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| 8/28 HEART HIKE 9-10 am Lakeview Park Every Thursday a recreational specialist will lead the group through workout stations and hiking. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 8/28 BEAD BRACELET WORKSHOP 6-7 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Rochelle Vallee teaches the art of creating a basic bracelet using sterling silver and gemstones. Pre-register by 8/25 & PAY $25 at door. All materials included. 8/29 EXOTIC AQUATICS OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION 10 am-4 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Traveling exhibit from the James Ford Bell Museum in Minnesota. Learn about invasive threats to our local waters and discover how you can help. See related article. Exhibit runs daily thru 10/12 8/29 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 2 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 mins. 8/29 OWLS! 8-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Learn about these fascinating creatures and dissect an owl pellet. Appropriate for ages 4-99! 8/29 NIGHT HIKE 9-10 pm Vermilion River Reservation-WALKING CENTER Learn about the things that go bump in the night! 8/29 ASTRONOMY: MOONLESS SKY 9-11 pm Carlisle Reservation - Nielson Observatory Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! 8/30 GENTLE / BEGINNING YOGA 8:30-9:45 am Lakeview Park Join this drop-in outdoor yoga class focusing on stretching, breath control, and aerobics. Bring a mat or towel. Pay $6 per class to instructor. 8/30 KIDS IN THE GARDEN: BUTTERFLIES 11 am-Noon Schoepfle Garden Visitor Center Chase butterflies and learn what they need to survive. 8/30 CREATING SUPERHEROES 1-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Learn the process of making your own superhero for a comic strip, comic book, manga, or web comic. Ages 10+, all supplies included. Pre-register by 8/25 and PAY $10 at the door. 8/30 BLUEGRASS JAM 2-7 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Featuring the talents of local musicians. FREE! See related article. 8/30 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 2 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 mins. 8/30 SUNSET STROLL 7:30-8:30 pm Columbia Reservation Meet at overlook to enjoy a beautiful evening hike. EASY hike. 8/31 CHILDREN’S GARDEN 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY 1-4 pm Schoepfle Garden Join us for games, activities, and of course, cake to celebrate a year of fun in our garden! 8/31 BACON HOUSE TOURS 1-4 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Benjamin Bacon Museum See 8/3 description. 8/31 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 2 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 mins. 8/31 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: JAMBONE 6:30-8 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Amphitheatre The local acoustic rock and blues band performs for the last concert of the year. 9/1 ART SHOW: WATERCOLOR WONDERS 8 am-4:30 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Art created by Lynn Tyler will be on display through 9/30. Visit our website for artist biography. 9/1 ERIE SHORES ART LEAGUE SHOW 10 am-4:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center thru 9/27. This local artist league will display their paintings using various mediums. Meet the artist on 9/7. 9/1 EXOTIC AQUATICS OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION 10 am-4 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Traveling exhibit from the James Ford Bell Museum in Minnesota. Learn about invasive threats to our local waters and discover how you can help. See related article. Exhibit runs daily thru 10/12. 9/2 BREAKFAST CLUB 8:30-10:00AM Lakeview Park Eat breakfast, then hike. After 10 you get a coffee mug to use anytime at the cafe. EASY hike. 9/2 KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: MONARCHS 10-11 am or 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Arts and crafts for preschoolers and their adult companions. 9/2 PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: REPTILES 10-11 am Amherst Beaver Creek Visitor Center Preschoolers ages 3+ with an adult companion will learn about reptiles through stories, crafts, and games! 9/2 MIGRATING MONARCHS 2-3:30 pm Columbia Reservation Learn about this interesting migrator as we capture, tag, record, and release butterflies as part of scientific research. Wear long clothing. MODERATE hike. 9/3 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 9/3 PARK PALS: ANIMAL NOSES 10-11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Preschoolers and an adult companion find out about the different kinds of animal noses and how animals use them through activities, story and hike. EASY hike. 9/3 HOMESCHOOL: REPTILES 10-11 am Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Homeschoolers will learn about reptiles through stories, crafts, and games! 