January - February 2016
Volume 56, Number 1
LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
Amherst Beaver Creek
913 North Lake St., Amherst, OH 44001
440-458-5121
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About the Cover
Amherst Beaver Creek
James E. Ziemnik
Director, Lorain County
Metro Parks
2016 Board of Park
Commissioners:
Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda
Chairman
Joseph E. Hribar
Vice Chairman
Fredrick L. Alspach
Commissioner
This 65 acre park opened July 1, 2001 and features mature hardwood trees, floodplains and the
Beaver Creek meanders through the 1.4 miles of
paved loop trail. The park’s visitor center has a rustic open-beamed ceiling, gas fireplace and wooden
deck behind the building, which offers a great view
of the Beaver Creek and plenty of wildlife and wildflowers. In the spring you will see plenty of jack-inthe-pulpit, adder’s tongue and cut-leaf toothwort.
The Southern uplands is marked by a large grove of
red pines, Norway spruce and red cedar. See cover
picture.
The meeting room is available to rent for private
parties and community use with a seating capacity of 50 people. There is also a small shelter, playground and soccer field. Please call 440-458-5121
for more information.
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation is the first
partnership between a city and metro park in the
state of Ohio, carving the way for more partnerships
such as Lakeview and Cascade.
Every Thursday join WOBL and Lorain County General Health District for a Fitness Walk starting at
5:30. This well attended event is a great way to get
out, exercise and make some new friends. In case of
inclement weather you can use Mercy Health & Recreation Center located right around the corner at
47160 Hollstein Dr. Amherst.
Did you know
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Did You Know?
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Calendars
3&4
TrueNorth5
Holidays
in the Parks 6&7
Friends of the Metro
Parks8
Honor Roll
11
Maple Sugaring
11
Winter Activities
12
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Many believe the Black River begins in Cascade Park where
the East and West Branches join together for the journey north
to Lake Erie. In reality, the Black River system or watershed is a
network of small headwater streams that join together to drain
over 450 square miles of land in Ashland, Cuyahoga, Huron, Medina and Lorain counties. A healthy watershed has hundreds of
headwater streams branching out over the drainage area. These
small streams that flow through backyards, forests and fields,
parklands and shopping centers combine and contribute their
share of water and other substances they gather along the way
to form the Black River.
• Headwater streams and other wetlands benefit the Black
River watershed in many ways.
• Natural flood control is provided by healthy streams and
wetlands which absorb significant amounts of rainwater, runoff
and snowmelt.
• Stream networks and wetlands filter, process, stores and
modify some contaminants which improve downstream water
quality.
• Streams and wetlands can trap and retain sediments which
are generated by erosion and runoff, reducing the volume transported downstream and into the Black River.
• Headwater streams provide diverse habitats for plants and
animals. They also contribute to the health of these ecosystems
by transforming organic material into food sources throughout
the aquatic food web.
Water quality and water levels are maintained by a healthy, unaltered headwater stream network. Human modification of these
networks disrupts the natural movement and processes which
can reduce both water quality and quantity. Research shows that
healthy headwater systems are critical to the proper functioning
of larger streams, rivers and lakes. The natural processes that occur in small streams and wetlands provide a host of benefits.
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JANUARY 2016
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 1/4, 12, 20 and 28
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
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.
FRIDAY 1
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
1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
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.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
12882 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
170 Cascade Park Dr.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
BL
GARDEN SPROUTS: SURVIVING WINTER
10:15 am - 11 am, MNP. Preschoolers with adult will
learn about ways animals survive winter with story,
craft, & activity.
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES 10:30 am -12:30 pm, FCNC. Clela Stelnicki leads
4-class session: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28. PR by
12/31; pay $40 at door.
25250 Briarwood Dr.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
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.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
(440) 949-5200
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
RO Royal Oaks
1057 Parson 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.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
= Easy
= Moderate
= Strenuous
Y
= Live Animals
HSP = H iking Stick Program (See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= United We Sweat
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
January 2016
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
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Fri.
Sat.
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HIKE AND CRAFT: WATER CYCLE
10 am - 11 am, ABC-VC. Kids will learn about
water through fun indoor activities. Hike if weather
permitting.
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR 9 am - 12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
with Joyce Bolte. Bring own supplies PR by 1/5/16
$25 at the door.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
9 am - 12 pm, FCNC. Drop-in rentals (4 inches of
snow required) $2 per person per hour. Please rent
shoes by 11:30am
NATURE STORIES & MORE: WINTER
WILDLIFE
10 am - 11 am, FCNC. Stories, activities, and crafts
for families with preschool and early elementary
children.
SNOWSHOE HIKE 10 am t- 11:30 am, VRR. Guided hike. PR for
snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if
no snow. PR by 1/7. FREE. Meet at CB.
CAMPFIRE HIKE
1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Join us for a hike followed up
by a campfire.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE 2 pm - 3 pm, FCNC. Snowshoes provided; 4 inches
of snow required (winter hike if no snow). PR by 1/6.
FREE.
SNOWSHOE HIKE 2 pm - 3:30 pm, VRR, Guided hike. PR for snowshoes
or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if no snow.
PR by 1/7. FREE. Meet at CB.
SUNDAY 10
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
SZ
FRIDAY 8
SATURDAY 9
4951 French Creek Rd.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
TUESDAY 12
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 10 am - 11 am OR 7pm-8pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about
volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Metro
Parks, PR by 1/11/16
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
10:30 am - 2:30 pm, FCNC. Join in the monthly
gathering - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
LC SPINNERS & WEAVERS
6PM-9PM, CAR-CVC. New members welcome.
