May 17th, 11am-3pm • Lakeview Park

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May-June 2015 | Volume 55, Number 3
Lorain County Metro Parks
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Every Hero Has a Story
Beach Party & Summer
Reading Program Kickoff
June 6 • 12:00-3:00PM
What’s your super power? Cosponsored
by the Lorain Public Library System and
the Lorain County Metro Parks, the Beach
Party launches the Lorain Public Library
System’s “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program and the Metro Parks’
Lakeview Park beach season. Fun for the
whole family will include crafts, games and
face painting as we transform everyone
into amazing heroes! Join some of your
favorite characters for the interactive
Junior Superhero Academy presented by
Spectacular Party
Entertainment,
LLC. Wear your
favorite hero costume and bring
your camera for
special photo opportunities.
INSIDE
Lakeview Park 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain (440) 245-1193
www.MetroParks.cc
Rose Café (440) 288-8899
Paddle and Pedal Fest
2
Calendars
3&4
Honor Roll
5
Hiking Club News
5
Worldwide Solstice Festival
5
Summer Kickoff
6&7
Fun with Friends
7
Forest Hills Golf Course
11
Mercy Health
11
TrueNorth12
May/June 2015 1
2015 Board of Park
Commissioners:
James E. Ziemnik
Director, Lorain County
Metro Parks
Fredrick L. Alspach
Chairman
Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda
Vice Chairman
Joseph E. Hribar
Commissioner
Paddle and Pedal Fest
May 17th, 11am-3pm • Lakeview Park
About the cover:
Lorain County Metro Parks leased the 20 acres of
Lakeview Park from the city of Lorain in 2006.
Major renovation began on the bath house, which
is now the Rose Café along with the restoration of
the historic rose garden. Today guests can enjoy
magnificent sunsets, and a variety of recreational
activities such as swimming, lawn bowling, volleyball, concerts and educational programs.
Experience paddling and peddling in our area
through this annual event! On the beach, try out
various boats including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes. Boats will be provided to try
out for FREE by LoCo Yaks, Great Lakes Kayaking,
and West River Paddle Sports. Solo paddlers required to be at least 9 years of age, younger aged
paddlers welcome to go out with an adult in a
canoe or tandem kayak. In the Event Garden, check
out bikes and various cycling organizations. As part
of the “Put a Lid on It” campaign, kids will learn
about helmet and bike safety, and also receive a
free bike helmet (first come, first serve)! Kids also
encouraged to bring own bike to the
event.
Learn more about paddling through
our Smartstart programs scheduled
on the beach. These programs taught
by certified American Canoe Association instructors
will provide an overview of safety and paddling
techniques. Also practice techniques on the water
with instructors. Smartstart will be held at 11:30am,
12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Pre-register by calling
1-800-LCM-PARK or at www.metroparks.cc. Check out
other informative paddling demos on the beach. At
Noon and 2pm, LoCo Yaks will provide “How to Pick
Your Gear” demos. At 1pm, check out at Stand-up
Paddleboard demo with West River Paddle Sports.
Make this an all-day family day through many other
activities taking place at the event! A Kid’s FUN Station will be set up on the beach. Also enjoy live music and food vendors! Near the Bath House, check out
many other stations providing interesting information
about adventure opportunities in our area. Questions?
Contact Jannah at (440) 967-7310. We look forward
to seeing you at Paddle and Pedal Fest!
Five thousand roses were originally planted at Lakeview Park in 1935 in the wheel
shape of the Rotary Club International Insignia. Over the years many of the roses died from
lack of upkeep and harsh weather conditions. In 2006 , the last few roses were removed,
the beds and walkways were completely redone, and an irrigation system was added. The
Rose Garden started to take shape with the planting of 1,248 individual rose bushes. Today
the Rose Garden is pleased to have restored the garden back to 5,000 rose bushes with the
help of sponsorship through individual donations. Donation forms are available online at
www.metroparks.cc under Donate Today Help Make A Difference.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
MAY 2015
HSP
Metro Parks Locations
and Facilities
ABCAmherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
DDDays Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HMHigh Meadows
CA
Caley Reservation
FRIDAY 1
18207 West Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
(440) 458-5121
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
170 Cascade Park Dr.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
BL
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
FHGCForest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCRFrench Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
2792 E. River
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4951 French Creek Rd.
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
KR
Kipton Reservation
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
LVP Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRCMercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0764
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
6275 Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
SG Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
WR Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
= Easy
Y
= Moderate
= Strenuous
= Live Animals
HSP = H iking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
May 2015
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
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Wed. Thur.
Fri.
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SUNDAY 10
HSP
MAYFLOWERS
10 am - 11:30 am, COL. Let’s pretend were Pilgrims
and search the land for “WILD” Flowers!
EVENING BIRD HIKE HSP
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, VRR. Meet at Carriage Barn.
HIKE WITH A RANGER HSP
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, BRR. Hike at Bur Oak with a Black
River Ranger by the light of the moon.
DOUBLE DIP BASKET 11 am - 4 pm, COL-BL. This basket is woven on an
8x14 handle with color accent/triple weave. PR by
5/14 pay $25 at door.
BEACH SMARTSTART 11:30,12:30 OR 1:30pm, LVP. Learn paddling basics.
Open to all ages, but must be at least 50 lbs to try out
kayak. PR by 5/15.
HSP
SIGNS OF SPRING HIKE
1:30 pm - 2 pm, CA. Search Caley Reservation for signs
of the season.
HSP
HABITAT HELPERS
1:30 pm - 3 pm, COL. Hike, discuss & see some of the
man made products that help wildlife management!
HSP
GARDEN HIKE
3 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to see what’s
blooming.
MONDAY 18
HSP
SPRING BIRD WALK
ART CLASS: FLOWERS & OUTDOOR
8:30 am - 10 am, SRR. Great way to start the day.
SKETCHBOOK MOMS AND MUFFINS TOUR
9 am - 11 am, MNP. See 5/4 for description. PR by
9:30 am - 11 am, SG-SGVC. Treat mom to a continental
5/18 pay at door members $10/ non $13
breakfast before a garden tour. Pay $1 at door for
TUESDAY 19
breakfast
HSP
WILDFLOWER WALK
MOTHER’S DAY ANNIVERSARY at MILLER
9 am - 10:30 am, CAS. Stroll through Ely Woods in
10 am - 6 pm, MNP. Celebrate MNP’s 4th anniversary
search of spring wildflowers.
with Mom. Moms get in FREE today! conservatory fee $2
BEAD A BRACELET BIG BIRDING WEEKEND
6 pm - 9 pm, MNP. Make a bracelet from crystals and
11 am - 4 pm, SRR. Birding displays, hikes and more.
beads. PR by 5/12 pay at door $45 member/$50 non
MOTHER’S DAY SOLAR VIEWING
FROGS AND TOADS
1 pm - 4 pm, SRR. A safe look at the sun. Co-sponsored
8 pm - 9 pm, SRR. Search for amphibians. Level 2
by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only.
MAY ART SHOW: PIONEER RIDGE
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
8 am -4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. The Pioneer Ridge
Photography Club will be sharing some of their favorite
MONDAY 11
photographs with you! Through 05/31
HSP
SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE
SKETCHBOOK 10 am -11 am, SG. Look for early spring wildflowers.
9 am - 11 am, MNP. See 5/4 for description. PR by
DISC GOLF
5/11 Pay at door members $10/non $13
10 am - 4:30 pm, VRR-CB. Try out disc golf on our
9-hole course! Loan discs for FREE at the CB (Wed-Sun
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: SPRING SEEDS
10am-4:30pm). Through 05/31
10 am - 11 am, FCNC. Nature crafts for preschoolers
and their parents. Preschool movie following at 11 am.
