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FEBRUARY Program Guide 2019

Squire’s Castle at North Chagrin Reservation

Hand-feed a Chickadee 3 | Fight the Frost Festival 3 | Birds of Prey Day 8 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Off Site (BR) Brookside Reservation (MSRR) Mill Stream Run (SCR) South Chagrin Reservation 2 • Ice Climbing Adventure 2 • Balto: Hero of Brookside Reservation 1 • Fireside Concert: Bill Lestock Trio 3 • Kayak 1: Basic Strokes 16 • Tracking for Toddlers 2 • Cleveland Natural Science Club 6 • Kayak 1: Basic Strokes (CWC) CanalWay Center 8 • Fireside Concert: Crooked 9 • Wild & Wooly 1 - 28 • Hunt of the Month (NCNC) North Chagrin Nature 9 • Nature Art Lesson: Sketching 10 • Kayak 1: Basic Strokes 1 • Searching for Beavers Center Salamanders 11 • Urban Explorations: Burke 2 • Groundhog Day Hike 2 • Birds and Coffee 9 • Nature Journaling Lakefront Airport 2 • Winter Walk 2 • Dog Hike 10 • Second Sunday in South Chagrin 14 • Urban Explorations: Burke 2 • Snowshoe Night Hike 2 • Saturday Night Special: Around the 14 • Nature Play and Learn Lakefront Airport 3 • Overflowing with Fowl Emerald Isle 15 • Fireside Concert: Kalos Quartet 24 • Kayak 2: Rescues 3 • Vintage Valentines 4 • North Chagrin Nature Photography 19 • Full Moon Hike 27 • Youth Kayaking 7 • Preschool: Snow Play Club 22 • Fireside Concert: West Awake 7 • Cleveland Astronomical Society 7 • Ten Things You Should Know: 23 • Cocoa, Cookies and a Canvas (AR) Acacia Reservation 9 • Train Car Discussion Common Mammals 23 • Trail Trek Adventure 5 • Acacia for the Young at Heart 9 • Burning River Requiem: Fires on the 9 • Kid’s Nature Hour 10 • Birds of Acacia Water 9 • Saturday Night Special: A Journey (WSC) Watershed Stewardship 11 • Family Fun Night through the Seasons Close-up Center (BeR) Bedford Reservation 15 • Feathers at the Feeder 10 • Drop In: Animal Tracks 1 • Friday Film: Tapped 2 • Woodlands of Bedford: Sagamore 15 • Great Backyard Bird Count 12 • Sprouts: Growing Kids and Wonder, 3 • Drop-By: Feed the Birds Day Creek in Winter 16 • Great Backyard Bird Count Naturally 6 • Eastern Coyote: Facts & Fiction 3 • A Great Hike 16 • Fight the Frost Festival 16 • Live Animal Lessons 9 • FrogWatch at West Creek 7 • Outdoor Adventures for 16 • Cookies and Cocoa 16 • Saturday Night Special: Canadian 9 • Tales around the Necklace Homeschoolers: X-Country Ski 16 • Carpet Skating Rockies 10 • Sunday Drop-by: Burrowing Animals 7 • Winter Waterfall 16 • Snow Play 22 • The Worth of Weeds 16 • Bedazzled Bugs 9 • Winter Tree ID 16 • Feathers at the Feeder 23 • Turtle Drop-In 17 • Sunday Drop-by: Reelin’ in Fun 9 • Cross-Country Skiing 1: Strides 16 • Winter Walk 24 • Winter Kids Play Day 21 • For Adults Only: Astronomy I 10 • Try-It: Cross-Country Skiing 16 • Winter Weather 22 • Go with the Flow 12 • Hiking for the Young at Heart 17 • Great Backyard Bird Count (NCR) North Chagrin Reservation 22 • For Adults Only: Astronomy II 16 • Frozen Waterfalls 17 • Eagle Spotting 3 • Birds at the Overlook 23 • Boneheads for Boneheads 17 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk 17 • History Hike: President’s Day and the 9 • Cookies & Cocoa Snowshoe Hikes 23 • For Adults Only: Astronomy III 19 • Winter Waterfall Canal 16 • Sylvan Stroll 24 • Sunday Drop-by: Cloudy Days 21 • Frozen Falls and Frost 18 • Great Backyard Bird Count 18 • Family Hike to the Overlook 24 • Snowshoe Hike through Bedford 18 • Feeder for your Birds 20 • Cookies & Cocoa Snowshoe Hike (WCR) West Creek Reservation 23 • Cross-Country Skiing 1: Strides 18 • Games from Around the World 12 • Wandering Wonderers 20 • Young Explorers 23 • Fat Bike Race & Celebration (RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center 13 • “Coup-Owls” Hike 28 • Cross-Country Skiing 2: Turns 20 • Wednesday Walk 17 • Winter Wander-land 21 • Overflowing with Fowl 1 - 28 • Gallery Wall: David Gielow 24 • Tracks on the Trail (BCR) Big Creek Reservation 22 • Family Movie Night 5 • Western Cuyahoga Audubon 27 • West Creek Night Hike: The 23 • Cargo Ships Society Un-natural Hike 2 • World Wetlands Day 5 • Trout Unlimited 8 • Dark Night Dog Walk 23 • Towpath Trail Update 23 – 24 • Camp In 6 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers 16 • Skunk Cabbage: the Winter Association 27 • Discovery Days: Who’s That Drumming? ABBREVIATIONS: Warmer 7 • Little Explorers: Duck, Duck, Goose 28 • Eagle Spotting AR Acacia Reservation 19 • Full Moon Reflection Hike 9 • Bird