A LETTER FROM BRIAN ZIMMERMAN

Signs of Spring throughout Cleveland Metroparks The arrival of spring each year is a special time for Cleveland Metroparks. The sudden emergence of spring wildflowers often coincides with a rise in walkers, bikers and hikers exploring our trails. Golfers get back to the tee boxes. Over in Brookside Reservation the cherry blossoms bloom. At the Zoo, giraffes, rhinos, elephants and other warmer inclined animals return to their outdoor habitats. In our reservations, amphibians migrate from the forests to vernal pools. And all around us the Emerald Necklace turns green again.

This spring we have several new additions that will help better connect you with the natural world around us. A new half-mile natural surface trail in West Creek Reservation opening this month will offer a great new uphill hike with a real payoff at the top. The Lookout CONTENTS Ridge Trail is family-friendly and leads to an overlook with a unique view of the skyline of Cleveland. 2 Letter from Brian

If you’re looking to get out in nature, our Spring Bird Walk series in April and May offers a 3 Leave Your Legacy chance to see migratory birds return or travel through our parks towards their summer 4 Park Safety 101 breeding grounds. The walks are led by experienced birders and participants and help contribute to our understanding of local bird populations. For those interested 5 Naturalist’s Almanac in celebrating Earth Day, check out our Party for the Planet event April 20 at Cleveland 6 Conservation & Science Metroparks Zoo. 7 Zoo News Next month we’ll be kicking off our popular Edgewater LIVE and Euclid Beach LIVE concert 8 Bus Tours series. This year the free live concert series at Euclid Beach Park will have an added amenity with the Euclid Beach Pier, a brand new 300-foot pier that also serves as an ode to the past. 9 Facilities Re-opening At Edgewater, make sure you check out the new Edgewater Nature Shop and Book Box, 10 Golf Courses a mini-library that was created in partnership with Cleveland Public Library. One of our priorities is to provide real opportunities for people to connect with Lake Erie and we’ve 11 Nature Shops seen record visitation to our lakefront parks over the past few years. I hope this is our best 12 Programs by Location summer yet. 13 Programs by Date The golf season is officially in “full swing.” For seasoned golfers, Manakiki in Willoughby and Sleepy Hollow in Brecksville rank among the top public courses in Ohio. But each of 21 Look Ahead our eight golf courses offers something unique – from the beautiful 9-hole Washington 22 Swim Lessons Golf Course minutes from downtown to the renovated Seneca Golf Course that sits at the highest point in Cuyahoga County. If you’re looking to hit the greens this year, I encourage 23 Outdoor Recreation you to explore a new course and see what we’re all about.

If you’re looking to catch the ephemeral wildflowers this spring, make sure you take a look at clevelandmetroparks.com for upcoming free naturalist-guided hikes. Or, of course, venture out on your own – there’s always something new to explore in your Cleveland Metroparks.

As we look ahead toward summer, stay tuned for news on several special events across the Park District. We’ll also be offering special discounts on golf and zoo admission the weekend of June 21 as part of Destination Cleveland’s #VisitMeInCLE weekend.

See you in the park.

Brian Zimmerman Cleveland Metroparks CEO

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our legacy is not only what you will or part of a new document. You can legacy will live on in Cleveland Metroparks. leave to the world, but also what you name a specific amount of your gift or For more information on planning your give to the world. When you make a percentage of your estate to benefit Y gift to Cleveland Metroparks, including a planned gift to Cleveland Metroparks, the program or place in Cleveland sample bequest language, please you create your personal legacy. Whether Metroparks that is most meaningful to contact Karen Kannenberg, Principal it is protecting wetland habitat, helping a you. Giving Director, at 216-635-3217 or child experience nature or building a new Planned gifts offer a wide range of [email protected]. trail, your gift will directly impact Cleveland financial advantages to donors and Additional information is also available Metroparks. their heirs. However, for many people at clevelandmetroparks.com/donate. Charitable donations such as planned the most important benefit is the sense All inquiries are confidential. gifts help preserve and protect the of peace and comfort in knowing their Emerald Necklace every day. For example, a gift from the estate of an avid hiker in Rocky River Reservation supports ongoing maintenance of the trails that he cherished every day. Another recent gift from the estate of an educator helped to build the Brecksville Trailside Program Center to provide nature-based programs for people of all ages. And, a generous planned gift from a bridle trail user will support several equestrian projects. One of the easiest ways to plan your legacy is through a bequest in a will. Bequests may be added to an existing

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Ranger divisions include the bike patrol team, mounted unit, K-9 unit, marine patrol unit, as well as on foot, all-terrain vehicles and plainclothed patrols.

s you take time to explore the good idea to take your phone with you in If you need assistance or want to Park District this spring, Cleveland case of an emergency and stay hydrated. submit a tip, it’s now easier than AMetroparks Rangers want to ensure When you’re away from your vehicle ever to reach Cleveland Metroparks your park visit is safe and enjoyable. make sure to keep your vehicles locked Rangers. Select ‘Rangers’ at the top of and do not leave valuables in plain sight. clevelandmetroparks.com and click As temperatures warm up, Cleveland to call or submit a tip. Park visitors are Metroparks Ranger Department will be As more bicyclists begin to enjoy the encouraged to participate in the national increasing visibility along the lakefront trails and roadways in the warmer “If you see something, say something” to enhance security and service to months, Cleveland Metroparks Rangers campaign by paying attention to park guests. Ranger divisions include are reminding bicyclists and motorists surroundings and reporting suspicious the bike patrol team, mounted unit, that roadways are shared use under Ohio activities. K-9 unit, marine patrol unit, as well Law. For bicyclists using the roadway as on foot, all-terrain vehicles and stay as far to the right as possible and Numbers to call if you need assistance: plainclothed patrols. In addition to their be aware of motorists also enjoying • For injuries or medical law enforcement duties while on-site, the roadways. Motorists should also response call 9-1-1 Cleveland Metroparks Rangers are there be cautious when passing bicyclists on • For emergencies within the as a resource for answering questions and roadways. Under Ohio Law, motorists Park District call 440-333-4911 assisting guests. passing bicyclists need to allow for at • For information or non- least three feet of distance when passing. If you decide to hit the trails, it’s always a emergencies call 440-331-5530

4 Emerald Necklace April 2019 NATURALIST’S ALMANAC Spring April signals spring’s vibrant colors May provides the best show of nature’s June is full of glorious biodiversity as to the forest floor. Spring wildflowers daily changes of flora and fauna. Leaves are spring transitions to warmer summer bloom and are pollinated before the rapidly growing, migrant birds are searching days. The focus of flowers shifts from leaves of trees fall. Soon to bloom are the for small insects to fuel their journeys and woodlands to wetlands with amphibians yellow of trout lilies amid the whites of wildflowers’ sweet nectar begins drawing and insects bringing them to life. Water squirrel corn and Dutchman’s breeches. beetles, flies, bees and ants. Blankets of lilies floating on the surface provide a By the end of the month the color Virginia bluebells and wild hyacinth can be place for dragonflies to rest. Along the display will be at its peak; white and red viewed along a river in a floodplain forest, edges the purples of native pickerelweed trillium will come into bloom and the but come and go so quickly that they’re are where pollinating butterflies can be trees will begin to shade the forest floor, easily missed. By mid-May oaks, which are found. Common carp begin to thrash shifting the wildflower’s energy to seed one of the last trees to sprout new leaves, along shorelines of Lake Isaac and the production. Sweet songs of neotropical are now are in full bloom. Their drooping lower reaches of the Rocky River as they migrant birds along with the first waves catkins produce a great deal of pollen spawn and lay eggs in warm shallow of warblers, vireos, flycatchers and dispersed on the wind, attracting various water. Snapping turtles and painted thrushes can be heard as they make their insects and songbirds feasting on pollen turtles can be seen traveling from their journey north—some resting briefly in covered insects. Sunny afternoons bring wetland homes in search of a warm, open Ohio. Shorebirds migrating from as far green darners in wetlands; early in the area to lay eggs, the temperature of the south as Argentina stop at local mudflats month they are likely migrants from the nest will determine the hatchling’s sex. to refuel on invertebrates before south spreading northward on southerly Green frogs’ banjo-like “twang” can now continuing to the tundra of Canada. breezes. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to be heard in evenings near any permanent Orioles, grosbeaks, tanagers and others view goslings, ducklings and fawns. Waves body of water throughout Cleveland return to local Ohio where they begin of songbirds fill Cleveland Metroparks with Metroparks. Songs of nesting birds fill the their nesting cycle. Beneath the forest flute-like sounds, providing the opportunity woodlands and the meadows. Flute-like floor, amphibians spring to life. The early to see blackburnian warblers and wood calls of wood thrushes echo and hooded rush to vernal pools is replaced with the thrush as they head further north. warblers, red-eyed vireos, ovenbirds and prolonged breeding season of leopard Nocturnal migration of some birds can be scarlet tanagers are setting up territories and pickerel frogs and American toads. so impressive that they can be seen on the to begin nest building within the rich Female American toads are notorious weather radar. beech-maple forests. Sycamore-laden egg layers, laying up to 15,000 eggs riversides are alive with cerulean and per female in a long-coiled string often yellow-throated warblers, Baltimore extending over 10 meters in length. orioles, blue-gray gnatcatchers and rose- Their tadpoles will develop quickly and breasted grosbeaks. Spring migration emerge as toadlets before the end of tapers off with northbound warblers, summer. vireos and thrushes moving on warm nighttime winds.

clevelandmetroparks.com 5 CONSERVATION & SCIENCE Evolution of the Cuyahoga River 1948 Federal Water Pollution Control Act enacted – 1st major U.S. law to address water pollution 1968 Cleveland passed $100 million bond to clean up the Cuyahoga River 1969 Last fire on the Cuyahoga River; Mayor Carl Stokes press event demanding improvement featured in Time magazine 1970 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established 1972 Clean Water Act is enacted, born from Federal Water Pollution Control Act; Ohio EPA established; Bi-national The Cuyahoga River: Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement signed 1987 Annex to Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement established 43 Areas of Concern 50 Years Later 2010 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative invests $300 million per year to improvement

s Cleveland prepares to celebrate A review of the Cuyahoga River resulted The future remains strong for our river. the recovery of the Cuyahoga River in 10 of 14 possible BUIs. The Cuyahoga Area of Concern Advisory this summer, wildlife and native Committee, Ohio Environmental A Public and private stakeholders partnered plants give testimony to the benefits of Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), and other with the shared mission of cleaning clean water. Today, Clevelanders seek to regional partners including Cleveland up the former ‘Burning River.’ Through explore and experience riverside trails, Metroparks are working together to significant efforts to build awareness, events, restaurants and water-based remove BUIs on the Cuyahoga and education and action, the water quality in recreation. In the warmer months, related tributaries. the Cuyahoga River began to improve. kayaks, racing sculls, tour boats and other In January 2019, the fish consumption watercraft are seen navigating the river. Scranton Flats Transformation BUI was removed signaling that Year-round, the Cuyahoga River is a driver A recent example is the Scranton Flats consumption restrictions are no greater of industry. that transformed a location containing than nearby lake waters. This is the From Pollution to Recovery industrial debris into 2,800 feet of natural third BUI removed in the last three streambank, two acres of fish habitat, and Today’s flourishing river tells a story of years; aesthetics and public access were nine acres of upland meadow habitat resilience and 50 years of collaborative removed in 2017. In addition, Ohio EPA featuring native wildflowers, as well as work to transform the Cuyahoga River is leading efforts to remove the canal connecting a portion of the Towpath from a national illustration of pollution to diversion and gorge dams to restore free Trail. From a fish-eye view the project, a thriving regional asset. flowing conditions to the river. which opened in 2014, has been wildly The Cuyahoga River was among several successful. Between 2010 and 2016, the Watershed Volunteer Program rivers that notably caught fire in the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District While there is much more to accomplish, late 1960s, including the Rouge River (NEORSD) surveyed fish at the site and the recovery and reinvigoration of in Detroit and Buffalo River in Buffalo. documented 37 species in 11 families, the Cuyahoga River watershed will The path to recovery was almost as including ten sunfish species, largemouth continue through the ongoing effort meandering as our beloved Crooked and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, of many agencies and public support! River. Federal laws and local investments flathead catfish, and two species of If you are interested in learning how eventually charted the course to redhorse suckers (golden and shorthead). you can get involved, check out the recovery. Watershed Volunteer Program at Access to the river has also improved over clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer. In 1987, the Cuyahoga River was listed time, with more structured recreation among four Areas of Concern for the offered in addition to an increase in Learn more about the evolution of the state of Ohio because it failed to support passive recreation activities such as Cuyahoga River from Cleveland Metroparks aquatic life or beneficial uses including birding, and opportunities to tour historical interpreter Doug Kusak at public access. These deficiencies were the river, including aboard Cleveland Music Box Supper Club on May 29. labelled Beneficial Use Impairments (BUI). Metroparks eLCee2 Water Taxi. Visit musicboxcle.com/event/doug-kusak 6 Emerald Necklace April 2019 ZOO NEWS Spring into Action at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