FAIRY GARDENS & MINI LANDSCAPES
HSP
10 am - 6 pm, MNP. Enjoy this unique exhibit. Immerse
NATURE ABCS
yourself into this tiny world and become part of a spe10 am - 11 am, VRR-CB. Kids learn ABCs through things
cial surprise as you view it thru a child’s eyes .Thru 8/2
found in nature! Includes indoor and outdoor activities.
TRAM RIDE THROUGH KFR
SPRING AROMAS HSP
12 pm - 3 pm, KFR. tram ride through the Kopf Family
10 am - 11 am, COL. Come out to experience some of
SATURDAY 2
the various spring aromas here at the park.
100 BIRDS IN A DAY (OR BUST)
TUESDAY 12
7 am - 4 pm, SRR.The quest to get 100 species in one
HOMESCHOOL NATURE: NATURE
day. Join us for all or part of the day.
DISCOVERY DAYS MIGRATORY BIRD HIKE
9:15 am - 11:15 am, FCNC. Hands-on field trip oppor8:30 am - 10:30 am, WR. Join a Naturalist as we look
tunity for ages 5-7 years. Space limited; PR youth
for songbirds.
participants by 5/11.
GARDEN WALK: TIPTOE THRU
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION HSP
THE TULIPS
10 am - 11 am, CAR-CVC. Learn about volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Metro Parks, PR by 5/10
9:30 am - 10:30 am, SG., Walk the garden to enjoy the
spring color and tulips.
GARDEN GALS FAIRY GARDEN DEMO 11 am - 12:30 pm, MNP. Garden Gals demo how to
BEACH CLEAN UP
make a fairy garden. Accessories avail. PR by 5/8 pay
10 am - 2 pm, LVP. Help us get ready for this summer
at door N/C members/$3non.
and help clean up the beach. Gloves and trash bags
HSP
provided.
WILDFLOWER WALK
SUNDAY 3
5 pm - 6 pm, VRR. Meet at Carriage Barn.
TRAIL TALES AT INDIAN HOLLOW
ZENTANGLE 101 8 am - 4:30 pm, IHR. Hike and read If You Hold a
6 pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. Create beautiful images from
Seed. Sponsored by Grafton-Midview Public Library
“doodling” in this relaxing art. PR by 5/8 pay at door
Through 05/11
$20 members/$25 non.
HSP
ON THE AMPHIBIAN HUNT
BASKET CLASS: BISCUIT BASKET 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about and look for
6 pm - 9 pm, MNP. Woven in a continuous weave
resident salamanders and frogs.
with spiral design. Great for serving or fruit PR by 5/7
$23member/$27non
WILDFLOWER WALK HSP
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 2 pm - 3 pm, VRR. Meet at Carriage Barn.
7 pm - 8 pm, CAR-WOA. Learn about volunteer opportuBONSAI:Golden Vicary Privet
nities with Friends of the Metro Parks, PR by 5/10
(Ligustrum x vicary) WEDNESDAY 13
2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Apply bonsai techniques to
COOKING CLASS: COOK WITH VEGGIES a golden vicary privet. PR by 5/1. Pay at door
6 pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. A night of cooking fresh veggies
$25member/$30non.
into entrée & sides. PR by 5/11; pay at door members
SPRING HIKE IN CASCADE PARK
$7; non $10.
2 pm - 4 pm, CAS. Take a hike through Elywoods and
THURSDAY 14
enjoy spring wildflowers Sponsored by Friends of
Cascade Park
BIRDING TRIP: MAGEE MARSH 7 am - 5 pm, SRR. Van trip to a birding hot-spot. PR
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
and pay $10.00 by 5/11. Space is limited.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17 will
learn how to get involved volunteering for Lorain County
HOMESCHOOL FIELD DAY Metro Parks
11:30 am - 2 pm, VRR-SHELTER 1, A cookout followed
by fun games and river activities! Hot Dogs provided.
FULL MOON HIKE
PR by 5/12.
8:30 pm - 10 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike. Shorter hike
you may return on your own. Licensed friendly dogs
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB: PROJECT NIGHT
welcome.
6:30 pm - 8 pm, VRR-CB. Work with the Club to make
some projects for the Paddle and Pedal Fest!
MONDAY 4
HSP
BIRD HIKE
SKETCHBOOK 7:30 am - 9 am, MNP. Bring your bird book and bin9 am - 11 am, MNP. Record scenes from your garden
oculars; basic bird id on this easy hike.
by using a sketchbook! PR by 5/4 Pay at door memOWL PROWL HSP
bers $10/non $13.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, CAR-CVC. We’ll learn about and look
TUESDAY 5
for Ohio’s most common owls.
HSP
NIGHT SOUNDS HIKE
SPRING CRITTER HIKE
8:30 pm to 10 pm, SRR. What will you see or hear on
8:15 pm - 9:30 pm, SRR. Woodcock, Frogs, and
this hike?
Waterfowl are on the check off list for this evening hike.
WEDNESDAY 6
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
SZ
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 5/4, 12, 20, 28
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
birding by tram
9:00-11:30 am, SRR. Every Tuesday.
Lorain County Fitness Walk
5:30-6:30 pm, SZ. Every Monday. Outside, weather
permitting.
ABC. Every Thursday. Outside, weather permitting, or
inside at MHRC.
Wednesday Morning Birding
7:30am-10am, SRR. All levels of expertise welcome.
Garden Tram
SG. Sunday 1pm-4pm, Thurs. 10am-1pm
Carousel Rides
1-4pm SG Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday
Children’s Garden FREE
PADDLE BOATS W/SCAVENGER HUNT
10 am - 6 pm, WR. Friday-Tuesday, Closed Wed & Thurs.
Memorial Weekend - Labor Day. Free! No Reservations.
4 persons per boat and 1 person must be age 18.
KIDS CLUB ACTIVITY 10:15 am - 11 am, MNP. Kids 5 & up paint a pot, plant
seeds for Mom and go for a hike. PR by 5/6 & pay at
door members free/ $2 non
BIG BIRDING WEEKEND
11 am - 4 pm, SRR. Birding displays, hikes and more.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA 12 pm - 2 pm, LVP. Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Tea, lunch, craft and entertainment PR required
MOTHER’S DAY FAIRY GARDEN 1 pm - 2 pm, MNP. Make a fairy garden with mom or
grandma. Supplies provided. PR by 5/1 pay at door
members $25/non $30.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA 1 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Join us for hot tea, cold food
courses, and great conversation. PR by 5/4; members
$20/ non $25
FRIDAY 15
WEDNESDAY 20
PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH: I LOVE MY
MOTHER
10 am - 11 am, LVP. Share your love for your mother.
Read a story and make mom a craft she will treasure.
TRAM RIDE AT DAY’S DAM 10 am - 11 am, BRR. Focus on trailside spring wildflowers. PR by 5/18.
SEASONAL GARDEN TRAM RIDE
10 am - 1 pm, SG. Check out the garden with a free
ride
Bonsai Workshop 2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Refine established bonsais using
techniques from class. PR by 5/17 pay at door
$5members/$10non
DOG HEALTH WALK
7 pm - 8 pm, WR. Douds Veterinary Hospital will give
a brief talk followed by a walk on the paved trail,
Monthly.
WOODCARVERS
7 pm - 9 pm, VRR-CB. Learn more about woodcarving!