Walk BCR Big Creek Reservation 11 • Southwest Camera Club (BWR) Bradley Woods (CMZ) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo BeR Bedford Reservation 1 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 11 • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Reservation 13 • Northern Ohio Association of BNC Brecksville Nature Center 1 • Toddler Trek 2 • Tiger Tracks Overnight BR Brookside Reservation 8 • Tiger Tracks Overnight Herpetologists 10 • Winter Wellness Walk 16 • Make and Take: White Tea and BrR Brecksville Reservation 27 • Wood Frog Watch 9 • Girl Scout Bugs and Habitats Overnight BWR Bradley Woods Reservation 12 • Homeschool — Locomotion Ginger Exfoliating Soap 17 • Birds of Prey Day CMZ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (BNC) Brecksville Nature Center 15 • Tiger Tracks Overnight CWC CanalWay Center 16 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 17 • Bird Banding at Rocky River Nature 2 • Read and Feed Center ECR Euclid Creek Reservation 18 • Zoo Career Day GPC Garfield Park Center 2 • Hand-feed a Chickadee 18 • Fairytales and Frogs 19 • Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing 2 • Drop-in Discovery: Snowflakes 19 • Full Moon Hike GPR Garfield Park Reservation 22 • Tiger Tracks Overnight HiR Hinckley Reservation 2 • Cabin Fever Hike 23 • Tiger Tracks Overnight 20 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers 2 • Pie Iron Cooking: Dinner Entrees Association HuR Huntington Reservation LR Lakefront Reservation 3 • Stories with the Stars: Winter (ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation 21 • Homeschool Happenings: Book Constellations Study MSRR Mill Stream Run Reservation 3 • Hand-feed a Chickadee 17 • Waterbirds at Wildwood 22 • Nature Baby: Great Horned Owls NCNC North Chagrin Nature Center 9 • Looking at Lichen 23 • Wild Words: Nature Book Club NCR North Chagrin Reservation 9 • Hand-feed a Chickadee (GPC) Garfield Park Center 24 • Meet the Artist: Dave Gielow OECR Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 9 • Primitive Skills: Topographic Maps 2 • Groundhogs 24 • Organic Lawn Care RRNC Rocky River Nature Center 10 • Hand-feed a Chickadee 2 • Drink Up! 27 • Greater Cleveland Beekeepers RRR Rocky River Reservation 10 • Drop-in Discovery: Snowflakes 3 • Sunday Morning Dog Walk Association SCR South Chagrin Reservation 10 • Pioneer Living: DIY Toys WR Washington Reservation 14 • Animal Crackers (GPR) Garfield Park Reservation (RRR) Rocky River Reservation WCR West Creek Reservation 14 • Nurture with Nature 1 • Hike for a Healthy Heart 2 • Frosty Falls Hike WSC Watershed Stewardship Center 16 • Recycled Map Baskets 14 • Cross-Country Skiing 1: Strides 16 • Hand-feed a Chickadee (HuR) Huntington Reservation 23 • Watershed Walk 17 • Hand-feed a Chickadee 3 • Winter Constellations Hike 17 • Family Fun in Nature 9 • All Aboard the Lake Shore Electric 18 • Day of Fun 23 • Hand-feed a Chickadee (LR) Lakefront Reservation 24 • Hand-feed a Chickadee 3 • Lakefront Bird Blitz 24 • Nature Pin Drop-in 6 • Skills & Thrills: Paddle Cleveland 24 • Winter Wander 10 • Birds of the Lakefront 10 • A Crooked River and the Great Lakes (BrR) Brecksville Reservation 20 • Skills & Thrills: Great Lakes Fly Fishing 2 • Emerald Necklace Art Club 23 • Birds of the Lakefront 24 • Waterbird Watch 27 • Fly Tying 1: Introduction (Steelhead) 2 Emerald Necklace February 2019 | Vol. 68 #2 Waterfall at Baldwin Lake in Mill Stream Run Reservation Fight the Cookies and Cocoa Snow Play Get a cup of hot cocoa then head Build snow sculptures and try out Frost Festival over to the cookie decorating snowshoes if there is enough snow. Saturday, February 16 table to make a crafty snack. Feathers at the Feeder Noon – 4 p.m. Carpet Skating Join us for the Great Backyard Bird Stop by CanalWay Center to do Count where we tally the birds that CanalWay Center some carpet skating indoors. Old visit our feeders. Make a little feeder to Cure your cabin fever with some frosty tissue boxes make the perfect take home to encourage birds to come pair of skates. to your backyard. activities both inside and outside for all ages. We’ll also have hot chocolate and a snack for you to enjoy while you play. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-206-1000 for more information