9/3 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL: MONARCHS 10-11 am Columbia Reservation Preschoolers & parents learn about butterfly life cycles and monarchs. EASY hike. 9/3 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/4 HEART HIKE 9-10AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 9/4 EVENING TRAM RIDE 7-8 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Take a Naturalist-guided tram ride through the marsh at Sandy Ridge. Space is limited! Pre-register by 9/2. 9/5 HOMESCHOOLERS: MONARCH BUTTERFLIES 10-12 noon Wellington Reservation - Wellington Visitor Center Homeschoolers and preschoolers welcome. Come prepared for walking through tall grass. Pre-register by 9/1 9/5 MATURE DRIVER PROGRAM 2-3pm Wellington Reservation - Wellington Visitor Center Join us for an informal presentation for senior drivers as experts from AAA and the Ohio State Highway Patrol give some great tips on how to driver better, longer and safer in Lorain County! Free. Light refreshments. Followed by an informal program by a Lorain County Metro Parks staff. 9/5 KAYAK PADDLE 5-8 pm Findley State Park For recreational kayakers who want a little more experience paddling on the water with instructors guiding incase you have any questions. Pre-requisite for the paddle you must have completed the Quickstart or Intro to kayak class offered at the Splash Zone. If you do not have your own kayak Pre-register by 8/28, we have 16 kayaks available. If you have your own kayak please Pre-register by 8/28 and bring your boat, and safety gear to the boat launch at Findley State Park. This is an optional campout, it is your own responsibility if you choose to camp you need to make the arrangements with Findley State Park by calling 866-644-6727 or www.ohiostateparks.org 9/5 RIVER RAMBLE 5-6 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Wander the river as we search for life and explore our aquatic ecosystem! 9/5 OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT 7:30-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Shelter #1 Bring the family to enjoy the story of a young man named Davy who makes his home in the wilderness. Meet at Shelter #1. 9/5 NIGHT SENSES HIKE 8:30-10 pm French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center Take a night hike and learn about animal senses. STRENUOUS hike. 9/6 KAYAK PADDLE 7-9 am Findley State Park For recreational kayakers who want a little more experience paddling on the water with instructors guiding incase you have any questions. Pre-requisite for the paddle you must have completed the Quickstart or Intro to kayak class offered at the Splash Zone. If you do not have your own kayak Pre-register by 8/28, we have 16 kayaks available. If you have your own kayak please Pre-register by 8/28 and bring your boat, and safety gear to the boat launch at Findley State Park. This is an optional campout, it is your own responsibility if you choose to camp you need to make the arrangements with Findley State Park by calling 866-644-6727 or www.ohiostateparks.org 9/6 COFFEE GROUNDS WALK 9-10 am Schoepfle Garden Walk the paved trail and talk gardening with a cup of coffee. EASY hike. 9/6 INVASIVE SPECIES HIKE 1-2:30 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Learn about what species we are controlling at Sandy Ridge and what you can do to prevent their spread. MODERATE hike. 9/6 CREATING COMICS 1-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Cartoonist Mike Leuszler teaches the basics of creating comic books, comic strips, and more. All ages welcome, all materials provided. Pre-register by 9/3 & PAY $10 at door. 9/6 MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING 1-3 PM Wellington Reservation – Wellington Visitor Center Meet outside the visitor center and we will explore the park in search of Monarch butterflies and learn to tag the migrating insects. Be prepared for walking through tall grass. 9/6 THE FIGHT FOR LIGHT 1-2:30 pm Columbia Reservation Come out and discover how trees and other plants compete for sun light. Meet at overlook. MODERATE hike. 9/6 MEET THE ARTIST 2-4 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Meet the talented Lynn Tyler, the artist behind CVC’s September art show during this open forum meet and greet. Light refreshments will be served. 9/7 PLANT SWAP: FALL 1-3pm Wellington Reservation – Wellington Visitor Center Do you have extra plants taking up space in your seed beds? Here is a chance to share, trade and swap your extra plants with other plant enthusiasts who also have extra plants. Or just stop by to see what’s available. 9/7 ERIE SHORES ART LEAGUE RECEPTION 2-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Meet these local artists while enjoying some refreshments. 