1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. ski resorts

January-February 2015, VOLUME 55, NUMBER 1
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LORAIN COUNTY
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Paid for by: Citizens Committee for Lorain County Metro Parks
12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, Ohio 44050 | Treasurer, Craig Snodgrass
IN THIS ISSUE PAGE
Honor Roll &
Friends
2
Calendar
3
Fun With Friends 5
Splash Zone
6
Mercy Health &
7
Rec Center
Open Year-round 8
Cascade Park
11
TrueNorth
12
Cultural Arts
2015 Board of
Park Commissioners:
Robert M. Campana, Chairman
Fredrick L. Alspach,
Vice Chairman
Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda,
Commissioner
James E. Ziemnik
Director, Lorain County Metro Parks
Lorain County
Metro Parks offer
snowshoeing in
most every park. What
a great way to visit another
“favorite” park! See calendar
for days and times.
A b o u t t h e Co v e r
About the cover: the passing of the levy provides us with the opportunity
to move forward with our 10-year plan. For the past two years, Lorain
County Metroparks gathered data 2,000 survey results from residents of 21
communities. The Lorain County residents outlined their wishes for the park
district into the next decade.
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.
HONOR ROLL
Avon Women’s Club, Avon
Dan & Diana Stacho, North Ridgeville
Beach Park Towers, Avon Lake
French Creek YMCA, Avon
Lakeland Health Care Corp Agency, Lorain
Friends Together, Elyria
Sears Retirees, Elyria
Lake Avenue Church of Christ, Elyria
Brett Litzer, Avon Lake
Lakeland Eclectic Group, Lorain
Pioneer Ridge Residents, North Ridgeville
Avon Garden Club, Avon
Oberlin AARP Chapter 395, Oberlin
Avon-On-The-Lake Garden Club,
Avon Lake
Isabelita Corella, Oberlin
Jean F. Wright Estate, Oberlin
Jane & Jack Barthels, Avon Lake
North Lake Baptist Church, Amherst
Bay Village Historical Society, Bay Village
Avon United Methodist Women’s Circle,
Elyria
Friends of Mary Mother of God, Lorain
The Rock Pile Garden Center, Avon
Mature Saints, Grafton
Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland,
Greater Cleveland Area
Deborah & William Mann, Elyria
Columbia Garden Club, Columbia Station
Suzanne Pare, Cleveland Heights
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Young Spirits
Club, Avon Lake
Christopher J. Walsh, OH
Miller Orchards, LTD., Amherst
HONORS & MEMORIALS
Gift was given in memory of Marjorie
Rogers, by Brighton United Methodist
Church, Wellington
Gift was given in memory of Dave
Dorinski, by Richard Banish, Gates Mills
Gift was given in memory of Betty Conley,
by Lorain County Hook Crafters,
Lorain County
Gift was given in memory of David Fackler,
by John & Julie Traylor, Elyria
Gift was given in memory of Nancy
Buescher, by Liston Funeral Home,
North Ridgeville
Gift was given in memory of Nancy
Buescher, by Carol Yegerlehner, Fairborn
Gift was given in memory of Nancy
Buescher, by William & Sandra
Morrissey, NY
Gift was given in memory of Nancy
Buescher, by Mel & Janet Hancek,
North Ridgeville
Gift was given in memory of Lois Klink,
by Robert & Dorothy MacIntyre,
Columbia Station
Gift was given in honor of Clela Stelnicki,
by Robert & Dorothy MacIntyr,
Columbia Station
Gift was given in memory Jeannot
Chicoine, by Peter & Sandra Kelly,
Brunswick
Gift was given in memory Donna Slack, by
Helen R. Stutzenberger, Grafton
ADOPT-A-RAPTOR
**Willliam Posey, Lorain (Gift in honor of
Betty J. Posey)
Karen Smith, Elyria
Francis Stuart, Oberlin
Kaleb Spraque, Auroa
Lewis & Linda Kacsandy, Avon Lake
Lorain County Spinners & Weavers Guild,
Lorain County
The residents who responded told us that they wanted more walking and
hiking trails, along with expansions of existing parks. With a park in every
major community, LCMP will begin to connect parks and communities
and provide a wide diversity of recreational, environmental, health and
educational requirements to the public. We will continue to sustain safe,
well- maintained facilities, accessible to everyone. Lorain County Metro Parks
are truly yours to explore!
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www.MetroParks.cc
Opossum tracks
January 2015
HSP
WEEKLY WALKERS
8:30-9:30 am, COL.
1/5, 13, 21, 29.
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.
METRO PARKS LOCATIONS
AND FACILITIES
ABC Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
DD Days Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HM High Meadows
1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
CA
Caley Reservation
Y
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
NO Nielsen Observatory
13630 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
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
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
Y
FHGC Forest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCR
Y
Y
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
BL
BUBBLES!
WINTER TEA TIME ~
2-3 pm, MNP. Get inside a big bubble with Sue
2:30-4 pm, VRR-CB. Warm up with tea and refreshDurante. Enjoy this amazing program. Members free;
ments. Participants welcome to bring your own tea cup.
non $2 at the door.
Learn fun parlor table games of the 1800s. PR, pay $5
TUESDAY
20
at time of registration.
LC
HOOKCRAFTERS
SUNDAY 11
10 am-3 pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
COOL, COLD, CHILLY HIKE
11 am-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Drop-in rentals available (at
least 4" of snow required). First come, first serve.