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
1 pm -3: 30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
per hour. First come, first serve
THURSDAY 21
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN:
SQUIRRELS
10 am - 11 am, SGVC. Kids learn about squirrels
with crafts, stories and more
HOMESCHOOL: SURVIVAL KITS 1 pm - 2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Homeschoolers (ages 5 yrs.
and up) will learn survival skills and make a survival
kit. PR by 1/19.
SATURDAY 23
MILL HOLLOW SNOWSHOE RENTALS
SNOWSHOE HIKE 10 am - 4:30 pm, VRR-CB. Jan-Feb at the Carriage
Barn. Wed-Sun 10am-4:30pm (arrive by 3:30pm). $2
10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-SHELTER 2. Guided hike. PR
per hr. 1st come/1st serve.
for snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter
WEDNESDAY 13
hike if no snow. PR by 1/21. FREE.
Snowshoe
Wellington
Reservation
JANUARY ART SHOW: OWLS
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
8am-4:30pm, CAR-CVC. Enjoy stunning, lifelike
per hour. First come, first serve.
drawings of various owl species by native Clevelander
10-noon KFR Join a guided snowshoe hike, PreLawrence Hohman. Through 1/31
register for snowshoes or bring your own. 4 inches of
EVENING MARSH HIKE
snow required for hike.
4:30 pm - 6 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the
SATURDAY 2
CAMPFIRE HIKE
marsh in the evening.
COLD HIKE/HOT CHOCOLATE 1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Join us for a hike followed up
CHEF MARIO TEACHES:
1 pm - 2:30 pm, MNP. Hike in the cold followed by
by a campfire.
FLAVORS OF PASTA hot chocolate with all the fixin’s. PR by 12/29 & pay
COLD HIKE, HOT FIRE, HOT COCO
at door $2.
6 pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. Learn different flavors of
homemade
pasta,
ravioli,
&
tortellini.
PR
by
1/8
1
pm to 2:30 pm, COL-BL. Join us for a chilly hike
SUNDAY 3
pay@ door $5 member/$8 non
through the park then enjoy a hot fire & hot coco!
OWL PROWL
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
BIRDFEEDING 101
1 pm - 2:30 pm, SRR. Search and listen for owls.
6:30
pm
9
pm,
FCNC.
Learn
about
fly
tying,
casting,
2 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC-WOA. Using our Wildlife
MONDAY 4
and conservation by attending a monthly meeting.
Garden as an example, we will discuss how to create
DRAWING CLASS a bird-friendly backyard.
WOODCARVERS
9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques
BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI 7
pm
9
pm,
VRR-CB,
Lorain
County
Woodcarvers
using right side of brain. PR by 1/2. Pay at door
ADULT open carve night.
$10member/$13non
2 pm - 3:30 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy a guided ski
THURSDAY 14
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: DECORATE FOR
adventure. ADULT skis provided (wear own winter
WINTER
BIRDING
WALK
WILDLIFE
footwear). PR by 1/21.
10
am
11:30
am,
SRR.
Bring
your
binoculars.
10 am - 11 am, FCNC. Fun nature crafts for
BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI PADDLING SPORTS CLUB MEETING
preschoolers and their parents. Preschool movie
BYO following at 11 am.
6:30 pm - 8 pm, VRR-CB. Learn more about
2 pm - 3:30 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy a guided ski
upcoming Club activities and enjoy a special
TUESDAY 5
adventure. Bring your own skis. PR by 1/21.
presentation.
LC RUG HOOKERS
BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI FRIDAY 15
10am-3pm CAR-CVC. New members welcome.
YOUTH PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS:
Ask The Greenhouse Guy
2 pm - 3:30 pm, VRR: CB. Enjoy a guided ski
HIBERNATION
12 pm - 1 pm, MNP. Come with questions about
adventure. YOUTH Skis provided (wear own winter
10-11am KFR Preschoolers accompanied by an adult
caring for houseplants. Plants must be inspected
footwear). PR by 1/21.
will learn about why animals hibernate through crafts
before entering GH. $2 admission.
FULL MOON HIKE AT
and stories. May involve a hike.
WEDNESDAY 6
HIGH MEADOWS
ASTRONOMY: January Skies
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
6 pm - 7 pm, BRR. Hike High Meadows with a Black
7 pm - 9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
River Ranger by the light of the moon (weather
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date
per hour. First come, first serve.
permitting).
1/16/16
THURSDAY 7
Briarwood Lodge
HOMESCHOOL NATURE:
ALL ABOUT AIR 10 am - 11:30 am, FCNC. Hands-on experiments
focused on air science for ages 5 and up; PR youth
participants by 1/4.
QUICKSTART KAYAKING 9 am - 12 pm, SZ. On water course for beginning
paddlers. See website for eligibility. PR & pay $40
by 1/3.
ORCHID CAFE SHOWCASE 12 pm - 3 pm, MNP. A sampling of what the Café
offers to make your event the best! PR by 1/5,
$5members/$8non
HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY!
1 pm - 2 pm, MNP. See how many tropical plants
are houseplants & how plants help our homes. $2
entrance fee applies.
CAMPCOOKING and HIKING
1 pm - 3 pm, SRR. Take a hike then back to the fire
to sample some camp recipes.