9/7 HIKE FOR ICE CREAM 2-3:30 pm French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center After a hike we will use various methods to make homemade ice cream. Pre-register by 9/4. 9/7 CELEBRATE MUSIC 6-7:30 pm Columbia Reservation Enjoy the music of local favorite Neil “Crash” Coffin. Bring your friends and a chair. 9/8 EARLY BIRD CLUB: AMERICAN GOLDFINCH 10-11 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Preschoolers and their adult companions learn about different birds. 9/8 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/9 BREAKFAST CLUB 8:30-10:00AM Lakeview Park Eat breakfast, then hike. After 10 you get a coffee mug to use anytime at the cafe. EASY hike. 9/9 VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 10am or 7pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Learn about volunteering at the parks. Pre-register by 9/8. 9/9 RUGHOOKING 11 am-3 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Join the local group. Beginners welcome. 9/9 MIGRATING MONARCHS 2-3:30 pm Columbia Reservation – Briarwood Lodge Wear long clothing. MODERATE hike. 9/10 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 9/10 BIRD HIKE 8:30-9:30 am Vermilion River Reservation Brighten up your morning by searching for local bird species! Meet at Walking Center. 9/10 PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH 10 – 11:00 AM Lakeview Park We will do crafts about the beach. Program also includes a snack and activity. Meet at the Rose Café. 9/10 STORY TIME 4-4:30 pm Schoepfle Garden – Children’s Garden Kids hear a story and explore the children’s garden. 9/10 FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS 6-9 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Catch their monthly meeting and enjoy a featured speaker, along with instruction on casting, fly tying, rod building, knot tying, and more. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Check out www.firelandflyfishers.org for more info. 9/10 EVENING HIKE 6:00 pm Kipton Reservation Enjoy the rugged trails of the Kipton Reservation. 9/10 ERIE SHORE PHOTO CLUB SPECIAL PRESENTATION 7-8:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center This monthly meeting will feature photography by Tom Jones. His superb photography of the Cuyahoga National Park will be accompanied by classical music. The public is welcome to enjoy this free presentation. 9/11 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 9/11 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/11 HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH 6pm Black River Reservation – Bur Oak Join us to find out how to kick your way to a new level of fitness on this hike. MODERATE hike. 9/11 ANNUAL HEIRLOOM TOMATO TASTING 6- 8:30pm Wellington Reservation – Wellington Visitor Center Join us for our second chin dripping good evening of tomato tasting. Help us crown this years’ favorite heirloom tomato. The evening will include a short class on proper tomato seed saving. BYOT- Bring Your Own favorite Tomato to the competition. Bring enough to share for judging. Donation: $10.00 at the door. 9/13 YOUNG BIRDER’S CLUB HIKE: MIGRATION and MONARCHS 8-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Club for 12-18 year olds and their adult companions. Birding Hike followed by a lesson in Monarch butterfly tagging. Co-sponsored by Black River Audubon Society. MDOERATE hike. 9/13 HOLIDAY CARDS 10 am-1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Get a jumpstart on the holiday. Make 4 different Christmas Cards and a Tag at this creative workshop taught by Melanie Dougall, a Close to my Heart rep. All papers, stamps, and embellishments will be provided. Please bring your own cutter, scissors, and adhesives. Pre-register by 9/7 & PAY $10 at door. 9/13 COMPOSTING BIG AND SMALL 10-11am Schoepfle Garden Visitor Center Learn to compost in big or small yards. 9/13 FALL WILDFLOWER HIKE 2–3:30 pm Black River Reservation – Days Dam EASY hike. 9/14 JUNIOR SCOUT BADGE 9-10:15 am Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Junior girl scouts can earn their Earth Connections Badge. Pre-register by 9/12. 9/14 BIKE RIDE 1-2 pm Columbia Reservation Let’s enjoy the day while we ride the trails of Columbia Reservation! Don’t forget your helmets and safety equipment! Meet at overlook. STRENUOUS hike. 9/14 SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEE 2-4 pm French Creek Nature Center Free animated movie. 9/14 BROWNIE SCOUT TRY-IT 2-3:15 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Brownie scouts can earn their Watching Wildlife try-it. Pre-register by 9/12. 9/15 FULL MOON HIKE 8-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation Learn what it is like to be a nocturnal animal! Meet at Walking Center. 