HSP
EVENING MARSH HIKE
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the
marsh in the evening.
THURSDAY 21
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: SALSA
GARDEN
10 am - 11 am, SG-SGVC, Preschoolers and an adult
learn about vegetable gardening with a story, crafts
and fun!
HIKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB: SAFETY
SCENARIOS
6:30 pm - 8 pm, ABC-VC, Learn how to troubleshoot
safety situations when backpacking. Meet at 5:45pm
to hike beforehand.
FRIDAY 22
HSP
50 SHADES OF GREEN
1 pm -2:30 pm, COL. Join us as we hike the trails and
examine the many different shades of green in nature!
HSP
GARDEN WALK
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Walk the garden looking for seasonal
blooms.
SATURDAY 23
HSP
MORNING STROLL
9 am - 10 am, VRR. Meet at Carriage Barn.
plow days
10 am - 3 pm car-eq. Watch as a team of horses
prepares and plants the field.
ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS
10 am - 11 am, SG-SGVC. Learn about pairing and
planting plants for your landscape. Planting demonstration in garden.
10 am - 6 pm, WR. Friday-Tuesday, Closed Wed & Thurs.
Memorial Weekend-Labor Day. Free! No Reservations.
Through 05/31
SUNDAY 24
BENJAMIN BACON MUSEUM TOUR
1 pm - 4 pm, VRR-BBM. Self-guided tour of this historic
home built in 1845.
EVENING GARDEN TRAM RIDE
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, SG. Check out the garden with a
free ride
STARLIGHT HIKE
9:30 pm - 11 pm, WR. Enjoy a guided starlight hike
with springtime star stories, bright planet hunting, and
hot s’mores!
PREASCHOOL NATURE KIDS: WILDFLOWERS TUESDAY 26
10 am - 11 am, KFR. Children accompanied by an
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: TALONS
adult will learn and investigate the wildflowers
10 am - 11 am OR 2pm-3pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and
investigation for preschoolers and adult.
EVENING RIVER HIKE
HSP
ride
AND CLEAN-UP
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING
6 pm -7 pm, VRR-CB. Hike the river and clean-up along
7 pm - 8 pm, ABC-VC. WRAPPS storytellers provide an
the way! Bags and gloves provided.
evening of stories. All welcome to attend.
WEDNESDAY 27
THURSDAY 7
HSP
ASTRONOMY: May Skies
WATERFOWL HIKE
BIRDING TRIP: MAGEE MARSH 10 pm - 12 am, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River
8 pm - 9 pm, SRR. Join us as we search for migrant
7 am -5 pm, SRR. Van trip to a birding hot-spot. PR and
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date is
waterfowl.
pay $10.00 by 5/4. Space is limited.
5/16
THURSDAY 28
GARDEN SPROUTS: FAIRY GARDENS
SATURDAY 16
10:15 am - 11 am, MNP. Preschoolers aged 3-5 with
HYPERTUFA FAIRY GARDEN DIURNALS: WHAT’S ON THE MENU?!
adult companion will create a cooperative fairy garden
11 am - 12:30 pm, MNP. Create unique fairy garden to
10 am - 11 am, CAR-CVC. Learn how & what hawks, falfor the display.
take home. Accessories incl. PR by 5/20 pay at door
cons, and eagles eat by observing us feed some Raptor
members$45/non $48.
LCCC HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH
Center residents.
HSP
6 pm - 7 pm, BRR-HM. Self Defense 101. Learn while
GARDEN WALK
HSP
SPRING SCRAMBLE
you hike with Tom Paulchell & Yvonne Stella. Meet at
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Walk the garden paved trail to enjoy
10 am - 11 am, FCR-PTPA-#2 SHELTER. Search the
the trailhead
the winter splendor or get your steps in.
trails from Shelter #2 on a fast-paced survey of spring FRIDAY 29
FRIDAY 8
things.
HIKE AND CRAFT: AMPHIBIANS HSP
MAKE A RAIN BARREL 1 pm - 2 pm, ABC-VC. Learn about these slimy but cool
10:30 am - 11:30 am, MNP. Learn about rain barrels
animals through fun indoor and outdoor activities! .
ride
and get supplies to make one. PR by 5/8 pay at door
ASTRONOMY: Moon, Mercury, and
SATURDAY 30
$40 members/$45 non.
Maybe Meteors
ARCHERY FOR KIDS AFTERNOON TEA AT THE BURRELL’S 9 pm - 11 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River
9 am - 12 pm, VRR. All equipment provided. PR by
1 pm - 2 pm, FCR-BH. Reminisce about homestead
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date 5/9
5/28 and pay $5 at door. Must be at least 8 yrs and
life with tea and a make & take craft. PR and pay $5
SATURDAY 9
with adult.
by 5/11.
THE BIG SIT
NATURE’S HIDE & SEEK
BURRELL OPEN HOUSE
6 am - 2 pm, SRR. Eight hour bird-a-thon on the
10 am - 11 am, CAR-WOA. Learn about the art of
2 pm - 3:30 pm, FCR-BH. Tour the home of one of
Observation Mound.
camouflage through a story, hands-on activity, and live
Sheffield
Village’s
founding
families.
MORNING BIRDING HIKE HSP
animal presentation.
GARLIC MUSTARD PULL HSP
7 am - 8:30 am, SRR. Who’s the early riser?
SALSA GARDENING FOR KIDS
3 pm - 4 pm, MNP: Learn about this invasive plant and
HSP
10 am to 11 am, SG: SGVC. Kids learn about vegetable
EARLY BIRD HIKE
pull it out.
gardening and help start the Children’s Garden plot
7:30 am - 9 am, COL. The birds are up so let’s take a
NOCTURNALS: WHAT’S ON THE MENU?!
HSP
hike and say hello!
SHELDON WOODS STROLL
3:30
pm
4
pm,
CAR-CVC.
Learn
how
&
what
owls
eat
HSP
2 pm - 3 pm, IHR. Soak in spring on this beautiful and
BACON WOODS WALK
by observing a Naturalist feed some Raptor Center
leisurely 1.5 mile-long hike.
9 am - 10 am, VRR. Check this amazing forest floodresidents.
plain! Meet at Walking Center.
SUNDAY 31
SUNDAY 17
MOM’S DAY CRAFT BENJAMIN BACON MUSEUM TOUR
PADDLE AND PEDal FEST
10 am - 11 am, SG-SGVC. Make a garden gift for
11 am - 3 pm, LVP. See article on page 2
mom’s special day. PR by 5/6
home built in 1845.
The Honor Roll is our way of publicly thanking individuals, families, organizations, and
corporations for their donations to the Lorain County Metro Parks be it through volunteer
services, monetary gifts, or other. If you would like information about making a donation,
please contact the Public Information Ofﬁce at (440) 458-5121.