emperatures are warming and Celebrate Mom & Dad Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has If you are looking for a great way to Twonderful experiences for you and celebrate mom and dad, treat them to your family to enjoy this spring. a free day at the Zoo for Mother’s Day African Savanna and Father’s Day. Each parent enjoys Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s warm free admission on their respective day habitats spring to life this season giving courtesy of Wayside Furniture! you the chance to visit some of your Party for the Planet favorite animals outdoors. The African Don’t miss Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Savanna destination offers opportunities exciting Earth Day event, Party for to visit giraffes and rhinos. Giraffes can the Planet! Visit Cleveland Metroparks be viewed from the Ben Gogolick Giraffe Zoo on Saturday, April 20 beginning Encounter deck when temperatures are at 10 a.m. for a daylong conservation 50 degrees and higher. Enjoy an up-close celebration. Meet animal keepers, view encounter and the opportunity to hand- animal enrichment demonstrations, feed 17-foot tall giraffes. Check in on enjoy a dance party and experience Eastern black rhinoceros babies Lulu and hands-on activities to help connect with Nia and their parents at the Rhino Deck. the natural world. Take a trip down under at Australian KeyBank ZooKeys Adventure. See kangaroos and wallabies Stay tuned for the newest KeyBank roam, feed the lorikeets, or enjoy a camel ZooKey and unlock your adventure! ride beginning in early May. The new edition, coming in spring, will feature a lion and can be used in more than two dozen designated boxes throughout the Zoo to unlock animal specific educational messages. Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this spring and explore all of the ways you can join Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s conservation community and help secure a future for wildlife.

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SATURDAY • APRIL 13 FRIDAY • MAY 10 SATURDAY • JUNE 1 Cleveland Metroparks Beech Creek: Botanical Garden & Lakefront Look-Outs Waterfall Bus Tour Nature Preserve Northeast Ohio is home to several scenic Join Naturalist Debra Shankland on a tour of Join us on a botanical adventure. We’ll explore views of Lake Erie. Bring your camera along Cleveland Metroparks largest waterfalls, as several different styles of gardens, stop by the as we visit Lake Erie Bluffs Observation spring showers bring peak flows to these scenic visitor center and walk along the hiking trail. Their Tower, Painesville Township Park Pier, and celebrated waterfalls. This tour will be Art in Bloom event with spring flowers and an art Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, punctuated with short walks. exhibit will be taking place during our visit. We’ll Kenneth J. Sims Park Pier, Euclid Beach 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. GPR enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. Pier, and Edgewater Park Pier, all must-see GPC parking lot 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CWC destinations. Age: adults Age: adults 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CWC Fee: $55 (includes lunch) Fee: $ 66 (includes lunch & admission) Age: adults Terrain: hard trail surfaces, stairs, 2 miles total Terrain: paved, natural surface, 1 - 2 miles Fee: $50 (includes lunch) Register by phone or online Register online April 1 – May 3 Terrain: paved, natural surface, stairs, hills, February 28 – April 2 216-206-1000 2 miles 440-887-1968 Register by phone or online beginning April 1 SATURDAY • MAY 11 216-206-1000 THURSDAY • APRIL 25 Spring at Spiegel Grove April Birding Blitz Tour the elegant 31-room Victorian mansion of THURSDAY • JUNE 6 Witness raptor and songbird migration along 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes and Lucy the Lake Erie coastline and interior marshes with Hayes. Visit the recently renovated museum and Barn Owls and Buggies Naturalist Jen Brumfield. Join us for a big day of library and enjoy the beautifully landscaped Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a special birding to see hawks, eagles, owls, waterfowl and 25-acre grounds. visit to Amish Country on a quest to see more. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CWC Barn Owls at a private Amish farm. We’ll 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC Age: adults cherish the rare opportunity and then Rocky River Nature Center parking lot Fee: $75 (includes lunch and admission) enjoy birding at local scenic hot spots. Fee: $75 (includes lunch) Terrain: paved, stairs, standing, 1 mile 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC Terrain: mostly flat, limited walking Register by phone or online Rocky River Nature Center parking lot Register online beginning April 8 beginning April 1 Fee: $80 (includes lunch) 440-734-6660 216-206-1000 Terrain: mostly flat, natural surface, 2 miles Register online beginning April 29 FRIDAY • MAY 3 FRIDAY • MAY 17 440-734-6660 Remains To Be Seen: Mills Native Gardens of Cleveland In the 1800s saw/grist mills were as common Metroparks Bus Tour SUNDAY • JUNE 30 as today’s gas stations and drugstores. Native gardens are a beautiful way to support our Join historian Judy MacKeigan on a tour to wildlife. Join us on a tour of the feature gardens Lighthouse Tour several sites of mill remains within Cleveland in Cleveland Metroparks for inspiration and ideas, We’ll travel along Lake Erie’s western coast Metroparks. Our final stop will be a tour of and enjoy three native plants to take home. to visit three historic lighthouses. We’ll Fowler’s Mill, a working mill and store. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. NCNC explore the oldest continuously operating 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CWC Age: adults lighthouse on the Great Lakes, travel by CanalWay Center parking lot Fee: $65 (includes lunch and three native plants) boat to explore another and learn each Fee: $50 (includes lunch) Terrain: mostly flat, up to 1 mile lighthouse’s unique history along the way. Terrain: stairs, moderate hill, paved, Register online April 22 – May 4 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CWC less than one mile. 440-473-3370 Age: adults Register online March 20 – April 26 Fee: $110 (includes lunch, boat fee and 216-954-3402 admission) SATURDAY • MAY 18 Terrain: paved, sand, stairs, less than 1 mile Register online beginning May 1 THURSDAY • MAY 9 Farm Fresh Bus Tour 216-206-1000 Agriculture is Ohio’s largest industry, so farm Warbler Workshop methods matter. Visit some local farms, meet Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a full day’s the people that grow our food, and discover course on songbird identification visiting top the differences in labels like “natural,” “organic,” regional hot spots for warblers, vireos, thrushes, “conventional,” “sustainable” and more. Lunch is flycatchers, sparrows and more. guaranteed to be “farm fresh”! 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WCR Rocky River Nature Center parking lot WSC parking lot Fee: $80 (includes lunch) Age: adults Terrain: mostly flat, 2 miles Fee: $60 (includes lunch) Register online beginning April 10 Terrain: short walks, gravel may be muddy, some 440-734-6660 stairs, 0.5 mile Register online or by phone April 1 – May 2 440-887-1968

8 Emerald Necklace April 2019 Rental facilities available for your event needs Cleveland Metroparks Golf Clubhouses Treat your guests to a unique event experience at one of Cleveland Metroparks golf courses. Availability is weather and season dependent with catering services provided by Cleveland Metroparks. The Terrace at Big Met • Capacity 90 guests The Donald Ross Room at Manakiki • Capacity 240 guests (catering provided by Dino’s Catering) The Valley View Room at Sleepy Hollow • Under renovation, re-opening in late Spring 2019 Cleveland Metroparks Marinas Scenic Valley Room at Emerald Necklace Marina • Capacity 90 seated, 150 cocktail style • All rentals include: tables, chairs, glasses, plates, flatware and a basic linen package. Merwin’s Wharf on the riverfront E55 on the Lake at E. 55th Street Marina • Capacity up to 80 guests Cleveland Metroparks has 75 • Weekend rental of sand volleyball court and bocce ball courts are available rental facilities available to Cleveland Metroparks Facilities accommodate your event needs. Lock 44 Room at Merwin’s Wharf in Cleveland’s Flats Whether you’re planning a family • Capacity 45 guests • 2-hour minimum rental gathering, graduation party • Full restaurant rentals available on Mondays or birthday celebration, visit Chalet Recreation Area in Strongsville clevelandmetroparks.com/rentals. • Capacity 150 guests • Weekday, weekend and business rates available • Use of picnic grove included Cleveland Metroparks facilities re-opening RESERVATION OPENING PHONE LAKEFRONT Merwin's Wharf (Summer Hours) Wednesday, May 1 216-664-5696 E. 55 On the Lake Wednesday, May 1 216-431-3349 Edgewater Beach House Wednesday, May 1 216-954-3408 The Pier Concession at Edgewater Saturday, May 4* 216-651-5591 Scenic Valley Room at Emerald Necklace Marina ROCKY RIVER Emerald Necklace Marina Cafe Saturday, May 11* 216-226-3030 HUNTINGTON The Hut at Huntington Concession Saturday, May 4* 440-808-5856 HINCKLEY Buzzard's Landing (Hinckley Spillway) Saturday, May 25 216-704-3439 MILL STREAM RUN Wallace Lake Concession Saturday, May 25 440-243-6103 The Terrace at Big Met Golf Course * weekends only until Memorial Day clevelandmetroparks.com 9 2019 Academy of Golf and Introduction to Golf classes begin in April. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/golf for more There’s a Course for Everyone in information and to register. Northeast Ohio’s Emerald Necklace leveland Metroparks eight golf While the championship layouts of Two additional courses tucked in the courses lay nestled in a ring Manakiki and Sleepy Hollow can rolling hills of Rocky River Reservation Cof forests, rivers and valleys challenge the best golfers, all of include the 9-hole Little Met Golf Course surrounding the City of Cleveland that’s Cleveland Metroparks golf courses offer a and 18-hole Big Met Golf Course. Little locally coined “The Emerald Necklace.” unique experience. Met offers a longer 9-holes than Mastick While each course is unique in its own Woods but not the length of its larger right – Manakiki in Willoughby and Sleepy Located at the highest point in Cuyahoga neighbor Big Met. Big Met, believed to be Hollow in Brecksville rank among the top County, Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Ohio’s most played golf course, features public courses in Ohio and for good reason. Heights offers 27 scenic holes, many of rolling hills, a moderate length as well them newly renovated. The course is as the scenic beauty of the Rocky River Located 17 miles east of downtown known for some lengthy par fours and valley. Cleveland, Manakiki Golf Course is an fives. elegant public course in a classic Donald In addition to the varied courses across Ross design. The course offers a variety While Cleveland Metroparks courses all Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Metroparks of challenges including doglegs, water offer a fast pace of play, there are several also offers golf lessons for golfers of all hazards, up-and-down shots, back-to-back course options for golfers looking to get ages and skill levels. Golf camps, golf par 5s, and two canyon holes. The course is in just a quick 9-holes. Shawnee Hills leagues and tournaments are also offered full of picturesque beauty from its maple- Golf Course in Bedford is often noted throughout the golf season. lined fairways, elevated tees and greens as Cleveland Metroparks most versatile as well as its historic clubhouse – formerly course with its ability to serve golfers of Learn more about Cleveland Metroparks a summer estate for prominent Cleveland every skill level on its 18-hole regulation golf courses including ways to industrialist Howard Hanna. course and 9-hole par 3 course. Shawnee save on your next round by visiting Hills offers hills and large pines, maples clevelandmetroparks.com/golf. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Brecksville and oaks as well as the beautiful Deer offers spectacular views of the Cuyahoga Lick Creek. River Valley and a classic “out and in” Book your tee time today! layout. The course, designed by Stanley Cleveland Metroparks Washington Golf Big Met Course in Newburgh Heights is a great Thompson, is known for its aesthetic 440-331-1070 | Fairview Park beauty and challenging play. Sleepy 9-hole course with a driving range only Hollow has been the site for many 10 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Little Met amateur and professional events including With its executive length, Mastick Woods 216-941-9672 | Cleveland qualifying events for USGA championships Golf Course in Rocky River Reservation and every other year hosting the Greater is ideal for juniors, new players or those Manakiki Cleveland Amateur Championship. looking for a leisurely golf experience. 440-942-2500 | Willoughby Hills Mastick Woods 216-267-5626 | Cleveland Seneca 440-526-0043 | Broadview Heights Shawnee Hills 440-232-7184 | Bedford Sleepy Hollow 440-526-4285 | Brecksville Washington 216-641-1864 | Newburgh Heights Manakiki Golf Course in Willoughby features a Donald Ross design

