and food trucks.

Friday, June 0, 8:30 – 0 p.m.

Twinsburg

HEALING HERBS

Friday, June 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

GRASSLAND BIRDS

285 Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls

Sunday, June 5, 0:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Families with children 9 and older will play different games to build archery skills together 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.

Saturday, June 4,  – 2 p.m.

LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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

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

BREEDING BIRD SURVEY

Wednesday, June 8, 0 –  a.m.

Photos contributed by: Mark Avery Jerry Cannon Christy Counterman Jeff Hill Tami Hill

Saturday, June 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

JUNE

GYH Goodyear Heights G Gorge HH Hampton Hills LP Liberty Park

MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek

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

SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow

Go out and run!

June  to August 3

Run six times in the Metro Parks to earn a race medal and ribbon.

FrEE for Summit County residents. runningspree.summitmetroparks.org

Official Training Partner of the

330-865-8065

Akron MArAthon rACE SEriES Check for scheduled group runs to earn spree credit.

#SMPspree

Rd., Norton

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P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, June 8, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 9 p.m.

MOTHS AT GLENDALE CEMETERY

SOLSTICE HIKE

Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Glendale Cemetery: 50 Glendale Ave., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 2 – 4 p.m.

WHAT’S THAT DEAFENING SOUND? They’re back, after 7 years living underground. Come and learn about periodical cicadas and their amazing life cycle.

FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

CAMP CONNECT: WEAVING TOGETHER SCIENCE, NATURE & ART Teens 3 to 7: Join us for four jampacked days of wild exploration.

Activities include working with a Metro Parks biologist to conduct surveys and monitor water quality, archery, outdoor exploration, nature art, journaling and more.

Cost is $60/participant. Payment and forms must be turned in two weeks after you register. No refunds. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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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. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., Clinton

See Akron through the skywalks with tour leaders from the Summit County Historical Society and Summit Metro Parks. Meet in the lobby of the Polsky Building. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at Cascade Plaza to enjoy the hidden treasure of this downtown park. In case of rain, please bring an umbrella.

Limited to 40 people. Polsky Building: 275 South High Street, Akron

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Saturday, June 25, 2 – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 30, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

BUCKEYE MARTINFEST

FOSSILS FOR KIDS

Celebrate purple martins, the birds that are aerial acrobats and insect-eaters! All participants are welcome to feed scrambled eggs to the martins and watch the banding of babies with the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association. Portage Lakes State Park/State Mill

Go on a walk to look for fossils. No opentoe sandals; waterproof boots or shoes that can get wet are required. Adults must accompany their children. FR/Brushwood:

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover the secrets of carnivorous plants and how to cultivate them. Presented by Master Gardener Julia Wiesenberg. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, June 24,  – 2 p.m.

BUGS FOR KIDS Join us for a short hike to explore bugs with a naturalist. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 26 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

TINKERS KAYAK Paddle at Tinkers Creek with an ACAcertified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and to see wildlife around the water. This small 0-acre lake, with its uniquely clear water, offers a beautiful glimpse into the world below.

Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. LP/Tinkers

Monday, June 27, 0 – :30 a.m.

HISTORY HIKE Discover the unique history of this park while hiking along Gorge Trail. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls

Registration ends soon for two summertime day camps!

Tuesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

SUMMER CAMP: CRAZY FOR CAMOUFLAGE Ages 5-6. Cost is $50/child.

Registration ends June 28: 330-865-8065.

THIS MONTH:

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Thursday, June 2, 6 – 9 p.m.

Friday, June 3, 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll to discover the bog’s birds and blooms.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

NATURE CRAFTING FOR ADULTS: ODDS & ENDS BASKETS

CAMPFIRE STORIES

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Weave a basket with your own creative flair!