P.C. Campana, Lorain
Black River Audubon Society, Lorain County
Rock Pile Inc., Avon
Amherst Public Library, Amherst
Susan Bowers, Sheffield Village
Stags Family Chiropractic, Avon
James & Andree Underwood, Vermilion
The Stocker Foundation, Elyria
Dan DePalma, Lorain
Richard & Kathleen Arnold, Vermilion
Fitzgibbons Arnold & Co Agency, Cleveland
Bell Service Systems, Inc., Lorain
Memorials: Gifts was given in memory of
Jan Van Wagner, by Celia Bajda, Elyria
Michael Shlapack, by James & Ann More, Lorain
Michael Shlapack, by Debbie Szoyka, Sheffield Village
Michael Shlapack, by Jacquelyn Pasadyn, Oberlin
Ralph Bauman, by Richard & Margaret Stark, Centerville
Dick Croyle, by Joe & Kathy-Todd Ward, Bay Village
Michael Shlapack, by Cheeryl & James Repko, Amherst
Michael Shlapack, by James & Carrie Francis, Lorain
Michael Shlapack, by William & Dorothy Locke, Lorain
Michael Shlapack, by Maggie Teli & Family, Amherst
Michael Shlapack, by Mary & Gary Siwierka, Elyria
Michael Shlapack, by Michael & Gloria Barash, Lorain
Raymond “Buddy” Miller, by American Truck Historical Society, Avon
Michael Shlapack, by Richard & Donna Shlapack, Verilion
Michael Shlapack, by Kenneth & Kim Delfing, North Olmsted
Michael Shlapack, by Kathy Lavalley & Brad Balmert, Lorain
Michael Shlapack, by Kristy Fanaroff
Joel Hartley, by Russell & Ginger Graham, FL
Diane Geist Rice, by the McLoda Family, Amherst
Honors: Gifts was given in honor of
Brett Litzler, Troop 338 Eagle Scout, by Scott & Kimberly Thomas,
Avon Lake
Join Lorain County Metro Parks' staff for a walk
through Sandy Ridge Reservation every Monday,
April 13 through October 26, at 9 a.m. Distance varies
between 1-4 miles. Meet at the Johnson Wetland Center.
Cleveland Hiking Club to hike
Lorain County Metro Parks:
Want to meet new friends, get outdoors, or interesting in exercise for better health? Join the Cleveland Hiking Club as we hike in Lorain County. No
need to register, just show up and hike.
Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. Carlisle Reservation
Visitor Center. Bring lunch for picnic after hike.
The hike will be on trails and go for 8 miles (with
5 and 3 mile options). After lunch, we will drive to
Indian Hollow Reservation for a 3 mile hike which
will begin at 2 p.m. If you want, you can just come
to the Indian Hollow hike. Meet in parking lot.
Sunday, June 14, starting at 10 a.m. at Wellington
Reservation. Bring lunch for picnic after hike. The
hike will trails 6 miles with 3 mile option. After our
picnic lunch, we will drive to the Charlemont Reservation, for a 5 mile hike (with a 3 mile option) on
trails. Hike will start at 2 p.m.
Dave Richards, President of the Cleveland Hiking Club will be leading the hikes any questions
call 407-491-4357. Members of the Hiking Stick
Program have Dave sign your forms.
www.MetroParks.cc
Chris J. Dalton, D.D.S., Amherst
Bonnie Pierson, North Ridgeville
Todd & Merryann Werkey, Lorain
LaGrange Hunting Club & Spencer Feed, LaGrange & Spencer
Sandra Balko, Amherst
Betsy Miles, OH
Caden & Violet Powell’s 5th Birthday, by Gary & Sharon Moore,
North Olmsted
James Daniel Martin, by True North Cultural Arts, Sheffield Village
Hales Florist & Hales Family, by Hales Florist, North Olmsted
Adopt-A-Raptor
Andy Ries, Elyria (Gift in memory of Deb Baird)
Ray & Linda Cosma, Lorain
Norma Koontz, North Ridgeville
Tony & Cindy Goderfy, Sheffield
Margaret M. Maher, CA
(Gift to Irene Eller of Westlake in memory of Louis Eller)
Worldwide Solstice Festival
Vermilion River Reservation – Shelter #1 and Carriage Barn
June 21 • Noon-6pm
The WORLD WIDE SOLSTICE FESTIVAL is a grass roots initiative
that began right here in Lorain County and now has over 1,500
individual participants and 250 partner organizations involved
in over 30 countries around the globe. This event is a day to set
aside learn or teach something about solar astronomy and share it
with others.
SOLARACTIVITY, the founders of the WWSF and The Black River
Astronomical Society will be partnering with the Lorain County
Metro Parks at the Vermilion River Reservation, along with numerous other civic groups in Lorain County, Ohio to make the
WORLD WIDE SOLSTICE FEST a big hit locally. We will be offering
views of our sun, up close and personal in multiple frequencies
of light, using SAFE Solar Telescopes. Other gear will allow you to
HEAR and FEEL our Sun. We will have presentations to inform and
educate and some designed just to enjoy. We will have music, art,
arts & crafts, face painting, good food and more to bring this festive event to our community. Local Musician, Dave Lengyel will be
on hand to sing the song he wrote and recorded for the WWSF and
local Artist, Kelly Ricks will be manning an art exhibit, which will
include some of her very own world class art. Dan Walker will be
directing a scale model “PLANET WALK” where you can hike from
the Sun to Pluto and back. We will also have the WOLRD’S LARGEST PORTABLE SUNDIAL on hand. Come see the shadow from the
25 foot long GNOMON cast a shadow unto the 50 foot diameter
clock face and tell accurate time by the Sun’s position. You don’t
want to miss this exciting event!!!
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
JUNE 2015
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 6/9, 17, 25
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
Metro Parks Locations
and Facilities
ABCAmherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
DDDays Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HMHigh Meadows
CA
Caley Reservation
18207 West Rd.
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
170 Cascade Park Dr.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
(440) 236-3254
BL
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
FHGCForest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCRFrench Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
2792 E. River
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
4951 French Creek Rd.
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
KR
Kipton Reservation
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
LVP Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRCMercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0764
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
Parking lot at intersection of Woodford Blvd.
and Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
SG Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
SZ
Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
WR Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
= Easy
Y
= Moderate
= Strenuous
= Live Animals
HSP = H iking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
June 2015
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Lorain County Fitness Walk
5:30-6:30 pm, SZ. Every Monday. Outside, weather
permitting.
ABC. Every Thursday. Outside, weather permitting, or
inside at MHRC.
Garden Tram
SG. Sunday 1pm-4pm, Thurs. 10am-1pm
Carousel Rides
1-4pm SG Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday Children’s
Garden Starrting 6/19 Friday 10am- noon FREE
10 am - 6 pm, WR. Friday-Tuesday, Closed Wed
& Thurs. Memorial Weekend-Labor Day. Free! No
Reservations. 4 persons per boat and 1 person must
be age 18.
THURSDAY 11
LCCC HIKE FOR YOUR HEALTH
6 pm - 7 pm, BRR-DD-TRAIL HEAD. Exercising in the
Heat Learn while you hike with Tom Paulchell & Yvonne
Stella.Meet at the trailhead
SCENIC WAGON RIDES
6 pm - 8 pm, WR. 30 min rides, after enjoy s’mores
around campfire. Free. Donation accepted.
CONCERTS ON THE PATIO: RIO NEON
6:30 pm - 8 pm, MNP. Rooted in American folk &
string band traditions, arrangements are always fun.
Carpooling suggested.
FRIDAY 12
VASE BASKET 11 am - 3:30 pm, COL-BL. Woven over a glass vase with
dyed twill weave and fancy matchstick! PR by 6/16,
pay $24 at door.
LITTLE GREEN CHOO RIDES
1 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. See 6/6 for description.
GARDEN PARTY: FROZEN FUN
1 pm - 4 pm, SG. Kids have Frozen fun with crafts,
games and a visit from Anna and Elsa. FREE
HSP
CRITTER CLUB: FOREST
2 pm - 3 pm, CAR-WOA. Search for tiny animals that
call the forest “home sweet home”. For child and
adult.
HSP
TURTLE ROCK TREK
SUNDAY 21
9 am - 10 am, VRR-CB. Hike to search for these local
DADS AND DONUTS TOUR
treasures (just finding, no keeping).