9/16 BREAKFAST CLUB 8:30-10:00AM Lakeview Park Eat breakfast, then hike. After 10 you get a coffee mug to use anytime at the cafe. EASY hike. 9/16 BIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH 6pm Splash Zone Join us on this last bike ride in this series and learn about winter maintenance for your bike. 9/16 SPIDER EYES 7-8 pm Columbia Reservation Learn all about spiders, how they differ from insects, and see how their eyes glow! Bring a flashlight. EASY hike. 9/17 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 9/17 PRESCHOOL CSI: CANADA GEESE 10-11 am or 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation- CARLISLE VISITOR CENTER Craft, snack and investigation for 3-5 year olds and an adult. 9/17 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/18 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 9/18 PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: WIND 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden Visitor Center Preschoolers and their parents learn about windy days with a story, craft and fun. 9/18 WATERCOLOR CLASS: NATURE SCENES 10 am–2 pm Columbia Reservation Clela Stelnicki teaches you to capture the parks beauty. Bring a lunch. Class outdoors; if rain held indoors. Pre-register by 8/12. PAY $20 at door. Supplies list available 9/18 HOMESCHOOL: FUN WITH THE SUN 1-2:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Students will learn about the sun through a variety of crafts and indoor/outdoor activities. See related article about this series. EASY hike. 9/18 EVENING HIKE 6:00 pm CHARLEMONT Enjoy the rugged trails of the Charlemont Reservation. 9/20 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead. 9/20 BREAKFAST IN THE GARDEN 9-11 am Schoepfle Garden Enjoy a continental breakfast before a 9:30 garden tour. 9/20 FLY TYING AND CASTING 9 am-Noon Vermilion River ReservationR-SHELTER # 1 The Firelands Fly Fishers will conduct a workshop on techniques and strategies suitable for the beginner to the advanced. 9/20 RAPTOR WEEKEND Noon–4 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Visit the center to celebrate the world of raptors through programs, games, and crafts. LIVE ANIMALS 9/20 INVASIVE SPECIES HIKE 1-2:30 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Learn about what species we are controlling at Sandy Ridge and what you can do to prevent their spread. MODERATE hike. 9/20 BEGINNING WATERCOLOR 1-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Students will learn the basics of watercolor from artist Mary Jo Samko and will also incorporate pressed leaves into their work. Ages 8+, call for supply list. Pre-register by 9/17 & PAYy $20 at door. 9/20 MONARCH TAGGING 2-3 pm Black River Reservation - Days Dam-SHELTER #1 Find out about the monarch tagging process and what we find out from it. Meet by shelter #1. MODERATE hike. 9/21 BASKETS: BOWL BASKET WITH OVERLAYS Noon-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center This bowl shaped basket is woven on a 6" wood base and has color overlaid on natural weave. A slight flare at the top gives it a nice shape. Beginners welcome. Pre-register by 9/16 & PAY $23 at door. 9/21 RAPTOR WEEKEND Noon–4 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Visit the center to celebrate the world of raptors through programs, games, and crafts. See related article. LIVE ANIMALS 9/21 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 9/21 LATE FALL FLOWERS 1-2:30 pm Columbia Reservation See some of the late flowers and some that are really TALL bloomers! MODERATE hike. 9/21 HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR 2-3 pm Schoepfle Garden See and learn about Otto’s home and gardens. EASY hike. 9/21 OLD FASHIONED HIKE 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center We’ll go through the woods and over the creek, look under some logs and look for tracks. STRENUOUS hike. 9/22 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/22 PEN & INK: NATURE/ANIMALS 7-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Artist Mike Leuszler teaches students how to apply texture, linework, and style. No drawing ability required, ages 12+. Students will take home a set of inking pens. Pre-register by 9/19 & PAY $20 at door. 9/23 BREAKFAST CLUB 8:30-10:00AM Lakeview Park Eat breakfast, then hike. After 10 you get a coffee mug to use anytime at the cafe. EASY hike. 9/24 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 9/24 STORY TIME 4-4:30 pm Schoepfle Garden-CHILDRENS GARDEN Kids hear a story and explore the children’s garden. 9/25 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 9/25 WATERCOLOR: FALL INSPIRATIONS 9:30-11:30 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Get inspirited by the fall colors as you learn to watercolor with Clela Stelnicki in this 4 session class (9/25, 10/3, 10/16, 10/23). Beginners welcome. Pre-register by 9/20 & PAY $40 at door. 9/25 FALL NATURE CRAFTS 5-6 pm Vermilion River Reservation-Carriage Barn We will be using nature to create arts & crafts. Ages 5+. Pre-register by 9/22 and bring a clean white T-shirt. 