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Friday Film: Tapped Birds and Coffee Saturdays & Sundays in February Winner of multiple Best Come and enjoy a cup of hot Hand-feed a Chickadee Documentary awards, Tapped coffee and brush up on your bird 10 a.m. – noon • Brecksville Nature Center examines America’s seeming identification skills as we sit and Looking for something to do with your family and friends? preference for bottled water and watch for chickadees, cardinals Stop by to hand-feed the chickadees. We’ll supply the black questions whether water is a and various woodpeckers oil sunflower seeds and instructions that help make this human right or a commodity to through our one way glass experience one to remember. Now through February 24. be owned and sold. Bring your windows. questions and a willingness to 10 – 11:30 a.m. NCNC Toddler Trek discuss solutions. Nature Education Building 1- 28 • FEBRUARY Bundle up and join Naturalist 7 – 8:30 p.m. WSC Melissa Gottron on an adventure World Wetlands Day Hunt of the Month looping Bunns Lake. We’ll pretend Tiger Tracks Overnight Tour the wetlands around Lake Coyotes are found in every county we’re groundhogs as we look for Over the course of the evening, Isaac with Naturalist Abby throughout the state of Ohio. our shadows and other signs of the campers will track an Amur tiger Costilow. Discover the power Stop by this month to find the coming spring. through the taiga, look for clues and purpose that these lands 20 hidden coyotes in our center. 10 – 11 a.m. BWR that they have been in the habitat hold and why they are crucial Then go for a walk outside to see Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic Area and explore the many ways tigers tools improving the health of the if you can find any scat or tracks. Age: 5 years & under with adult survive in the Russian Far East. earth. Through February 28. Terrain: flat, gravel, 0.5 mile 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ 10 – 11:30 a.m. BCR 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. 440-734-6660 Reinberger Education Center Lake Isaac parking lot Noon – 5 p.m. Sun CWC Age: 6 years & over with adult Terrain: paved, natural surface, Searching for Beavers Fee: $42 mostly level, 1.2 miles Gallery Wall: David Gielow The CanalWay beavers have been 440-887-1968 Nothing fills David’s love of busy this winter. We will hike to see photography more than the colder 2 • SATURDAY their lodge and discuss their habits Drop-In Discovery: Snowflakes seasons. This gallery, of both color and behaviors, followed by a fun Discover the great variety and and black-and-white photos, Read and Feed beaver craft. beauty of snowflakes and then reflects his love for the beauty of Join Miss Jenny around the fire for 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CWC create your own snowflake craft fall and winter. Through February story time before heading out to Age: adults, 5 years & over with adult to take with you. 28. hand-feed the birds. Terrain: paved, gravel, one hill, 0.5 mile 10 a.m. – noon BNC 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. RRNC 9 – 10 a.m. BNC Register online or by phone Age: families with children 6 years Hand-feed a Chickadee beginning January 21 & under (see feature listed above) 216-206-1000 1 • FRIDAY 10 a.m. – noon BNC Emerald Necklace Art Club Fireside Concert: Bill Lestock Trio Hike for a Healthy Heart Draw and paint with us! Members Groundhog Day Hike The Bill Lestock Trio will fill the air with February is heart awareness of the Emerald Necklace Art Club The groundhogs are hibernating, great fiddle, mandolin and acoustic month. What better way to get a are invited to bring their favorite but other animals are still active guitar numbers that will keep you healthy heart than by hiking with medium as we appreciate the signs in the winter. Let’s hike around begging for more. Please join us for us at Garfield Park Reservation. of the season. looking for signs of mammals, this evening of great musicianship. 9 – 10:30 a.m. GPR Not a member? Sign up at birds and other winter activity in 7 – 8:15 p.m. SCR Garfield Park Center parking lot clevelandmetroparks.com/ENAC the park. Bring binoculars if you Look About Lodge Age: adults 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BrR have them. Fee: $5 Terrain: gravel, paved, stairs, hills, Age: adults 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Register online 1.5 miles Annual fee: $30; Renewal: $20 Terrain: paved and unpaved, hills, December 20 – January 31 216-341-1707 440-473-3370 2 miles 440-473-3370 For all Outdoor Recreation activities, see page 11 for a complete listing.

