- Homeschool Days: Magnification (Ages 5-7 & Ages 8-12) – Friday, November 16th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
We’ll learn how to use magnifying glasses, microscopes and binoculars to study wildlife, plus explore how these devices work! Adults may attend (need not register) or drop off child with waiver. Indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Registration required.
- Scout Day: Daisy Scouts Clover Petal – Saturday, November 17th from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Daisy Girl Scouts, start your journey toward earning your Clover Petal! You’ll learn about using our natural resources wisely with a Nature hike and indoor activities. Dress for the weather. Registration required.
- Scout Day: Tiger Cubs Backyard Jungle Adventure – Saturday, November 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Tiger Cub Scouts, join us to explore Nature in the Backyard Jungle! Indoors and outdoors, so dress for the weather. Registration required.
- Nassau Astronomy Night with CVAS – Saturday, November 17th from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station
Join members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society to take in the wonders of the night sky using our newly restored telescope! Stop in to discover this amazing facility and all it has to offer.
- House Guest or House Pest? – Sunday, November 18th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Learn more about the critters that share our homes. Should we consider them house guests or house pests? Join us to find out! Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Geauga Walkers – Tuesday, November 20th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Big Creek Park, Woodin Road Parking Lot
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes of 1-1 ½ miles long in Geauga County and the surrounding area. A naturalist leads hikes scheduled in Geauga Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137. Held year round.
- Home Sweet Habitat Scavenger Hunt – Saturday, November 24th from 1:00 p.m . – 3:00 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Drop in anytime during program hours to explore nature’s habitats with a fun indoor scavenger hunt where you can meet some animal friends, play games and win a prize – fun for the whole family!
- The Full Beaver Moon – Saturday, November 24th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Observatory Park
The Beaver Moon comes when beavers are hard at work getting ready for winter. Come learn about the moon and these fascinating animals, then observe the rising moon using park telescopes (weather permitting)! This program will be followed by night sky viewing until 11:00 p.m. if the weather is clear.
- Trail Cam Treasures – Sunday, November 25th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at The West Woods, Nature Center
Discover how using trail cameras can open up a whole new window to wildlife. Naturalist Tami Gingrich will cover the basics about trail cameras, including how to choose the right model and how to place your camera for maximum results. Then view some of the cool captures she has obtained throughout her survey work in Geauga Park District over the years. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show – Sunday, November 25th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Observatory Park
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.