2-3:30 pm, COL. Let’s get bundled up and hit the
Sizing based on weight, kid sizes available. $2 per
trails for a warm-up hike!
person, per hour.
BEAD A BRACELET ~
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
6-9 pm, MNP. Make a beautiful crystal and
1-4 pm, CAR. Drop-in rentals (4" of snow required) $2
bead bracelet. PR by 1/14, pay at the door: $45
per person per hour. Please rent shoes by 3:30 pm.
members/$50 non.
FRIDAY 2
WEDNESDAY
21
TURKEY
TALK
AND
WALK
ART SHOW
2-3:30
pm,
COL.
Come
out
with
us
as
we
talk
about
BONSAI
WORKSHOP
~
8 am-4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Fine art natural history prints
the Eastern Wild Turkey and search for signs!
2-5 pm, MNP. Apply training techniques such as wiring
by New England photographer Gustav W. Verderber on
and pruning your bonsai. Bring your own or start a new
MONDAY 12
display through 1/31.
one. Pay: $25 members/$30 non. PR by 1/18.
ART CLASS: WATERCOLOR PENCILS:
CARRIAGE BARN SNOWSHOE RENTALS
WINTER
BEAUTY
EVENING MARSH HIKE
~
10 am-4:30 pm, VRR-BBM. Rent snowshoes for $2 per
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to capture
5-6 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the marsh in the
person/per hr. Wed-Sun. First come-first serve. No PR
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door members $10; non
evening.
required. Through 1/31.
$13.
PR
by
1/8.
THURSDAY
22
SATURDAY 3
TUESDAY 13
WINTER BIRDING TOUR: LAKE ERIE
HEALTHY START HIKE
WINTER BIRDING WALK
8:30 am-4 pm, SRR. Guided van trip to some
9-10 am, FCNC-LOBBY. Start off the New Year with a
9-10:30 am, SRR. For all experience levels.
waterfowl hotspots. Space is limited. Preregister by
fast-paced hike.
1/19. $5 at the door.
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL:
CRITTER CARE: BASIC NEEDS
RED-TAILED
HAWK
GARDEN WALK
1-2 pm, FCNC-CLASSROOM. It’s feeding time! Learn
10-11 am OR 2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and
10-11 am, SG. Walk the paved garden trail to enjoy
how we care for the animals of the French Creek
investigation for preschoolers and an adult.
the winter splendor or get your steps in.
Nature Center.
VOLUNTEER
ORIENTATION
HIKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB:
SOUTHWESTERN WILDLIFE
FREEZER BAG COOKING ~
10-11 am OR 7-8 pm, CAR-CVC. Join the other 450
1-2:30 pm, COL-BL. Herpetologist Norm Damm talks
members and support Lorain County Metro Parks.
6:30-8 pm, ABC-VC. Make cozy bag to take home. PR
about his Journey to the southwest states of the U.S.
and pay $1 at the door. Meet at 5:45 pm for optional
and its wildlife!
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
hike beforehand.
SUNDAY 4
10:30 am-2:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Join in the
SATURDAY 24
monthly gathering–NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
INDOOR BONSAI ~
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
2-4 pm, MNP. Get your hands dirty, learn AND apply
ZENTANGLE 101~
10-11:30 am, ABC-VC. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
the art of bonsai to a tropical or subtropical tree.
6-7:30 pm, MNP. Create beautiful images from “doodling”
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/21.
Pay: $25 members/$30 non. PR by 1/2.
in this relaxing art. PR by 1/7 pay $20 mem/$25 non.
ORCHID WORK DAY
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
LC SPINNING & WEAVING
10 am-12 pm, MNP. Discover orchids and work with
2:30-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17 will learn
7-9 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn the art of spinning and
the Conservatory’s collection-focus on phalaenopsis.
how to get involved and volunteer for Lorain County
weaving. All welcome.
Register by 1/21.
Metro Parks.
WEDNESDAY 14
SNOW SHOE RENTALS
FULL MOON HIKE W/SNOWSHOES
COOKING CLASS:
10 am-2 pm, COL-BL. Come outside to check out the
5:30-7 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike. Shorter hike, return
WHAT A BREAD WINNING RECIPE! ~
park on snow shoes! $2 per/hr, 4" of snow is required.
on your own. Arrive at 5 pm if you would like snowshoes.
6-8 pm, MNP. Bread demo w/unique flavors by Chef
IN THE SNOW: WHO’S BEEN HERE?
MONDAY 5
Mario. PR by 1/8. Members $15; nonmembers $18.
Go home with 2 loaves.
11-11:30 am and 2-2:30 pm, CAR-CVC. We will read this
ART CLASS: WATERCOLOR PENCILS:
wintery, wildlife tracking tale and meet a live animal.
WINTER BEAUTY ~
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to capture
EVERGREEN WALK
6:30-9 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Attend a monthly meeting to
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door: members $10; non
learn about fly tying, casting, and conservation.
1-2 pm, SG. Look for evergreens in and around the
$13. PR by 1/1.
garden.
THURSDAY 15
IN THE SNOW: WHO’S BEEN HERE?
HOMESCHOOL:
SNOWSHOEING
11-11:30 am and 2-2:30 pm, CAR-CVC. We will read this
~
wintery, wildlife tracking tale and meet a live animal.