9:30 am - 11 am, SG-VC. Treat dad to a continental
breakfast before a garden tour. Pay $1 at door for
10 am - 1 pm, SG. Check out the garden with a free ride
breakfast
BUTTERFLY HOUSE
EXPLORING CALEY HSP
VOLUNTEER TRAINING 10 am - 11:15 am, CA. Join us at this hidden gem.
11 am - 12 pm, MNP. Training for volunteers for the
FATHER’S DAY BBQ butterfly house. PR by 6/9.
11 am - 4 pm, MNP. Enjoy dinner on the patio. Several
MONDAY 1
ASTRONOMY: Venus
choices PR by 6/17; pay at door members $17; non
JUNE ART SHOW: RELAXING BEHIND THE
10 pm - 12 am, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River
$20.
LENS
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date 6/13
WORLDWIDE SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
8 am - 4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Local photographer Matt
SATURDAY 13
12 pm - 6 pm, VRR. Celebrate the sun with the Black
Verderber’s collection of photographs taken in and
HSP
EARLY BIRD HIKE
River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only.
beyond LCMP on display. Through 06/30
7 am - 8:30 am, COL. Early morning hike with the birds!
HSP
NATURE QUIZ
ARCHERY FOR KIDS 1 pm - 2:30 pm, COL. Let’s test your knowledge of
SKETCHBOOK 9 am - 12 pm, VRR. PR by 6/11. See 6/6 for details.
nature with questions on what we may hear, see or
9 am - 11 am, MNP. Record scenes from your garden
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR smell!
by using a sketchbook! PR by 6/1 pay at door mem9 am - 12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
bers $10; non $13
with Joyce Bolte. Bring own supplies PR by 6/10, $25
1 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. See 6/6 for description.
FAIRY GARDENS & MINI LANDSCAPES
at the door.
10 am- 6 pm, MNP. Enjoy this unique exhibit. Immerse
HSP
FAST PACED HIKE
yourself into this tiny world and become part of a spe1 pm - 4 pm, VRR-BBM. Self-guided tour of this historic
11 am - 12 pm, MNP. Get some good exercise in!
cial surprise as you view it thru a child’s eyes .Thru 8/2
home built in 1845.
SUNDAY 14
TUESDAY 2
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: LESS THAN 88
HSP
MORNING, NATURE! HSP
BIRD HIKE
6:30 pm - 8 pm, VRR. 60s and 70s music.
9 am - 10:30 am, CAS. Greet the day with a nature
7:30 am - 9 am, MNP. Bring your bird book and binMONDAY 22
hike, starting from the Nature Center.
oculars; basic bird id on this easy hike.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP HSP
“HIKE LORAIN COUNTY” THE CLEVELAND
Garden Walk
9 am - 3 pm, FCNC. Kids get outdoors! Ages entering
HSP
HIKING CLUB
1 pm - 2 pm, SG. See what’s blooming.
4th and 5th grade. PR and pay $140 for full week by
10 am - 12 pm, WR. Join the Cleveland Hiking Club as
HSP
NIGHTTIME TREK
6/15. Through 06/26
they Hike the Lorain County Metro Parks, see related
8:30 pm - 10 pm, SRR. Walk around the marsh and see
BUTTERFLY HOUSE OPENING
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who’s waking up. Level 2
10 am - 5 pm, MNP. Walk among the butterflies. Get
FULL MOON HIKE HSP
ideas to attract butterflies to your garden at home.
Daily 10am-5:30pm. Free through 9/7.
9 pm - 10:30 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike. Shorter hike
home built in 1845.
you may return on your own. Licensed friendly dogs
TUESDAY 23
BURRELL HOMESTEAD HIKE & OPEN
welcome.
YOUTH EXPLORER CLUB HSP
HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 3
10 am to 12 pm OR 2pm-4pm, WR-VC. See 6/16 for
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, FCNC-BH. Honor the arrival of
details
Captain Burrell in 1815 Sheffield with a perimeter hike
10 am to 1 pm, SG. Check out garden with a free ride
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
and house tour.
DISC GOLF
10 am - 11:30 am, SRR.
RAPTORS UP CLOSE Y
HSP
10 am - 4:30 pm, VRR. Try out disc golf on our 9-hole
4 MILES 4 SUMMER
2 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about local raptors
course! Loan discs for FREE at the CB (Wed-Sun 10am10:30
am
12
pm,
COL.
Come
on out for this nice
through this classroom style program. Live Animal.
4:30pm). Through 06/28
long
hike!
“HIKE LORAIN COUNTY” THE CLEVELAND
HSP
HSP: Wildflower Hike HSP
HSP
FIREFLY HIKE
HIKING CLUB
11 am - 12 pm, MNP. Walk ins welcome.
9
pm
10
pm,
SRR.
Fun
night hike.
2 pm - 4:30 pm, CHR. Join the Cleveland Hiking Club
FULL MOON HIKE AT BUR OAK
as they Hike the Lorain County Metro Parks, see related WEDNESDAY 24
HSP
9 pm - 10 pm, BRR. Hike with a Black River Ranger by
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MIDWEEK HIKE
the light of the moon.
HSP
10:30 am - 11:30 am, MNP. Enjoy the sights and
SUNDAY STROLL
THURSDAY 4
sounds of early summer on the trail & garden.
3 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Look for sights & sounds of spring.
HSP
WINGSPANS OVER 5 FEET
KIDS IN THE GARDEN
MONDAY 15
11 am - 12 pm, COL. Let’s discuss and look for any
2 pm - 2:30 pm, SG. Kids explore nature topics with
NATURE CAMP: ADVENTURERS large birds that may be here at the park.
crafts, games, stories and more!
9 am - 3 pm, FCNC. Kids will get outdoors and play!
FRIDAY 5
LITTLE GREEN CHOO EVENING RIDE
Ages entering 2nd-3rd grade. P/R and pay $120 for full
TRAM RIDE THROUGH KFR week by 6/8. Through 06/19
6:30 pm - 8 pm, CAR-CVC. Take a free evening ride
12 pm - 3 pm, KFR. Tram rides through the Kopf Family
on the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail! Weather
WILD WETLANDS CAMP Reservation. PR
permitting
9 am - 3 pm, SRR. Five day Camp for those enterSATURDAY 6
THURSDAY 25
ing 5th - 7th grades PR and $120.00 fee due 6/1
NESTING BIRD HIKE HSP
(includes entire week)
PARK TREKKERS FAMILY CAMP 8:30 am - 10:30 am, WR. With migration coming to an TUESDAY 16
9:30 am - 11:30 am, CAR-CVC. Continual camp from
end, this hike will focus on those that remain to nest.
June 18-August 6. PR by 6/11. See 6/18 for more
YOUTH EXPLORER CLUB information
ARCHERY FOR KIDS
10 am to 12 pm OR 2pm-4pm, WR-VC. 8 week summer
CONCERTS ON THE PATIO: TIM BLAKE AND
9 am - 12 pm, VRR. All equipment provided. PR by 6/4
camp for kids 5-12 w/adult. Meet on Tuesdays. PR by
MICHELE
and pay $5 at door. Must be at least 8 yrs and with
6/1. $10. See related Article. Through 08/04
adult.
6:30 pm - 8 pm, MNP. This Ohio group encourages
audience participation & has something for everyone!
PAINTING NATURE IN COLOR 10 am to 1 pm, SG. Check out garden with a free ride
Carpooling suggested
9 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Enhance your painting skills with
ZENTANGLE 103 HSP
EVENING MARSH HIKE
Joyce Bolte! PR by 6/4 and pay $25 at door.