10 Emerald Necklace April 2019 New Spring Merchandise Locations/Hours There’s a Course for Everyone in NEW! Edgewater Beach Cleveland Northeast Ohio’s Emerald Necklace Spring into savings with our monthly specials Daily: 10 a.m. - 7p.m. Rental Hours 11 a.m. –5:30 p.m. Opens Memorial Day COUPON COUPON COUPON Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store APRIL MAY JUNE Hinckley Township DEAL OF THE 330-278-2160 DEAL OF THE DEAL OF THE Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. MONTH MONTH MONTH * Summer hours below North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

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New Summer Hours begin May 24 Edgewater Beach Nature Shop has at Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store what you need for fun on the water! *Summer hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rental hours 9:00 a.m. Edgewater Nature Shop rents stand up paddleboards, kayaks, to 6:30 p.m. Rent stand up paddleboards, canoes, single and umbrellas, lounge chairs and cabanas. The facility also offers tandem kayaks, paddleboats and pontoons. Prices and more refreshments including snacks and gift cards, apparel, gifts and at clevelandmetroparks.com. more. For more information, call 216-954-3408 ext 3.

clevelandmetroparks.com 11 clevelandmetroparks.com 11 APRIL PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Off Site (CMZ) Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Nature Center South Chagrin Reservation 14 • Kayak 1: Basic Strokes Zoo (Cont’d) (Cont’d) 25 • Miled Walks: Towpath Trail Stage 3 5 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 13 • Dog Hike 13 • Nature Journaling 28 • Monroe Cemetery Walk 6 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 26 • An Evening of Trees and Watercolors 13 • Nature Play and Learn 28 • Kayak 2: Rescues 9 • Homeschool – Nutrition 26 • The Worth of Weeds 13 • Walk between Wetlands 29 • Urban Explorations: Flats Bridges 12 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 14 • Second Sunday in South Chagrin 13 • Tiger Tracks Overnight (NCR) North Chagrin 18 • Spring Hike (AR) Acacia Reservation 13 • Scout Daytime Adventure: Habitats Reservation 25 • Spring Hike Badge 26 • Woodcock Watch 2 • Acacia for the Young at Heart 3 • Adaptive Camp Cooking 14 • Birds of Acacia 20 • Educator Open House 20 • Party for the Planet 5 • Spring Transition Friday 29 • An Afternoon at Acacia 6 • Land Navigation 1 (WSC) Watershed Stewardship 22 • Spring Break Camp Center 26 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 6 • Land Navigation 2 (BeR) Bedford Reservation 6 • Sylvan Stroll 3 • Evoking Native Landscape Using 4 • Wildflower Walk 27 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 28 • Zoo Career Day 12 • Spring Transition Friday Japanese Garden Principles 7 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk 14 • Step into Spring 6 • Pysanky Egg Workshop 11 • Nature Loop 19 • Spring Transition Friday 7 • River Revival: Rain Barrel Workshop 13 • Woodlands of Bedford: Thomas (ECR) Euclid Creek 26 • Spring Transition Friday 9 • West Creek Conservancy Annual Jefferson’s Wildflower Reservation 28 • Family Fun Hike: Trees Meeting 13 • Wet and Muddy Hike 15 • Wildflower Walk 13 • Gnome Garden Workshop 16 • Birds of Astorhurst 20 • Birding at Wildwood (OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal 19 • Build-a-Bird 18 • Wildflower Walk 24 • Wildflower Walk Reservation 20 • Earth Day Prep Hike 19 • Spring Blooms 28 • Wonder of Wildwood 25 • Is Our Water Healthy? How do we 12 • Rebirth of the River Walk: Industrial 20 • Wildflowers & Waterfalls Know? Valley 23 • Hike the Hurst 26 • For Adults Only: Deciduous Trees I (GPC) Garfield Park Center 17 • Wednesday Walk: Bald Eagles 27 • Wildflowers and Whitewater 27 • Scouts BSA Merit Badge: Mammal 23 • Tracy Ridge Backpacking Pre-Trip 27 • Afternoon Archery for Kids Study Part I 27 • Afternoon Archery for Adults 28 • Scouts BSA Merit Badge: Mammal (BCR) Big Creek Reservation (GPR) Garfield Park 28 • Afternoon Archery for Kids Study Part II 14 • Garlic Mustard Pull Reservation 28 • Afternoon Archery for Adults 19 • Full Moon Hike 19 • Magnificent Trees (WCR) West Creek Reservation 27 • Self Defense Training (RRNC) Rocky River Nature (BNC) Brecksville Nature Center 9 • Drop-by: Wetland Wonderland Center 10 • West Creek Night Hike: April (HiR) Hinckley Reservation 1 • Gallery Wall: Vicki Moisio Awakenings 5 • Native Bee Tube Workshop 3 • Woodcock Watch 2 • Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 11 • Animal Crackers 12 • Wiggling Worms 6 • Emerald Necklace Art Club 2 • Trout Unlimited 17 • Where the Sidewalk Ends 11 • Nurture with Nature Monthly Meeting 7 • Birds by Ear 13 • Bowl Burning 20 • Cavities Aren’t Always Bad 14 • Breakfast in the Park 8 • Rocking Chair Birding 24 • West Creek Night Hike: Spring 20 • Snails and Slugs of Cleveland 16 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 8 • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Metroparks Book Signing Sauntering 20 • Extreme Hiking 8 • Southwest Camera Club 27 • City Nature Challenge: Floodplain 26 • Arbor Day: Beginner Trees 20 • Walking with Wildflowers 9 • Technology for Birders: An 27 • Primitive Skills: Find Your Way Part 1 BioBlitz 22 • Earth Day Hike Introduction 28 • Pioneer Living for Kids: Embroidery 10 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers (HuR) Huntington Association (BrR) Brecksville Reservation ABBREVIATIONS: Reservation 11 • Little Explorers: Rocky’s Raccoons AR Acacia Reservation 4 • Backpacking Basics 5 • Nature Baby: Barred Owls 13 • Bird Walk BCR Big Creek Reservation 5 • Archery for Beginners: Adults 13 • Basic Bird Songs BeR Bedford Reservation 6 • Archery for Beginners: Kids (LR) Lakefront Reservation 14 • Fishes of the Rocky River BNC Brecksville Nature Center 6 • Wilderness First Aid 14 • Meet the Artist BR Brookside Reservation 7 • Hike to a Place of Joyful Meeting 6 • CLNP: Hike It 16 • Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing 7 • Wondering About Wildflowers BrR Brecksville Reservation 10 • Bikepacking 18 • Homeschool Happenings BWR Bradley Woods Reservation 14 • Family Fun in Nature 12 • Historic Cleveland Coast Guard 20 • Wild Words: Nature Book Club CMZ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 18 • Outdoor Adventures for Station 27 • Wildflower Walk CWC CanalWay Center Homeschoolers 13 • Plant Appreciation Hike 28 • Wildflower & Amphibian Quest ECR Euclid Creek Reservation 27 • Archery for Beginners: Kids 14 • Bike the Bikeway to Before-the- 28 • Steelhead Fly Fishing Excursion GPC Garfield Park Center 27 • Archery for Beginners: Adults Bridge GPR Garfield Park Reservation 14 • Beach Egg Hunt (RRR) Rocky River Reservation (BR) Brookside Reservation 15 • Rebirth of the River Walk: Flats HiR Hinckley Reservation 20 • Birds of the Lakefront 7 • Oxbow Ecology HuR Huntington Reservation 6 • Brookside Birds 12 • Dogs of All Wars: Canine Walk & Talk LR Lakefront Reservation 7 • Cherry Blossom Stroll 21 • Hawk Watch 24 • Bike Maintenance 1 20 • American Red Cross Babysitter’s MSRR Mill Stream Run Reservation 14 • Cherry Blossom Stroll Training NCNC North Chagrin Nature Center 28 • Cherry Blossom Stroll 28 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk 28 • Urban Birding 26 • Toddler Trek: Puddle Jumping NCR North Chagrin Reservation OECR Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (CWC) CanalWay Center (MSRR) Mill Stream Run (SCR) South Chagrin RRNC Rocky River Nature Center 1 – 30 • Hunt of the Month Reservation RRR Rocky River Reservation 4 • Preschool: Lifecycles Reservation 4 • Spring Hike SCR South Chagrin Reservation 4 • Cleveland Astronomical 22 • Royalview Ramble 6 • Cleveland Natural Science Club WR Washington Reservation 6 • Birding the Canal 27 • For Adults Only: Deciduous Trees II 11 • Spring Hike WCR West Creek Reservation 8 • Towpath Trail Tour: Nature 13 • Nature Sketching: Wildflowers WSC Watershed Stewardship Center 8 • Towpath Trail Tour: Evening (NCNC) North Chagrin 11 • Rock Climbing: Anchor Building 1 Nature Center 13 • Power of the Sun 1 • North Chagrin Nature 14 • Burning River Requiem: Fires on the Photography Club Water 6 • Make an Upcycled Basket 15 • Family Fun Night 6 • Live Animal Lessons 17 • Young Explorers 7 • Spring Wildflowers 101 22 • Earth Day Morning Hike 7 • Woodcock Wander 23 • CanalWay Quick-Step 9 • Sprouts: Growing Kids and 24 • Discovery Day: Snakes Alive! Wonder, Naturally 26 • Arbor Day Hike 11 • Ten Things You Should Know: 26 • Family Movie Night Frogs and Toads 27 • Towpath Trail Tour: History 13 • Kid’s Nature Hour Yoshino cherry blossoms at Brookside Reservation 12 Emerald Necklace April 2019 SATURDAY APRIL 20 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE with paid Zoo admission Visit FutureForWildlife.org Learn how you can help the planet, dance in our Earth Day Celebration Zone and create some earth-friendly crafts.