9/26 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 9/27 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 9/27 WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH BOB MOYER 9 am-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Join Bob Moyer for a day of great techniques in watercolor painting. Sponsor by Erie Shore Art League. Pre-register by 9/20 then PAY $25 for members, $30 for non members at door. Bring lunch and supplies. 9/27 HUNTER’S SAFETY COURSE 9 am-2 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Hunter safety and related issues discussed in this 2 day session (9/27 & 28). Sponsored by Cuyahoga Sportsman’s Assoc. Under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Ray Peters (440)610-4457 to REGISTER and PAY $5 by 9/24. 9/27 LEAF ID HIKE 10-11:30 am SCHOEPFLE GARDEN For fun or for a project, we will learn how to identify leaves. MODERATE hike. 9/27 ASTRONOMY: FALL CONSTELLATIONS 9-11 pm EQUESTRIAN CENTER-NIELSON OBSERVATORY Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! 9/28 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 9/28 FRUITS, NUTS, AND SEEDS 1-2:30 pm Columbia Reservation Learn about this years natures bounty and its importance to wildlife. EASY hike. 9/28 ASTRONOMY: SOLAR VIEWING 1-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Safe look at the sun. Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! 9/28 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY 1-4 pm Wellington Reservation Help celebrate the Wellington Reservation 2nd Anniversary. Enjoy a tram ride around the trails, take a paddleboat cruise, and watch a slideshow presentation of the past years events, while enjoying a piece of cake. 9/28 CAMPFIRE STORYTELLING/SINGALONG 7-8:00 pm Wellington Reservation Finish off the Weekend with family and friends around a campfire telling stories or singing along, with park staff and/or volunteers. 9/30 BREAKFAST CLUB 8:30-10:00AM Lakeview Park Eat breakfast, then hike. After 10 you get a coffee mug to use anytime at the cafe. EASY hike. 9/30 FALL HIKE 4-5 pm Amherst Beaver Creek Enjoy the evening as we discuss the changes taking place during this season. 10/1 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation-JOHNSON WETLAND CENTER Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 10/1 ART SHOW: WORLD OF WATERCOLOR 8-4:30 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Art created by Joyce Bolte will be on display through 10/31. Visit our website for artist biography. 10/1 PARK PALS: BATS 10-11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Preschoolers and an adult companion will find out that bats really aren’t scary through activities, a story and hike. EASY hike. 10/1 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL: COLORS 10-11 am Columbia Reservation Take a hike with your preschooler and learn how trees get ready for winter. EASY hike. 10/1 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/2 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 10/2 NIGHT GAMES 7-8:30 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Ever wonder what it would be like to be a nocturnal animal? Join us for an evening of nature-based and old time favorite games (Sardines, Jailbreak), as we adapt to the dark. Great for the family! 10/3 HOMESCHOOLERS: FALL WALK 10-12 noon Wellington Reservation-WELLINGTON VISITOR CENTER As Mother Nature heaves a sigh of relief, we will hike out to see what’s happening in preparation for Winter. Pre-register by 9/30 10/4 COFFEE GROUNDS WALK 9-10 am Schoepfle Garden Walk the paved trail and talk gardening with a cup of coffee. EASY hike. 10/4 FALL TREE IDENTIFICATION 9-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Need to brush up on your Dendrology skills? Then join us for this morning hike. 10/4 FAST AND FOCUS WATERCOLORS 9 am-1 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Joyce Bolte will help you create quick and beautiful watercolor pieces. Pre-register by 10/1 and PAY $25 at the door. 10/4 Kids Craft: Gourd Birdhouses 10am-noon Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Sue Cotton of our local Herb Club teaches how to create a birdhouse out of a common gourd. Carve and paint your creation to take home. Great for kids and adults alike, all materials provided. Pre-register by 10/1 and PAY $7 at the door. 10/4 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/4 CREEPY CRAFTS 1-3 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us at this open forum craft event and create Halloween goodies to take home. 10/4 LEAF COLLECTION HIKE 2-3 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Find out about the leaves and how to identify them for a school project or for fun. EASY hike. 10/4 ASTRONOMY: MOON AND SCORPION 8-10 pm Carlisle Reservation – Nielson Observatory Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! 