1-2:30 pm, ABC-VC. Snowshoes
provided. 4" of snow required
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
(optional hike if no snow). PR
2-3:30 pm, ABC-VC. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
by 1/12.
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/21.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
French Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
FRIDAY 16
2792 E. River
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
PRESCHOOL NATURE
KIDS: FEED THE BIRDS
10-11 am, KFR-ALPL. Learn
what they like.
ASTRONOMY: NEW
MOON STARS
7-9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored
by Black River Astronomical
Society. Clear skies only. Cloud
date 1/17.
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
4530 Colorado Ave.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
(440) 949-5200
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4951 French Creek Rd.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
IHR
Indian Hollow Reservation
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: SNOW
10-11 am, FCNC. Fun nature crafts for preschoolers
and their parents. Preschool movie following at 11 am.
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
KR
TUESDAY 6
Kipton Reservation
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
LVP Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRC Mercy 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
= Moderate
= Strenuous
Y = Live Animals
HSP = Hiking 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).
January 2015
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
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MON.
5
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19
26
TUE.
WED. THUR.
FRI.
SAT.
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27
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22
29
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THURSDAY 8
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: FIRE AND ICE
10-11 am, SGVC. Preschoolers and an adult learn
about opposites with a story, crafts and fun!
GARDEN SPROUTS: SNOWMEN
10:15-11 am, MNP. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with an
adult companion will read a story about a snowman
and make one to take home.
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES ~
10:30-12:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Clela Stelnicki
leads 4-class session: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29. PR by
1/1; pay $40 at the door.
OWL PROWL
5:30-7 pm, SRR. Look and listen for owls.
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB:
AQUATIC NATURE ID
6:30-8 pm, SRR-JWC. Make waterproof nature guide
cards for paddling. Also learn more about the club.
SATURDAY 10
535 Jones Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
(440) 647-2509
= Easy
BABY TIME
~
10-11 am, ABC-VC. Babies learn about nature through
sensory activities and stroller walk. PR by 1/5.
HOMESCHOOL NATURE: WINTER
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
10-11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom. Hands-on indoor
lessons and outdoor explorations for kids ages 5 years
and up; preregister youth by 12/31.
SCRAPBOOKING IN THE PARKS
9 am-9 pm, ABC-VC. Join us, $10 for one day or $15
for both Fri. and Sat.
Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
HIKING
LEVELS
WEDNESDAY 7
FRIDAY 9
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
WR
LC HOOKCRAFTERS
10 am-3 pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome.
SATURDAY 17
PAINTING NATURE IN WATER COLORS ~
9 am-1 pm, COL-BL. Joyce Bolte instructs on painting
with water colors! PR by 1/15 and pay $25 at the
door.
SNOWMAN LUMINARY
10-11 am, MNP. Make a snowman luminary from
clean, empty milk jug that you bring. Register by 1/14.
Non-members $1.
WINTER SURVIVAL SERIES:
FOOD AND WATER ~
10-11:30 am, VRR-S1. Learn ways to prepare food in
a survival situation, and make something for a survival
kit. PR by 1/15.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
11 am-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Drop-in rentals available (at
least 4" of snow required). First come, first serve.
Sizing based on weight; kid sizes available. $2 per
person, per hour.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
2-3:30 pm, VRR-S1. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/14.
SUNDAY 18
TWISTY OVAL CARRIER BASKET ~
11 am-3 pm, COL-BL. This 5x8" oval basket has a
twist and swing handle! PR by 1/15 and pay $24 at
the door.
CAMPFIRE HIKE AND COOKING
1-3 pm, SRR. Take a hike and then return to the fire
for some pie iron cooking. Donation at the door.
BIG ICICLE HIKE
2-3 pm, VRR. Meet at the Carriage Barn for a hike to
view cliff icicle displays.
RAPTORS UP CLOSE
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about local raptors through
this classroom-style program.
INDOOR BONSAI ~
2-4 pm, MNP. Get your hands dirty while
learning AND applying the art of bonsai
to a tropical or subtropical tree. Pay: $25
members/$30 non. PR by 1/16.
QUICKSTART KAYAKING ~
5-8 pm, SZ. On-water course for
beginning paddlers. See website for
eligibility. PR and pay $40 by 1/11.
NIGHTTIME STARGAZING
WALK
6-8 pm, WR. Snowshoe or walk to
explore the wonders of the winter Milky
Way. Arrive at 5:30 pm for snowshoes.
SUNDAY 25
BUILD A BIRDFEEDER ~
1-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Learn about bird feeding and make
a feeder to take home. PR and pay $10 by 1/19.
SNOWSHOE HIKE ~
2-3:30 pm, CAS. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required, or optional hike if no snow. PR by 1/20.
MONDAY 26
ART CLASS: WATERCOLOR PENCILS:
WINTER BEAUTY ~
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to capture
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door: members $10; non
$13. PR by 1/22.
THURSDAY 29
GIRLS NIGHT OUT ~
6-8 pm, MNP. Be pampered with salons, makeup, lite
appetizers, live music. PR by 1/26. Pay: members $15;
non $22.
SATURDAY 31
ZENTANGLE ~
10-11 am, MNP. Want to practice, play and share
Zentangle ideas? Bring kit and enthusiasm. PR by
1/24: $10 mem/$12 non.