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1 – 30 • APRIL 2 • TUESDAY 4 • THURSDAY 5 • FRIDAY Hunt of the Month Acacia for the Young at Heart Preschool: Lifecycles Nature Baby: Barred Owls April showers bring May flowers. Slow down and enjoy a leisurely Today we are going to discover the Let’s get baby out to explore nature. There are 20 paper wildflowers walk with Naturalist Natalie Schroder different life cycles of animals. We’ll We will learn about the owl “who throughout the center. See if as we explore all that Acacia learn how tadpoles grow into frogs, cooks for you” then hike the trail you can find them all. Then go Reservation holds. how caterpillars become butterflies looking for the resident barred owls. outside to see if you can find 10 – 11 a.m. AR and how some insects live under 10 – 11 a.m. HuR any early wildflowers. Through Meet at the kiosk water before shedding their skin Wolf Picnic Area April 30. Terrain: paved, some hills, up to and learning to fly. Age: 3 years & under with adult 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. 2 miles 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Terrain: natural surface, muddy, Noon – 5 p.m. Sun CWC 440-473-3370 Age: 2 – 5 years with adult 0.5 mile Terrain: one hill, 0.5 mile Register online Gallery Wall: Vicki Moisio Trout Unlimited Register online March 22 – April 3 Vicki is an avid birder and Taylor Ridderbusch, the Great Lakes beginning March 20 440-734-6660 photographer who is excited to Organizer for Trout Unlimited, will share her love of Ohio’s amazing speak on the current state of Asian Spring Hike Spring Transition Friday birds through the lens of her Carp and other issues facing our Hike with a naturalist every Join Naturalist Foster Brown for eight camera. Through April 30. Great Lake. Thursday in April and May to Fridays as we hike a segment of Castle 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC explore the development of spring Valley Trail and immerse our senses as along the Chagrin River. This spring transitions toward summer. We Western Cuyahoga Audubon slow-paced hike will look high and will identify spring wildflowers, birds, 1 • MONDAY Society low to track the seasonal changes trees, insects, amphibians and reptiles. Spring migration is one of the best North Chagrin Nature in our flora and fauna. Bring a sketch book/journal. times to see warblers. We see them 2:30 – 4 p.m. SCR 2 – 4 p.m. NCR Photography Club – for a short time every year and can From Here to Infinity: Pictures Jackson Field parking lot Squire’s Castle parking lot forget how to identify them. This Terrain: natural surface trail, 2 miles Terrain: natural surface, muddy, hilly, with Great Depth of Field presentation will help refresh how Bring in seven nature pictures 440-473-3370 2.5 miles to identify their appearance, habitat 440-473-3370 that involve getting a high level and song. Wildflower Walk of depth of field. This usually 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Hemlock Loop is one of the most Archery for Beginners: Adults involves a high f-stop, but other densely populated wildflower trails Not only is archery beneficial for techniques now exist. Any in Cleveland Metroparks. We aim upper arm strength, balance and subject from landscapes to a 3 • WEDNESDAY to find all the blue, red and yellow coordination, but it also helps increase bug’s eye. hues this spring bloom has to offer. mental focus and concentration. Learn 7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC Evoking Native Landscape Using Japanese Garden Principles 3 – 4 p.m. BeR the basics in this fun, non-competitive Thinking of enhancing your Hemlock Creek Picnic Area atmosphere. Equipment provided. landscape? Don’t miss this special Terrain: natural surface, 1 mile 6 – 7:30 p.m. BrR evening with author and one of 216-206-1000 York Road Archery Range Age: adults America’s foremost landscape Cleveland Astronomical Society artists trained in the Japanese Fee: $5 The Great Serpent Mound, a Register online garden tradition, Dr. David Slawson. prehistoric effigy mound, in Program includes time for questions beginning March 25 Adams County, Ohio is located on 440-526-1012 and a meet and greet. a plateau of the Serpent Mound 7 – 8:30 p.m. WSC crater. Dr. Milam from Ohio Age: adults University will speak on the impact Fee: $5 (includes refreshments) that created the Serpent Mound Register online or by phone crater. February 26 – April 2 6:30 – 7 p.m. Meeting CWC 440-887-1968 7 – 8:30 p.m. Program CWC

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Native Bee Tube Workshop Birding the Canal Sylvan Stroll Our native bee population is a Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as we Step back in time and take a relaxing 7 • SUNDAY great source of pollination, and walk the towpath in search of the hike through a beech-maple Wondering About Wildflowers you can easily help them out birds that make Ohio & Erie Canal climax forest to get an idea of what Take an early morning stroll by setting up a nesting tube in Reservation their home. Northeast Ohio might have looked by the lake to look for signs of your yard! Learn about native 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CWC like hundreds of years ago. spring wildflowers, both native bees, and build a bee tube to Terrain: paved, 2.5 miles 2 – 3 p.m. NCR and nonnative. This walk will take home. Forest Picnic Area parking lot Emerald Necklace Art Club include beginner-level wildflower 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. BNC Terrain: natural surfaces, 1.5 miles identification and information Trailside Program Center Draw and paint with like-minded 440-473-3370 artists. Members of the Emerald on the growth of plants in the Age: adults Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. Fee: $5 Necklace Art Club are invited to Archery for Beginners: Kids bring their favorite medium as Archery is a great activity that 9 – 10 a.m. LR Register online Lakefront Administration Building beginning March 25 we appreciate the signs of the anyone can do. All the equipment season. Not a member? Sign up at is provided for an afternoon of fun Terrain: natural surface, 1.75 miles Tiger Tracks Overnight clevelandmetroparks.com/ENAC learning the basics of the sport 440-734-6660 Over the course of the evening, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. HiR from certified instructors in a Birds by Ear campers will track an Amur Age: adults non-competitive setting. Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a tiger through the taiga, look Annual fee: $30; Renewal: $20 2 – 3:30 p.m. BrR slow-paced walk near the nature for clues that they have been 440-473-3370 York Road Archery Range center while we listen for and in the habitat and explore the Age: 9 – 12 years identify a plethora of bird species. many ways tigers survive in the Make an Upcycled Basket Fee: $5 Join basket weaver Renell Roebuck Gear up on your bird songs as spring Russian Far East. Register online migration will bring scores of new 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ to transform your creativity, reeds beginning March 25 and an old potato-masher into birds to the woods. Reinberger Education Center 440-526-1012 10 – 11 a.m. RRNC Age: 6 years & over with adult a lovely and functional basket. Materials and instruction are Brookside Birds Terrain: mostly flat, paved and Fee: $42 natural surface, 0.5 mile Register online included. Look for early migrants as we take 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. NCNC a stroll through one of Cleveland’s Sunday Morning Dog Walk Age: 14 years & over oldest parks. Boost your skills so Enjoy a springtime walk with your 6 • SATURDAY Fee: $30 you’re ready for the mass migration a furry friend at this newly acquired Register online few weeks later. park property. We will take in the CLNP: Hike It March 18 – April 3 2 – 3:30 p.m. BR Formerly Dike 14, Cleveland lovely scenery and early woodland Meadow Ridge Picnic Area wildflowers as we stroll. Walkers Lakefront Nature Preserve Live Animal Lessons Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, offers diverse hiking trails with This presentation will highlight a without dogs are welcome too. stairs, may be muddy, 2 miles 10 – 11 a.m. BeR photo-worthy views of Lake live animal from North Chagrin 440-887-1968 Erie and Cleveland’s skyline. Reservation. Each lesson will be Astorhurst Trailhead parking lot Hike the perimeter of this an up-close look at amazing fauna Pysanky Egg Workshop Terrain: paved, natural surface, hills, 88-acre wildlife haven with that usually can only be admired Spring is a time of rebirth and 2 miles Naturalist Marty Calabrese. from a distance. reproduction in nature. At this 216-206-1000 9 – 10 a.m. LR This month’s live animal will be an workshop, you can learn about Cherry Blossom Stroll Lakefront Administration American toad. Ukrainian pysanky eggs and Stroll down “blossom lane” to see Building 1 – 2 p.m. NCNC traditions of egg dying, then try your Japanese cherry trees blooming. Terrain: some stairs, natural Nature Education Building hand in this intricate, step-by-step Come for one or all three walks on surface, 2 miles process. April 7, 14 and 28. Learn the cultural 440-734-6660 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. WSC history of the trees as we track their Age: adults, 10 years & over with beauty from bud to bloom through adult Project Budburst. Fee: $5 (includes materials) 11 a.m. – noon BR 2019 Tour of Wildflowers Register online or by phone Brookside Valley Event Site March 15 – April 4 Contest runs March 1 – June 1 Terrain: paved, 1 mile 440-887-1968 440-887-1968 Between March 1 and June 1, join nature’s ultimate scavenger hunt; the Tour of Wildflowers! Spend Tiger Tracks Overnight Hike to A Place of Joyful Meeting (see 4/5 for details) Join us on a hike to the former an afternoon, a weekend, or the whole season 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ traveling through Cleveland Metroparks taking location of the historic Camp photos of our beautiful flowers. Stop by any Cleveland Natural Science Club: Karamu and learn about its history. How to Attract Bees in your Ohio Come prepared for a challenge – Cleveland Metroparks nature center or email your there is a very large, steep hill we will picture to have it verified. NEW FOR 2019: complete Backyard Denise Ellsworth of the OSU have to traverse to get there. your checklist and receive a packet of native 1 – 3 p.m. BrR wildflower seeds to enhance your own piece of Entomology Extension Service will share her knowledge of how to Oak Grove Picnic Area the planet! Sign up for one of our many naturalist- attract bees in our Ohio backyards. Age: adults led hikes. Register at clevelandmetroparks.com to 7:30 – 9 p.m. SCR Terrain: natural surface, 1 steep hill, receive your checklist and contest rules. Look about Lodge 1 mile 440-473-3370 Register by phone Call 440-473-3370 or email beginning April 1 [email protected] 440-526-1012 with any questions.