Make your own design or choose from a few simple patterns. Materials fee: $0. Please bring a flathead screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/4) $

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METRO PARK

Wednesday, June 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

WATER MONSTERS Families will enjoy learning about the unique and irreplaceable “monsters” that live in our waters. Wear shoes that can get wet so you can have a closer peek. FR/Brushwood: 4955

Celebrate National Running Day and earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Visit our website for details about summer concerts at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, presented by the City of Akron: summitmetroparks.org

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Enjoy an evening of nature stories around a toasty campfire. Marshmallows will be available, while supplies last. Meet at the fire ring. Program will be moved to the shelter if it rains. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Saturday, June 4, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CUB’S CLUB: FROGS AFIELD

Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

GOODYEAR HEIGHTS

Children 3 and older will discover what the inside of a flower looks like. We will also make our own flower craft to take home.

Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Wednesday, June , 9:30 –  a.m.

Registration ends July 2: 330-865-8065.

Learn the basics of summer wildflower identification and past historic uses.

LI’L SPROUTS

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/20)

Ages 7-8. Cost is $50/child.

WILDFLOWER WALK

Friday, June 3, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR

Smith Rd., Akron

SUMMER CAMP: NATURE’S CLUES

Sunday, June 26,  – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 7 – 8:30 p.m.

This month, learn about selecting healthy plants, hardening them off and the correct way to plant them. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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

Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (6/7)

MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge

ENJOY!

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

Launch Ramp: 809 State Mill Rd., Akron

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Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 24 0 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Tuesday, June 2, :30 a.m. –  p.m.

Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

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Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron

Wednesday, June 22, 7 – 9 p.m.

YOGA IN THE PARK

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Hike a difficult trail and discover who else may be out celebrating summer. HH/Main

Smith Rd., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

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SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Kids ages 7 to  will explore the field and small ponds to learn about frogs.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/7)

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JUNE

P RO G R A M S & E V E N T S Saturday, June 8, 9 – :30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 9 p.m.

MOTHS AT GLENDALE CEMETERY

SOLSTICE HIKE

Moths outnumber butterflies by more than  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. Bring a flashlight and camera. Glendale Cemetery: 50 Glendale Ave., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 2 – 4 p.m.

WHAT’S THAT DEAFENING SOUND? They’re back, after 7 years living underground. Come and learn about periodical cicadas and their amazing life cycle.

FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

CAMP CONNECT: WEAVING TOGETHER SCIENCE, NATURE & ART Teens 3 to 7: Join us for four jampacked days of wild exploration.

Activities include working with a Metro Parks biologist to conduct surveys and monitor water quality, archery, outdoor exploration, nature art, journaling and more.

Cost is $60/participant. Payment and forms must be turned in two weeks after you register. No refunds. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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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

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. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., Clinton

See Akron through the skywalks with tour leaders from the Summit County Historical Society and Summit Metro Parks. Meet in the lobby of the Polsky Building. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at Cascade Plaza to enjoy the hidden treasure of this downtown park. In case of rain, please bring an umbrella.

Limited to 40 people. Polsky Building: 275 South High Street, Akron

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Saturday, June 25, 2 – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 30, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

BUCKEYE MARTINFEST

FOSSILS FOR KIDS

Celebrate purple martins, the birds that are aerial acrobats and insect-eaters! All participants are welcome to feed scrambled eggs to the martins and watch the banding of babies with the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association. Portage Lakes State Park/State Mill

Go on a walk to look for fossils. No opentoe sandals; waterproof boots or shoes that can get wet are required. Adults must accompany their children. FR/Brushwood:

MEET ME IN THE GARDEN Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to discover the secrets of carnivorous plants and how to cultivate them. Presented by Master Gardener Julia Wiesenberg. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Friday, June 24,  – 2 p.m.

BUGS FOR KIDS Join us for a short hike to explore bugs with a naturalist. SC/Bathhouse: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton

Sunday, June 26 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. &  – 2:30 p.m.

TINKERS KAYAK Paddle at Tinkers Creek with an ACAcertified instructor and a naturalist to learn paddle strokes and safety and to see wildlife around the water. This small 0-acre lake, with its uniquely clear water, offers a beautiful glimpse into the world below.