clevelandmetroparks.com 3 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Groundhogs Winter Walk We’ll enjoy a story, make a craft Celebrate winter as we play Saturday Night Specials and take a short walk as we outside in the snow. Join us in Saturdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. February 2 learn about groundhogs on this trying to hike on the snow with February 2 – 16 “shadowy” occasion. snowshoes. Space is limited for Natalie Schroder 10 – 11:30 a.m. GPC this introduction to snowshoes; North Chagrin Nature Center Around the Emerald Isle Terrain: natural surface, paved, several inches of snow required. If Travel with us through the rugged February 9 stairs, 0.5 mile there is no snow, we will take a hike wilderness of Tasmania, the rolling Bruce Mack Register by phone anyway. hills of Ireland, and bear witness to A Journey through the Seasons: beginning January 21 2 – 3:30 p.m. CWC active restoration in Lyndhurst, Ohio Close-Up 216-341-1707 Age: adults, 6 years & over with with Saturday Night Specials. These February 16 adult incredible photographs and passionate Frosty Falls Hike Fee: $7 for snowshoes Gary Meszaros speakers are sure to help you plan your The Spectacular Canadian Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley Terrain: snow covered trail, 1 mile next adventure. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for a hike to Berea Falls. Take in Register by phone Rockies the beauty of the winter woods, beginning January 21 while breathing in frosty air on 216-206-1000 Cleveland Natural Science Club Birds at the Overlook the hike to see the frozen falls. Matt Valencic of the Audubon Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder on an Dress for the weather, trails could Dog Hike Society of Greater Cleveland will adventure through the woods to our be icy. Bring your best furry friend to speak on Migrating Waterfowl & legendary overlook and get an up-close 10:30 a.m. – noon RRR the park for some exercise and Winter Birds of NE Ohio. look at chickadees, nuthatches and Willow Bend Picnic Area parking socialization. We will hike the 7:30 – 9 p.m. SCR titmice. lot wooded trails of North Chagrin. Look About Lodge 10 – 11:30 a.m. NCR Terrain: mostly flat, paved, 2 – 3:30 p.m. NCNC 440-473-3370 Forest Picnic Area parking lot 2.75 miles Terrain: natural surface, hills, 3 – 3.5 Terrain: natural surface, may be slick or 440-734-6660 miles Saturday Night Special: Around icy, up to 2 miles the Emerald Isle 440-473-3370 Balto: Hero of Brookside Cabin Fever Hike Travel to the Emerald Isle with Learn the story behind this The winter woods are calling! Come Naturalist Natalie Schroder. See Hand-feed a Chickadee sled dog’s Alaskan journey and out for an invigorating hike over Ireland’s tallest waterfall, get (see feature on page 3) connection to our Cleveland ridgetops and through valleys to up close to the Great Blasket 10 a.m. – noon BNC community. Balto’s heroic the My Mountain overlook and Island, and hear stories of this expeditions will captivate back. life-changing adventure. Drop-by: Feed the Birds Day children and adults alike, as his 2 – 4 p.m. BNC 7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC On cold days, it’s enjoyable to care for our tale is told along the trail. Terrain: stairs, hills, ice-covered feathered friends. Learn about birds with 1 – 2 p.m. BR trails, 3.5 miles 3 • SUNDAY Naturalist Abby Costilow and go home Meadow Ridge Picnic Area with a pinecone feeder for your feathered Terrain: paved and natural Pie Iron Cooking: Dinner Entrées friends. Lakefront Bird Blitz 12:30 – 2 p.m. WSC surfaces, snow & ice, hills, Cooking over hot coals is really Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a 1.5 miles quite simple, if you have the right deep winter search for waterbirds Vintage Valentines 440-887-1968 tools. Join us as for a pie iron on the lakefront shore. Perhaps a Get ready for Valentine’s Day by creating dinner. We’ll prepare a few different snowy owl will be found along the Drink Up! recipes to share. We’ll provide the cards like people did in the past. Learn outer harbor breakwall. Meet by about the history of the holiday and eat A drop of water seems simple, pie irons, for your use, and all of the the fishing pier. but natural elements and human makings. candy hearts while you work. 9:30 – 11 a.m. LR 2 – 3 p.m. CWC contributions can complicate 3 – 4:30 p.m. BNC Edgewater Park things. In this presentation Trailside Program Center Age: adults, 4 years & over with adult Terrain: mostly flat, icy, 0.5 mile Fee: $2 we’ll investigate how these Age: adults, 12 years & over with 440-734-6660 complications and more effect participating adult Register online beginning January 21 every drop you drink. Fee: $5 Overflowing with Fowl 1 – 2 p.m. GPC Register online Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a A Great Hike Register by phone January 15 – 31 hike