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Spring Wildflowers 101 Towpath Trail Tour: Nature Consider this your personal Join a naturalist this afternoon for Interested in becoming wildflower primer. Naturalist a cart tour along the Ohio and Erie Selby Majewski will discuss Canal. We’ll discuss the animals both a Zoo volunteer? where to look, how to find them past and present that call the valley Help connect guests to wildlife and become and why they are so spectacular. home. part of the Zoo volunteer community. This program will be mostly 1 – 2:30 p.m. CWC All are welcome and shifts are available indoors with an optional walk. Fee: $5 weekdays, weekends, and some evenings. 2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC Register online Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer to Terrain: paved, up to 1 mile beginning March 20 register for an info session and learn more about volunteer opportunities. River Revival: Rain Barrel Towpath Trail Tour: Evening Workshop Join our naturalist on an evening cart Harvest rain water for your tour along the Towpath. We’ll look garden needs and combat for signs of wildlife that roam in the Drop-by: Wetland Wonderland Greater Cleveland Beekeepers stormwater pollution in your evening hours. We’ll also discuss the Join us at West Creek’s wetlands Association: Spring Management community. Each workshop animals both past and present that to collect and observe the many What’s going on in the hive right participant will construct a rain call the canal home. water-dwelling species thriving in now? Do the bees need some help? barrel to take home. Be ready 6:30 – 8 p.m. OECR this habitat. Learn what to look for in your hive, to transport it. Discounted fee CanalWay Center parking lot 1 – 3 p.m. WCR overwintered or if you are just thanks to a River Network grant, Fee: $5 Wetlands behind WSC getting bees this year and options while supplies last (limit one per Register online Age: 6 years & over with adult for care if needed. household at discounted rate). beginning March 20 Terrain: natural surface, boardwalk 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC 2:30 – 4 p.m. WSC 216-206-1000 440-887-1968 Age: adults, 16 years & over West Creek Conservancy Annual 11 • THURSDAY Fee: $20 (includes one 55-gallon Southwest Camera Club Photographer Jerry Jelinek will Meeting barrel and all materials) Ever heard of West Creek Little Explorers: Rocky’s Register online or by phone present “Black & White Photography.” Raccoons Join us and expand your photography Conservancy? This is an between March 12 – April 2 opportunity to learn what they’ve Bring your little explorer to learn all 440-887-1968 vision through black & white about the raccoons we see in Rocky photography. been doing to protect land and develop greenways throughout River Reservation. We’ll have stories, Oxbow Ecology 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC songs and crafts to make learning Hike along the oxbow lagoon Greater Cleveland for the past 22 Cuyahoga Astronomical years. Refreshments provided by fun. Program includes a hike around to learn how it formed and all the Rocky River Nature Center. about the flora and fauna that Association – Rising From the WCC. Ashes: Restoration of the Great 6:30 – 8 p.m. WSC 10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. RRNC call it home. We’ll discuss how Age: 3 – 5 years with adult these organisms all interact Melbourne Telescope Register by phone or email Trudy E. Bell Sky, M.A., talks about how [email protected] Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, to produce a unique, vibrant 0.5 mile ecosystem. the Great Melbourne Telescope was 216-749-3720 x10 the world’s largest equatorial reflector. Register by phone 3 – 4 p.m. RRR Technology for Birders: An March 30 – April 9 Lagoon Picnic Area Australian opticians are restoring it to become one of the world’s largest Introduction 440-734-6660 Terrain: flat, muddy, fallen logs, This introductory discussion is on 1 mile telescopes for public outreach. Animal Crackers 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC the technology tools that birders 440-734-6660 and naturalists can apply in the Join Miss Jenny for a fun and field and at home to increase fabulous time learning about frogs! Woodcock Wander 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. Will we find the elusive 9 • TUESDAY knowledge and support science and conservation efforts. The BNC male woodcock and see his Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, Trailside Program Center fascinating aerial display? This speakers will share a light history Naturally of technology and tools like eBird Age: 3 – 5 years only with adult spring show is not to be missed. Join Natalie the Naturalist to discover Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile We will walk to the Mayfield and Facebook birding groups. the forest. We will have discovery time 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC Register by phone Village Wetland in search of and go on a short hike. beginning April 1 these incredible birds. 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. 440-526-1012 7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC NCNC 10 • WEDNESDAY Terrain: flat, may be muddy, Nature Education Building Nature Loop 2 miles Age: 3 – 5 years with adult West Creek Night Hike: April Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a Terrain: paved, natural surface, may be Awakenings walk through the woodlands of 8 • MONDAY muddy, 0.75 mile Join a naturalist to look for leaves Bedford to admire the sights and Register online bursting, birds flitting and frogs sounds of spring. We’ll top it off Rocking Chair Birding March 15 – April 5 splashing on these longer spring with a stop at one of Cleveland’s Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for evenings. most scenic waterfalls. a relaxing morning of “backyard Homeschool: Nutrition 6:30 – 8 p.m. WCR 2 – 3 p.m. BeR birding” from the rocking chairs Come to find out if the saying “You are Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Bridal Veil Falls parking lot inside Rocky River Nature what you eat” is also true for animals. Terrain: paved, 1 mile Terrain: natural surface, hills, 2 miles Center. We’ll watch the feeders 10:30 a.m. – noon CMZ 440-887-1968 216-206-1000 for resident forest species and Reinberger Education Center Spring Hike talk about the latest sightings. Age: grades K – 8 with adult (see 4/4 for details) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. RRNC Fee: $10 member/$13 nonmember Register online 2:30 – 4 p.m. SCR

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Nurture with Nature Historic Former Cleveland Coast Bowl Burning Gnome Garden Workshop Bring your family for a monthly Guard Station Create a bowl from a chunk Learn the history of and reasons program to explore nature Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a of wood using the ancient for building green roofs, as well as through books, games, hikes and stroll through Wendy Park and up technique of controlled the mythology of these bearded other activities. This month we’ll to Cleveland’s historic former Coast burning with coals from a fire. garden-dwellers. Afterward, let your look at tree buds. Guard Station. We’ll learn why the Naturalists Jenny McClain and creativity twinkle by making your 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. BNC lakefront is valuable to wildlife and Kathy Schmidt will guide you own gnome garden to take home. Trailside Program Center what Cleveland Metroparks is doing to a lovely finished product by Noon – 2 p.m. WSC Age: 3 years & over with adult to make it a healthier habitat. sanding and oiling it. Age: adults, 8 years & over with adult Register by phone 3 – 4 p.m. LR 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. BNC Fee: $15 (includes all materials) beginning April 1 Wendy Park parking lot Trailside Program Center Register online or by phone 440-526-1012 Terrain: paved, natural surface, 1 mile Age: adults by April 10 210-206-1000 Fee: $10 440-887-1968 Ten Things You Should Know: Register online Frogs and Toads Dogs of All Wars: Canine beginning April 1 Kid’s Nature Hour Nature surrounds us but is not Walk & Talk Join Naturalist Foster Brown as we always familiar. Join a naturalist This dog-friendly history hike begins Plant Appreciation Hike study, sing, tell stories and make to make yourself familiar with with a walk along the All Purpose April 13 is International Plant a craft about a featured animal, ten frogs and toads. This series Trail and ends with a short talk about Appreciation Day. Let’s take insect or plant that is found in North is recommended for curious canine war heroes at the Dogs of All a hike through the Cleveland Chagrin Reservation. All activities students of nature. Wars Memorial. Participants without Lakefront Nature Preserve to will be suited for elementary age 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. NCNC dogs are welcome too. discover the important role students. Featured friend: spiders 6 – 7 p.m. RRR plants play in this budding 1 – 2 p.m. NCNC Memorial Field ecosystem. 12 • FRIDAY Terrain: flat, paved, 1 mile 10 – 11:30 a.m. LR Nature Journaling Experience nature through the Rebirth of the River Walk: 440-734-6660 Lakefront Administration Building parking lot seasons. We will record our Industrial Valley Tiger Tracks Overnight observations in a journal of our own Join Historical Interpreter Karen Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles (see 4/5 for details) 216-206-1000 creation. You may want to bring a Lakus for a walk alongside the 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ camera. Cuyahoga River to discuss its Basic Bird Songs 1 – 3 p.m. SCR amazing recovery since the last Ever wonder what bird is Look About Lodge river fire in 1969. Our destination 13 • SATURDAY singing in your backyard? Join Age: adults will be the bald eagle nest where Woodlands of Bedford: Thomas Beth Whiteley as we learn the Annual fee: $20 for supplies we will hopefully be able to sounds of northeast Ohio’s Terrain: natural surfaces, 0.5 – 1 mile observe activity from these birds Jefferson’s Wildflower Celebrate the 276th anniversary most common birds and then Register online that were an Endangered Species practice our new-found skills on March 20 – April 10 50 years ago. of Jefferson’s birth with Fred Losi by learning about the wildflower a hike through the woods. 440-473-3370 10 – 11:30 a.m. OECR 10 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Harvard Avenue parking lot that was named after this great Power of the Sun president. We’ll explore the floodplain Terrain: flat; natural surface, Terrain: natural surface, hills, 1 mile Learn about the renewable energy 2 miles along Tinker’s Creek in search of this of the sun. We’ll investigate how the 216-206-1000 and other early spring wildflowers. Scout Daytime Adventure: sun can provide us with energy even 9 – 11:30 a.m. BeR Animal Habitats in cloudy Ohio. Then we’ll attempt to Wiggling Worms Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Observe animals around the build a solar powered fountain. Although they can be beneficial Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles Zoo and explore the behaviors 2 – 3 p.m. CWC to our plants, not all the worms 216-206-1000 and adaptations that help them Age: 8 – 12 years in our backyards are good for the Bird Walk survive in unique habitats. Terrain: paved, less than 1 mile ecosystem. Join us in unearthing Activities work towards earning Register online worms on a hunt for invasive The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders a Girl Scout Habitat Badge. beginning April 1 species. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CMZ 2 – 3:30 p.m. WCR of all skill levels to enjoy the woods Dog Hike and wetlands around the nature Reinberger Education Center Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Age: 6 years & over with adult Bring your best furry friend to Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile center. Led by Cleveland Metroparks the park for some exercise and naturalists and Western Cuyahoga Fee: $20 member/$22 440-887-1968 nonmember socialization. We will hike the Audubon Society volunteers. Series wooded trails in search of interesting Spring Transition Friday supported by Western Cuyahoga Register online sights and smells. (see 4/5 for details) Audubon Society. Meet in the 2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC 2 – 4 p.m. NCR parking lot. Nature Sketching: Terrain: natural surfaces, 9 a.m. – noon RRNC Wildflowers 3 – 3.5 miles Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles Spring delights us with a spattering of color on the Wet and Muddy Hike forest floor as ephemeral Have fun sloshing and splashing wildflowers begin to bloom. as we walk the beautiful Sagamore Learn how to identify and draw Creek Trail. Prepare to get wet these vernal treasures. Bring and muddy as we look for spring your sketchbook and favorite wildflowers and early migrant birds. drawing materials. 2 – 4 p.m. BeR 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. SCR Alexander Bike Lot and Trailhead Look About Lodge Terrain: natural surface, hills, stream 440-473-3370 crossings, 3.6 miles 440-887-1968 16 Emerald Necklace April 2019 APRIL PROGRAMS BY DATE

