Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, January 17th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Beartown Lakes Reservation, North Point Shelter
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes typically 1 ½ miles long. A naturalist leads hikes in Geauga Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137. If temperature is below 20 degrees, please call 440-279-0880 to confirm program will still be held.
Timbertots: Black Bears (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Thursday, January 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Rookery, Great Blue Heron Lodge
Preschoolers and their adults will have a blast discovering the wonders of Ohio’s largest mammal, the Black Bear, with games and outdoor activities. Indoors and outdoors. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
Learn to Cross Country Ski
Sunday, January 22nd, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Orchard Hills Park, Lodge
Learn the basics of cross country skiing from Chris Newman of Geiger’s including clothing, equipment and technique. Ski rental available in advance from Geiger’s in Chagrin Falls, 440-247-4900, with a special program rental rate of $17.00 if picked up Friday and returned Monday. Registration required.
Timbertots: Black Bears (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Big Creek Park, Meyer Center
Preschoolers and their adults will have a blast discovering the wonders of Ohio’s largest mammal, the Black Bear, with games and outdoor activities. Indoors and outdoors. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
Ohio’s Comeback Critters: Bobcats
Sunday, January 22nd, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
After facing extirpation by 1850, Ohio’s bobcat population is making a slow and steady rebound! Join Jamey Emmert and Laura Graber from the Ohio Division of Wildlife to learn more about this exciting and elusive creature of the forest. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Maple Town Tune Traders
Thursday, January 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Informal performances followed by jam session. All genres, instruments and skill levels welcome. Come to play, sing or simply enjoy as audience. Snacks to share welcome.
Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Woven Wire Fairy Basket Workshop
Friday, January 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Affelder House
Artist Joan Rusek instructs on weaving a free-form wire hanging basket with dazzling colors, crystals and gemstone chips. These creations are known to attract fairies and keep them out of mischief! Ages 16+. Fee: $36.00 includes all materials and refreshments. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
Dark Matter Galaxies
Friday, January 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Find out more about the mysterious dark matter and new hints about our universe’s history. Followed by night sky viewing using park telescopes till 11 PM. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Scout Day: Brownie Girl Scouts Hiker Badge
Saturday, January 28th, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join us to work on the Brownie Hiker Badge! We’ll take a winter hike and cover badge requirements 1, 2, 3 and 5. Registration required.
Scout Day: Wolf Cub Scout Paws on the Path
Saturday, January 28th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join us for an outdoor winter hike to work on requirements 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Paws on the Path Core Adventure! Registration required.
Night Sky Viewing
Saturday, January 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Take in the wonders of the night sky using park telescopes! Planetarium program if weather won’t allow night sky viewing. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Travelogue: Costa Rica
Sunday, January 29th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join Tom Sampliner, photographer and past Native Plant Society president, as he shares images of Costa Rica during the summer monsoon season. Presented in conjunction with the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Sunday, January 29th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Join us for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky each week. Building open house 1-4 PM. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Travelogue: A Local Botanist’s Look at the Flora of Kaua’i
Sunday, January 29th, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Naturalist Judy Barnhart shares images of her recent travels to Kaua’i, taking a look at how Polynesian culture and recent introductions have influenced the flora of the island. Presented in conjunction with the Native Plant Society. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, January 31st, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes typically 1 ½ miles long. A naturalist leads hikes in Geauga Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137. If temperature is below 20 degrees, please call 440-279-0880 to confirm program will still be held.
For more information, visit Geauga Park District or call 440-286-9516.
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