KIDS WOODPECKER WONDERS
11 am-12 pm, SG-VC. Kids learn about woodpeckers
with a hike and craft.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
11 am-12 pm, VRR-S1. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/28.
WINTER DAYS
11 am-3 pm, VRR-CB. Celebrate winter through many
fun activities! Sleigh rides $1 per person, 42" and
under free.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
12:30-1:30 pm, VRR-S1. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/28.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
2-3 pm, VRR-S1. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/28.
BIRDFEEDING 101
2-3 pm, CAR-WOA. Using our Wildlife Garden as an
example, we will discuss how to create a bird-friendly
backyard.
Y
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR ~
9 am-12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your skills with Joyce
Bolte. PR by 1/7/15 $25
NATURE EXPLORERS: SNOW SCIENCE
10-11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom. For school-aged kids
and their parents. PR youth participants by 1/7.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
10-11:30 am, IHR. Meet at Royal Oaks parking lot.
Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow required. PR by 1/7.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
11-12:30 pm, MNP. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/7.
MONDAY 19
GARDEN AND HOUSE TOUR
ART CLASS:
1-2 pm, SG. Tour the gardens and Otto Schoepfle’s home.
WATERCOLOR PENCILS:
CAMPFIRE HIKE
WINTER BEAUTY~
1-2:30 pm, SRR. Join us for a hike followed up by a
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to
campfire and refreshments.
capture nature’s beauty. Pay at the door:
members $10; non $13. PR by 1/15.
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
2-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. After our kid-friendly hike, relax
HIKE AND CRAFT: SNOW
with hot chocolate and play birdwatching games.
10-11 am, ABC-VC. Kids learn about
snow through fun, interactive activities.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
2:30-4 pm, MNP. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/7.
V i s i t u s online f or mor e pr ogr ams and r e gistr a tion at w w w .M etroParks.cc
Fun With Friends
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
Saturday, January 31, 9 am-4 pm
Do you have any unwanted items lying around
that you always wanted to get rid of but just
haven’t found the time or way to do it? Please
remember that Friends of the Metro Parks will
hold its annual garage sale on Saturday, January
31 from 9 am–4 pm. (No early bird sales). We
will offer several “drop off” days prior to the sale
to allow more opportunities for you to bring us
your unwanted items. Please remember that we
really need the following items:
Kitchen; Living/Home Decor; Holiday; Books; DVDs; Games; Crafts; Jewelry.
PLEASE: No clothing, shoes, electronics, broken items.
Garage sale drop off dates/times
Saturday, January 24 from 8 am to 2 pm.
Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Garage sale will be on Saturday, January 31 from 9 am to 4 pm. Cash and credit
cards.... No checks please! No early bird sales. We will offer food and beverages
for sale.
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.
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.
Reservations begin February 15, 2015; call (216) 544-3865.
Join the other 450 volunteers
Get
and have some fun!
Friends
orientations:
Tuesday, January 13
Carlisle Reservation
10-11 am or 7-8 pm
Call (440) 458-5121
to register!
Teens at the Park
ORIENTATION SESSION:
Carlisle
Reservation
Sunday, January 4, 2:30–3:30 pm
Sunday, February 8, 2:30–3:30 pm
Involved
with your
Parks!
Join us at a special
orientation scheduled
for Sunday, February
15 at 2 pm at Schoepfle
Garden! You and other
members of our volunteer
corps can become
tram drivers, carousel
operators, visitor service
specialists and gardeners.
Please pre-resister at
www.metroparks.cc or by
phone so that we can
be ready for all those
interested. While we
will focus on Schoepfle
Garden, attendees also
will learn about how they
can volunteer throughout
all of the Metro Parks.
www.MetroParks.cc
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MERCY HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US:
41760 Hollstein Drive • Amherst, Ohio 44001 • 440-984-3470
Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: LCMP_MercyRec
Follow us on Twitter!
NEW YEAR – NEW YOU!
95 West Hamilton St.
Check out the opportunities available at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center
to help MOTIVATE YOU. Let us help you ACHIEVE SUCCESS THIS YEAR!
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
MEMBERSHIP AT MERCY HEALTH & RECREATION CENTER
(440) 774-5059
As low as $33.33/month (Cardio & Strength Equipment, Jogging Track, and Swimming).
FLICK-N-FLOAT
Join us for a movie night in the big pool! We will show a family-friendly movie on
the scoreboard while you float around in an inner tube! All children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
$3.50 per person
*The pools will close at 6:30 pm on this night!
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Saturday January 10, 9 am-3 pm, Sunday January 11, 8 am-5 pm,
Saturday January 17, 9 am-3 pm, and Sunday January 18, 8 am-5 pm.
Member registration: (in-person or by phone) December 29
Non-member registration: (in-person) January 5, beginning at 9 am
Monday evening session: January 19–February 23
Wednesday evening session: January 21–February 25
Saturday morning session: January 24–February 28
Members $40 / Non-members $55
WIGGLES & GIGGLES
Join us for this drop-in water class offered weekly!
Mondays, 10 am – Ages 2 years and older
Fridays, 10 am – Under 2 years
Members $4 / Non-members $7 (cost is for child and a caregiver)
MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’
Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9 am for this drop-in play date geared
toward toddlers and preschoolers. We will have play time in the gym, create a
craft and enjoy a snack! This program is now offered weekly!
