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Wednesday, March 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Monday, March 28, – 2:30 p.m.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN
CARDIO HIKE
Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to assess and improve your soil’s health. Learn about soil biology as an ecosystem, how to test your soil and how to make it healthier. Presented by Ann Brandt, owner of Walnut Creek Seeds, LLC. FASN/
Hike more than five 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. GYH/
Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 0 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24, – 3 p.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll on both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails with stops to discover nature and history. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Friday, March 25, a.m. – 2 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Have a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area and learn how to get prepared for spring bird feeding. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, – 2:30 p.m.
HONEYBEES Discover what honeybees are doing in spring. Program includes a craft. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP Kids 7 to 0 can register for this early spring adventure with fun, hands-on experiences. We will be exploring the park, doing a craft and learning basic archery. Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
KIDS BASKET WEAVING Kids 9 to 2 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Tuesday, March 29, :30 – 4 p.m.
TEENS BASKET WEAVING Teens 3 to 7 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30, 0 – :30 a.m.
INDIAN SPRING IN THE SPRING Hike Indian Spring Trail to see and learn about what is reemerging after another Ohio winter. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Wednesday, March 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART 3 The third program in a series on identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 – a.m.
Friday, March 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 2:30 p.m.
NATURE STORIES
HOMESCHOOLERS: RUBE GOLDBERG DEVICES & SIMPLE MACHINES
Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, come to this interactive, natureinspired story time. FASN/Visitors Center:
in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.
Enjoy an energizing yoga practice with a certified yoga instructor. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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It’s not too early to think about summer day camp! Visit
summitmetroparks.org for information about summer camps in June, July and August. Registration begins next month.
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Wednesday, March 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, March
MIGRATION: FLYCATCHERS & VIREOS
AMPHIBIAN MIGRATION
Identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning flycatchers and vireos will help new birders, while experienced birders can brush up on their skills. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Attempt to witness the annual amphibian migration across Sand Run Parkway. Programs will occur when conditions are just right. The creatures prefer a light rain, temperatures above 45 degrees and darkness. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. The migration often ends in early April. SR/
Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, March 3, 9 – a.m.
BIRD WALK A walk for new and experienced birdwatchers. Binoculars are recommended.
Old Portage: 300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
YOGA IN THE PARK
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LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA FOR KIDS
FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (3/5)
THIS MONTH:
828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 2 – 3 p.m. Children 6 to 0 join a certified yoga instructor for this fun and exciting program. Kids will mimic animals and other natural movements to connect to nature. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.
DISCOVER!
Tuesday, March , 9 – 0:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR
Hike 2.4 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. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
New monthly series! We begin this month with how to start seeds the right way. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0, join a naturalist to learn how simple machines make work easier, then build a simple device to perform a task. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, March 4, a.m. – p.m.
DISTANCE HIKE Hike 7.7 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Please wear footwear appropriate for stream crossings. Everett Road Covered Bridge: 2370 Everett Rd., Peninsula
Saturday, March 5, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COUCH TO 5K Go from the couch to running your first 5K race in just 0 weeks! We will meet each week for a group run and to discuss different running topics. All participants must be registered and paid by March 2, 206. Series cost is $35, which includes registration to the Mother’s Day 5K in Munroe Falls Metro Park. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., 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.
MARCH
MARCH
Saturday, March 5, – 2:30 p.m.
SPRINGFIELD BOG: ARMCHAIR VIEW 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 Marketing & Communications Mike Greene Interim 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 4433-5837 330-867-55 F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Visitors Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Liberty Park: 330-487-0493 Nature Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047 Photos contributed by: Jerry Cannon Alan Casanova Jim Childs Christy Counterman Doug Dawes
Debbie DiCarlo Tim Hite J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach
This guide is mailed free of charge to Summit County residents. To join the mailing list, send your name and mailing address to marketing@summitmetroparks.org or call 330-867-55.
The Programs & Events Guide can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
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Springfield Bog Metro Park has been open for five years. Come and enjoy its history, creation and glorious growth. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, March 6 :30 a.m. – p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.
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Sunday, March 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
IN SEARCH OF SPRING Search for signs of spring, including wildflowers and insects, along the difficult Deer Run Trail. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin Rd., Bath
Monday, March 7, 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll along Rock Creek Trail with stops to discover nature and history along the way. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Wednesday, March 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART Identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers will help new birders, while experienced birders can brush up on their skills. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, March 0, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 6 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/23)
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Monday, March 28 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (2/23)
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Sunday, March 3, – 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
HERON WATCH
SMALL FOOTPRINT: GREEN THUMB
WELCOME SPRING
See 3/0 program description. Note different location. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Saturday, March 2, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, March 4, – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 8, – 3 p.m.