10/5 STEEL MILL EXTENTION TRAIL 2-3:30 pm Black River Reservation - Days Dam Meet by shelter #1. STRENUOUS hike. 10/7 KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: HALLOWEEN 10-11 am or 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center 10/7 PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS 10-11 am Amherst Beaver Creek Visitor Center Preschoolers ages 3+ with an adult companion will learn about nocturnal animals through stories, crafts, and games! 10/7 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/7 EVENING HIKE 6:00 pm Kipton Reservation Enjoy the rugged trails of the Kipton Reservation. 10/8 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation – Johnson Wetland Center Join us for birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 10/8 PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH 10 – 11:00 AM Lakeview Park A craft celebrating Halloween and Lake Erie. Program also includes a snack and activity. Meet at the Rose Café. 10/8 HOMESCHOOL: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS 10-11 am Vermilion River Reservation Homeschoolers will learn about nocturnal animals through stories, crafts, and games! 10/8 LEAF ID HIKE 5:30-7 pm Schoepfle Garden For fun or for a project, we will learn how to identify leaves. MODERATE hike. 10/8 FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS 6-9 pm French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center Catch their monthly meeting and enjoy a featured speaker, along with instruction on casting, fly tying, rod building, knot tying, and more. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Check out www.firelandflyfishers.org for more info. 10/9 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 10/9 HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH 6pm French Creek Nature Center – Pine Tree Picnic Area Learn how to incorporate basic cross training activities into your routine on this last hike. MODERATE hike. 10/10 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/11 YOUNG BIRDER’S CLUB HIKE: FALL MIGRATION PT. 2 8-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Club for 12-18 year olds and their adult companions. Co-sponsored by Black River Audubon Society. MODERATE hike. 10/11 PERRY F. JOHNSON DAY: Open House 10 am-4 pm Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center WC. We take this day to honor LCMP’s first naturalist and namesake of the Johnson Wetland Center. See related article. 10/11 CUB SCOUTS: GEOLOGY 10-11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Use this program to work toward earning the geologist activity badge. We will learn about types of rocks and the geology of our area, and then hike in search of rocks. Pre-register by 10/8. 10/11 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/11 HALLOWEEN ON THE LAKE 1:00-3:00PM Lakeview Park Join us for a Halloween celebration on the lake. We will celebrate with Halloween crafts, games, stories and roasting marshmallows by the fire. Some activities will take place outside, dress accordingly. 10/11 ADVANCED WATERCOLOR 1-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Students will learn the advanced techniques of watercolor from artist Mary Jo Samko. Ages 8+, please call for supply list. Pre-register by 10/8 & PAY $20 at door. 10/11 PACK THE PARKS: INTRO TO BACKPACKS 2-3:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Pack the Parks is back with many new topics and locations. The first program will introduce participants to selecting and fitting a backpack. 10/12 DO-IT-YOURSELF BASKETS: FALL MARKET Noon-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center This market basket is accented with fall colors and braided seagrass. A berry sprig and reed bow add a special touch. Pre-register by 10/7 & PAY $24 at door. Beginners welcome. 10/12 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/12 MEET THE ARTIST 1-3 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Meet the talented Joyce Bolte, the artist behind CVC’s October art show during this open forum meet and greet. Light refreshments will be served. 10/12 FALL SIGNS HIKE 1-2 pm Columbia Reservation See how the plants and animals get ready for winter. EASY hike. 10/12 HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR 2-3 pm Schoepfle Garden See and learn about Otto’s home and gardens. EASY hike. 10/12 TRACK CASTING 2-3:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center On this hike we search for tracks and then make plaster molds of them to take home. If it rains we will make track molds indoors. 10/13 EARLY BIRD CLUB: EASTERN SCREECH OWL 10-11 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Preschoolers and their adult companions learn about different birds. 