to the Southerly Wastewater Join Naturalist Patti Donnellan on a walk beginning January 21 Treatment Plant outflow in search to the Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek. Winter 216-341-1707 Snowshoe Night Hike of winter waterfowl and other at the falls provides a spectacular view of Join us this evening to hike winter residents along the way. Woodlands of Bedford: in nature on the snow with nature at its wildest. Be prepared for wet Bring binoculars, some available to and icy conditions at the falls. Sagamore Creek in Winter snowshoes. Space is limited for this borrow. Enjoy hiking with Fred Losi to introduction to snowshoes; several 2:30 – 4 p.m. BeR 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CWC Viaduct Park parking lot explore the winter landscape inches of snow required. If no snow, Terrain: paved, small hill, 2.5 miles of Sagamore Creek, including we will take a hike anyway. Terrain: uneven, hill, stairs, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968 visits to two waterfalls. We’ll 6:30 – 8 p.m. CWC Sunday Morning Dog Walk look at how plants and animals Age: adults Enjoy the quiet beauty of historic Stories with the Stars: Winter are coping with the cold Fee: $7 for snowshoes Garfield Park on a winter morning Constellations temperatures. Dress for expected Terrain: snow covered trail, 1 mile walk with your pup. Walkers Come for the stories, stay for the stars. harsh weather conditions. Register phone without dogs are welcome. You’ll get to hear folk tales and myths 1 – 3:30 p.m. BeR beginning January 21 10 – 11 a.m. GPR about our constellations, and then we’ll Alexander Bike Lot and Trailhead 216-206-1000 Red Oak Shelter parking lot take a short stroll outside to stargaze. Terrain: natural surface, possible Terrain: paved, natural surface, hills, 6:30 – 8 p.m. BNC snow or mud, hills, 2 miles Tiger Tracks Overnight stairs, 2 miles Trailside Program Center 216-206-1000 (see 2/1 for details) 216-206-1000 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ Terrain: flat, 0.25 mile 4 Emerald Necklace February 2019 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Winter Constellations Hike Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Cleveland Astronomical Society: Looking at Lichen The coming new moon and crisp Association: Beginner Beekeeping The Apollo Moon Program Beautiful shades of green can be winter air make for excellent Course, Class 1 of 4 Bryan Palaszewski, of NASA Glenn, found in the gray winter woods. stargazing conditions. Bundle up and This four-part course is for anyone will show how the moon landings Come discover the amazing life join Naturalist Joe Higgins to learn interested in learning more about have tremendously expanded history of lichens, their ecological to identify winter’s most spectacular honey bees and can help you decide our knowledge of the universe. importance and beginner level celestial objects. if beekeeping is for you. Topics The 842 pounds of lunar samples identification. Program includes 7 – 8 p.m. HuR include basic honey bee biology brought back have explained indoor and outdoor instruction. Lake Picnic Area and beekeeping techniques, best the formation of the moon and 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BNC Terrain: wet, snowy, 1 mile management practices, bee diseases revealed its vast resources. Trailside Program Center 440-734-6660 and more. 6:30 – 7 p.m. Meeting CWC Age: adults 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC 7 – 8:30 p.m. Speaker CWC Terrain: paved and dirt trails, Registration required at stairs, 0.5 mile 4 • MONDAY greaterclevelandbeekeepers.com Ten Things You Should Know: Register by phone Common Mammals beginning February 1 North Chagrin Nature Photography Nature surrounds us but is not 440-526-1012 Club: A Starry Night 7 • THURSDAY always familiar. Join a naturalist Join us for a program with views of to make yourself familiar with ten Train Car Discussion the night sky and related scenery Winter Waterfall common mammals. This series Did you ever wonder what given by “star” photographer Alan Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a hike is recommended for the curious those trains are hauling through Studt. He also explains some of means down to the Great Falls of Tinker’s and for students with an interest Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation? and methods he uses in creating his Creek with hopes of a snowy scene. in nature. Rail cars come in a variety of images. Sturdy footwear required, potential 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. NCNC shapes and sizes. Historical 7 – 8:30 p.m. NCNC for ice. Interpreter Doug Kusak will take 10 – 11 a.m. BeR a novice’s approach to help you Viaduct Park parking lot 8 • FR1DAY 5 • TUESDAY connect the train cars with their Terrain: paved, natural surface, hills, designed use during this indoor Fireside Concert: