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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
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Friday, November 8, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, November 25, 0 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
OWL PROWL
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS
DISTANCE HIKE
Explore for owls with a naturalist. Patience and silence are essential when prowling for owls. Program for ages 6 and older. No dogs, please. LP/Twinsburg Ledges: 9999 Liberty Rd.,
Join us for a peaceful morning discussion at the wildlife viewing area. We will find out why this area is a favorite of our winter residents. Bring a mug. Coffee is provided.
Twinsburg
LP/ Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Burn off that turkey dinner by hiking more than 8 miles at a continuous pace on trails that are difficult or primitive. There will be few, if any, rest stops. Drinking water is recommended. Everett Road Covered Bridge: 2370 Everett Rd., Peninsula
Saturday, November 9, 8 – 0:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 20, – 2:30 p.m.
HIKE & BREAKFAST
BOOK CLUB: A WILDER ROSE
Friday, November 25, – 2:30 p.m.
Join a naturalist for a wild turkey hike around Alder Pond and a gobbling good breakfast. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. GYH/Main Entrance: 2077 Newton
A true story of the decade-long, intensive, and often troubled collaboration between Laura Ingalls Wilder and daughter Rose Wilder Lane that produced the “Little House on the Prairie” books. Drinks are provided, but please bring a mug. FASN/Visitors Center:
Learn what Mother Nature has in store for us during the coming month, including which plants, animals, birds or insects to look for as you hike Summit Metro Parks trails. FASN/
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Saturday, November 9 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.
READING THE LANDSCAPE Can’t see the forest for the trees? Learn how to look at the forest in a different way by observing old fence rows or property lines, wind throws, pastures and more. What are wolf trees? Find out! SC/Pheasant Run: 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton
Saturday, November 9, – 2 p.m.
LEDGES TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR We’ll hike Ledges Trail each month this year, taking a photographic record of the seasonal changes. In December we’ll review the year in photos. 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 g
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828 Smith Rd., Akron
WHISPERS FROM MOTHER NATURE
Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
Wednesday, November 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
GORGE HISTORY HIKE
IN SEARCH OF GALLS
Come learn about the history of the Gorge with a naturalist. G/Main Entrance: 60
What is a gall? What’s in a gall? Learn the answers to these questions and more on a hike through the Tallmadge Meadows Area.
Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
HEALTHY STRIDES HIKES
MF/Tallmadge Meadows: 088 North Ave., Tallmadge
Summit Metro Parks is partnering with Cleveland Clinic Akron General to present Healthy Strides Hikes. During the Fall Hiking Spree, join us on casual - to 3-mile walks, preceded by a brief, informative talk by physicians and caregivers. Topics change each session based on the leader’s specialty. All hikes will be on hiking spree trails. g
Sunday, November 27, 3 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, 2 – p.m. CVS/Oxbow: 06 Cuyahoga St., Akron
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.
Saturday, November 26, 0 – :30 a.m. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
MAKING NATURE JEWELRY Learn simple jewelry-making techniques to create a pair of earrings to take home or give as a gift. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
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Wednesday, November 30, – 2:30 p.m.
CARDIO HIKE
EXPLORE! THIS MONTH:
Hike eight different trails to earn spree rewards. Sep. to Nov. 30
Thursday, November 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 3 – 5 p.m.
TOWPATH HISTORY HIKE
NATURE CRAFTING FOR ADULTS: WHISK BROOMS
Discover some history along the Towpath Trail and catch glimpses of wildlife along the way. TT/Clinton: 2749 North St., Clinton g
Thursday, November 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Through November 23
SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Visitors may submit two entries for the 7th Amateur Photography Exhibit, on display in the Nature Realm Visitors Center January through May 207. Only two printed photographs will be accepted, and all images must be taken in areas managed by Summit Metro Parks. With each entry, please include your name, address, phone number, email, the location where the image was taken and a title for the image. All originals will be returned. You may drop off entries during the visitors center’s regular hours, or mail them to the Summit Metro Parks administrative offices, c/o Naturalist Elizabeth Kresse, 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron, OH 4433.
Learn the art of making a whisk broom from corn. Materials fee: $0. FASN/Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
SMALL FOOTPRINT: BEYOND LABELS Learn how to become a mindful buyer of food, clothing and common products. Bring a notebook and a head full of ideas. LP/Nature Center: 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Thursday, November 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR This month, learn how to garden for wildlife. Be ready to invite wildlife into your back yard next spring! FASN/ Visitors Center: 828 Smith Rd., Akron
ARCHERY Learn international-style target archery at Twinsburg’s indoor range. Program good for beginning and practiced archers. All equipment and hands-on instruction provided. Must be 50 inches or taller. Twinsburg Community Center: 0260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg Wednesday, November 2, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
FOR ADULTS (ages 6+)
Hike along Downy Loop Trail to discover the sights and sounds of the wet woods. Hopefully, we’ll enjoy the sunset before finishing our hike. WH: 22 Barlow Rd., Hudson g
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Wednesday, November 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
FOR KIDS (ages 9-5)
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Saturday, November 26, 0:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FOR KIDS (ages 9-5)
Friday, November 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
SUNSET HIKE
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Saturday, November 26, – 2:30 p.m.
FOR ADULTS (ages 6+)
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Programs with this icon require advance registration, beginning on the date in parentheses, by calling 330-865-8065.
GYH/Pioneer: 550 Frazier Ave., Akron
November 29 is #GivingTuesday. http://bit.ly/SMPfoundation
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.