RAPTORS UP CLOSE Y
2 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about
Ohio’s raptors and meet 2 Raptor Center
residents up close! Indoor program.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE 2 pm - 3 pm, BRR-BUR #1. Snowshoes
provided; 4 inches of snow required
(winter hike if no snow). PR by 1/7. FREE.
SUMMER WILDFLOWERS
2 pm - 3 pm, COL. Let’s see what
summer wildflowers and plants look like
now!
SATURDAY 16
woodland walk
9 am - 10:30 am, KFR Join a naturalist for a stroll
through the Kopf Family Reservation, watch as the
seasons change from one week to the next. Hike
is every Wednesday morning at 9am. Meet at the
trailhead in front of the Avon Lake Public Library.
SURVIVAL WORKSHOP: FIRE 10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn fire skills, make
fire starting kit, and compete in a fire building
contest. PR by 1/14.
SNOWSHOE HIKE 1 pm - 2:30 pm, MNP. Guided snowshoe hike if 4” of
snow, winter hike if not. PR by 1/14 for snowshoes
or bring own.
SCHOEPFLE OPEN HOUSE
1 pm - 3 pm, SG. Tour Otto Schoepfle’s House.
SNOWSHOE HIKE 2 pm - 3:30 pm, ABC-VC. Guided hike. PR for
snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if
no snow. PR by 1/14. FREE.
SUNDAY 17
Snowshoe hike 1 pm - 3 pm, WR. Guided hike 1-3pm. PR by Jan 15
Winter hike if no snow
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
2 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC-WOA. After hiking the
Meadow Loop Trail, relax with hot chocolate while
bird-watching in our WOA.
MONDAY 18
DRAWING CLASS 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques using
right side of brain. PR by 1/16. Pay at door
$10member/$13non
KIDS UPCYCLING CRAFTS 10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-CB. Use recyclable items to
create fun winter decorations! PR by 1/16.
BARN MOVIE TIME
1 pm - 3 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy a movie on a big screen.
Bring a blanket. Movie treats provided. Call the CB
for movie title.
MAGIC SHOW
2 pm - 3 pm, MNP. Enjoy the amazing tricks of Bill
Gang. For all ages! Members free/nonmembers pay
$3.
TUESDAY 19
LC RUG HOOKERS
10am-3pm CAR-CVC. New members welcome
WEDNESDAY 20
WINTER BIRDING TOUR: Lake Erie 8:30 am - 4 pm, SRR. Guided van trip to some
waterfowl hotspots. Space is limited. PR by 1/18.
$5.00 at door
SUNDAY 24
POLAR BEAR 5K HIKE
1 pm - 3 pm, SRR. Power hike over three miles.
Soap Making
2 pm - 3:30 pm, WR-VC. This program is using melt
and pour soap. Everyone can participate making
their own soap.
Deciduous Bonsai: 2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Learn the art of outdoor bonsai
with a deciduous tree. PR by 1/15. Call 937-0764
for pricing.
MONDAY 25
DRAWING CLASS 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques using
right side of brain. PR by 1/23. Pay at door
$10member/$13non
TUESDAY 26
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: RAPTORS IN
WINTER
10 am -11 am OR 2pm-3pm, CAR-CVC. Learn how
wild and our resident raptors survive an Ohio winter
and make a craft! Child and adult.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 6 pm - 8 pm, MNP. Displays of local businesses &
salons for pampering. Food, music incl. PR by 1/21
$15member/$22non.
WEDNESDAY 27
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person
SATURDAY 30
PAINTING NATURE IN
WATERCOLORS 9 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Join Joyce Bolte as she
instructs in the art of watercolor! PR by 1/28 and
pay $25 at door.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE 10 am to 11 am, IHR- Royal Oaks. Snowshoes
provided; 4 inches of snow required (winter hike if no
snow).PR by 1/18. FREE.
EVERGREEN ID HIKE
11 am - 12 pm, SG. Tour the garden and woods
looking for evergreens
SNOWSHOE HIKE 11 am - 12 pm, 12:30-1:30pm, 2-3pm VRR-SHELTER
1, Snowshoe at Winter Days! Equipment provided.
PR by 1/28.
WINTER DAYS
11 am - 3 pm, VRR-CB. Celebrate winter through
many fun activities! Sleigh rides $1 per person, 2 yrs.
and under FREE.
SUNDAY 31
ANIMAL HIGHWAYS
1 pm - 2 pm, COL. On this hike we will search for
and discuss any well used animal paths that we can
find!
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
1 pm - 4 pm, CAR-CVC. Rent snowshoes $2
per person, per hour. Rentals first come first
serve pre-registration not required
MONDAY 11
DRAWING CLASS 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new
techniques using right side of brain. PR
by 1/9. Pay at door $10member/$13non
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Walk Your Way Healthy
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
95 West Hamilton Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-5059
Drop-In Group Fitness
We offer a variety of land and water fitness classes
daily! No pre-registration is needed, just drop-in
on the day of class.
Individual class: Members $4 / Non-members $7
10 class punch card: Members $35 / Non-members
$65. Unlimited Yearly Class Pass: Members $240 /
Non-members $432 (can be debited monthly)
Senior rates are available!
Provides entry level participants the knowledge and skills
to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies
and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies,
injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Pre-requisites:
*Minimum age of 15 years old
*All classes must be attended
*Swim Test must be completed on first day of class
*Written and scenario test must be passed on last day of
class
January 16, 17, 23 and 24 • 9am-4pm
Cost: $175, pre-registration is required
Silver Sneakers We now accept Silver Sneakers! Sil-
ver Sneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program for
active older adults. Did you know 1 out of 5 people 65
and older are eligible for this fitness benefit? If you’re a
group retiree or part of a Medicare health plan, you may
already have a Silver Sneakers membership.