Nature Play and Learn: Pond Visit Cherry Blossom Stroll Beach Egg Hunt Family Fun Night Preschool-aged children and their (see 4/7 for details) Learn about a few different We’ll listen to the story of The Lorax parents will enjoy a trip to the pond 11 a.m. – noon BR animals that lay eggs and then and the Once-ler. After the book we with a naturalist. We’ll start at the join us for an egg hunt on the will make a craft and go on a short lodge and then caravan to finish our Step Into Spring beach. Each child should bring hike to visit our trees. adventure at a nearby pond. Get your heart pumping and their own egg hunt bag to collect 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CWC 4 – 5:15 p.m. SCR add steps to your daily total as eggs hidden in the sand. After the Terrain: natural surface, 1 mile Look About Lodge we loop back and forth along hunt children will enjoy a sweet Register online Age: 3 – 5 years with adult creeks and ravines. treat. beginning April 1 Terrain: natural surface trails, 0.5 mile 1 – 2:30 p.m. NCR 3 – 4 p.m. LR 440-473-3370 Squire’s Castle Picnic Area Edgewater Beach House Terrain: creek crossings, steep Age: 12 years & under with adult 16 • TUESDAY Walk between Wetlands ravines, 2.5 miles Fee: $3 Join Naturalist Carly Martin on a hike 440-473-3370 Birds of Astorhurst Terrain: sand, 0.5 mile Bring a fresh set of eyes to this former to visit several wetlands in search of Registration online Meet the Artist: Vicki Moisio golf course in search of extraordinary spring amphibians. beginning March 20 Join Vicki Moisio as she shares views and the birds that have thrived 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. SCR 216-206-1000 The Shelterhouse Picnic Area her love of photographing along the links. Bring binoculars, Terrain: natural surface, rolling hills, birds. She invites you to Burning River Requiem: some available to borrow. 3 miles check out her photographic Fires on the Water 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BeR 440-473-3370 style while anticipating the The Cuyahoga River is famous Astorhurst Trailhead parking lot upcoming spring migration. for its feats of fire. Historical Terrain: paved, natural surface, hills, Tiger Tracks Overnight 1 – 4 p.m. RRNC Interpreter Doug Kusak waters 2 miles (see 4/5 for details) down the hype and fans the 216-206-1000 Family Fun in Nature 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ flames of industrial disease while The natural world around us Hiking for the Young at Heart casting a sideways glance at other is filled with many amazing Explore the trails of Hinckley as we rivers that burned with envy. 14 • SUNDAY things awaiting our discovery. search for early spring wildflowers. 3 – 4:30 p.m. CWC Once a month, we’ll meet and 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. HiR Spring Bird Walk Series Register by phone explore the forest, fields and Ledge Lake Pool and Recreation Area (See feature block on page 20) beginning March 20 waterways. This month, learn Terrain: hills, rocky, 3 miles Sundays, April 14 – May 19 216-206-1000 about vernal pools. 440-526-1012 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Various locations 2 – 3:30 p.m. BrR Second Sunday in South Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Breakfast in the Park Oak Grove Picnic Area Chagrin Age: 6 years & over with adult Tying Dear Hare Dry Flies Join us for a morning hike to view Spring has sprung. Join Naturalist Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Hinckley Lake. We’ll return to a Terrain: flat, 0.75 mile Natalie Schroder to search for Register by phone is dedicated to the physical and delicious breakfast prepared by our signs of this glorious season in emotional rehabilitation of disabled volunteers. beginning April 1 vernal pools, throughout the 440-526-1012 active military personnel and 9 – 11 a.m. HiR forest floor and hidden in the veterans through fly fishing. Program Redwing Cabin Fishes of the Rocky River canopy. open to disabled veterans or persons Terrain: hills, 1 mile 3 – 5 p.m. SCR Look below the surface of interested in volunteering may join. Register by phone Look About Lodge parking lot the Rocky River to explore an 5 – 7 p.m. RRNC beginning April 1 Terrain: natural surface, hills, may ecosystem that is teeming 440-526-1012 be muddy, 2 miles with fish. From tiny darters 440-247-7075 17 • WEDNESDAY Birds of Acacia to prize-worthy small-mouth Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder bass, discover the dozens of Young Explorers as we search for birds throughout fish species that make the river 15 • MONDAY Spring is the season of nesting birds. Acacia Reservation’s ever-changing home. Bring your little ones to learn all landscape. Bring binoculars, some 2 – 4 p.m. RRNC Wildflower Walk about bird’s nests and eggs. We’ll available to borrow. Terrain: flat, natural surface A surprising number of spring search for nests outside and make a 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. AR flowers are hiding on the hillsides fun craft. Garlic Mustard Pull Meet at the kiosk of the Euclid Creek Valley. We will 1 – 2 p.m. CWC The invasive plant, garlic Terrain: paved trails, up to 2 miles search for the early risers. Age: 3 – 5 years with adult mustard, can jeopardize our 440-473-3370 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ECR Terrain: paved, 0.5 – 1 mile natural lands. What can be Highland Picnic Area Register online or by done about it? Put on your Bike the Bikeway to Before-the- Terrain: natural surface, some hills, phone beginning April 1 boots and join in the fun of Bridge 2 miles 216-206-1000 Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak improving our parks. Pull and 440-473-3370 leads a bicycle adventure along the bag your way to a brighter Where the Sidewalk Ends Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway, through tomorrow. Rebirth of the River Walk: Flats Shel Silverstein made some good the Cleveland Foundation Centennial 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. BCR Join Historical Interpreter points when he wrote Where the Lake Link Trail, en route to where we’ll Lake Isaac parking lot Karen Lakus for a walk near the Sidewalk Ends. Let us take a step soon have an iconic bridge to Wendy Terrain: natural surface, water’s Cuyahoga River in the Flats to back from the daily bustle and enjoy Park and back. Meeting location given edge discuss its amazing recovery since nature as if we are seeing it for the following registration. Register online or the last river fire in 1969. first time. Join us on a peaceful stroll 10 a.m. – noon LR by phone by April 10 5 – 6 p.m. LR as we take in all nature has to offer. Terrain: paved, city streets, several hills, 440-887-1968 Heritage Park 1 parking lot 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. WCR 7.5 miles Terrain: paved, natural surface, Lookout Ridge Loop trailhead Register by phone uneven, 2 miles Terrain: natural surfaces, 1 mile beginning March 20 216-206-1000 440-887-1968 216-206-1000 clevelandmetroparks.com 17 APRIL PROGRAMS BY DATE

Wednesday Walk: Bald Eagles Wonderful Wildflowers Extreme Hiking include an educational programs Walk to the eagle’s nest along The annual blooming of spring Wildflowers may be lining the showcase as well as mini conservation the Cuyahoga River. We’ll meet at wildflowers is a glorious sight to trails for us this morning as we hit workshops that address academic Harvard parking lot and head south behold, yet the timing can be the hills, valleys and ledges while content standards. to see if we can spot any bald eagles. difficult to predict. We’ll choose making our way around the trails of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. CMZ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. OECR a hike location in Brecksville or Hinckley Reservation. Bring water Reinberger Education center Harvard Road parking lot Hinckley Reservation based on and wear appropriate footwear. Age: adults Terrain: paved, hills, 2 miles the best wildflower display at 9 a.m. – noon HiR Register online 216-206-1000 the time. Whipp’s Ledges parking lot 10 a.m. – noon Location TBD Terrain: natural surface, hills, creek Party for the Planet Terrain: hills, stairs, 1 – 2 miles crossings, 7 – 9 miles (see feature block on page 13) 18 • THURSDAY Register by phone 440-526-1012 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CMZ Outdoor Adventures for April 15 – 19 American Red Cross Homeschoolers: Archery 440-526-1012 Wildflowers & Waterfalls Babysitter’s Training Learn basic archery skills using a Join us for an afternoon hike through Build-a-Bird Gain skills needed for infant and compound bow. All equipment will hills and hemlocks. We’ll walk along What makes a bird fly? How child care through hands-on be provided. the creeks of Bedford in search of do they eat? What do an activities, videos and discussions. 1 – 3 p.m. BrR wildflowers and waterfalls. owl’s feathers feel like? Join Students will be introduced to York Road Archery Range 2 – 3:30 p.m. BeR us in learning about the CPR/First Aid and how to handle Age: grades 9 – 12 Bridal Veil Falls parking lot characteristics of birds. We will emergencies such as injuries, Fee: $5 Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles create a fun, unique bird of our illnesses and accidents. Learn to Terrain: flat, 0.25 mile 216-206-1000 own to take home. solve problems, write resumes and Register online 1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC interview for jobs. beginning April 1 Earth Day Prep Hike Age: 6 years & over with an adult 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRR 440-526-1012 How far have we come since the first Park Operations Hickory Room Earth Day and what else needs to Spring Blooms Homeschool Happenings: Age: 11 – 15 years be done? Let’s discuss these issues Join us for an afternoon in All about Birds Fee: $80 and answer these questions before Bedford Reservation searching Birds are very busy in spring. ($60 Ledge Pool Season Pass Holder) enjoying our beautiful Earth during a for beautiful spring wildflowers. Homeschoolers will learn how Registration online or by phone celebratory hike. We will leisurely walk in search of this kingdom of animals behaves by April 17 2 – 4 p.m. WSC spring blooms. and survives during this season 440-331-8111 Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, may 2 – 3 p.m. BeR of renewal, through a variety of be muddy, 3 miles Egbert Picnic Area Birding at Wildwood hands-on experiences and activities. Terrain: natural surface, hills, Explore fields, woods and the water’s 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC Walking with Wildflowers up to 2 miles edge for birds, large and small. Age: grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 Join Naturalist Pam Taylor for a 216-206-1000 Please bring your own binoculars. Cuyahoga County and Hinckley leisurely walk through one of the 10 – 11 a.m. ECR Township residents register online best wildflower displays in Cleveland Spring Transition Friday Wildwood Picnic Shelter parking lot April 1 – 7, out-of-county register Metroparks. You’ll learn the names and (see 4/5 for details) Terrain: natural surface, 1-1.5 miles April 3 – 7 stories of a few favorite wildflowers 2 – 4 p.m. NCR 440-473-3370 Register online grades 1 – 3 along the way. 2 – 4 p.m. HiR Register online grades 4 – 6 Full Moon Hike Cavities Aren’t Always Bad West Drive parking lot Register online grades 7 – 9 On this hike see how nature is Cavities in trees and snags provide Terrain: natural surface, illuminated under the light of homes for a variety of birds and Spring Hike 2 – 2.5 miles the full moon. Learn about how mammals. Enjoy a hike to discover (see 4/4 for details) 440-526-1012 wildlife, water and people are some of these animals that live in 2:30 – 4 p.m. SCR affected by the moon. natural and artificial cavities. Wild Words: Nature Book Club 8:30 – 10 p.m. BCR Wildflower Walk 10 – 11:30 a.m. WCR If the weather is nice, we’ll sit outside Lake Isaac parking lot (see 4/4 for details) Bluebird Point parking lot and enjoy a spring evening. Join fellow Terrain: paved, natural surface, 3 – 4 p.m. BeR Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, may bibliophiles and nature lovers for a possibly muddy, 1.2 miles be muddy, 2 miles discussion of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by 440-887-1968 440-887-1968 Annie Dillard. 19 • FRIDAY 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. RRNC Snails and Slugs of Cleveland Magnificent Trees 20 • SATURDAY Metroparks Book Signing From seeds and fruit to shade and Birds of the Lakefront Check out the latest addition to 21 • SUNDAY animal homes, trees are vital to The Cleveland Lakefront Nature the Fascinated Naturalist Field us and our natural communities. Spring Bird Walks Preserve is a well-known haven Guides: Snails and Slugs of Cleveland Learn about these magnificent (see page 20 for details) for birds. Join Naturalist Jake Metroparks. Drop by to purchase plants and discover what makes 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Various locations Kudrna on a hike through this your copy, $5 per book and have it them extraordinary through several man-made oasis in search of signed by the creators, Joel Kavaras, activities and games. Hawkwatch our feathered friends. Bring Stefanie Verish and Stuart Pearl. 10 a.m. – noon GPR Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield to seek binoculars, some available to 10 a.m. – noon BNC Garfield Park Center parking lot migrant raptors along the lakefront. borrow. 440-526-1012 Age: 10 – 14 years We’ll conduct a survey watching for 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. LR Terrain: gravel, paved, small hills, Educator Open House birds migrating over Lake Erie. Meet by Lakefront Administration stairs, 1.5 miles Explore the educational resources the fishing pier. Canceled if raining. Building parking lot Register by phone and ideas the Zoo has to share to 9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles March 25 – April 18 help you educate and motivate Edgewater Park 216-206-1000 216-341-1707 students in your classroom. Activities Terrain: mostly flat, paved, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660 18 Emerald Necklace April 2019 APRIL PROGRAMS BY DATE

