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children & FAMILIES Trailside Tales Ages 4 to 6, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult Search for woolly bear caterpillars in September, create leaf animals in October and join ‘possum for fun under November’s full moon. Each program includes a story, craft, snack, activities and hike. Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15 Program Date Time Place Where is Woolly Bear Wed., Sept. 25 1 to 2:30 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation Leaf Animals Alive! Tue., Oct. 15 1 to 2:30 p.m. Chapin Forest Reservation—WEST By the Light of the Fri., Nov. 8 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children’s Moon Fun Schoolhouse Nature Park Family Fishing Derby Ages 4 and older, Fee: $5 per fisherman (everyone fishing must register) Have fun at our annual family fishing derby at Hidden Lake, where parents fish alongside their children. Bring your own fishing pole. Bait, prizes and t-shirts included. Instructor: Jim Meadows, min 15, max 75 Sat., Sept. 28, 9 to 11 a.m., Hidden Lake Little Tikes’ Round-up t Ages 5 & 6, Fee: $12 for one child with one adult Meet all of the horses, groom our miniatures and finish with a ride on a pony. Fee includes all-day Farmpark admission for one child and one adult. Instructor: Susan Townsend, min 4, max 8 Sun., Oct. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Farmpark Little Tikes Drive a Mini Ages 5 to 7, Fee: $12 for one child with one adult Come meet our stable of horses. Then learn how to groom, harness and drive a miniature horse. Fee includes all-day Farmpark Admission. Instructor: Farmpark Staff, min 4, max 8 Sun., Sept. 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Farmpark Animals in Black & Orange Ages 5 to 8, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult Monarch butterflies, wooly bears and orioles are all dressed for the season in orange and black. Find out what other animals share these colors as we go on a discovery hike and make a craft. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 20 Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Junior Scientist: Moon Walkers Ages 5 to 9, Fee: $5 This is a great time to see the moon! We look through the telescope at the moon to have an up-close view. There will be other fun activities as we explore the moon’s surface. Instructor: Seth Begeman, min 10, max 20 Sat., Nov. 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Environmental Learning Center Canoe Pond Fishing Ages 5 to 12, Fee: $15 per canoe Learn to fish from a canoe in Lake Metroparks’ Hidden Lake. We will provide all of the boating equipment; you provide your own fishing gear. Learn to access areas of the lake not accessible from shore. Instructor: Dana Snyder, min 10, max 16 Sat., Sept. 14, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Hidden Lake Monarch Tagging Ages 5 and older, Fee: $5 Explore Lakeshore Reservation looking for Monarch butterflies. We hope to net and tag some Monarchs so their flight south can be monitored as part of a continental survey by Monarch Watch. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sat., Sept. 7, 1 to 2 p.m., Lakeshore Reservation Pond Discovery Ages 5 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), Fee: $5 Are you ready to go mucking around the pond We’ll get our hands and feet wet while exploring what lives deep down in the mud and water. Dress to get wet and be ready for a lot of fun! Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 20 Sat., Sept. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation 20 Pre-registration is required for most programs. Family Farm & Bike Ride Ages 5 and older, Fee: $5 Bike ride with your family through Farmpark viewing animals and riding the trails to see the Halloween Hayrides sites. Surface is paved and gravel. Helmets required. Snack after ride. Instructor: Leigh Garam, min 10, max 30 Thurs., Oct. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Farmpark Nocturnal Nature Hike Ages 5 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE Take a hike in the dark and find out what goes on in the woods when the sun goes down. We may get to stargaze, watch a full moon or just observe the nighttime activity of some of the animals. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Wed., Oct. 23, 7 to 8 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Fri., Nov. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Veterans Park Astronamazing! Ages 6 to 10, Fee: $5 Come be amazed at the stars, planets and vastness of outer space! Program features awesome games, hands-on projects plus a 30-minute “trek through the universe” in our inflatable StarLab planetarium. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 15 Wed., Sept. 