Quickstart Kayak
ACA (American Canoe Association) beginning on water
course. Highlights: kayak nomenclature, basic strokes,
safety, and demonstration of rescues. 16 & older;
16-18 must be accompanied by participating adult.
Must be able to hold breath under water and
meet all Essential Eligibility Criteria (Kayak
Waiver).
For more information call
(440) 949-5200 Ext. 225.
January 10 • 9am-12pm
February 21 • 9am-12pm
Cost: $40, pre-registration is required
Did you know that according to the
CDC, less than half of all adults get
the recommended amount of physical activity? Adults need at least
2 and 1/2 hours (150 minutes) a
week of aerobic physical activity.
This should be at a moderate level,
such as a fast-paced walk for no
less than 10 minutes at a time.
Walking is a great way to acquire
this needed physical activity and
Splash Zone is just the place! We
have a 3 lane walking track that is
1/8 of a mile.
Don’t want to walk by yourself?
Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10am
for a group walk! We will walk for an hour so join in
at any time!
This is a free program for members. Not a member?
Pay just $20 per month to do all of the walking you
want!
Membership Rates
as low as $33.33/month for use of pool, walking track,
cardio, & strength training equipment
Group Fitness Classes
Fit Walks
FREE community exercise program providing use
of indoor walking track, cardio, and strength
equipment on Thursdays (5:30pm).
NEW YEAR;
NEW YOU
Check out the opportunities
available at the Mercy Health
& Recreation Center to help
MOTIVATE YOU. Let us help you
ACHIEVE SUCCESS THIS YEAR!
FITNESS EVENTS
Up to 50 group fitness classes available each week for all
skill levels including water exercise, Zumba, Pilates, KickBoxing, Lite Mix, Yoga, and More! Cost of each class is $4
(members) $7 (non-members).
Day Pass
Get the whole family involved
in the New Years Fitness events
in January.
Personal Training
Member Benefits
FREE access to special programs
(non-members have minimal charge).
New Year Resolution
Marathon
as low as $30 for a 30-minute 1-on-1 individualized
training session with a certified personal trainer.
$7 for use of the facility or drop-in
group fitness class.
Teen Night (3rd Friday of each month)
Swimming, Games, & Pizza (8:30pm-10:30pm)
Pajama-Rama Movie Night (3rd Sat of each month)
Swimming, Games, Movie, & Snacks
Senior Social Programs (Tuesdays)
Walking, Coffee, and Social Games (10am)
Pre-School / Kids Programs (Weekly)
Junior Gym (ages 3-5) on Mondays (10am)
Kids Gym (ages 6-11) on Thursdays (5:30pm)
Pre-School Story Time (ages 3-5) on Wed (10am)
SILVER SNEAKER MEMBERSHIP
Visit us for more information on
the Silver Sneaker Membership
available at the Mercy Health &
Recreation Center.
(Saturday, January 2, 2016)
8:00am-12:00pm
($10/members $15/non-members)
*Marathon day of fitness
classes, 7-day trial membership,
equipment orientation, 1-on-1
personal training consultation,
door prizes, and more!
Family Boot Camp
(Sunday, January 10, 2016)
1:00pm-3:00pm ($2/person).
A friendly family competition
between other teams (teams of
2) will compete in fun, fitness,
and messy challenges until one
family is crowned the BOOT CAMP
CHAMPS. This program is FUN for
the whole family!
For More Information
440-984-3470
Fun with Friends of the Metro Parks
ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
February 27 and 28
9 am-1 pm CAR-CVC.
Please pay at door
$7/ adult, $4/children
2-10; children under
2 eat free! Includes
pancakes, scrambled
eggs, sausage, juice, and
coffee.
Save the Date!
Friends of the
Metro Parks
Annual Garage Sale
January 30, 2016
9am- 4pm at Carlisle Reservation
Donations will be taken on
Sat. Jan. 23 8am-2pm and Tues. Jan. 26 5pm-7pm
Murder Mystery
“Girls Night Out”
May 6, 7, 13 and 14.
Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $30 per person or $58 per group.
Group rates available. Tickets go on sale Feb. 15 call Barb at
216-544-3865 to purchase your tickets.
Calling all actors and actresses:
Jan. 5 at 7:00 pm we will be having cold reading
auditions for the Murder Mystery.
Join the other 450 volunteers
and have some fun!
Friends Orientation: Tuesday, January 12
from 10am-11am or 7-8pm at Carlisle
Call (440) 458-5121 to register
Still time to see the
Holiday Display at
Miller Nature Preserve
last day January 17th
United We Sweat was formed in 2011 to promote healthy living in
Greater Lorain County by raising awareness on the types of fitness
and nutrition options available. The collaboration aims to ensure that
everyone in Lorain County has access to quality physical activities
no matter location, age, or skill level. Every month there are exciting
new classes and events open to the public, so let’s start today and get
moving. This is a core collaboration of University Hospitals, Lorain
County General Health District, Lorain County Metro Parks, French Creek
YMCA, Lorain County Community College and United Way.
Join the sunny fun and check out the
Tropical Holiday display, see how they
celebrate with palms.
Visit Livehealthyloraincounty.com/unitedwesweat for
more programs and events.
Open daily 10am-6pm admission to
conservatory is $2 per person.
