Geauga Park District is pleased to announce its programming for November, again featuring CONNECT themes to help people find their connection to Geauga Park District and the Great Outdoors. We’re excited to help people connect with how good they’ll feel inside once they’re outside doing something they love.
Connect with Giving in November. Programs marked CONNECT will put you in the giving spirit, make you feel thankful for Nature, and include collections of nonperishable food items to “give back.”
Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.
Big Creek Park, Tupelo Pond Parking
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes typically 1 1/2 miles long. Naturalist leads hikes held in Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137.
Autumn Discovery Hike
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2-3:30 p.m.
The West Woods
Using all of our senses, we’ll experience the natural wonders of the magical fall!
Waterfowl Float: Canoe with Quackers (Ages 12+ w/adult)
Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-2:30 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve, Lake Kelso
After scanning the waters from the observation blind, paddle among migratory waterfowl on glacial Lake Kelso. Canoeing skills and registration required, begins Nov. 1.
Backcountry Ravine Hike
Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-3:30 p.m.
Big Creek Park, Deep Woods
Join a naturalist on a rugged off-trail adventure to explore hemlock ravines, discovering wildlife of the tributary streams of Big Creek. Registration required. CONNECT.
Meet the Meteorites
Friday, Nov. 13, 7-8 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Learn how scientists study meteorites, and use hands-on tests to see if a rock is a meteorite or a “meteor-wrong.” Have a rock that might be a meteorite? Bring it in and learn how to test it. Followed by night-sky viewing if conditions permit. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Waterfowl on the Move
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m.
LaDue Reservoir, Valley Road Boathouse Parking Lot
Cruise the west shore of LaDue for migratory ducks, loons, grebes, swans and bald eagles. Spotting scopes provided. Bus seats available first-come; if bus fills, carpool behind. NATURE’S NOT TO BE MISSED.
Holly Days Artisan Boutique
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Return of a classic! Browse a premier selection of Nature-themed holiday décor/gifts by regional artisans – the perfect place to find handmade items for everyone on your list – plus the new Alternative Gift Fair – featuring unique community gifts you can give on your own time throughout the year. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. CONNECT.
Timbertots: Animal Exploration (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m.
Sunnybrook Preserve, Lodge
Explore forests, ponds, and meadows to discover what animals are all around us! Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2-3 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 p.m.. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes typically 1 1/2 miles long. Naturalist leads hikes held in Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137.
Timbertots: Animal Exploration (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m. & 1-2 p.m.
Sunnybrook Preserve, Lodge
Explore forests, ponds, and meadows to discover what animals are all around us! Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
Maple Town Tune Traders
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-10 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Come to play, sing or just listen and enjoy. Informal performances followed by jam session. All musical genres and instruments welcome. Snacks to share welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Trail Camera Treasures
Friday, Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join Natural Resource Management Research Assistant Tami Gingrich as she shares some amazing highlights from five years of trail camera surveys, along with tips for cameras and techniques. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. CONNECT.
Webelos Geologist Achievement & Geology Beltloop & Pin
Saturday, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Webelos and younger scouts work on requirements. Registration required, begins October 1.
Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Night Hike & Campfire
Saturday, Nov. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Orchard Hills Park, Lodge
Gather around a campfire, warm up with some hot chocolate, journey into the darkness to experience the magical world of Nature at night, then return to the campfire for a sweet treat! Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. CONNECT.
Big Bird Bus Tour: Bald Eagles & Sandhill Cranes
Sunday, Nov. 22, 1-3:30 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Take a van trip to look for bald eagles and the gathering place for local Sandhill Cranes prior to their migration south. Registration required. NATURE’S NOT TO BE MISSED.
Volunteer Orientation
Monday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Interested in learning more about Geauga Park District’s Volunteer Program? Join us for an orientation about the opportunities for volunteers, and begin the application process to become ‘official’!
Full Moon: The Beaver Moon
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 6-8 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Learn about the industrious beaver, then watch the rising full moon through park telescopes. If cloudy, view from the planetarium instead. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Meet the Meteorites
Friday, Nov. 27, 7-8 p.m.
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Learn how scientists study meteorites, and use hands-on tests to see if a rock is a meteorite or a “meteor-wrong.” Have a rock that might be a meteorite? Bring it in and learn how to test it. Followed by night-sky viewing if conditions permit. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Furry Fauna Fun Day
Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Follow rhyming clues to things to see and do while learning a thing or two about mammals! Fun for the whole family. Drop in anytime during program hours. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Ice Age Authentic or Mammoth Malarky?
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2-3:30 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
In a fun game show format, contestants are challenged to choose the true identification of Ice Age objects after hearing comedic explanations from a panel of experts. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2-3 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 p.m.. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
For more information, call 440-286-9516 or visit the Geauga Park District website.
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