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Wed., Oct. 9, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Fun with Fall Leaves Ages 6 to 10, Fee: $7 Come celebrate fall with a fun nature craft! We’ll take a short hike and use what we find to create “stained glass” leaves. Dress for mess and the weather. All materials provided. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 12 Sun., Oct. 20, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Astronomy Night Ages 6 and older, FREE Spend the evening searching the skies for stars, planets and other heavenly bodies. We’ll bring the telescopes and binoculars, you provide the curiosity! Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 60 Fri., Sept. 13, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Girdled Road Reservation—SOUTH Fri., Nov. 1, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Girdled Road Reservation —SOUTH My First Pony Ages 7 to 10, Fee: $20 Discover how much fun and work it is to own a pony. This hands-on fun program includes cleaning, grooming and care. Finish with a pony ride! Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Fee includes lunch and all day admission. Instructor: Farmpark Staff, min 7, max 10 Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmpark Sun., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmpark Owl Prowl Ages 7 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), Fee: $5 Whoo, whoo, whoooo’s in the night sky Meet live Ohio owls. Discover where they live and their special skills. When we hike, don’t be surprised if the owls talk back! Instructor: Naturalist Staff & Wildlife Center Staff, min 6, max 20 Fri., Oct. 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Nature Crafting for Tweens Ages 8 to 12, Fee: $5 Learning about nature is fun and creating with nature is a great way to learn! This multi-age program includes a craft and a lot of fun-filled learning. Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15 Program Date time Place Terrific Terrariums Tue., Sept. 17 6 to 7 p.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park Awesome Apple Printing Tue., Oct. 8 6 to 7 p.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park Bird’s Nest Necklace Tue., Nov. 12 6 to 7 p.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park Kids Nature Club Ages 8 to 12, FREE Calling all nature lovers! Are you anxious to hike through woods and explore the trails If you are the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Kids Nature Club. This club meets once a month, Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Jann Glove at 440-256-2114.
Drive a Mini Horse Ages 8 to 14, Fee: $12 Come meet our stable of horses. Then learn how to groom, harness and drive a miniature horse. Fee includes all-day Farmpark admission. Instructor: Susan Townsend, min 6, max 8 Sat., Nov. 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Farmpark Off the Beaten Path Hike Ages 8 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE Join a naturalist for a 2.5-mile hike through parts of Penitentiary Glen Reservation not seen by most visitors. Terrain is hilly and may be muddy and wet. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Foxes of the Glen Ages 8 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), Fee: $5 Discover which canine animals live right here at Penitentiary Glen! We’ll begin with a hike and try to call to them, then explore the Nature Center to see what these amazing animals really look like! Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 20 Fri., Sept. 13, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Season of the Stars Ages 8 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE What stars can be seen in the fall night sky Come and take a look in our StarLab inflatable planetarium. Don’t worry about heat, clouds or bugs because we will be inside for the entire program. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 30 Sat., Sept. 21, 3 to 4 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Pawpaws: The Forgotten Fruit Ages 8 and older, FREE Pawpaw trees are small tropical looking trees that grow in small patches throughout Ohio. Join us in the Pawpaw patch and learn about the interesting natural history of Ohio’s largest native fruit. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sun., Sept. 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Gully Brook Park Nuts About Squirrels Ages 8 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), Fee: $6 Are you nuts about squirrels or do the birdfeeder battles drive you crazy Learn about squirrels and what makes them fun to watch and hard to live with. Create a squirrel feeder to take home. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 8, max 16 Sun., Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to noon, Penitentiary Glen Reservation Fall Colors Hike Ages 8 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE Join us on a beautiful fall colors hike as we discover why the leaves change colors and what other plants and animals are doing to get ready for winter. Moderate hiking. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sat., Oct. 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Chapin Forest Reservation—WEST Wed., Oct. 16, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Indian Point Park—UPPER Sat., Oct. 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation My First Horse Ages 8 and older, Fee: $20 Take an in-depth look at horse nutrition, stable needs, grooming and saddling techniques. Then try both English and Western styles of riding. Fee includes lunch and all-day Farmpark admission. Instructor: Farmpark Staff, min 5, max 10 Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmpark Horses Offering Personal Enrichment Ages 10 to 14, Fee: $18 The Jennifer Eyring memorial program is six hours packed with grooming, riding and driving horses. It is designed to build communication skills and selfesteem. Fee includes lunch and all-day Farmpark admission. Instructor: Susan Townsend, min 4, max 4 Sat., Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Farmpark Ride a Draft Horse Ages 10 and older, Fee: $12 You have seen them pull wagons and plows, now here is your chance to groom, saddle and ride a mighty draft horse. Fee includes all-day Farmpark admission. Instructor: Farmpark Staff, min 5, max 15 Sun., Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Farmpark Sun., Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Farmpark Mills of Lake County Ages 10 and older, FREE Lake County has a rich history of early industry along our rivers and in our parks. Learn how mills helped settle the Ohio wilderness as we work with a miniature water wheel in a flowing stream. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sat., Sept. 28, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Helen Hazen Wyman Park Beach Campfire Ages 10 and older, FREE Enjoy an evening hike along the lakefront, then return to a warm campfire. Relax by the fire or bring some grillables and create your own meal. Bring a lawn chair and snacks. Dress for the weather. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 30 Sat., Oct. 26, 6 to 8 p.m., Lake Erie Bluffs In Search of Ann’s Cottage Ages 10 and older (younger than 18 with an adult), FREE Search for clues of Penitentiary Glen’s hidden past on this off-trail exploration in areas not normally open to the public. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 6, max 20 Sun., Nov. 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation “101” Classes – No experience needed “201” Classes – Some experience needed “301” Classes – Must be experienced Single-handed Sailing 301 Ages 12 and older, Fee: $25 These are one design, single-handed boats. You will learn how to rig, sail together as a fleet while rounding marks and de-rig your boat. Sailing 101 and 201 or previous sailing experience required. Instructor: Leigh Garam, min 4, max 6 Thurs., Sept. 5, 6 to 8 p.m., Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Bird Walks Ages 12 and older, FREE Lake Metroparks has a variety of habitats that offer the chance to see many species of birds, especially during fall migration. Bring binoculars and field guide if you have them. Beginners welcome. Instructor: Naturalist Staff, min 10, max 25 Sat., Sept. 7, 8 to 10 a.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Sat., Oct. 26, 8 to 10 a.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Sat., Nov. 9, 8 to 10 a.m., Penitentiary Glen Reservation Outback Trek Ages 12 and older, FREE Here’s your chance to explore the off-trail areas of Lake Metroparks. Participants must be up to a physically demanding hike. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and sturdy footwear. Instructor: Naturalist Staff , min 10, max 20 Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hell Hollow Wilderness Area Sat., Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chapin Forest Reservation-TWIN Full Moon Corn Maze Ages 12 and older (children must be accompanied by an adult), Fee: $5 Make your way through the corn maze as the moon comes up. Before you depart, return to the pavilion for some snacks and games. Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear boots. Instructor: Farmpark Staff, min 30, max 70 Thurs., Sept. 19, 8 to 9 p.m., Farmpark GPS: What is Geocaching 101 Ages 12 and older, Fee: $8 first person, each additional person $5 Designed for the first time cacher, you will learn how to use a GPS unit, enter coordinates, read a map and find a cache (prize container). No experience needed. We have basic GPS units if needed. Instructor: Brian Davidson & Pete Greene, min 8, max 12 Sat., Sept. 21, 9 to 11 a.m., Environmental Learning Center Call 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 or Visit lakemetroparks.com to register. 21 children & FAMILIES
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