6 pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. Create patterns learned in 101
8
pm
9
pm,
SRR.
Join
us
as
we
explore
the marsh in
BEACH PARTY & SUMMER READING
class on a tote bag. PR by 6/6 & pay at door $25memthe evening. .
KICKOFF
ber/$30 non.
12 pm - 3 pm, LVP. Every Hero Has a Story! Crafts,
FRIDAY 26
BEAD A BRACELET games, face painting, and interactive superhero acadASTRONOMY: Early Summer Skies
6 pm - 9 pm, MNP. Make a bracelet from crystals and
emy!
10 pm - 12 am, CAR-NO, Co-sponsored by Black River
beads. PR by 6/9, pay at door $45 member/$50 non
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date is
WEDNESDAY 17
6/27
1 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Enjoy a ride through the
PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH: BUTTERFLIES
Children’s Nature Discovery Trail! Weather permitting
10
am
11
am,
LVP.
Join
the
bunch
for
fluttery
fun.
HSP
MILL HOLLOW HIKE
10 am to 1 pm, SG. Check out garden with a free ride
TRAM RIDE AT DAY’S DAM 3 pm - 4 pm, VRR-BBM. Meet at Carriage Barn.
SATURDAY
27
10 am - 11 am, BRR-DD. Focus on trailside birds and
ARCHERY FOR KIDS SUNDAY 7
identification. PR by 6/15.
FAMILY SMARTSTART KAYAKING 9 am - 12 pm, VRR. PR by 6/25. See 6/6 for details.
SCENIC WAGON RIDES
12 pm 2 pm, SZ. Beginning class for families, $10/
RAIN GARDEN DESIGN 10 am - 12 pm, WR. 30 min ride followed by kids sand
person. Min. 5 yrs., 50 lbs. PR at (440) 949-5200 x225
10 am - 11 am, SG-VC. Discover ways to improve your
art craft. Free. Donation accepted.
by 5/31.
landscape and use resources with rain garden techKIDS IN THE GARDEN
niques. PR by 6/24
2 pm - 2:30 pm, SG. Kids explore nature topics with
1 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVCSee 6/6 for description.
BUTTERFLY FEEDING
crafts, games, stories and more!
11 am - 12 pm, MNP. Here’s a chance to feed the butBonsai Workshop terflies and watch them eat up close!
2 pm- 4 pm, MNP. Refine established bonsais using
HSP
home built in 1845.
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
techniques from class. PR by 6/16.pay at door
Advanced Bonsai: Flowering Gnome
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and visit the home
$5member/$10non
Chrysanthemum (Part 2) of Otto Schoeplfe.
DOG HEALTH WALK
2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. This is part 2 of the
7 pm - 8 pm, WR. Douds Veterinary Hospital will give a SUNDAY 28
Chrysanthemum Bonsai Series. PR by 6/5. pay at door.
brief talk followed by a walk on paved trail, Monthly.
$10members/$15non.
THURSDAY 18
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
PARK TREKKERS FAMILY CAMP home built in 1845.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-WOA, Teens ages 13-17 will
9:30 am - 11:30 am, CAR-CVC. NEW! Learn about
Contorted Flowering
learn how to get involved volunteering for Lorain County
Carlisle through this fun weekly camp. Child and adult.
Quince Bonsai Metro Parks
Entire camp $10. PR by 6/11
2
pm - 4 pm, MNP. Create a beautiful contorted
MONDAY 8
HSP
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
flowering quince bonsai. PR by 6/19. Pay at door.
NATURE CAMP: EXPLORERS 1 pm - 2 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and visit the home
$25member/$30non
9 am - 12 pm, FCNC. Kids will get outdoors and play!
of Otto Schoeplfe.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Ages entering K-1st grade. PR and pay $80 for full
FRIDAY 19
6 pm - 7:45 pm, SG-VC. Carousel rides, crafts and fun
week by 6/1. Through 06/12
HSP
BACON WOODS WALK
in the garden!
FISHING CAMP 9 am - 10 am, VRR. Meet at the Bacon Woods Walking
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE POLKA
9 am - 3 pm, SRR. Five day Camp for those enterCenter.
PIRATES
ing 5th - 7th grades. PR and $120.00 fee due
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: THE SUN
6:30 pm - 8 pm, VRR. Polka favorites.
5/25(includes entire week)
10 am to 11 am, KFR. Preschoolers with an adult comTUESDAY
30
BUTTERFLY HOUSE
panion learn about the Sun through crafts and activity.
YOUTH EXPLORER CLUB VOLUNTEER TRAINING SATURDAY 20
10 am to 12 pm OR 2pm-4pm, WR-VC. See 6/16 for
3 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Training for volunteers for the butARCHERY FOR KIDS details.
terfly house. PR by 6/4.
9 am - 12 pm, VRR. PR by 6/18. See 6/6 for details.
HSP
LAST CHANCE HIKE
TUESDAY 9
MEMBERS BUTTERFLY DAY!
2
pm
3
pm,
MNP.
Last
chance
to earn your hiking
FAIRY GARDENING FOR CHILDREN 10 am - 3 pm, MNP. Special pre-opening day preview
stick.
11 am - 12 pm, MNP. Design a fairy garden with
of butterfly house for Miller members only. Butterfly
PADDLE NIGHT - BRING OWN BOAT your child. Supplies incl. PR by 6/1 pay at door
feeding @ 1:30
6 pm - 8 pm, Off-Site, Findley Lake paddle. PR and
$30member/$34non.
SHELLEBRATE TURTLES! Y
bring own boat. FREE.
STREAM CRITTERS SEARCH HSP
10:30 am - 11:30 am, CAR-WOA. We will celebrate
PADDLE NIGHT - RENT A BOAT 2 pm - 3:30 pm, FCNC. Survey the stream using nets
turtles by reading a story and meeting and feeding our
6 pm - 8 pm, Off-Site, Findley Lake paddle. PR by 6/28
and strainers. Water shoes or boots recommended!
turtles. Child and adult.
to rent a boat for $5 (must have taken kayaking class
WEDNESDAY 10
MEMBERS BUTTERFLY DAY!
prior).
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
HSP
NIGHT ACTIVITY
10:30 am -11:30 pm, MNP. Event for members only.
6:30 pm - 9 pm, FCNC-PTPA- #1 SHELTER. Learn about
8:30 pm - 10 pm, COL. Walk after dark to see what
Special day of viewing & free continental breakfast.
fly tying, casting, and conservation by attending a
nocturnal activity we may hear, or see on our trails!
Register by 6/17. Free
monthly meeting.
V i s i t u s o n lin e f o r m o re p ro g ram s an d re g istrat ion a t www. Met roPa rks. c c
Register NOW for Summer Camps:
Nature, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership, Sports, Fishing and Wild Wetlands.
Visit www.metroparks.cc for more information
Youth Explorer Club
Music in the Park
This summer long, 8 week, family style camp is geared for kids ages 5-12, accompanied
by an adult. Starting June 16 on Tuesdays you may choose to attend 10am-Noon OR 2-4pm, both
sessions will offer the same topic. Each week we explore a new topic in science, nature or recreation,
with hands on learning and crafts and activities. Sessions are held at the Wellington Reservation
located at 535 Jones Rd, Wellington. The cost is $10 for all 8 weeks, pre-register by June 1.
If you have younger children you are welcome to bring them as long as they do not disrupt the
program, wagons and strollers are also encouraged for our walks during the sessions.