Members $2 / Non-members $3.50
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Up to 40 group fitness classes offered each week including Zumba, Cardio Kick-Box, Boot
Camp, Lite Mix, Water Exercise, and MORE! Cost of each class: $4 (members) $7 (nonmembers).
PERSONAL TRAINING
As low as $30 for a 30 minute 1-on-1 personal training session.
FIT WALKS
Thursdays at 5:30 pm
FREE use of the fitness equipment and walking track at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center.
DAY PASS
To receive certification, participants MUST attend all classes.
$7 for use of facility or drop-in fitness class.
Participants must pass a pre-requisite swim test on the first day of class.
MEMBER BENEFITS
$175, pre-registration is required.
SWIM LESSONS
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
KAYAK CLASSES
Quickstart Kayaking – Sunday, January 18, 5-8 pm, $40.
Introduction to Kayaking – Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 26 (2-day
class) 6-9 pm, $50.
For ages 16 & older; under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Preregistration is required.
Free access to the following events (Non-members have minimal charge)
Sunday Funday (January 4 & February 1)
Swimming, Games, and Family Movies: (2-6 pm)
Pre-School Story times (Wednesdays)
Story, Crafts, and Snacks (10 am)
Teen Night (January 30 & February 27)
Swimming, Games, & PIZZA (8:30-10:30 pm)
Pajama Rama Movie Nights
(January 17 & February 21)
Swimming, Movie, & Popcorn
(6:30-9:30 pm)
FITNESS EVENTS
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION MARATHON
Saturday, January 3 (8 am-12 pm) • $15
Unlimited classes for day, personal training session, 1-week trial
membership, nutrition presentations
FAMILY BOOT CAMP CHALLENGE
Sunday, January 11 (1-3 pm) • $5/team
An adult and child (11-under) team will challenge other families in a family
boot camp competition. In addition to physical fitness challenges, teams
may encounter some messy challenges throughout the event.
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OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND
CABIN FEVER FUN DAY
February 16, 2015 • Noon–4 pm
Recipe for Cabin Fever: Long nights and short days mixed with snow, ice, and
wind, with just a pinch of 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 S’mores, and activities inside the Johnson Wetland Center.
Paula Harding from the Greater Cleveland Siberian Husky Club will have sled
dogs on display and will hold demonstrations at 1 and 3 pm.
We’ll have snowshoe rentals from Noon-3 pm. $2 per person per hour.
Minimum of 4 inches of snow required.
WINTER DAYS
January 31, 11 am-3 pm
Vermilion River Reservation
Winter Days….a great opportunity to enjoy the season! Get outdoors
through a variety of activities including snowshoeing (pre-register in
advance) and sledding. Also enjoy many “cool” demos such as sled dogs,
ice fishing, and ice carving. In addition, take the opportunity to tour Mill
Hollow on a sleigh ride ($1 per person, 42" and under FREE). Warm up in
the cozy Carriage Barn with live music, cookies, hot beverages, primitive
cooking demos, a winter wildlife display, and more! Vendors will setup
outdoors and offer food and refreshments.
* some activities dependent on snow and/or cold temperatures
Check out Lorain County Metro Parks on Facebook to stay up-to-date on
additions to the Winter Days schedule. Also look for updates posted at
www.metroparks.cc. Questions? Contact the Carriage Barn at (440) 967-7310.
We look forward to another beautiful “Winter Days!”
IN DEPTH: THE LIFE OF OTTO SCHOEPFLE
In 1936, Otto Schoepfle purchased eight acres of land and a small house in
Birmingham. He intended to garden and landscape the property on weekends,
and make it a country home where he could someday retire. No one, including
Otto himself, knew how the garden would grow as the years passed.
In 1969, Otto Schoepfle arranged to leave his expanding garden to the Lorain
County Metro Parks. Today, we honor Otto for sharing the 70 acres and more
than 500 plant species that are Schoepfle Garden. Join us on Thursday,
February 26 at 9:30 am to witness an in-depth look at Otto and his garden.
We’ll take a look back at his life and share a colorful presentation that will
allow you to experience all four seasons at the garden, plus an extended tour
of his antique-furnished home. We’ll provide refreshments and space is limited,
so pre-registration is required. Call (440) 965-7237 for more information.
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
HSP
February
WEEKLY WALKERS
8:30-9:30 am, COL.
2/2, 10, 18, 26.
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.
METRO PARKS LOCATIONS
AND FACILITIES
ABC Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
DD Days Dam
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
HM High Meadows
1750 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
CA
Caley Reservation
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
NO Nielsen Observatory
13630 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
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
FHGC Forest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
FCR
French 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
4951 French Creek Rd.
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
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
MHRC Mercy 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
Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
(440) 647-2509
HIKING
LEVELS
= Easy
= Moderate
= Strenuous
Y = Live Animals
HSP = Hiking 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).
February
2015
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
WED. THUR.
SUN.
MON.
TUE.
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2
3
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5
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: SNOWFLAKES
10-11 am, KFR-ALPL. Explore the fascinating world of
frozen water crystals.
ASTRONOMY: CONJUNCTION OF
VENUS AND MARS
7-9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date 2/21.
SATURDAY 21
HOMESCHOOL NATURE:
CAMPFIRE HIKE
WILDLIFE ECOLOGY ~
9-10:30 am, SRR. Join us for a hike followed up by a
10-11:30 am, FCNC-Classroom. Hands-on indoor
campfire and refreshments.
lessons and outdoor explorations for kids ages 5 and
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
up; PR youth by 2/4.