HISTORY OF MAPLE SUGARING
CARDIO HIKE
Discover the history of maple sugaring dating back to American Indians. Afterward, enjoy hot pancakes and a beverage, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty
Hike 4.4 miles at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine.
HOMESCHOOLERS: RUBE GOLDBERG DEVICES & SIMPLE MACHINES
FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Rd., Twinsburg
Saturday, March 2, – 3 p.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE You hiked eight trails to earn the 205 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff was harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. The last day to turn in forms is 3/3! F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
Saturday, March 2, – 2 p.m.
LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike the Ledges Trail each month, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes. In December we’ll review the year in pictures. You can take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. Trail not recommended for strollers. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, March 3, a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to replace traditional herbicides with vinegar, dish soap and — yes — water, discussing all things yard work. Bring a notebook. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith
Discover the unique odorous and chemical properties of one of spring’s earliest bloomers. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St.,
SKUNK CABBAGE
Wednesday, March 6 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 – a.m.
NATURE STORIES
Homeschoolers, ages to 4, join a naturalist to learn how simple machines make work easier, then build a simple device to perform a task. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, nature-inspired story time. LP/
Wednesday, March 6 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (3/)
NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS
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Friday, March 8, 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 0:30 a.m. – :30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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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Twinsburg
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. This month’s selection, “The Cotton Kingdom,” is a true account of Frederick Law Olmsted’s observations of cotton and slavery in the South (853 – 86). Before he was the master planner of many city parks, Olmsted was a correspondent for the New York Times. Please bring your mug for refreshments. SR/Shady Hollow: 750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FIRST DAY OF SPRING HIKE Get out and explore on the first day of spring while hiking the vigorous Chuckery Trail. CVS/Chuckery: 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART 2
Saturday, March 9, 8 – 0:30 a.m.
The second part in a series on identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith
HIKE & BREAKFAST
Rd., Akron
Beat the winter blues by hiking this moderate trail. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd.,
METRO PARKS BOOK CLUB
Register for a half-hour time slot to improve your shot. Participants must have already taken our Intro to Archery and Archery Games programs. All equipment provided.
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Rd., Akron
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ARCHERY OPEN SHOOT
Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/27)
RAIN BARRELS
Shake off winter by joining us for a hike and breakfast. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/Pavilion: 2077
Reduce your water bill and ecological footprint. Join in a hands-on workshop to build your own. Single barrels are $70; linking barrels are $35 each. Fees must be paid by 3/3. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,
Newton St., Akron
Akron
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Akron
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Registration required: 330-865-8065 (date) Registration start date
$ 2
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between Bath and Riverview roads, Akron
SMALL FOOTPRINT: GREEN THUMB
Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 2 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/23)
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Celebrate the return of great blue herons to Northeast Ohio while viewing them through our spotting scopes. HH/Bath Road Heronry:
Sunday, March 6 2 – p.m. & 2 – 3 p.m.
828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, March 0:30 – :30 a.m. & – 2 p.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/23)
Friday, March 8, 9 – a.m. NR/Lot G, 553 S. Main St., Green
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Children and their adult companions will enjoy a story about our snake friends. After the story, the children will watch the naturalist feed a snake. FASN/Visitors Center:
Tuesday, March 8 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/23)
Friday, March , 9 – a.m. TT/Manchester: 2740 Manchester Rd., Akron
Ages 6 to 2 join a naturalist-artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
ANIMAL TALES
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover dinosaurs. Includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
New and experienced birdwatchers can view ducks, geese and other water birds during the spring migration. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope.
NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS
Smith Rd., Akron
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
WATERFOWL WATCH
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
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MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek
SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
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MARCH
MARCH
Saturday, March 5, – 2:30 p.m.
SPRINGFIELD BOG: ARMCHAIR VIEW 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 Marketing & Communications Mike Greene Interim 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 4433-5837 330-867-55 F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm: 330-865-8065 Visitors Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Liberty Park: 330-487-0493 Nature Center: 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Seasonal Information: 330-865-8060 Volunteer Information: 330-865-8047 Photos contributed by: Jerry Cannon Alan Casanova Jim Childs Christy Counterman Doug Dawes
Debbie DiCarlo Tim Hite J.J. Prekop Jr. Bob Roach
This guide is mailed free of charge to Summit County residents. To join the mailing list, send your name and mailing address to marketing@summitmetroparks.org or call 330-867-55.
The Programs & Events Guide can be downloaded online: summitmetroparks.org
Printed on FSC®-certified Rolland Enviro00™ Satin, a 00% post-consumer, processed chlorine-free, recycled paper.
Springfield Bog Metro Park has been open for five years. Come and enjoy its history, creation and glorious growth. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Sunday, March 6 :30 a.m. – p.m. & 2 – 3:30 p.m.