10/13 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/13 CREATIVE DOODLING: DRAWING EXERCISES 7-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation - Carriage Barn Play drawing games and learn techniques with Mike Leuszler! All ages welcome. Pre-register by 10/10 & PAY $10 at door. 10/14 RUGHOOKING 11 am-3 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Join the local group. Beginners welcome. 10/14 HUNTER’S FULL MOON 6-8 pm Wellington Reservation Join us for a sunset hike and view the rising full moon. Refreshments will be available after the hike. 10/14 FULL MOON HIKE 8-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Explore the night and learn why the dark can be friendly! Meet at the Walking Center. 10/15 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 10/15 PRESCHOOL CSI: GREAT HORNED OWL 10-11 am or 2-3 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Craft, snack and investigation for 3-5 year olds and an adult. LIVE ANIMALS 10/15 PARK PALS II: LEAF PRINTING 10-11 am French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center Pre-school children ages 3-5 will hike in search of leaves and then bring a few back to the nature center to make prints. EASY hike. 10/15 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/15 PUMPKIN CARVING FOR HALLOWEEN FAIR 6:30-8:30pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Help us carve pumpkins for the Pumpkin Lagoon at Halloween Fair. Groups welcomed! Pre-register by 10/16. 10/15 BATS! 7-8 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Discover why this misunderstood mammal is helpful to our ecosystem through stories & crafts! 10/16 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 10/16 PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: SQUASH 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden Visitor Center Preschoolers and their parents learn about squash with a story, craft and fun. 10/16 HOMESCHOOL: SEEDS ON THE MOVE 1-2:30 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Students will learn about seeds through a variety of crafts and indoor/outdoor activities. Please see related article for more information. EASY hike. 10/16 EVENING HIKE 6:00 pm Charlemont Enjoy the rugged trails of the Charlemont Reservation. 10/17 HALLOWEEN FAIR 5-10 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us for a hike down a haunted forest trail, a fun and spooky train ride, amazing entertainment, games, activities, food, and so much more! 10/18 WATERFOWL I.D. HIKE 9-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Search the marsh for migrant waterfowl. Brush up your ID skills. MODERATE hike. 10/18 LEAF ID HIKE 10-11:30 am Schoepfle Garden For fun or for a project, we will learn bow to identify leaves. MODERATE hike. 10/18 HALLOWEEN PARADE & MORE Noon-4 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center It’s bigger and better this year. 10/18 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/18 HALLOWEEN FAIR 5-10 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us for a hike down a haunted forest trail, a fun and spooky train ride, amazing entertainment, games, activities, food, and so much more! 10/19 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/19 AFTERNOON HALLOWEEN MOVIE EVENT 1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center See these classic Halloween movies starting every hour. 10/19 COOL AUTUMN HIKE 3-4 pm Columbia Reservation Fall is here so lets enjoy it by hiking and taking in all the beauty that it brings! Meet at overlook. EASY hike. 10/21 EARLY BIRDERS: THE NOVICE GROUP 8:30-9:30 am Amherst Beaver Creek Join us for a beginner birding hike. 10/21 SENIOR HIKING CLUB 9-10:30 am Schoepfle Garden Walk the woods and garden looking for fall color. MODERATE hike. 10/21 FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/21 PUMPKIN CARVING 6-8:30 pm Wellington Reservation – Wellington Visitor Center Come select and purchase your pumpkin from a local grower, who will be available at the park for your convenience with a wagon load of pumpkins. Bring your own carving supplies or we will have a few available. Prices for pumpkins will range $4 - $15, depending upon the size of the pumpkin. Pre-register by 10/16. 10/22 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE 10/22 FRIGHTENING FILM NIGHT 7-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Bring the kids in their pajamas to enjoy a kid-scary Halloween movie. Spooky refreshments provided. 10/23 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 10/23 BUS TRIP TO THE TRAIN 11 am-5 pm French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center We will bus from FCNC to ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway. See Related Article. Pre-register and PAY $16 by 10/1. 10/24 SPOOKIN’ AND SCRAPPIN’ 4-10 pm French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature Center Two days of scrapbooking available. See related article. Pre-register by 10/19. 