Ice Off Waterfowl Watch
Saturday, March 18th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LaDue Reservoir, Boat House Parking Area, Valley Road
Take a birding trip to view migratory loons, grebes, ducks, bald eagles, etc. First come, first served for a seat in the park van; others caravan behind. Nature’s Not to Be Missed.
Scout Day: Cadette Girl Scouts Trees Badge
Saturday, March 18th, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Swine Creek Reservation, Sugar House
Join us in the sugarbush to learn about trees as part of the Trees Legacy Badge! We’ll cover requirements 1, 2, 4 and 5. Registration required.
Scout Day: Bear Cub Scouts Fur, Feathers & Ferns Core Adventure
Saturday, March 18th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Swine Creek Reservation, Sugar House
Join us to work on your Fur, Feathers & Ferns Core Adventure. We’ll work on requirements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as we explore the sugarbush. Registration required.
The Buckeye Trail: Follow the Blue Blazes
Sunday, March 19th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
The Buckeye Trail winds around Ohio, reaching into every corner of the state. This program will offer the history and evolution of Ohio’s scenic hiking trail with an overview and characteristics of its various unique sections. A brief presentation by the Burton section supervisors, who have successfully rerouted portions of the trail from road to off-road, will be followed by a Q&A with the Crooked River Chapter, Buckeye Trail Association members, volunteers and hikers. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Maple Town Tune Traders
Thursday, March 23rd, 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.
Wine Bottle Planter Workshop
Friday, March 24th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join artist Jess Nestor to create a beautiful succulent planter from a discarded wine bottle while enjoying wine and snacks with friends. Fee: $36.00 includes materials. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
The Viking Sunstone
Friday, March 24th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Could the ancient Norse have used a rock and some astronomy know-how to navigate the seas? Come test the possibilities! Followed by night sky viewing till 11:00 p.m. using park telescopes. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Hidden Gems Hike: Affelder Falls
Saturday, March 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The West Woods, Affelder House
Experience the beauty of Affelder Falls in the spring as participants hike the new Falls Trail and Affelder Link Trail, rain or shine. Registration required.
Night Sky Viewing
Saturday, March 25th, 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.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Sunday, March 26th, 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 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Woodcock Watch
Sunday, March 26th, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
A behind-the-bushes look at the courtship antics of a unique bird, the American Woodcock, highlighted by an amazing aerial ballet with “wingsong” followed by a careening descent – a true rite of spring! Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Nature’s Not to Be Missed.
Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, March 28th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, Sunset 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.
Twilight Hike & Campfire
Saturday, April 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Chickagami Park, Overlook Shelter
Explore the woods as the day winds down, then head to a campfire for a sweet treat!
For more information, visit Geauga Park District or call 440-286-9516.
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