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FEBRUARY 2016
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
Weekly Walkers
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 2/1, 9, 12 and 25
HSP
Woodland Walks
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
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.
MONDAY 1
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
1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
18207 West Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
TUESDAY 2
12882 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
(440) 458-5121
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
EC Equestrian Center
NONielsen Observatory
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
13630 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
12882 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
(440) 458-5121
CAS Cascade Park
170 Cascade Park Dr.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
BL
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
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
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4530 Colorado Ave.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
(440) 949-5200
4951 French Creek Rd.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
IHR Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
RO Royal Oaks
1057 Parson 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
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.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
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Y= Live Animals
= A Bioblast Program
= Moderate
FEBRUARY ART SHOW: RELAXING
BEHIND THE LENS
8am-4:30pm CAR-CVC. Enjoy local photographer
Matt Verderber’s beautiful nature photographs taken
in and beyond LCMP. Through 2/29
DRAWING CLASS 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques using
right side of brain. PR by 1/30. Pay at door
$10member/$13non
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: SPRING SIGNS
10 am - 11 am, FCNC. Fun nature crafts for
preschoolers and their parents. Preschool movie
following at 11 am.
Ask The Greenhouse Guy
12 pm - 1 pm, MNP. Come with questions about
caring for houseplants. Plants must be inspected
before entering GH. $2 admission.
= Strenuous
HSP = H iking Stick Program (See Arrowhead)
= United We Sweat
TUESDAY 9
HIKE AND CRAFT: ICE AGE
10 am -11 am, ABC-VC. Kids learn about the ice
age through fun indoor activities. Hike if weather
permitting.
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL:
BARRED OWL Y
10 am to 11 am OR 2pm-3pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and
investigation for 3-5 year olds and adult.
WEDNESDAY 10
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
per hour. Rentals first come, first serve
THURSDAY 11
WINTER BIRDING WALK
10 am - 11:30 am, SRR. Bring your binoculars.
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB MEETING
6:30 pm - 8 pm, ABC-VC. Learn more about
upcoming Club activities and enjoy a special
presentation.
FRIDAY 12
LINCOLN HIKE
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, COL. Celebrate President
Lincoln’s B-Day as we hike & learn some interesting
facts along the way!
DINNER OF ROMANCE 5:30 pm - 7 pm OR 7:30 pm - 9 pm. MNP. Secluded
table for dinner & live music in conservatory. PR and
pay by 2/5 $27 member/$33 non
ASTRONOMY: February Skies
7 pm - 9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River
Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date
2/13/16
VINTAGE BEADS PROJECT 2 pm- 3:30 pm, VRR-CB. Use beautiful vintage glass
beads to create a jewelry piece. PR by 1/31 and pay
$5 at the door.
SATURDAY 13
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLORS GROUNDHOG DAY HIKE
9 am - 1 pm, COL-BL. Join Joyce Bolte as she
3 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Learn about this critter & the day
instructs in the art of watercolor! PR by 2/11 and
that makes him special while hiking & looking for
pay $25 at door.
shadows.
BACON HOUSE HISTORICAL TOUR
WEDNESDAY 3
10 am - 11 am, VRR-BBM. Learn the history of this
MILL HOLLOW SNOWSHOE RENTALS
home. Tour parts of the home that are off-limits
10 am - 4:30 pm, VRR-CB- LOBBY. Wed-Sun
during summer tours.
10am-4:30pm (arrive by 3:30pm). $2 per hr. 1st
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
come/1st serve.
11 am - 3 pm, SRR-JWC. Rent snowshoes $2.00 per
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
person, per hour. First come, first served. 4 inches of
1 pm -3:30 pm, WR. .Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
snow required.
per hour. Rentals first come, first serve
MAKE-N-TAKE NATURE CRAFTS
THURSDAY 4
1 pm - 3 pm, CAR-CVC. Make kid-friendly, bird
GARDEN SPROUTS: CHINESE NEW YEAR
inspired crafts for your love birds on Valentine’s Day!
10:15 am - 11 am, MNP. Crafts and activities for
Drop-in program.
preschoolers and an adult companion relating to
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
Chinese New Year.
2 pm - 3 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and visit the
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES home of Otto Schoeplfe.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, FCNC. Clela Stelnicki leads
BIG ICICLE HIKE
4-class session: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25. PR by 1/28;
2
pm - 3:30 pm, VRR. Meet at the Carriage Barn for
pay $40 at door.
hike
to view cliff icicle displays.
EVENING MARSH HIKE
SUNDAY 14
4:30 pm - 6 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
marsh in the evening.
11 am - 3 pm, SRR-JWC. Rent snowshoes $2.00 per
FRIDAY 5
person, per hour. First come, first served. 4 inches of
SCRAPBOOKING IN THE PARKS snow required.
9am-7pm, ABC-VC. Craft and socialize with pals
Valentine’s Day Snowshoeing
Friday and/or Saturday. $10/one day, $15/both
Hike days. Call Judi at (440) 670-6521 to PR by 2/1. Pay
4:30pm- 6pm, WR. Valentine’s Day date night
at the door.
snowshoe hike. Winter hike if no snow PR by 2/12
SATURDAY 6
VALENTINES ADVENTURE DAY SCRAPBOOKING IN THE PARKS 12 pm - 3 pm, VRR-CB. Desserts, live music and a
9am-7pm, ABC-VC. Craft and socialize with pals
cozy fire! PR by 2/12 and pay $5 per person at the
Friday and/or Saturday. $10/one day, $15/both
door.
days. Call Judi at (440) 670-6521 to PR by 2/1. Pay
MONDAY 15
at the door.