9 am-12 pm, FCNC. At least 4" of snow required; first
SCHOEPFLE
VOLUNTEER
MEETING
SUNDAY 1
come, first serve. Kid and adult sizing. $2 per person
10
am-12
pm,
SG-VC.
New
and
experienced
volunteers
learn
ART SHOW: ERIE SHORES
per hour.
more about garden opportunities and plan the 2015 year.
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
PAINTING NATURE IN WATER COLORS ~
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
8 am-4:30 pm, CAR-CVC. ESPC members share their
9 am-1 pm, COL-BL. Join Joyce Bolte as she instructs
6:30-9
pm,
FCNC-Classroom.
Attend
a
monthly
meeting
favorite images from 2014 through February.
on painting with water colors! PR by 2/21 and pay $25
to learn about fly tying, casting, and conservation.
SNOWSHOE HIKE
~
at the door.
THURSDAY 12
10-11 am, IHR. Meet at Royal Oaks parking lot.
NATURE STORIES AND MORE: WINTER
BIRDING HIKE
Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow required. PR by 1/30.
10-11 am, FCNC-Classroom. Stories, activities, and
9:30-11 am, CAS. Meet at the Nature Center, explore
CARRIAGE BARN SNOWSHOE RENTALS
crafts for families with preschool and early elementary
this valley for wintering birds.
10 am-4:30 pm, VRR-BBM. Rent snowshoes for $2 per
children.
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: SHAPES
person/per hr. Wed-Sun. First come-first serve. No PR
10-11 am, SG-VC. Preschoolers and an adult learn
required. Through 2/28.
about shapes with a story, crafts and fun!
OFF TRAIL TREK
GARDEN SPROUTS: DINOSAURS
1-2:30 pm, COL. Explore areas you probably didn’t walk
10:15-11 am, MNP. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with an adult
before! Be prepared for uneven terrain along way!
will learn about dinosaurs through a story and activity.
SNOWSHOE HIKE ~
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB:
2-3:30 pm, CAS. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
BLACK RIVER RESTORATION
required, or optional hike if no snow. PR by 1/20.
6-8 pm, FCNC-VC. Learn more about this club and also
INDOOR BONSAI ~
watch a video about the Black River restoration projects.
2-4 pm, MNP. Get your hands dirty while learning AND
FRIDAY 13
applying the art of bonsai to a tropical or subtropical
DINNER OF ROMANCE ~
tree. Pay: $25 members/$30 non. PR by 1/30.
5:30-7 pm OR 7:30-9 pm, MNP. Dine in the
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
conservatory w/ music. Dinner, dessert, and tip. PR by
2:30-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17 will learn
2/6. Members pay $27; non $33.
how to get involved and volunteer for Lorain County
ZENTANGLE ~
Metro Parks.
SATURDAY 14
10-11 am, MNP. Want to practice, play and share
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOR ~
MONDAY 2
ideas? Bring kit and enthusiasm. PR by 2/14. Pay $10
9 am-12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your skills with Joyce
ART CLASS: NATURE AND
mem / $12 non.
Bolte. PR by 2/10. Pay $25 at the door.
WATERCOLOR PENCILS ~
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
SNOW SHOE RENTALS
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to capture
10-11:30 am, ABC-VC. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door: members $10; non
10 am to 2 pm, COL-BL. Get outside and check out
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 2/18.
$13. PR by 1/29.
the park on snow shoes! $2 per/hr, 4" of snow is
DINOSAUR GROVE
required. Meet at Lodge. Through 2/15.
HIBERNATION HIKE
10 am-6 pm, MNP. Opens Feb 21 through March
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
1:30-3 pm, CAR-CVC. In the spirit of Groundhog Day,
22. Our very own Dinosaur Extravaganza Display. Dino
learn about hibernation and other winter survival
10:30-11:30 am, CAR-WOA. Strengthen and showcase
photo-ops.
strategies.
your birding skills as we participate in this year’s GBBC!
SNOWSHOEING HIKE ~
TUESDAY 3
MAKE-N-TAKE NATURE CRAFTS
2-3 pm, FCNC. Snowshoes provided; minimum 4" of
LC HOOKCRAFTERS
1-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Make bird-inspired crafts to give to
snow required (winter hike if no snow). PR by 2/18.
your “love birds” on Valentine’s Day! Drop-in anytime
10 am-3 pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome.
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
program.
FULL MOON HIKE W/SNOWSHOES
pm, CAR-WOA. After hiking the Meadow Loop
VALENTINE’S SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~ 2-3:30
5:30-7 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike. Shorter hike,
Trail, relax with hot chocolate while bird watching.
2-3:30 pm, VRR-CB. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
return on your own. Arrive at 5 pm if you would like
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 1/21.
snowshoes.
2-3:30 pm, ABC-VC. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
CHOCOLATE AND JAZZ
THURSDAY 5
~
required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 2/18.
7-9 pm, VRR-CB. Live music, chocolate, and an
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES ~
SUNDAY 22
outdoor luminary trail! PR and pay $5 at the door.
10:30 am-12:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Clela Stelnicki
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
leads this 4-class session: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26.
SUNDAY 15
9 am-12 pm, FCNC. At least 4" of snow required; first
PR by 1/29; pay $40 at the door.
