- Deer Above, Worms Below: Impacting the Forest Understory
Tuesday, October 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The West Woods
Ryan Trimbath, PhD candidate, describes the impacts of White-tailed Deer, exotic earthworms and human disturbance in shaping forest plant communities. A collaboration with Blackbrook Audubon Society. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Geauga Park District Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, October 18th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at The West Woods
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 an official volunteer. Registration required.
- Cross-county Van Trip
Saturday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Chickagami Park
Join a naturalist on this van trip to visit three parks – Chickagami, The Rookery and Orchard Hills – and learn what’s unique about each. Bring a packed lunch. Orchard Hills stop includes a visit to the Patterson Fruit Farm Market. Registration required.
- Nature Explorers: Autumn Frisbee Tree Adventure (Ages 6-7 & 8-11)
Saturday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at B. Benner Metzenbaum Park
Nature Explorers, use your Frisbee golf skills on a “tree course” to learn cool facts about trees during this indoor/outdoor program. DROP-OFF PROGRAM. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- Introduction to Fishing
Saturday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Beartown Lakes Reservation, North Point Shelter
Practice the basics of fishing with Natural Resource Management staff and Park Board Commissioner Len Barker, renowned perfect game pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Brief instruction about equipment, tackle, knots, etc. will be followed by hands-on fishing. Fishing license required for ages 16-65. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
Saturday, October 21st, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 22nd, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29th, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of fall with a horse-drawn wagon ride! Free passes ensure first-come, first-served boarding. No pets. Rides last about a half hour and are cancelled by bad weather. Last ride leaves at 4:30 p.m.
- History Written in Stone: Welton Cemetery
Saturday, October 21st, 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. at Welton Cemetery, Goodwin Ave., Burton
Explore this historic site to discover that a cemetery is more than cold stones and the dearly departed – it a history museum, wildlife refuge, botanical garden and art gallery! Outdoor program, so be prepared for unpredictable fall weather and light rain. Thunderstorms cancel the program. Registration is required through Burton Public Library at 440-834-4466 or Burton Library.
- Timbertots: Going Batty! (Ages 3-5 w/adult)
Sunday, October 22nd, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 23rd, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park, Horwath’s
Join “Nora the Explorer” to find out what makes bats such amazing creatures! Outdoor program, so please dress accordingly. Older or younger siblings will not be considered registered participants. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- Maple Town Tune Traders
Thursday, October 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at The West Woods
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.
- Scout Day: Junior Girl Scout Geocacher Badge
Saturday, October 28th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at The West Woods, Affelder House
Junior Girl Scouts, join us for a morning of high-tech hide & seek as you work toward your Geocacher Badge. Bring your own GPS unit or enabled device, or use ours. Registration required.
- Scout Day: Webelos Earth Rocks Elective Adventure
Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The West Woods
Webelos, let’s work toward your Earth Rocks elective adventure. Dress for the weather, as program will be both indoors and out. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- International Observe the Moon Night
Saturday, October 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night at our newly restored Nassau station! Drop in anytime during program hours to view the moon using park telescopes and learn some more about Earth’s closest neighbor. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