DRAWING CLASS CLASSIC VALENTINES CRAFT 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques using
10 am - 11 am, SG-VC. Design your own valentines
right side of brain. PR by 2/13. Pay at door
after learning about 19th century traditions. For all
$10member/$13non
ages. PR by 2/4.
SNOWSNAKES SNOWSHOE HIKE 10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn about this Native
11 am - 12:30 pm, VRR-CB. Guided hike. PR for
American game, make a “snowsnake”, and race them
snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if
outdoors. PR by 2/13.
no snow. PR by 2/4. FREE.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
SNOWSHOE HIKE 11 am - 3 pm, SRR-JWC. Rent snowshoes $2.00 per
11 am - 12:30 pm MNP. Guided snowshoe hike if
person, per hour. First come, first served. 4 inches of
4” of snow, winter hike if not. Register by 2/4 for
snow required.
snowshoes or bring own.
CABIN FEVER FUN DAY
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
11 am - 3 pm, SRR. Campfire cooking, dogsled
2 pm - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC-WOA. After our kid-friendly
demos, and many outdoor winter activities.
hike, relax with hot chocolate and play bird-watching
Snowshoe rentals for $2.00 per hour.
games. Child & adult.
A WORLD OF BUBBLES
SNOWSHOE HIKE 1 pm - 2 pm, COL-BL. The Bubble Lady Sue Durante
2 pm - 3:30 pm, VRR- CB- LOBBY, Guided hike. PR for
takes you into her wonderful world of bubbles!
snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if
MAKE A SNOWMAN LUMINARY no snow. PR by 2/4. FREE.
1 pm - 2 pm, MNP. Make a snowman luminary from
SUNDAY 7
clean, empty plastic jug that you bring. PR by 2/10.
HIBERNATION HIKE
Nonmembers $1.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about
PIONEER CRAFTS WORKSHOP hibernation and other winter survival strategies on
2 pm - 3 pm, VRR-CB. Learn about various pioneer
this hike.
skills and make crafts such as homemade candles!
LARGE BIRDS
PR by 2/13.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, COL. Let’s discuss and search
WEDNESDAY 17
for some of the largest birds here at the park!
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
Bonsai: Satsuki Azalea
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
2 pm - 4 pm, MNP. Learn the art and science of
per hour. Rentals first come, first serve
bonsai with traditional Japanese Azalea varieties. Call
CHEF MARIO TEACHES: AUTHENTIC
937-0764 for pricing.
ITALIAN SAUCES MONDAY 8
6
pm - 7:30 pm, MNP. Chef Mario teaches how to
DRAWING CLASS create
a variety of tasty sauces. PR by 2/10 and pay
9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques
$5 member/$8 non.
using right side of brain. PR by 2/6. Pay at door
WOODCARVERS
$10member/$13non
7 pm - 9 pm, VRR-CB. Lorain County Woodcarvers
HOMESCHOOL NATURE: TRACKING
open carve night.
WILDLIFE 10 am - 11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom. Classroom and THURSDAY 18
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: MAPLE
field-based survey activities for ages 5+; PR youth
SYRUP
participants by 2/1.
10 am - 11 am, SG-VC. Kids learn about maple
sugaring with crafts, stories and more
HOMESCHOOL: SNOWSHOES 1 pm - 2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Homeschoolers (ages 5 yrs
and up) will go snowshoeing! Snowshoes provided.
PR by 2/16.
FRIDAY 19
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: SNOWFLAKE
10-11am KFR Preschoolers accompanied by an adult
will learn about snowflakes and maybe catch some
up close. May involve a hike.
FISH FRY FRIDAYS
11 am - 7 pm, MNP. Enjoy perch dinners ($9.99)
along with other Lenten specials and a kids menu
too.
SATURDAY 20
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR 9 am - 12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
with Joyce Bolte. Bring own supplies PR by 2/15/16
$25 at the door.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
9 am - 12 pm, FCNC. Drop-in rentals (4 inches of
snow required) $2 per person per hour.
CRITTER CARE Y
10 am - 11 am, FCNC-Classroom, It’s feeding time!
Learn how we care for the animals of the French
Creek Nature Center.
CAMPFIRE HIKE
10 am - 11:30 am, SRR. Join us for a hike followed
up by a campfire.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
1 pm - 4 pm, CAR- CVC. Drop-in rentals (4 inches of
snow required) $2 per person per hour. Please rent
shoes by 3:30pm.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE 2 pm - 3 pm, CAS NATURE CENTER. Snowshoes
provided; 4 inches of snow required (winter hike if no
snow). PR by 2/17. FREE.
SUNDAY 21
QUICKSTART KAYAKING 9 am - 12 pm, SZ. On water course for beginning
paddlers. See website for eligibility. PR & pay $40
by 2/14.
CAMP COOKING & HIKING
1 pm - 3:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Take a hike, and come
back to the fire to sample some camp recipes.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE 2 pm - 3 pm, KFR. Snowshoes provided; 4 inches of
snow required (winter hike if no snow). PR by 2/18.
FREE.
MONDAY 22
DRAWING CLASS 9 am - 11 am, MNP. Learn new techniques using
right side of brain. PR by 2/20. Pay at door
$10member/$13non.
FULL MOON HIKE AT HIGH MEADOWS
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, BRR-HM. Hike with a Black River
Ranger by the light of the moon (weather permitting).