Crooked 1 mile presentation. Acacia for the Young at Heart If Americana music is what you 216-206-1000 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Slow down and enjoy a leisurely walk like to listen to, then join this Age: adults, 10 years & over with with Naturalist Natalie Schroder as Preschool: Snow Play local amplified acoustic band for adult we explore all that Acacia Reservation Bring your preschooler to join us for an evening of fan favorites and Register by phone holds during this still month of winter. a morning of cold adventuring. We’ll original songs. beginning January 22 10 – 11 a.m. AR discuss the cold fluffy white stuff that 7 – 8:15 p.m. SCR 216-206-1000 Meet at the kiosk falls from the sky every winter. Then Look About Lodge Terrain: paved, some hills, may be icy, we’ll go outside and play in the snow! Fee: $5 Hand-feed a Chickadee up to 2 miles 10 – 11 a.m. CWC Register online 440-473-3370 (see feature on page 3) Age: 2 – 5 years with adult December 20 – February 7 10 a.m. – noon BNC Terrain: paved, natural surface, less 440-473-3370 Trout Unlimited: Invasive Species of than one mile the Great Lakes Region Register online Dark Night Dog Walk Join us for a discussion on the beginning February 1 Enjoy a dark, quiet, frosty night current status of invasive species and walking along with furry (and regulations, laws and policies related Little Explorers: Duck, Duck, Goose smooth!) friends on the Lake to to those species in the Great Lakes Ducks and geese stick around even Lake Trail. We’ll look for sparkling region. Refreshments will be served. during the coldest months. Bring stars above and snow crystals 7 – 9 p.m. RRNC your little explorer to learn about beneath our feet. these hardy winter swimmers. We’ll 7 – 8:30 p.m. BCR FrogWatch at West Creek Western Cuyahoga Audubon sing songs, read stories, make crafts, Lake Abram Eastland Road Don’t croak—monitoring frogs Society: One Green Space for All and waddle around the nature Trailhead is fun. This introduction will give Follow a set of railroad tracks, walk center. Terrain: level, paved, 2 miles you the tools to identify frogs near abandoned industrial sites, check 10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. RRNC 440-887-1968 in our region. Learn to listen for out an old cemetery or “vacant lot” – Age: 3 – 5 years with adult their calls and help us gauge the birds love these areas. Naturalist Jen Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Tiger Tracks Overnight health of West Creek’s amphibian Brumfield will share with us some of Register by phone (see 2/1 for details) populations through citizen the places to look for birds in the city. January 24 – February 5 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ science. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC 440-734-6660 10:30 a.m. – noon WSC 9 • SATURDAY Age: adults, teens 6 • WEDNESDAY Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: X-Country Ski Nature Art Lesson: Sketching Bird Walk Join experienced instructors from Salamanders Eastern Coyote: Facts & Fiction The monthly Second Saturday Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Bring a sketchbook and your Cleveland Metroparks Wildlife walks are a great opportunity Recreation to try cross country skiing. favorite drawing tools for a Ecologist Jon Cepek presents for birders of all skill levels to 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. BeR lesson in sketching salamanders. information about coyotes from enjoy the woods and wetlands Shawnee Hills Golf Course Naturalist Stefanie Verish will give his 20 years of experience, national around the nature center. Series Age: grades 9 – 12 tips for drawing these awesome studies and recent local research. Facts supported by Western Cuyahoga Fee: $15 amphibians. about coyote ecology, behavior, Audubon. Meet in the parking lot. Register by phone 11 a.m. – noon SCR human and pet interactions will be 9 a.m. – noon RRNC beginning January 14 Look About Lodge compared to fiction and human Terrain: dirt trails, 2 miles misperception. 440-526-1012 Age: adults 6 – 7:30 p.m. WSC 440-473-3370 clevelandmetroparks.com 5 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Wild & Wooly Primitive Skills: Topographic Birds of the Lakefront Pioneer Living: DIY Toys Do you knit, crochet, spin, weave or Maps The Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Toys have always been an felt or do you want to learn? Join us Learn how to “read” a is a well-known haven for birds. Join important part of childhood! We’ll for a fiber arts open house gathering topographic map so that you Naturalist Jake Kudrna on a hike through explore the different ways that of fiber artists and vendors. Learn can hike without getting lost. this man-made oasis in search of pioneer children spent their time, about the local fiber art community, Also on display will be historical saw-whet owls and winter waterfowl. and craft a couple of DIY pioneer workshops, suppliers and local topographic maps of Ohio with Bring binoculars, some available to toys at this interactive program. guilds. Bring a project to work on or fascinating notes written by borrow. Meet at 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. BNC just drop by as we celebrate using hikers in the 1930s and 1940s. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. LR Trailside Program Center natural fibers, traditional crafts and 2 – 4 p.m. BNC Lakefront Administration parking lot Age: 5 – 8 years with adult modern agriculture. Bring your mug Trailside Program Center Terrain: natural surface, 2 miles Register by phone and receive free coffee from the Age: adults 216-206-1000 February 1 – 9 food truck. Pre-register January 15 440-526-1012 – February 6 and receive two raffle Tales around the Necklace: Drop in Discovery: Snowflakes tickets with admission Theme of the Month: Stories Snowflakes are beautiful. Stop by to Second Sunday in South 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Off site from Black History learn about the different types and how Chagrin Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Call it traditional storytelling, they form. Make a paper snowflake to Join a naturalist as we explore All Purpose Building spoken word performance or take home. the forest trails in this beautiful Fee: $5 narrative theater: excellent 10 a.m. – noon BNC reservation. Pre-register by phone storytelling artists bring 2 – 4 p.m. SCR 216-206-1000 entertaining and enlightening Hand-feed a Chickadee Arbor Picnic Area or register at the door stories to you. After hearing (see feature on page 3) Terrain: rolling hills, natural their tales, enjoy refreshments 10 a.m. – noon BNC surface, 3 miles Kid’s Nature Hour and tales shared by audience 440-473-3370 Join Naturalist Foster Brown as we members. Winter Wellness Walk study, sing, tell stories and make 7 – 8:30 p.m. WSC Have you been hibernating instead Sunday Drop-by: Burrowing a craft about a featured friend in of keeping up with your New Year’s Animals North Chagrin. Not limited to kids, Girl Scout Bugs and Habitats resolutions? Emerge from your den and In honor of Groundhog Day, stop but all activities will be suited for Overnight join a naturalist for a brisk hike through by anytime to learn more about first grade and up! Featured friend: Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts Bradley Woods. this famous weather forecaster. gray ratsnake. complete badge activities 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. BWR We’ll discuss other animals that 1 – 2 p.m. NCNC while exploring animal habitats Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic Area can be found beneath the soil, throughout the Zoo. Terrain: natural surface trails, some hills, too. Winter Tree ID 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ 2.2 miles 3 – 4 p.m. WSC There are many ways to identify Reinberger Education Center 440-734-6660 trees without looking at their leaves. Age: 6 years & over with adult Learn the tricks of the trade on a Fee: $42 All Aboard the Lake Shore Electric 11 • MONDAY pleasant winter hike. Register online The rise and fall of Cleveland’s Lake Urban Explorations: Burke 1 – 2:30 p.m. BeR Shore Electric Railway mirrors the story Lakefront Airport Hemlock Creek Picnic Area of interurban railways across the country. Saturday Night Special: A Join Historical Interpreter Terrain: natural surfaces, level, Join Historical Interpreter Jen Graham Journey through the Seasons Doug Kusak to learn about the 1 mile on a hike to reveal what remains of this Close-up history and workings of Burke 440-887-1968 Beginning with the appearance hallmark of the early-20th century. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. HuR Lakefront Airport, and to tour of the first wildflower and the International Women’s Air & Nature Journaling concluding with winter’s Wolf Picnic Area Experience nature through the Terrain: some hills, natural surface trails, Space Museum. Meeting location snow and ice, Bruce Mack will sent a week before program. seasons. We will record our take the viewers on a journey 1 mile observations in a journal of our own 440-734-6660 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Off site through the seasons. Examine Age: adults creation. You may want to bring a the plants, insects, fungi and Drop-in: Animal Tracks Fee: $5. camera. natural patterns which are often Stop by anytime this afternoon to learn Register by phone 1 – 3 p.m. SCR overlooked. about the footprints you see in the snow beginning January 21 Age: adults 7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC Annual fee: $20 for supplies and make a mini field guide to take 216-206-1000 Terrain: natural surfaces, 0.5 – 1 mile home. If there is snow, tracks will be Family Fun Night Register online 10 • SUNDAY