Minimum age is 3; ages 3 to 7 must be with an adult. Space is limited. LP/Tinkers

Monday, June 27, 0 – :30 a.m.

HISTORY HIKE Discover the unique history of this park while hiking along Gorge Trail. G/Main Entrance: 60 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls

Registration ends soon for two summertime day camps!

Tuesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

SUMMER CAMP: CRAZY FOR CAMOUFLAGE Ages 5-6. Cost is $50/child.

Registration ends June 28: 330-865-8065.

THIS MONTH:

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Thursday, June 2, 6 – 9 p.m.

Friday, June 3, 8 – 9:30 p.m.

Join a naturalist on a leisurely stroll to discover the bog’s birds and blooms.

Binoculars are recommended. SFB: 400

NATURE CRAFTING FOR ADULTS: ODDS & ENDS BASKETS

CAMPFIRE STORIES

Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.

Weave a basket with your own creative flair!

Make your own design or choose from a few simple patterns. Materials fee: $0. Please bring a flathead screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/4) $

☎ RUNNING SPREE: GROUP RUN

METRO PARK

Wednesday, June 29, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

WATER MONSTERS Families will enjoy learning about the unique and irreplaceable “monsters” that live in our waters. Wear shoes that can get wet so you can have a closer peek. FR/Brushwood: 4955

Celebrate National Running Day and earn Running Spree credit on a group run led by staff from the Akron Marathon. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Visit our website for details about summer concerts at Goodyear Heights Metro Park, presented by the City of Akron: summitmetroparks.org

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Enjoy an evening of nature stories around a toasty campfire. Marshmallows will be available, while supplies last. Meet at the fire ring. Program will be moved to the shelter if it rains. F/Tuscarawas Meadows: 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron

Saturday, June 4, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CUB’S CLUB: FROGS AFIELD

Thursday, June 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

GOODYEAR HEIGHTS

Children 3 and older will discover what the inside of a flower looks like. We will also make our own flower craft to take home.

Wear old clothes and expect to get dirty.

WEEKDAY WALKERS

Wednesday, June , 9:30 –  a.m.

Registration ends July 2: 330-865-8065.

Learn the basics of summer wildflower identification and past historic uses.

LI’L SPROUTS

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (5/20)

Ages 7-8. Cost is $50/child.

WILDFLOWER WALK

Friday, June 3, 0:30 – :30 a.m.

GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR

Smith Rd., Akron

SUMMER CAMP: NATURE’S CLUES

Sunday, June 26,  – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June , 7 – 8:30 p.m.

This month, learn about selecting healthy plants, hardening them off and the correct way to plant them. FASN/Visitors Center: 828

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

Tuesday, July 26 – Thursday, July 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily

Creek: 0303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro (6/7)

MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge

ENJOY!

4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield

Launch Ramp: 809 State Mill Rd., Akron

☎ (4/5) $

AKRON HISTORY HIKE: SKYWALK

☎ (5/28)

vol. 6 no. 6

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

CLEVELAND, OH

Tuesday, June 2, 7 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 24 0 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Tuesday, June 2, :30 a.m. –  p.m.

Enjoy an active yoga practice in the beautiful Rock & Herb Garden with a certified instructor. FASN: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

JUN ’6

PAID

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Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron

Wednesday, June 22, 7 – 9 p.m.

YOGA IN THE PARK

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

JUN ’6

PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE

instagram/summitmetroparks

Hike a difficult trail and discover who else may be out celebrating summer. HH/Main

Smith Rd., Akron

Sunday, June 9, 7 – 8 p.m.

facebook.com/summitmetroparks

summitmetroparks.org

SMALL FOOTPRINT: GOOD EATS Summer is the season for home gardens and farmers markets. We’ll discuss all things food.

Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas.

FASN/Seneca Deck: 828 Smith Rd., Akron

Kids ages 7 to  will explore the field and small ponds to learn about frogs.

LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (5/7)

☎

Townsend Rd., Richfield

5

6

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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