For further information or to register go to www.metroparks.cc or call Becky at 440-647-2509.
PARK TREKKERS FAMILY CAMP
Join us as we fill your summer evenings with music. You decide on the place
and day, bring a lawn chair and we will provide the music.
Sunset Concert Series
Fridays at Lakeview Park • 7:00pm
July 3: Hot Djang - 20s, 40s, Hot Jazz
July 10: The Element - Pop favorites from mo-town,
R&B and todays hits
July 17: Buckshot - Country Variety
July 24: Eddie and the Edsels - 50s, 60s, 70s, Rock n’ Roll
July 31: Trista’s Trio - Classical oldies, country & pop variety
Juneteenth Blue Fest
June 21
Lakeview Park 3-7pm
Enjoy a summer afternoon in the park filled
with blues music as we celebrate Juneteenth.
Pound cake contest, reading of the Emancipation
Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, food vendors
and much more. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic
baskets and your whole family down to Lakeview
Park for a Father’s Day that you will never forget!
Thursday June 18- Aug. 6 • 9:30-11:30 am
Carlisle Visitor Center
Miller Nature Preserve
Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm Carpooling suggested
Food and beverages available.
June 11: Rio Neon
June 25: Tim Blake & Michelle
July 9: Rutherford County
July 23: Paul Pope
August 13: Rick & Paul
August 27: Humbuckers
September 10: Austin Cane
**September 24 Special Event: October Fest with Morrison
& McCarthy-preregistration required.
Music under the Stars
Sundays at Lakeview Park • 7:30pm
June 14: TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra Patriotic Concert
July 12: Al Battistelli Polka Band
August 9: TrueNorth Big Band American Songbook Concert
September 13: Evil Ways Santana Tribute Band
Summer Concert Series
Vermilion River Reservation - Bacon Woods
Amphitheater Sundays, 6:30-8pm
June 21: Logan Wells - Country and Father’s Day classics
June 28: The Polka Pirates - Polka
July 5: Jim Gill - Folk
July 12: Rachel and the Beatnik Playboys - Americana
July 19: Thor Platter Band - Bluegrass
July 26: Grady Miller - Folk
August 2: The Mickeys - Irish
August 9: The Geezecats - 50s music
August 16: Honeycreek - Bluegrass
August 23: Men of Steele - Rock
While all school aged children are welcome, this camp is geared
towards elementary school students ages 6-10. Adults are an integral
part of the camp, and are required to stay and participate for the
two hour length each week.
NEW! During our Park Trekkers Family Camp, we will be learning
about Carlisle Reservation, your Lorain County Metro Parks, and
the wildlife that call this area home through hands-on activities
and fun learning experiences. From meeting our resident animals
and tracking wild ones to exploring and enjoying various habitats
and places, each day will be filled with hands-on learning, outdoor
fun, live animals, crafts and games. Among many other activities,
discover interesting facts about the Raptor Center and our resident
reptiles and amphibians including how we care for them through
special and unique close up-close encounters. In addition step back
in time to learn about Carlisle Reservation’s past, hop aboard our
Little Green Choo for a ride through our Children’s Nature Discovery
Trail, and celebrate the end of camp with our Natureheads Park
Party! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to share with your
child the wonders of your Metro Parks!
Remember to pre-register by June 11th; cost for the
entire 8-week family camp is only $10 per child! For
further information or to register please visit www.
metroparks.cc or cal 440-458-5121.
Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool will open on Friday June 5th for the summer
season! The outdoor pool will be open daily from 12-7:45pm. Daily
admission is just $7 per person (under 2 years old is free). We also
offer a variety of membership options!
Summer Kickoff Party
OUTSIDE POOL OPEN!
Come join us June 4th for a special event. We are hosting a
“Schools Out For The Summer Party”. Our summer kickoff party will
be from 4:30-7:45 in the outdoor pool. The cost is $3.50. We will
have dollar hot dogs available at the concession stand (along with
other goodies). Get a head start on summer and join us for a fun
filled evening at the Zone.
• visit www.metroparks.cc for Summer swim lesson schedule •
Butterfly House
at Miller Nature
Preserve
Open June 22
10am-5:30pm
Daily
Spirit of America
A great summer opportunity is available Lorain County
7th grade graduates! This FREE program will provide
youth a chance to learn about safe boating through
an Ohio Boaters Education course, a pool night, and a
full week of on-water boating experiences! After this
course, participants will become proficient in all areas
of boating including paddling (kayaks, canoes, and
stand-up paddleboards), sailing, powerboating, and jet
skis.
Interested in signing up? Space is limited, so all
interested participants are required to complete an
application along with 50 word (minimum) essay
detailing why you would like to take part in this
exciting program. Please find an application at www.
metroparks.cc, or contact [email protected].
Applications may also be picked up at various park
locations. Applications MUST be received by June 1st.
Please state on application the session you prefer to
attend:
Session I –
OBEC course – Saturday, June 6 (8am-4:30pm)
Mercy Health and Recreation Center, Amherst
Pool Instruction Night –
Monday, June 15 (4:30-8:30pm) – Splash Zone, Oberlin
On-water Training – June 29-July 3 (9am-3:30pm)
Various Lorain lakefront locations
Or
Session II –
OBEC course – Saturday, June 13 (8am-4:30pm) –
Mercy Health and Recreation Center, Amherst
Pool Instruction Night –
Monday, June 15 (4:30-8:30pm) – Splash Zone, Oberlin
On-water Training – July 6-10 (9am-3:30pm) –
Various Lakefront locations
Questions? Please contact the Carlisle Visitor Center
at (440) 458-5121 or the Vermilion River Reservation
at (440) 967-7310. Please consider this great FREE
opportunity for our Lorain County youth!
Scenic Wagon Rides
Have you seen the beautiful wetlands and prairies of the Wellington
Reservation? This is a great opportunity for all ages to get off the paved
path, ride out and view 3 miles of trails. The rides will last approximately
30 min each. Morning rides are accompanied with a kids craft of sand art.
And for the evening rides there will be a campfire with s`mores, everything is free! Donations accepted.
Thurs, June 11 - 6-8pm w/Campfire and s`mores
Wed, June 17 – 10a-Noon w/sand art activity for kids to take home
Thurs, July 9 – 10a-Noon w/sand art activity for kids to take home
Check the Arrowhead
calendar for guided
walks in the garden,
tours of the Schoepfle
house and much
more!
Wed, July 15 – 6-8pm w/Campfire and s`mores
Thurs, Aug 13 – 6-8pm w/Campfire and s`mores
Wed, Aug 19 – 10a-Noon w/sand art activity for kids to take home
Summer Fun at Schoepfle Garden
Summer Garden Party – Saturday
June 20th 1 -4 pm Frozen Fun! Join
us for some chilly summer fun in the
Children’s Garden with cool games and
treats, snowman crafts and a visit from
Elsa and Anna, courtesy of the Olmsted
Performing Arts.
Kids in the Garden – Wednesdays
2pm starting June 17th - Learn and
have fun with a nature topic craft,
story or activity, every Wednesday
through the summer!
Gardening programs include Tulip
Walk 5/2, Annuals and Perennials 5/23,
Rain Gardens 6/27
See What’s in Bloom by visiting the
Schoepfle Garden page at www.metroparks.cc or follow us on Twitter @
LCMP_Schoepfle
Later this summer – Fairy Tea Party
July 18, Children’s Garden Birthday
Fiesta August 22.