☎ (2/2)
Sunday, March 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
IN SEARCH OF SPRING Search for signs of spring, including wildflowers and insects, along the difficult Deer Run Trail. ONW/Trail Lot: 2550 Martin Rd., Bath
Monday, March 7, 0 – :30 a.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll along Rock Creek Trail with stops to discover nature and history along the way. FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Wednesday, March 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART Identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers will help new birders, while experienced birders can brush up on their skills. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, March 0, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
©206 Summit Metro Parks
Wednesday, March 6 0:30 – :30 a.m. F/Coventry Oaks 40 Axline Ave., Akron (2/23)
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Monday, March 28 0:30 – :30 a.m. GYH/Pavilion 2077 Newton St., Akron (2/23)
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Sunday, March 3, – 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
HERON WATCH
SMALL FOOTPRINT: GREEN THUMB
WELCOME SPRING
See 3/0 program description. Note different location. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Saturday, March 2, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, March 4, – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 8, – 3 p.m.
HISTORY OF MAPLE SUGARING
CARDIO HIKE
Discover the history of maple sugaring dating back to American Indians. Afterward, enjoy hot pancakes and a beverage, while supplies last. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty
Hike 4.4 miles at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine.
HOMESCHOOLERS: RUBE GOLDBERG DEVICES & SIMPLE MACHINES
FR/Brushwood: 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Rd., Twinsburg
Saturday, March 2, – 3 p.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE You hiked eight trails to earn the 205 Fall Hiking Spree shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff was harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you at no charge. The last day to turn in forms is 3/3! F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
Saturday, March 2, – 2 p.m.
LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike the Ledges Trail each month, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes. In December we’ll review the year in pictures. You can take your own pictures or just enjoy the hikes. Trail not recommended for strollers. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Sunday, March 3, a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to replace traditional herbicides with vinegar, dish soap and — yes — water, discussing all things yard work. Bring a notebook. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith
Discover the unique odorous and chemical properties of one of spring’s earliest bloomers. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St.,
SKUNK CABBAGE
Wednesday, March 6 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 – a.m.
NATURE STORIES
Homeschoolers, ages to 4, join a naturalist to learn how simple machines make work easier, then build a simple device to perform a task. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, join a naturalist for an interactive, nature-inspired story time. LP/
Wednesday, March 6 0 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 3 p.m.
F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron (3/)
NATURE DRAWING FOR ADULTS
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Friday, March 8, 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 0:30 a.m. – :30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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
☎ (2/26)
Twinsburg
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. This month’s selection, “The Cotton Kingdom,” is a true account of Frederick Law Olmsted’s observations of cotton and slavery in the South (853 – 86). Before he was the master planner of many city parks, Olmsted was a correspondent for the New York Times. Please bring your mug for refreshments. SR/Shady Hollow: 750 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
FIRST DAY OF SPRING HIKE Get out and explore on the first day of spring while hiking the vigorous Chuckery Trail. CVS/Chuckery: 837 Cuyahoga St., Akron
Sunday, March 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART 2
Saturday, March 9, 8 – 0:30 a.m.
The second part in a series on identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith
HIKE & BREAKFAST
Rd., Akron
Beat the winter blues by hiking this moderate trail. LP/Pond Brook: 3973 E. Aurora Rd.,
METRO PARKS BOOK CLUB
Register for a half-hour time slot to improve your shot. Participants must have already taken our Intro to Archery and Archery Games programs. All equipment provided.
☎
Rd., Akron
☎ (2/9)
ARCHERY OPEN SHOOT
Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/27)
RAIN BARRELS
Shake off winter by joining us for a hike and breakfast. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/Pavilion: 2077
Reduce your water bill and ecological footprint. Join in a hands-on workshop to build your own. Single barrels are $70; linking barrels are $35 each. Fees must be paid by 3/3. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd.,
Newton St., Akron
Akron
☎ (3/4)
☎ (2/27) $
Akron
☎
Registration required: 330-865-8065 (date) Registration start date
$ 2
☎
between Bath and Riverview roads, Akron
SMALL FOOTPRINT: GREEN THUMB
Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 2 0:30 – :30 a.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/23)
☎
Celebrate the return of great blue herons to Northeast Ohio while viewing them through our spotting scopes. HH/Bath Road Heronry:
Sunday, March 6 2 – p.m. & 2 – 3 p.m.
828 Smith Rd., Akron
☎
Friday, March 0:30 – :30 a.m. & – 2 p.m. FASN/Visitors Center 828 Smith Rd., Akron (2/23)
Friday, March 8, 9 – a.m. NR/Lot G, 553 S. Main St., Green
☎ (2/20)
Children and their adult companions will enjoy a story about our snake friends. After the story, the children will watch the naturalist feed a snake. FASN/Visitors Center:
Tuesday, March 8 0:30 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg (2/23)
Friday, March , 9 – a.m. TT/Manchester: 2740 Manchester Rd., Akron
Ages 6 to 2 join a naturalist-artist for this lesson in nature drawing. Paper and pencils will be provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
ANIMAL TALES
Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover dinosaurs. Includes a short hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers.