22 • MONDAY 24 • WEDNESDAY Is Our Water Healthy? The Worth of Weeds How Do We Know? Each month in 2019 we will Earth Day Morning Hike Discovery Days: Snakes Alive! Learn about three different ways take a look at the worth of Get outside this Earth Day for a hike Come meet some of our reptilian scientists examine our water. Take common weeds. Every plant has on our mountain bike trail. Look for friends and learn what makes a look at the creek’s chemistry, its a purpose and a story to be told. wildflowers, birds and other signs of them unique. We will share surrounding habitat and the animals Biological and ethno-botanical spring as you enjoy a beautiful walk discoveries, stories, sing a song within the watershed. Come prepared perspectives will be discussed. outdoors. and spend time outdoors. to walk the creek (water-proof shoes Highlighted weeds: common 9 – 10:30 a.m. CWC 11 a.m. – noon CWC are recommended). horsetail, evening primrose, Terrain: natural surface, uneven, hills, 2 Age: 3 – 6 years with adult or 4 – 6 p.m. WSC ragweed. miles in-home daycare provider Age: adults, 10 years & over with adult 7 – 8 p.m. NCNC Register online or by phone Terrain: natural surfaces, creek bed, Nature Education Building Spring Break Camp by April 23 1 mile At this five day camp, explore the Zoo to 216-341-1707 Register online Family Movie Night see how active our animals are during or by phone by April 18 Bring your family and friends to spring and what we do to keep them Wildflower Walk 440-887-1968 CanalWay Center to watch The comfortable year round. Camp includes Ephemeral blooms cover the Bee Movie. This is an excellent small animal encounters, arts and crafts, landscape, but come and go example of the important roles and conservation-themed games. in the blink of an eye. Join 26 • FRIDAY bees play in our world. Snacks will be available for purchase or 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CMZ Naturalist Natalie Schroder along Arbor Day: Beginner Trees bring your own. The RainForest Euclid Creek to find these forest Have you ever wondered what trees 7 – 8:30 p.m. CWC Age: 5 – 10 years gems. you are seeing? Join Naturalist Min Register online or by phone Fee: $175 member/$200 nonmember 12:30 – 2 p.m. ECR Keung to learn the trees in your beginning April 1 (half day option available) Highland Picnic Area Cleveland Metroparks. There will be 216-206-1000 Register online Terrain: natural surface, road a short indoor class and then a short crossings, may be muddy, up to outdoor portion. For Adults Only: Deciduous Royalview Ramble 2 miles 1 – 2 p.m. BNC Trees I View the springtime hills and valleys 440-473-3370 Trailside Program Center From roots to buds, get the as we hike along the scenic trail near Terrain: paved, less than 0.5 mile tools and practice you’ll need to Royalview. Program will be canceled if West Creek Night Hike: Spring identify trees and understand trail is closed. Sauntering Arbor Day Hike tree growth in this three-part 10:30 – 12:30 a.m. MSRR The extended daylight hours Arbor Day is a day to celebrate forests (parts II and III on April 27 and Royalview Reserved Picnic Area give us plenty of time to enjoy and plant trees. On this hike we will May 4) program. We’ll spend Terrain: natural surface, narrow, a leisurely stroll in the park. admire the remnant forests of the two Saturday mornings in the 4.7 miles Let’s muse at the joys of nature Cuyahoga River Valley and have field putting our new skills to 440-734-6660 and enjoy a panoramic view of saplings to take home and plant on the test. Participants must come Cleveland from the new trail your own. to all three sessions. Times and Earth Day Hike spur. 2 – 3:30 p.m. CWC locations vary for each part. Celebrate the beauty of our piece of the 6:30 – 8 p.m. WCR Terrain: natural surface, hills, 7 – 9 p.m. WSC planet on this fast paced hike through Lookout Ridge Loop trailhead 2.5 miles the hills of Hinckley. We’ll admire the early Terrain: natural surfaces, hill, Age: adults spring wildflowers along the way to the 1 mile Spring Transition Friday Fee: $15 individuals/ carvings at Worden’s Ledges. 440-887-1968 (See 4/5 for details) $25 couples (includes 1 book) 6 – 7:30 p.m. HiR 2 – 4 p.m. NCR Register online or by phone March 29 – April 23 Johnson’s Picnic Area 25 • THURSDAY Terrain: hills, rocky, 3 miles Toddler Trek: Puddle Jumping 440-887-1968 We’ll have a boot-stomping 440-526-1012 Miled Walks: Towpath Trail good time as we hop around the Stage 3 Cottonwood Loop and learn about Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak 23 • TUESDAY the weather. April showers were mostly walks but occasionally never so fun! talks in this walking series. CanalWay Quick-Step 3 – 4 p.m. RRR Walking new sections of Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak leads a Cottonwood Reserved Shelter Arbor Day Towpath Trail from Steelyard short hike from CanalWay Center, down Age: 5 years & under with adult Commons to Literary/University, Tree Giveaway to the Lower 40 Loop Trail and back. Keep Terrain: flat, wet, 0.5 mile we’ll briefly discuss the history Friday & Saturday a brisk pace while looking for signs of 440-734-6660 spring. of the area, planned trails, area April 26 & 27 10 – 11 a.m. CWC topography, industry and more. An Evening of Trees and You may pick up one Terrain: paved, hill, 1.5 miles Meeting location given following Watercolors free sapling per family registration. In honor of Arbor Day, learn how to plant in your yard in Hike the ‘Hurst 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Off Site to paint your own watercolor trees. honor of Arbor Day. We Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a scenic Terrain: paved, inclines, 5 miles Naturalist Stefanie Verish will guide have several species to stroll through Astorhurst to learn what Register online or by phone you through different techniques to choose from. A naturalist makes this evolving ecosystem so beginning March 20 create your arbors. can help you pick the one significant. 216-206-1000 6 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC that is right for you. 2 – 3:30 p.m. BeR Age: adults 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Spring Hike Astorhurst Trailhead parking lot Fee: $20; ENAC members: $17 (while supply lasts) (see 4/4 for details) Terrain: paved, natural surface, 2 miles Register online Any Cleveland 2:30 – 4 p.m. SCR 216-206-1000 March 20 – April 20 Metroparks Nature Center 440-473-3370

clevelandmetroparks.com 19 APRIL PROGRAMS BY DATE City Nature Challenge: Floodplain BioBlitz Saturday, April 27 • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • West Creek Reservation Woodcock Watch Wildflower Walk Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Woodcocks are a secretive bird Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley for a walk Enjoy Arbor Day by taking part in an with a rather fantastic mating through the floodplain of the Rocky international citizen science event as we record display. Join Naturalist Natalie River as we look for spring blooming all the species of plants and animals that we can Schroder to learn about the wildflowers. into iNaturalist – an international database. Help special adaptations of this 10 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Cleveland top other cities as you explore this mysterious bird and see their Terrain: mostly flat, some stairs, 1.5 miles gem of the Emerald Necklace. spectacular “sky dance.” Terrain: paved and natural surfaces, possibly 8 – 9 p.m. SCR Towpath Trail Tour: History muddy, 2 miles Jackson Field parking lot Enjoy a tour of Ohio & Erie Canal 440-887-1968 Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile Reservation on our enclosed, 7 passenger cart. Learn about the history of the park Wildflowers and Participants must attend both Tiger Tracks Overnight as you enjoy its natural beauty. Whitewater parts (Part II on 4/28). (see 4/5 for details) 10 – 11:30 a.m. CWC Bedford Reservation is 1 – 4 p.m. WSC 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ Fee: $5 home to diverse species Age: scouts with adult Register online of wildflowers and the Fee: $20 (includes Parts I and II) 27 • SATURDAY beginning April 1 thunderous Tinker’s Creek. Register online or by phone by April 19 For Adults Only: Deciduous Trees II Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on Self Defense Training a hike into the gorge in search 440-887-1968 Participate in a visitor training for (see 4/26 for details) 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MSRR of spring color and surging utilizing any park. Topics covered waters. Primitive Skills: Find Your Way Part 1 will include situational awareness Afternoon Archery for Kids 1 – 2:30 p.m. BeR Learn the basics of how to and general personal safety. Bring your child to the valley to discover Egbert Picnic Area find your way in the woods Techniques will be demonstrated the fun of archery. Enjoy a new activity Terrain: natural surface, hills, using terrain features, maps with slow movements, but there surrounded by nature. We’ll have all 2 miles and compass. Part 1 will begin will be some physical contact. supplies available for you. Follow signs 216-206-1000 indoors with map skills and finish Training will be conducted by from CanalWay Center parking lot, meet outdoors. Part 2 next month will the skilled staff of the Cleveland in the valley. Scouts BSA Merit Badge: be held entirely outside. Metroparks Rangers. 1 – 2:30 p.m. OECR Mammal Study Part I 2 – 4 p.m. BNC 10 – 11 a.m. GPR Age: 9 – 17 years Join our certified Scouts BSA Trailside Program Center Old Birch Picnic Area Fee: $5 merit badge counselors for an Age: adults Ages: adults Terrain: paved surface, one hill, 0.5 mile interactive program designed Terrain: hills, 1.5 miles Register by phone Register online to complete requirements April 1 – April 25 beginning April 1 1-2 & 4-5 of this badge. 216-341-1707 216-206-1000

Sundays, April 14 – May 19 • 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Join us as we watch migratory birds return or travel through our area towards their summer breeding grounds during the 86th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks. Walks are led by experienced birders and will be held on Sundays, April 14 through May 19 from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the following locations: Aurora Sanctuary – Audubon Geauga Park District – Various Mentor Marsh – parking area Rocky River Reservation – Rocky Society of Greater Cleveland locations. Call 440-286-9516 for on Headlands Rd., Mentor. River Nature Center parking lot, Sanctuary, parking lot east of details. 440-257-0777 24000 Valley Parkway, North Page Rd. on E. Pioneer Trail, east Olmsted. 216-924-0188 of routes 306 and 43, Aurora. Hinckley Reservation – Bridge at North Chagrin Reservation – 216-337-2202 the south end of Hinckley Lake, on North Chagrin Nature Center Shaker Lakes – Nature Center State Rd., Hinckley. parking lot, 401 Buttermilk at Shaker Lakes parking lot, 2600 Bedford Reservation – Hemlock 330-625-5503 Falls Parkway, Mayfield Village. South Park Blvd., Shaker Hts. Creek Picnic Area parking lot, off 440-473-3370 216-321-5935 Button Rd., Bedford. Hiram College – James H. Barrow 330-715-6300 Field Station, 11305 Wheeler Road, Novak Sanctuary – Audubon Celebrate the oldest Greater Hiram. Society of Greater Cleveland Cleveland Area citizen science Big Creek Reservation – Lake 330-527-2141 Sanctuary, parking lot north of tradition by joining a Spring Bird Isaac, Big Creek Parkway, Rt. 82 on Aurora Town Line Rd., Walk. Sightings from this series Middleburg Heights. Holden Arboretum – Corning Aurora. contribute to our understanding 440-891-1710 Visitor Center parking lot, 9500 330-388-9279 of local bird populations. A total Sperry Rd., Kirtland. of 6,160 checklists, dating back Brecksville Reservation – 440-946-4400 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – to 1955, are in eBird, an online Station Road Bridge Trailhead, off CanalWay Center, 4524 E. 49th St., database of bird observations. Riverview Rd. south of route 82, Lake Metroparks – Lake Erie Bluffs, Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000 Brecksville. 3301 Lane Rd., Don’t miss the migration! 330-467-3664 Perry Township. 440-256-1404, ext. 2112 Cosponsored by Cleveland Metroparks, Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, Gates Mills – Various locations. Blackbrook Audubon Society, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Geauga Call 440-946-0314 for details. Park District, Hiram College, Lake Metroparks, Medina County Park District, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society.

