- The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show – Sunday, December 16th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Join us for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky this week. Building open house 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, also view the sun using our safe solar-viewing equipment. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Geauga Walkers – Tuesday, December 18th from 12:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at Bass Lake Preserve, Lodge
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes in Geauga County and the surrounding area. Hikes are typically 1 to 1 1/2 miles long and held year-round. This is the annual holiday potluck with a hike at noon, potluck at 1 p.m. and indoor program at 2 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. Naturalist leads hikes scheduled in Geauga Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137.
- Winter Solstice Celebration – Friday, December 21st from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at The West Woods
Celebrate the longest night of the year as we explore the roots of our modern holiday celebrations indoors and out. Enjoy treats, hot beverages and music by the Pilgrim Brass Choir, and make a solstice-themed craft. Then, outdoors, stroll the self-guided Solstice Traditions Trail, a magical, candlelit route through the forest, stop by a bonfire, and enjoy interactive skits highlighting solstice traditions of various civilizations with costumed interpreters. Dress for the weather.
- Full Moon: The Buck Moon – Saturday, December 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Join us for the year’s earliest-rising full moon and warm up with some Native American tales of the winter sky. If the weather allows, we’ll also observe the rising full moon using park telescopes. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Nature’s Ornaments: Make it Yourself! – Sunday, December 23rd from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
From evergreens to icicles, the beauty of the holiday season can be seen in Nature. Try your hand at making some of your own unique ornaments from natural items. Drop in at any time to make one or all of the ornaments. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- Grandparents in the Park: Feathered Friends – Thursday, December 27th from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Not all birds fly south for the winter! Grandparents and grandchildren, join a naturalist for fun hands-on indoor activities celebrating our feathered friends. Please bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- Maple Town Tune Traders – Thursday, December 27th from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Singers and musicians present short performances followed by a jam session. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Come to play, sing or simply enjoy as audience. Snacks to share welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Wildlife in Winter (Ages 6-7 & Ages 8-11) – Friday, December 28th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Join us to learn what we should and shouldn’t do to help our wildlife friends this winter by exploring both inside and outside and make your very own bird feeder! THIS IS A DROP-OFF PROGRAM. Please make sure to dress for the weather. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- The Southern Sky – Friday, December 28th from 7:00 p.m . – 8:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
A peacock, a tarantula, and a housefly or two? Discover the fascinating stories in skies above Earth’s southern hemisphere. If weather permits, this program will be followed by night sky viewing until 11:00 p.m.
- A Bear-y Fun Time! (Ages 3-5 w/adult) – Saturday, December 29th from 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. at Big Creek Park
Join Nora the Explorer to discover amazing things about bears through a story, fun activities and a craft. Indoors only. Program is for the stated age group; older and younger siblings will not be considered participants. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
- Nassau Night Sky Viewing – Saturday, December 29th from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station
Observe the wonders of the night sky using this facility’s giant research-grade telescope! If weather prevents sky viewing, join us for a planetarium presentation in the McCullough Science Center instead. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Going the Otter Way for Winter Wildlife – Sunday, December 30th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Eldon Russell Park
Hike the new Duane Ferris Nature Trail and explore various habitats for signs of otter, mink, muskrat, beaver, deer, wild turkey and other winter wildlife.
- The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show – Sunday, December 30th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Join us for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky this week. Building open house 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, also view the sun using our safe solar-viewing equipment. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- New Year’s Eve Nature Celebration! – Monday, December 31st from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Claridon Woodlands
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the new Claridon Woodlands with fun activities for all ages. There will even be a “toast” at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)! Pizza and beverages provided. Program is mostly indoors but may be partially outdoors if weather permits. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.
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