CAMPFIRE HIKE AND COOKING
come, first serve. Kid and adult sizing. $2 per person
FRIDAY 6
1-3 pm, SRR. Take a hike and then come back to the
per hour.
fire for some pie-iron cooking. Donation at the door.
SCRAPBOOKING IN THE PARKS
SNOWFLEA HIKE
9 am-9 pm, ABC-VC. Join us. $10 for Friday or $15 for
GROSS ANIMALS NEED LOVE TOO
12:30-1:30 pm, SRR. Search for this unusual insect.
Fri. and Sat.
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Story, craft, and animal encounter
SNOWSHOEING HIKE ~
that features some of people’s least loved animals.
SATURDAY 7
2-3 pm, BRR-BUR. Snowshoes provided; minimum 4" of
WOODS ID HIKE
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION ~
snow required (winter hike if no snow). PR by 2/19. Free.
10-11 am, SG. Walk the woods and identify trees and
2-3 pm, SG-VC. Learn about being a volunteer at
MONDAY 23
tracks.
Schoepfle Garden with Friends of Lorain County Metro
ART CLASS: NATURE AND
Parks. PR by 2/12.
WINTER SURVIVAL SERIES: FIRE ~
WATERCOLOR PENCILS ~
BONSAI: COMMON PRIVET
10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn winter fire-building skills,
9-11 am, MNP. Capture nature’s beauty. Pay at the
(LIGUSTRUM VULGARE) ~
and make an item for a survival kit. PR by 2/5.
door: members $10; non $13. PR by 2/19.
2-5 pm, MNP. Apply training techniques such as wiring
SNOWSHOEING HIKE
~
TUESDAY 24
and pruning to a common privet. PR by 2/13, Pay: $30
11 am-12:30 pm, MNP. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
WHAT’S UP?
members/$35 non.
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 2/18.
11 am-12 pm, COL. Let’s see what early signs of
NIGHTTIME STARGAZING WALK
BACKPACKING EXPERIENCE HIKE
~
spring vegetation we may spot!
6:30-8:30 pm, WR. Snowshoes or walk to explore the
11 am-2 pm, KR. Try out backpacking skills while
INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING ~
wonders of the Winter Milky Way. Arrive at 6 pm for
hiking this remote park. Pack a lunch. PR by 2/2.
6-9 pm, SZ. On-water course. 2-day session: 2/24
snowshoes.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
and 2/26. See website for more information. PR and
MONDAY 16
11 am-3 pm, SRR –JWC. Drop-in rentals available
pay $50 by 2/17. Through 2/26.
ART CLASS: NATURE AND
(at least 4” of snow required). First come, first serve.
WEDNESDAY
25
WATERCOLOR PENCILS~
Sizing based on weight; kid sizes available. $2 per
OHIO
PRESIDENTS
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils and capture
person, per hour.
6-7:30 pm, VRR-CB. Jim Smith of of L.C. Historical
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door: members $10; non
HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
Society will present this program about U.S. presidents
$13. PR by 1/29.
1-2 pm, SG. Tour the gardens for seasonal highlights
from Ohio. Also includes refreshments.
SNOWSHOEING
HIKE
~
and visit the home of Otto Schoeplfe.
THURSDAY
26
10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. Snowshoes provided. 4" of
WINTERS GREEN AND WILD THINGS
WINTER
BIRDING
TOUR:
snow required (optional hike if no snow). PR by 2/13.
1-2:30 pm, COL. Let’s hike a couple trails, see what’s
RAPTOR
CRUISIN’
CABIN FEVER FUN DAY
still green and search for winter wildlife along the way!
8:30 am-4 pm, SRR. Guided van birding trip. Space is
12-4 pm, SRR-JWC. Indoor and outdoor games and
TRACKS AND SCAT TREK
limited. Preregister by 2/23. $5 payable at the door.
activities, a scavenger hunt, and a campfire with s’mores.
2-3:30 pm, FCNC-PTPA. Hike in search of animal
THE LIFE OF OTTO SCHOEPFLE ~
A WORLD WITH BUBBLES
evidence. Meet near Shelter #1.
9:30-11:30 am, SG-VC. Explore Otto Schoepfle’s life
1-1:45 pm, COL-BL. Come out and see Sue Durante
SUNDAY 8
and garden with a house tour, photo presentation and
and her wonderful world of bubbles!
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
coffee. PR by 2/23.
BARN MOVIE TIME
11 am-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Drop-in rentals available
MAD FACTORY PRESENTS!
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Kid’s movie and snacks!
(at least 4” of snow required). First come, first serve.
7 pm, CAR-CVC. Enjoy the Mad Factory’s annual show.
PRESIDENTIAL FUN AT THE BURRELLS
Sizing based on weight; kid sizes available. $2 per
Adult tickets $10; $5 for those under 12. Please pay
person, per hour.
2-3 pm, FCNC-BH. Kids participate in fun games
at the door.
and activities to explore the Presidents in one of our
BIG ICICLE HIKE
FRIDAY 27
historic homes.
2-3 pm, VRR. Meet at the Carriage Barn for a hike to
ANIMAL HOUR
COLD HIKE/HOT CHOCOLATE ~
view cliff icicle displays.