WEDNESDAY 24
WINTER BIRDING TOUR: Country
Cruisin’ 8:30 am - 4 pm, SRR. Van tour to check-out some
hot spots for raptors and other birds. PR by 2/22.
Pay $5.00 at the door
Snowshoe Wellington Reservation
1 pm - 3:30 pm, WR. Rent snowshoes $2 per person,
per hour. Rentals first come, first serve
FRIDAY 26
FISH FRY FRIDAYS
11 am - 7 pm, MNP. Enjoy perch dinners ($9.99)
along with other Lenten specials and a kids menu
too.
SATURDAY 27
FRIENDS OF METRO PARKS PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
9 am - 1 pm, CAR-CVC. Please pay at door $7 per
adult, $4 per children aged 2-10; children under 2
eat free!
SURVIVAL WORKSHOP: OUTDOOR
COOKING 10 am - 11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn about outdoor
cooking skills, wild edibles, and also compete in a
cooking contest. PR by 2/25.
FIRST FLOWERS WALK
11 am - 12 pm, SG. Look for the first blooms of the
year.
SPUNKY SKUNKY
11 am - 12 pm, COL. Let’s hike and see if a certain
hot plant is pushing itself through the snow!
Maple Sugaring
11:30 am - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about Maple
Sugaring with lectures, hikes, and visiting the Sugar
Shack. Choo rides available
SNOWSHOE HIKE 2 pm - 3:30 pm, ABC-VC, Guided hike. PR for
snowshoes or BYO. 4 in. snow required; winter hike if
no snow. PR by 2/25. FREE.
SUNDAY 28
FRIENDS OF METRO PARKS PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
9 am - 1 pm, CAR-CVC. See 2/27 for event details.
Maple Sugaring
11:30 am - 3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. See 2/27 for event
details.
MONDAY 29
LEAP DAY CELEBRATION 4 pm - 5 pm, MNP. Celebrate this non-annual day
learning about uncommon occurrences. PR by 2/22
pay $5member/$8non snacks included.
LEAP DAY ICICLE HIKE
5 pm - 6 pm, VRR. Meet at the
Carriage Barn for hike to view
cliff icicle displays.
= PR Preregistration is required.
Please contact the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121
or 1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice).
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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.
St. Paul U.C.C. Women’s Guild, Elyria
Avon United Methodist Women’s Circle, Avon
Matthew Ternes, Grafton
Red Hot Mamas, Avon Lake
St.
Raphael
Archangels, Bay Village
North Lake Baptist Church, Amherst
John
&
Cathy
Miller, Avon Lake
Sears Retirees, North Ridgeville
Oberlin
College,
Oberlin
French Creek YMCA, Avon
Thomas
Leatherman,
Lorain
The Rock Pile Garden Center, Avon
Jim
&
Robin
Galvin,
Columbia
Station
Ohio Bigfoot Organization, Columbia Station
Sierra
Mollard,
Elyria
Church of the Nazarene, Elyria
Cahoon Nursery, Westlake
Garden Club of Elyria, Elyria
Bernadine
Capasso, Elyria
Wesleyan Meadows Residents Association, Elyria
Beach Park Towers, Avon Lake
Gift was given in MEMORY of:
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Women’s Club, Bay Village
Alex Ryski, by Judith Wingate, Columbia Station
Vermilion Vixens Red Hats, Vermilion
Gary Reiter, by Mrs. Barbara Wolf, Eric Zaffer & Mrs. Mike Wolfe, Avon
Elyria Senior Women’s Fellowship, Elyria
MAPLE
SUGARING
When people think of maple sugaring, they usually
think of the forests of Canada, or states like Vermont
and New Hampshire, but usually not Ohio! While the
majority of the world’s maple syrup and other maple
syrup products like the delicious candies made in the
shape of a maple leaf are produced and exported from
February 27 & 28
more northern climates (like Canada and Vermont), in
March 5, 6, 12, 13
truth the entire Great Lakes region of North America
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
can
produce maple syrup. That’s because this area has
Carlisle Visitor Center
the right kind of trees (sugar maples with the most
amount of sugar in their sap) and the right kind of
springtime weather (freezing nights coupled with warm
days). This region, including Ohio, is the only region
in the world that has the right combination of factors
needed for Maple Sugaring. Aren’t we the lucky ones!
To learn more about the unique process of turning sap from Sugar Maple trees into delicious maple
syrup, join us at the Carlisle Visitor Center on February
27 or 28, March 5, 6, 12, or 13 from 11:30-3:30. We
will explore the history and science of Maple Sugaring
through hands-on activities geared for all ages. Discover the secrets of maple sugaring by a brief indoor
lecture, hiking to the sugar bush and collecting sap
with a Naturalist, and visiting the Sugar Shack to see
the sap being converted into syrup. Train rides through
a second sugar bush may also be available,
weather permitting. Below is the schedule
of events for each program day.
Adopt-A-Raptor
Jim & Floss Muller, Elyria (Gift to Rob & Peg Bobel)
St. Agnes 50+ Club, Elyria
Lenora Hopiard, OK
Girl Scout Troop 50323, Elyria
Janice Braun, Stronsville (Gift to Barb Paige of Lakewood)
Lewis & Linda Kacsandy, Avon Lake
Steve & Mary Ann Johnson, Oberlin
Jim & Melody Martin, Sheffield Lake
Lorain County Kennel Club, Amherst
Joann Furiga, Lorain (Gift to Ava Furiga of Avon)
Donna Wilson, Oberlin (Gift to Luke Smillie of Bay Village
Karen Smith, Elyria
Joyce Daugherty, Oberlin
SNOWSHOE RENTALS:
Registration not required - $2 per person, per hour
January & February - 10am-4:30pm (Wednesday –
Sunday) – Rentals at the Mill Hollow Carriage Barn,
arrive by 3:30pm to rent snowshoes.