10/24 HALLOWEEN FAIR 5-10 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us for a hike down a haunted forest trail, a fun and spooky train ride, amazing entertainment, games, activities, food, and so much more! 10/25 WATERFOWL I.D. HIKE 9-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Search the marsh for migrant waterfowl. Brush up your ID skills. MODERATE hike. 10/25 HUNTER’S SAFETY 9 am-2 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Hunter safety and related issues discussed in this 2 day session (10/25, 26). Sponsored by Cuyahoga Sportsman’s Assoc. Under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Ray Peters (440)610-4457 to register and pay $5 by 10/22. 10/25 SPOOKIN’ AND SCRAPPIN’ 10 am-10 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Two days of scrapbooking available. See related article. Pre-register by 10/19. 10/25 WINTER GARDEN PREP 10-11 am Schoepfle Garden Visitor Center Pruning, mulching, fertilizing and more will be covered as we plan to put our gardens to bed. 10/25 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/25 CREATE-A-CREATURE 1-3 pm Vermilion River Reservation-Carriage Barn Cartoonist Mike Leuszler teaches us to create our own spooky creature or monster! All supplies provided, ages 5-12. Pre-register by 10/20 & PAY $10 at door. 10/25 HALLOWEEN FAIR 5-10 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us for a hike down a haunted forest trail, a fun and spooky train ride, amazing entertainment, games, activities, food, and so much more! 10/25 ASTRONOMY: ORIONID METEOR STRAGGLERS 8-11 pm Carlisle Reservation – Nielson Observatory Telescope viewing of the night sky and hopefully some meteors. Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only! 10/26 FALL HAY WAGON RIDES September 20-21 through October 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon – 4pm Carlisle Reservation - Equestrian Center Celebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned hay wagon ride! Horse-drawn wagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead 10/26 THE LEGEND OF BIG FOOT 7-9 pm Columbia Reservation – Briarwood Lodge Halloween is the perfect time to discover the mystery of Big Foot with enthusiast, Marc Dewerth. Participants will hear stories and investigate evidence that might suggest that the legend is real! Meet at Briarwood Lodge. 10/27 MONSTER DRAWING 7-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Cartoonist Mike Leuszler teaches monster techniques! We will use classic movie monsters as our models, all materials provided. Ages 12+. Pre-register by 10/24 & PAY $10 at door. 10/28 URBAN LEGENDS, FACT OR FICTION: GORE ORPHANAGE 7:30-8:30 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Learn the true story of Gore Orphanage. Take advantage of your only opportunity to explore the site after dark. Suitable for all ages. Pre-register by 10/24. 10/29 WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING 7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reservation - Johnson Wetland Center Join us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike. 10/29 FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIE PRESENTATION 11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/29 PUMPKIN CARVING FOR HALLOWEEN FAIR 6:30-8:30pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Help us carve pumpkins for the Pumpkin Lagoon at Halloween Fair. Groups welcomed! Pre-register by 10/16. 10/29 OWLS 7-8 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn Learn about these nocturnal birds, their behavior, diet, and dissect an owl pellet! 10/30 HEART HIKE 9:00-10:00AM Lakeview Park For young adults to seniors. We will workout with barbells along beautiful Lakeview Park. We will show different levels of exercises. Dress for outdoors, all equipment is supplied. If there is inclement weather program will be inside. After 10 receive a water bottle, after 20 a pedometer. MODERATE hike. 10/30 WATERCOLOR: TRY SOMETHING NEW 9:30-11:30 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Experiment with watercolor using new techniques taught by Clela Stelnicki in this 4 session class (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20). Pre-register by 10/25 & PAY $40 at door. 10/30 HALLOWEEN PARTY 6-8:30 pm Wellington Reservation – Wellington Visitor Center Enjoy an evening of kid safe family fun Halloween. Costume contest, prizes and refreshments will be provided. Pre-register by 10/20. 10/31 FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIE PRESENTATION 1 pm French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature Center Under 60 min. 10/31 HALLOWEEN FAIR 5-10 pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor Center Join us for a hike down a haunted forest trail, a fun and spooky train ride, amazing entertainment, games, activities, food and so much more. Last night on 11/1. |