10-11 am,VRR-CB. See a live snake and learn about
2:30-4 pm, MNP. Hike in the cold followed by hot
SIGNS IN THE SNOW HIKE
other snakes in our area!
chocolate with toppings to add. PR by 2/12 and pay
2:30-3:30 pm, MNP. Look for signs of animals in the
SATURDAY 28
$3 at the door.
snow on this easy hike.
WINTER SURVIVAL SERIES:
MONDAY 9
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
WR
WEDNESDAY 11
FRIDAY 20
Y
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
IHR
ZENTANGLE 102 ~
6-7:30 pm, MNP. For those with Zentangle 101
experience who want more. PR by 2/4 and pay at the
door: $20 mem/$25 non mem.
LC SPINNING & WEAVING
7-9 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn the art of spinning and
weaving. All welcome.
FRI.
SAT.
6
7
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
ART CLASS: NATURE AND
WATERCOLOR PENCILS ~
9-11 am, MNP. Use watercolor pencils to capture
nature’s beauty. Pay at the door: members $10; non
$13. PR by 1/29.
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: ANIMAL TRACKS
10-11 am FCR-FCNC. Fun nature crafts, games, and
activities for preschoolers and their parents, followed
by a movie.
BRACELET BASICS ~
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Use a wide variety of vintage glass
beads to create a bracelet! PR and pay $5 at the door.
TUESDAY 10
TUESDAY 17
LC HOOKCRAFTERS
10 am-3 pm, CAR-CVC. All welcome.
BEAD A BRACELET ~
6-9 pm, MNP. Make a beautiful crystal and bead bracelet.
PR by 2/11. Pay at the door: $45 mem/$50 non.
WEDNESDAY 18
HIKE AND CRAFT: ROCKS
10-11 am, ABC-VC. Kids learn about rocks through fun
indoor and outdoor activities.
BONSAI WORKSHOP ~
2-5 pm, MNP. Apply training techniques such as wiring
and pruning your bonsai. Bring your own or start a new
one. Pay: $25 members/$30 non. PR by 2/16.
EVENING MARSH HIKE
5:30-6:30 pm, SRR. Join us as we explore the marsh
in the evening.
WOODCARVERS
7-9 pm, VRR-CB. Lorain County Woodcarvers open
carve night. All welcome to attend.
WINTER BIRDING WALK
9-10:30 am, SRR. For all experience levels.
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: SNOWY OWLS
10-11 am, CAR-CVC. Learn about this powerful
predator through biofacts, movie and a craft.
Preschoolers and adult.
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
THURSDAY 19
10:30 am-2:30 pm, FCNC-Classroom. Join the monthly
HOMESCHOOL: PRESIDENT HAYES~
gathering-NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Learn about this Ohio president
through fun activities. PR by 2/17.
TINY TALONS PRESCHOOL: SNOWY OWLS
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about this powerful predator
MAD FACTORY PRESENTS!
through biofacts, movie and a craft. Preschoolers and
7 pm, CAR-CVC. Enjoy the Mad Factory’s annual show.
adult.
Adult tickets $10 and $5 for those under 12. Please
pay at the door.
SURVIVAL CHALLENGE~
10 am-12 pm, VRR-CB. Used learned survival skills to
complete a course. Awards and hot dogs after course.
PR by 2/26.
CONSTRUCTASAURUS
10:15-11 am, MNP. Help build a giant stegosaurus
puzzle and explore the Dinosaur exhibit. $2 admission
to conservatory.
FIRST FLOWERS WALK
11 am-12 pm, SG. Walk the garden in search of early
blooms like snowdrops and primrose.
DOUBLE DIP BASKET ~
11 am-4 pm, COL-BL. This 8x14" basket with handle
has color accent and flat oval reed! PR by 2/25 and
pay $25 at the door.
MAPLE SUGARING
11:30 am-3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about Maple
Sugaring with lectures, hikes, and visiting the Sugar
Shack. Little Choo rides available.
BIG ICICLE HIKE
1:30-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Meet at the Carriage Barn for
a hike to view cliff icicle displays.
SNOWSHOE HIKE ~
2-3:30 pm, CAS. Snowshoes provided. 4" of snow
required, or optional hike if no snow. PR by 1/20.
V i s i t u s online f or mor e pr ogr ams and r e gistr a tion at w w w .M etroParks.cc
West, 2014
East, 1936
Cascade Falls,
East and West.
Photo credit: Jeanne Buttle Williams
CASCADE PARK
The two iconic waterfalls at the confluence of the East and West
Branches of the Black River are two of the tallest waterfalls in
the Great Lakes Watershed. The beautiful waterfalls and rock cliffs
in Cascade Park today are the result of a relationship between
the sandstone bedrock and the running water that flows over
and through this rock to form these awesome wonders of nature.
At a time when city parks often mean more ball fields and grass,
Cascade Park is uniquely positioned to provide an area that
inspires awe in the natural wonders. Get outside this winter and
explore this park!
This year, we will develop a master plan for restoration of Cascade
Park and the project will begin soon. Would you like to help? Share
with us your stories, memories and photos of your fondest moments at Cascade Park. Send all submissions to
[email protected] or share your thoughts on Facebook.
Lorain County Metro Parks’ naturalists are very excited about programs for Cascade. During the months of
January and February we will offer snowshoe hikes on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 and 28 from 2-3:30 pm. We will
provide a limited number of snowshoes; we must have 4” of snow (optional hike if no snow). Keep a lookout
in this newsletter and online for Birding programs, along with other nature and educational programs.
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