New and experienced birdwatchers can view ducks, geese and other water birds during the spring migration. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope.
NATURE DRAWING FOR KIDS
Smith Rd., Akron
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
WATERFOWL WATCH
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
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MF Munroe Falls NR Nimisila Reservoir ONW O’Neil Woods SC Silver Creek
SFB Springfield Bog SR Sand Run TT Towpath Trail WH Wood Hollow
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Wednesday, March 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Monday, March 28, – 2:30 p.m.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN
CARDIO HIKE
Join the Master Gardeners of Summit County to assess and improve your soil’s health. Learn about soil biology as an ecosystem, how to test your soil and how to make it healthier. Presented by Ann Brandt, owner of Walnut Creek Seeds, LLC. FASN/
Hike more than five 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. GYH/
Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 0 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24, – 3 p.m.
WEEKDAY WALKERS Stroll on both Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails with stops to discover nature and history. SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Friday, March 25, a.m. – 2 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE Hike 3.2 miles at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. HH/Main Entrance: 2925 Akron-Peninsula Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Have a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area and learn how to get prepared for spring bird feeding. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Saturday, March 26, – 2:30 p.m.
HONEYBEES Discover what honeybees are doing in spring. Program includes a craft. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP Kids 7 to 0 can register for this early spring adventure with fun, hands-on experiences. We will be exploring the park, doing a craft and learning basic archery. Pack a lunch and dress to be outside for long periods of time. Cost: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
KIDS BASKET WEAVING Kids 9 to 2 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Tuesday, March 29, :30 – 4 p.m.
TEENS BASKET WEAVING Teens 3 to 7 will learn basic weaving techniques to complete a small basket. Please bring a small flathead screwdriver, needlenose pliers, towel and 2-gallon bucket, if you can. Materials fee: $0. F/Coventry Oaks: 40 Axline Ave., Akron
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Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30, 0 – :30 a.m.
INDIAN SPRING IN THE SPRING Hike Indian Spring Trail to see and learn about what is reemerging after another Ohio winter. MF/Lake Area: 52 S. River Rd., Munroe Falls
Wednesday, March 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
MIGRATION: WARBLERS, PART 3 The third program in a series on identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning warblers. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 9:30 – 0 a.m. & 0:30 – a.m.
Friday, March 4 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. & – 2:30 p.m.
NATURE STORIES
HOMESCHOOLERS: RUBE GOLDBERG DEVICES & SIMPLE MACHINES
Kids 8 months to 3 years old, with adult companions, come to this interactive, natureinspired story time. FASN/Visitors Center:
in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.
Enjoy an energizing yoga practice with a certified yoga instructor. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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It’s not too early to think about summer day camp! Visit
summitmetroparks.org for information about summer camps in June, July and August. Registration begins next month.
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Wednesday, March 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, March
MIGRATION: FLYCATCHERS & VIREOS
AMPHIBIAN MIGRATION
Identification tips, songs and habitats of our returning flycatchers and vireos will help new birders, while experienced birders can brush up on their skills. FASN/Visitors Center: 828
Attempt to witness the annual amphibian migration across Sand Run Parkway. Programs will occur when conditions are just right. The creatures prefer a light rain, temperatures above 45 degrees and darkness. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that night. The migration often ends in early April. SR/
Smith Rd., Akron
Thursday, March 3, 9 – a.m.
BIRD WALK A walk for new and experienced birdwatchers. Binoculars are recommended.
Old Portage: 300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron
YOGA IN THE PARK
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LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8 p.m.
YOGA FOR KIDS
FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron (3/5)
THIS MONTH:
828 Smith Rd., Akron
Tuesday, March 29, 2 – 3 p.m. Children 6 to 0 join a certified yoga instructor for this fun and exciting program. Kids will mimic animals and other natural movements to connect to nature. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.
DISCOVER!
Tuesday, March , 9 – 0:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR
Hike 2.4 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. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
New monthly series! We begin this month with how to start seeds the right way. FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Homeschoolers, ages 7 to 0, join a naturalist to learn how simple machines make work easier, then build a simple device to perform a task. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Friday, March 4, a.m. – p.m.
DISTANCE HIKE Hike 7.7 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Please wear footwear appropriate for stream crossings. Everett Road Covered Bridge: 2370 Everett Rd., Peninsula
Saturday, March 5, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COUCH TO 5K Go from the couch to running your first 5K race in just 0 weeks! We will meet each week for a group run and to discuss different running topics. All participants must be registered and paid by March 2, 206. Series cost is $35, which includes registration to the Mother’s Day 5K in Munroe Falls Metro Park. SR/Mingo: 50 Sand Run Pkwy., 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.