20 Emerald Necklace April 2019 City Nature Challenge: Floodplain BioBlitz APRIL PROGRAMS BY DATE Saturday, April 27 • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • West Creek Reservation Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Afternoon Archery for Adults Wonder of Wildwood Scouts BSA Merit Badge: Enjoy Arbor Day by taking part in an Have you ever wanted to try archery? Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder for a Mammal Study Part II 29 • MONDAY international citizen science event as we record Join us in the valley to discover the walk around the wetland and through (See 4/27 for details) Urban Explorations: Flats Bridges all the species of plants and animals that we can fun of archery. Enjoy a new activity the woods in search of early-blooming 1 – 4 p.m. WSC Spend an afternoon by hiking in the into iNaturalist – an international database. Help surrounded by nature. We’ll have all flowers, mammals and birds. Wildflower & Amphibian Flats with Historical Interpreter Doug Cleveland top other cities as you explore this supplies available for you. Follow signs 10 – 11:30 a.m. ECR Kusak. Cleveland is a city of bridges gem of the Emerald Necklace. from CanalWay Center parking lot, Wildwood entrance parking lot Quest Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield and we plan to span the gamut of Terrain: paved and natural surfaces, possibly meet in the valley. Terrain: paved, natural surface, some the type in the Flats. Meeting location muddy, 2 miles 3 – 4:30 p.m. OECR inclines, up to 2 miles on a search for newly-risen spring wildflowers and seek revealed after registration. 440-887-1968 Age: adults 440-473-3370 1 – 4 p.m. Off Site Fee: $5 salamanders, toads and Cherry Blossom Stroll frogs. Spring is here! Age: adults, 8 years & over with adult Terrain: paved surface, one hill, 0.5 mile Fee: $5 Register online (see 4/7 for details) 3 – 4 p.m. RRNC 11 a.m. – noon BR Terrain: mostly flat, natural Terrain: city streets, gravel, worn brick, beginning April 1 2.5 miles 216-206-1000 surface, 1 mile Monroe Cemetery Walk Register by phone Tiger Tracks Overnight Join Historical Interpreter Karen Lakus Afternoon Archery for beginning March 20 (see 4/5 for details) for a walking tour of this old Ohio City Adults 216-206-1000 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ resting place. See the graves and hear (see 4/27 for details) the stories of some well-known and 3 – 4:30 p.m. OECR An Afternoon at Acacia unknown Clevelanders buried there. Register online Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder on a 28 • SUNDAY 1 – 2 p.m. Off Site beginning April 2 hike through Acacia Reservation. We Monroe Street Cemetery 216-206-1000 will hike the perimeter of the park Spring Bird Walks Fee: $5 looking for red-headed woodpeckers Various locations Terrain: natural surface, gravel, and hawks. (see page 20 for details) uneven, 1 mile 2 – 4 p.m. AR Register online Meet at the kiosk Zoo Career Day Terrain: paved, steep inclines, Explore the professional fields of beginning April 1 216-206-1000 up to 3 miles animal care, veterinary medicine, 440-473-3370 education and more. Get close with Afternoon Archery for Kids small animals, meet with Zoo staff, (see 4/27 for details) take a behind-the-scenes tour and get 1 – 2:30 p.m. OECR LOOK AHEAD TO MAY a closer look at the real work involved Register online with these exciting careers. beginning April 2 Native Plant Sale 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CMZ 216-206-1000 Reinberger Education Center May 11 & 12 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or while supplies last) Age: grades 5 – 8 Family Fun Hike: Trees North Chagrin Nature Center Fee: $47 member/$52 nonmember Join Naturalist Selby Majewski to Come and shop for a wide variety of native plants at our annual Register online celebrate Arbor Day. We will learn native plant sale. Beautiful native spring wildflowers, stunning 216-635-3351 about the fascinating lives of trees summer plants for pollinators and more will set your garden apart and identify common species. Each from all the rest. Credit accepted; cash or check preferred. Urban Birding household will receive a free tree Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a seedling to plant at home. morning’s survey of newly-arrived Garden Gala Native Plant Sale 1 – 2:30 p.m. NCR Saturday, May 18 • 10 a.m. • Rocky River Nature Center spring migrant birds at one of the most Forest Picnic Area beloved birding hot spots in the state. Age: 6 years & over with adult Attract pollinators, beautify your yard and represent Ohio’s Meet in the parking lot just east of Terrain: flat, may be muddy, beautiful natural heritage! Over twenty species of plants designed Whiskey Island Marina. 2 miles to fit all types of sun, soil and water conditions will be available 9:30 – 11 a.m. LR 440-473-3370 while supplies last. Credit accepted; cash or check is preferred. Wendy Park Terrain: mostly flat, natural surface, Pioneer Living for Kids: Embroidery 1 mile Join Historical Interpreter Beth Robb Children’s Fishing Derbies 440-734-6660 for this creative and fun program Saturday May 18 • Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation on embroidery. We’ll explore how Sunday May 19 • Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Sunday Morning Dog Walk embroidery was important to Ohio’s Young anglers can try their luck at catching hungry rainbow trout, Bring your dog for a walk around first settlers, and then create a sampler the Flats. We will walk on sidewalks catfish and a variety of other fish while competing for prizes. and an embroidered bookmark to Children can learn to cast or test their skills at the casting chal- and along the Cleveland Foundation take home. Centennial Trail to see parts of the city lenge. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. BNC Fishing sessions: that were out of sight for many years. Trailside Program Center 10 – 11 a.m. LR Age: 4 – 8 years | 9 a.m. – noon Age: 8 – 12 years Age: 9 – 15 years | 1 – 4 p.m. Heritage Park 1 parking lot Register by phone For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com Terrain: paved, 2 miles beginning April 1 216-206-1000 440-526-1012 or call 216-206-1010 Ottawa Overlook Beginner Backpacking Trip Cleveland Metroparks is committed to providing quality May 17 – 18 • 6 p.m. – Noon • Ottawa Point Picnic Area recreational opportunities to the people of Greater Cleveland. If you Join us for an overnight focused on learning backpacking skills at need special assistance to attend a program or visit a facility, please call Cleveland Metroparks backcountry sites. Learn what to bring, how to ahead to the number listed for the event or see the directory provided pack a backpack, filter water and cook different backcountry meals in on the back cover. You may also visit clevelandmetroparks.com. less than 24 hours. Equipment is provided. clevelandmetroparks.com 21 Don’t miss out! Swimming season at Ledge Pool starts May 25 and runs through August 18

*Online Registration for Learn-to-Swim begins May 1, 2019.

*Registration will be online at clevelandmetroparks.com only up until one week prior to the start of class. Register online. Registrations will then be taken in person at Ledge Pool during regular pool hours up until the start of class.

Waivers and medical forms are available online at the bottom of each session’s page. Bring completed forms to the first day of class (only one medical form per Season Passes & Pool Fees child per season, waivers must be completed for each child each session). Season passes can be purchased online by visiting Learn-to-Swim Programs clevelandmetroparks.com Daily pool use fees are: Water Safety Instructors offer an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program $7.00 – adults for preschoolers and beginner to intermediate level swimmers. Classes meet 10 $6.00 – children 3 to 11 years times per session, weather permitting. The fees per session are $45 for season pass Free for seniors – 65 years & over holders and $65 for all others. Free for children – 2 years & under Morning Swim Classes Session I – June 10 through 21 Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Session II – July 8 through 19 Located at 1151 Ledge Road in Hinckley Session III – July 29 through August 9 Reservation, between State (Rt. 44) and Evening Swim Classes Kellogg Roads in Hinckley Township Session I – May 28 through June 27 (T & Th evenings) For more information call the Aquatics Division at Session II – July 8 through August 7 (M & W evenings) 440-331-8111 before Memorial Day, or Session II – July 9 through August 8 (T & Th evenings) 330-239-2911 after Memorial Day. Parent and Child Swim Classes June 1 through August 3 (Saturday mornings)

Pool Party Packages Celebrate your special occasion in a reserved area with picnic tables for up to three hours. Parties must have at least 10 people and group use policies apply. To schedule a pool party, call 330-239-2911.

Advanced Sale Program for Organized Groups Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are available for group organizations to spend a day at the pool. There is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 90 tickets sold per day. Swim tickets must be purchased in advance at the discounted rate of $5.00 each. Tickets will be printed with the date of the visit and only valid for that date. Tickets must be purchased at least two weeks prior to the event date by calling 440-331-8111.

22 Emerald Necklace April 2019 Outdoor Recreation

Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation offers a series of year-round programs from Adaptive introductory experiences and skills classes to advanced trips and certification courses. These Discover the art of camp class levels allow novices interested in an activity to gain the skills and knowledge to safely and cooking with pie irons confidently participate in these activities on their own while still challenging the avid recreationist. and Dutch ovens, or try handcycling during these ADAPTIVE DAY DATES TIME PARK AGES FEE** programs specifically designed for people of all Camp Cooking Wed April 3 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. NCR 14+* $15.00 abilities. Handcycling Wed May 1 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. AR 14+* $13.00 Backpacking Learn the art of backpacking BACKPACKING under the guidance of Backpacking Basics Thur April 4 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. BrR 14+* $13.00 experienced backpackers through a series of classroom Land Navigation 1 Sat April 6 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. NCR 14+* $15.00 programs and multi-day trips. Helping you gain the Land Navigation 2 Sat April 6 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. NCR 14+* $15.00 skills to backpack on your Tracy Ridge Backpacking Pre-Trip Tue April 23 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. GPC 14+* $125.00 own is the goal. Trip: May 3, 1 p.m. – May 5, 9 p.m. Climbing Gourmet Backcountry Cooking Thur May 2 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. NCR 14+* $15.00 Take your rock climbing skills outside to natural rock Ottawa Overlook Beginner Fri – Sat May 17 – 18 Depart 6 p.m. – BrR 10+* $65.00 through the principles of Backpacking Trip 2 Days Return 12 p.m. anchor building and add a few knots to your “tool box.” CLIMBING Cycling Rock Climbing: Anchor Building 1 Thur April 11 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CWC 14+* $20.00 Get prepared for your next Thur May 9 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. GPC 14+* $20.00 trip by bike. Learn the ins and outs of bicycle touring CYCLING or how to maintain your bike. Bikepacking Wed April 10 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. BrR 14+* $13.00 Fishing Bicycle Maintenance 1 Wed April 24 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LR 14+* $13.00 Discover the tranquility Bicycle Maintenance 2 Wed May 1 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. RRNC 14+* $15.00 of fly fishing under the guidance of Jeff Liskay as FISHING you learn rigging and casting techniques. Try-It: Fly Fishing (1 hr sessions) Sun May 5 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. RRR 10+* $5.00 Kayaking Steelhead Fly Fishing Excursion Sun April 28 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. RRNC 14+* $75.00 Learn efficient strokes and rescue techniques that will KAYAKING prepare you for paddling on Kayak 1: Basic Strokes Sun April 14 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Off site 14+* $45.00 longer trips or tours. Kayak 2: Rescues Sun April 28 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Off site 14+* $45.00 Sailing Embrace Cleveland’s SAILING lakefront by learning boating Ohio Boating Education Course Sat May 11 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC 13+* $15.00 laws and etiquette during OBEC, and then put those –25.00 skills to use during Sailing 1. Sailing 1 Crewing Mon May 6, 13, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LR 14+* $125.00 Wilderness First Aid (Every Monday for 3 weeks) & 20 This hands-on training CERTIFICATIONS course will help you prepare for the unexpected in the Wilderness First Aid Sat-Sun April 6 – 7 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. BrR 16+* $215.00 backcountry.

* Must have participating adult accompanying youth. ** Fee includes all equipment needed to participate. Park abbreviations listed on page 12. To register for programs, click on the date link. For more details visit clevelandmetroparks.com/or clevelandmetroparks.com 23 4101 Fulton Parkway PRSRT STD Cleveland, Ohio 44144-1923 U.S. POSTAGE PAID DATED MATERIAL DO NOT DELAY Cleveland, Ohio Permit No. 2911

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Emerald Necklace® Directory Published monthly by: Board of Park Commissioners Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Services Cleveland Metroparks Debra K. Berry Bruce G. Rinker Administration Offices 440-331-8237 President Vice President 216-635-3200 216-635-3200/24-hour info clevelandmetroparks.com/ Dan T. Moore Brian M. Zimmerman 4101 Fulton Parkway volunteer clevelandmetroparks.com Vice President Chief Executive Officer Cleveland, OH 44144 clevelandmetroparks.com Nature Centers: Brecksville Nature Center Rental Facilities 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive 216-635-3304 Brecksville, OH 44141 Brecksville Reservation Cleveland Metroparks Rangers 440-526-1012 Accidents or Emergencies 440-333-4911 CanalWay Center 4524 E. 49th Street Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125 The RainForest Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 216-661-6500/24-hour info 216-206-1000 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 North Chagrin Nature Center clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway Mayfield Village, OH 44094 Cleveland Metroparks Golf North Chagrin Reservation Golf Services/440-232-7247 440-473-3370 (general course info & inquiries) clevelandmetroparks.com/golf Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway The Chalet Recreation Area North Olmsted, OH 44070 16200 Valley Parkway Rocky River Reservation Strongsville, OH 44136 440-734-6660 Mill Stream Run Reservation 440-572-9990 Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 W. Ridgewood Drive Outdoor Recreation Parma, OH 44134 216-341-1704 West Creek Reservation clevelandmetroparks.com/or 440-887-1968

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