1/6, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
1/9, 9am-Noon – French Creek Nature and Arts Center
1/13, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
1/20, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
1/27, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
1/31, 1-4pm – Carlisle Visitor Center
2/3, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
2/10, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
2/13, 11am-3pm – Sandy Ridge Reservation – Johnson
Wetland Center
2/15, 11am-3pm – Sandy Ridge Reservation – Johnson
Wetland Center
2/17, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
2/20, 9am-Noon – French Creek Nature and Arts Center
2/20, 1-4pm – Carlisle Visitor Center
2/24, 1-3:30pm – Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
See Snowshoeing on back page
Maple Sugaring Schedule of Events
11:30 & 3:00 Sugaring Story Reading followed by Maple Sugaring Video - Carlisle Room
11:30-3:30 Sugar Shack Open House - Sugar Shack
11:30-3:30 Green Choo Rides through Sugar Bush, weather dependent - Sugar Shack
12:30 Maple Sugaring 101 Lecture - Carlisle Room
1:30 Sugar Bush and Sap Collection Hike - Meet by flagpole
www.MetroParks.cc
January/February 2016 11
OPEN YEAR ROUND
with Winter Activities
Winter Days 2016
January 30 • 11am-3pm • Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
Sled Dogs. Sleigh Rides. Ice Carving. Ice Fishing. Sledding. Snowshoeing. Ice Harvesting. So many fun winter activities in one day at our annual “Winter Days” festival! This
event will be held at the Vermilion River Reservation on January 30th from 11am-3pm.
It is a FREE event and fun for the whole family. Attend “Winter Days” to watch various
demonstrations, such as ice carving and sled dog demos, or experience all winter has
to offer by trying out activities including ice fishing and snowshoeing (pre-register in
advance)! Also enjoy this event by taking a horse drawn sleigh ride - $1 per person, 2
years and under FREE. Other activities include primitive cooking demonstrations in the
Carriage Barn, historical demos in the Benjamin Bacon House, live music, and much
more. Lunch options and snacks/beverages also available for purchase.
Questions? Check out www.metroparks.cc for more event details and schedule or
call the Carriage Barn at (440) 967-7310. We are looking forward to spending a
great “Winter Days” with you!
Cabin Fever Fun Day:
February 15th, 2016 • Noon-4pm
Recipe for Cabin Fever: Long nights and short days mixed with snow, ice, and wind,
with just a pinch of having the kids inside the house too much. Blend well with boredom and depression. The medical term for this is Seasonal Affective Disorder. Many
people in the Midwest show signs and symptoms in the winter months.
Want to bust out of that cabin slump? Join us on a holiday for a celebration of winter at Sandy Ridge Reservation.
Ongoing activities include: Self-guided Scavenger Hunt, Snow Games, Campfire with
cooking demos, and activities inside the Johnson Wetland Center. Paula Harding and
her Lazy Dog Huskies will be on display and will be doing sled demonstrations at 1:00
and 3:00pm. And we’ll have snowshoe rentals from Noon-3:00pm. $2.00 per person per
hour. Minimum of 4 inches of snow required.
* some activities dependent on snow and/or cold temperatures
SNOWSHOEING THIS WINTER
Various Parks • January – February 2016
Get outdoors this winter and try out snowshoeing! This great winter activity will be available
at several Metro Parks throughout the months of
January and February. Register for a guided snowshoe hike or make your own adventure through
SNOWSHOE HIKES: Pre-register in advance
our rental opportunities! Snowshoes provided free
of charge during our guided snowshoe hikes. Rentals
are $2 per person/per hour – first come/first serve
(pre-registration not required). Check out www.metroparks.cc for more information and to pre-register
for hikes through our on-line reservation system.
1/9, 10-11:30am: Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
1/9, 2-3:30pm: Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
1/9, 2-3pm: French Creek Nature and Arts Center
1/10, 2-3pm: Black River Reservation – Bur Oak Shelter #1
1/16, 2-3:30pm: Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation – Visitor Center
1/16, 1-2:30pm: Miller Nature Preserve
1/17, 1-3pm: Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
1/23, 10am-Noon: Kopf Family Reservation - Library
1/23, 2-3:30pm: Vermilion River Reservation – Shelter #2
12 January/February 2016
Sled
the hills at
Vermilion River
Reservation, Carlisle
Equestrian Center
and Cascade
Park!
1/30, 10-11am: Indian Hollow Reservation - Royal Oaks
1/30, 11am-Noon, 12:30-1:30pm, 2-3pm: Vermilion River Reservation – Shelter #1
2/6, 10-11:30am: Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
2/6, 2-3:30pm: Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
2/6, 1-2:30pm: Miller Nature Preserve
2/14, 4:30-6pm: Wellington Reservation – Visitor Center
2/18, 1-2:30pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn (Homeschool Program)
See page 11
2/20, 2-3pm: Cascade Nature Center
2/21, 2-3pm: Kopf Family Reservation – Library
for snowshoe rental
2/27, 2-3:30pm: Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation – Visitor Center
information
www.MetroParks.cc