Sundae Funday’s at Columbia Reservation
Sunday, May 17th – Nature Fest
Join us from 1:00pm-6:00pm for a
fun-filled day with nature! There will
be nature programs, a scavenger hunt,
food and mini golf specials, and other
family oriented fun! Can’t wait to see
you here!
Sunday, June 21st –
“Our 2nd Ever Concert in the Park!
Come celebrate the whole day with
dad here at Sundae Funday’s and the
Columbia Metro Parks! Enjoy all the
beautiful sights and sounds the Park
has to offer, all Dad’s get a FREE round
of mini golf with the purchase of a
round of golf, and from 6:00pm-8:00pm
we will have our first ever Concert in
the Park! The concert and parking is
FREE! So bring the entire family for an
affordably fun time!!
Weekly Events
Monday’s beginning June 1 -July 20
– Mini Golf League Day
Register by May 11 - $40 registration
per person includes 8 rounds of golf,
ice cream social on Monday, July 20th
with prizes for the winners, and of
course…BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Seniors League – play at 12:00pm
Youth League – play at 2:30pm
Doubles League – play at 6:00pm
Tuesday’s beginning June 9 – July 14
– Reading in the Park!
All ages welcome for this FREE event! Every Tuesday at 2:00pm a different
children’s book will be read out in the
park!
Wednesday’s beginning June 3 –
Karaoke from 6:00-8:00pm
All ages welcome for this FREE event!
It’s our 10th Anniversary and we can hardly wait … for Murder.
Friends of Lorain County Metro Parks present their 10th annual murder mystery
You Know the Old Slaying...
by Michal Jacot
8 May/June 2015
Show dates are May 1, 2, 8, 9, 2015 with
seating at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7 pm.
Tickets are $30 per individual or $58 per couple.
Group rates available please call (216) 544-3865.
www.MetroParks.cc
The Mercy Health & Recreation Center
For more information contact us at 440-984-3470
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS
Pre-School Story time ($2/child)
Wednesdays (10am)
*story, crafts, & snacks
Outdoor Movie Night
($3.50/person)
May 16 & June 20 (8pm-10:30pm)
*Playground activities, movie, &
popcorn
Junior Warrior Dash
($2/child)
May 24 (12pm)
*Kids fun run
Bubbles World ($2/child)
June 13 (10am-11am)
*Turn the playground
into Bubble World
SUMMER PLAYGROUND HOURS Sunday (12pm-7:45pm) & Monday-Saturday (10am-7:45pm) FREE ADMISSION
Splash Pad Opens
Memorial Day Weekend
Open daily (10am-7:45pm)
Follow us on Twitter and
Instagram @LCMP_MercyRec
FREE ADMISSION
Mark
Your Calendars
Saturday July 18 is
Lorain County Metro
Parks 19th annual
Golf Outing
Forest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd. Elyria (440)323-2632
www.MetroParks.cc
Forest Hills Golf Course offers
something exciting for everyone
Golf Leagues is a weekly time slot reserved for specific amount of
golfers. Leagues are a great way to organize friends, coworkers and
people that share the same passion. Call the club to see what is available
Golf Outings: Saturday and Sunday are the most popular days for golf
outings. Of course outing may be scheduled during the week. Your outing can also be specialize with various amenities.
Golf Lessons/Golf Clinics: PGA Golf Professional Tom Porter offers individual lessons. The lesson consists of 1 half hour. A package of 5 (half
hour) lessons is suggested to cover various aspects of your golf game.
U.S. Kids Golf Summer Tournament Forest Hills Golf Course has played
host to a US kids golf tournament. Roughly 60 kids ages 5-14. Great
opportunity for our youth to experience the game of golf.
Rates: Weekday 18 holes riding $26 until 1pm Seniors $23 (62 & over)
Weekends 18 holes riding $32 after 1pm
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TrueNorth Cultural Arts
at the French Creek Nature & Arts Center
4530 Colorado Ave.
Sheffield Village OH 44054
Connect with us!
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Get the FULL listing of arts events at www.TNCArts.org
or by calling (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221.
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OVERTURE CAMP
preschool-kindergarten
$115
June 8-12, 10:30am-12pm
Theme: Mother Goose Got Rhythm
The Glass Menagerie
By Tennessee Williams
May 1 – May 17
Directed by Fred Sternfeld
Catapulting then-unknown playwright Tennessee Williams into the American
lexicon forever, this classic play takes a hard, unforgiving look at the ties that don’t
always bind. Semi-autobiographical in nature, Williams’ tense drama introduced
the world to the Wingfields: a family made up of an absent father, sickly daughter,
overbearing mother, and a son who just wants to escape this life. When an evening
visit from a gentleman caller doesn’t go as planned, events are set in motion with irreparable consequences. Special daytime matinees are available for this production.
Inspired by Shakespeare
Featuring the TrueNorth Chamber
Orchestra performing Mendelsohn’s
A Midsummers Night Dream and
Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite.
May 30th 7:30pm
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Aesop’s Fable-ous Barnyard Bash
June 5-14
Book and Lyrics by Michael Gravois
Music by Zachary Badreddine
You’ve heard Aesop’s fables, but you’ve never seen them like this! The tales we all
know come to life onstage in a whirlwind of song, storytelling and silliness! Featuring 12 classic fables performed by a cavalcade of farm characters, this minimusical will tickle the funny bone while teaching timeless principles. With puppets, rhythm, dance and poetry, Aesop’s Fable-ous Barnyard Bash is the perfect
performance for the whole family!
Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story
Movie Premiere
May 29th 7:30pm
TrueNorth Cultural Arts, Lorain County Metro Parks, and Eden Valley Enterprises present the movie premiere of Trail Magic, the story of Emma ‘Grandma’
Gatewood (based on the play of the same name). Grandma Gatewood was the first
woman to hike the 2,168 mile Appalachian Trail solo. What’s more, she did this at
the ‘young’ age of 67 years old, after raising eleven children. Grandma Gatewood
was one of the pioneers of ultra-light hiking and one of the founders of the Buckeye Trail.
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Introduce your little ones to the magical world of theatre with this fun and engaging one-week summer camp! Utilizing storytelling, song and movement, campers will
learn the foundational elements of drama through hands-on, performance-based activities that emphasize cooperation and imagination. Culminating in a showcase for
friends & family on the last day, Overture Camp: Mother Goose Got Rhythem is the
perfect way to begin a lifelong love for the stage!
SPOTLIGHT CAMP
grades 1-5
$198
June 15-26, 10am-12pm
Theme: Disco Dayz
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Can you dig it? Come feel the funk in this 1970’s themed two-week summer theatre
camp! Focusing on collaboration and confidence, campers will build their own original musical from the ground-up. From set construction to song and dance, campers
will learn what goes into creating a show in an encouraging and interactive environment. Featuring a final performance for adoring fans, let your budding actor or actress git down in Disco Dayz!
CENTER STAGE CAMP
grades 6-12
$310
July 6-August 10, 10am-3pm
Theme: Back to the 80’s…The Totally
Awesome Musical
Taught by a supportive and knowledgeable staff of theatre artists, this five-week camp
will expose burgeoning actors and actresses to the labor of love that is putting on a
full-scale musical. With days split between artist-development classes, team-building
exercises and show rehearsals, campers will be immersed in a professional yet warm
atmosphere concentrated on growth, camaraderie and play. Concluding with a oneweekend run of Back to the 80’s…The Totally Awesome Musical, Center Stage Camp
is the right choice this summer!
All camps require $25 TrueNorth membership paid annually ($70 for families of 3 or
more) if the camper is not currently a member. Tuition assistance is available.
For more information call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 or visit
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