tagged outside so you can quiz yourself. Bring your family or friends to January 20 – February 6 Noon – 1:30 p.m. NCNC CanalWay Center for a Valentine’s 440-473-3370 Birds of Acacia Join Naturalist Natalie A Crooked River and the Great Lakes celebration. We will be showing Burning River Requiem: Fires on Schroder as we search for birds The Great Lakes have been plagued “Be My Valentine Charlie Brown” the Water throughout Acacia Reservation’s by human intervention for over 200 and have a fun craft for you to The Cuyahoga River is famous for ever-changing landscape. Bring years. On this walk we will discuss how take home. its feats of fire. Historical Interpreter binoculars, some available to humans brought destruction to the 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CWC Doug Kusak waters down the hype borrow. world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and Register online beginning and fans the flames of industrial 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. AR take a closer look at what we are doing February 1 disease. Meet at the kiosk to try and fix it. Bring binoculars, some Southwest Camera Club 2 – 3:30 p.m. CWC Terrain: paved trails, may be icy, available to borrow. What is the Best Camera? Register by phone 1 – 2 miles 1 – 3 pm. LR Club Member Jim Simon will beginning January 21 440-473-3370 Merwin’s Wharf parking lot present a brief history of camera 216-206-1000 Terrain: paved, 2 miles 216-206-1000 development and current techniques. 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC 6 Emerald Necklace February 2019 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Cuyahoga Astronomical Nurture with Nature Tracking for Toddlers Association: Looking for the 13 • WEDNESDAY Bring your family for a monthly Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese for Dark program to explore nature through an introduction to tracking using Northern Ohio Association of John Ruhl, Professor of Physics books, games, hikes and other environmental clues left behind Herpetologists: Invasive Turtle and Cosmology, Case Western activities. This month, learn about by the quiet critters of winter. We’ll Species Reserve University will describe baby animals. search for signs of wildlife through Red-eared sliders have become the latest findings from two 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. BNC sight and sound. an invasive species in Northeast projects designed to utilize Trailside Program Center 10 – 11 a.m. MSRR Ohio. How did they become gravity waves and the cosmic Age: 3 years & over with adult South Quarry Picnic Area invasive and what impact microwave background (CMB) Register by phone Age: 5 years & under with adult does this have on our local to search for the mysterious beginning February 1 Terrain: snowy or muddy, 1 mile ecosystems? Join us as Owen Dark Energy that is causing our 440-526-1012 440-734-6660 Lockhart from Cleveland Universe to expand. Metroparks answers these 7:30 – 9 p.m. RRNC Hand-feed a Chickadee questions. 15 • FRIDAY (see feature on page 3) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. RRNC 10 a.m. – noon BNC 12 • TUESDAY Great Backyard Bird Count “Coup-Owls” Hike Stop by the center anytime to help Make and Take: Exfoliating Soap Hiking for the Young at Heart Join a naturalist on a search count our backyard birds. People Join Naturalist Beth Whiteley to This month we’ll head down for owls “coupling” up for the across the continent will be counting make your own all natural white into a floodplain where we breeding season. “Whooo” knew birds at their backyard feeders. We’ll tea and ginger soap with a built-in can witness some past beaver that owls celebrated Valentine’s have a list of the birds you might see, loofah sponge. This simple process activity and a few seasonal Day, too? Dress warmly for this field guides, and binoculars to use. will allow program participants waterfalls. hoot of a program. Bring a mug 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, to take home three delightfully- 9:30 a.m. – noon BeR and enjoy complimentary hot Monday CWC scented, exfoliating bars of soap. Egbert Picnic Area chocolate along the way. 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sunday CWC 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. RRNC Terrain: strenuous hills, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. WCR Age: adults, 12 years & over with 2.5 – 3 miles Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Feathers at the Feeder adult 440-526-1012 Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, Join us as we count the birds that Fee: $15 2 miles visit our feeders. We’ll have coffee to Register online Sprouts: Growing Kids and 440-887-1968 keep us alert on the first day of the by February 8 Wonder, Naturally Great Backyard Bird Count. Naturalist, Join Natalie the Naturalist to Greater Cleveland Beekeepers field guides, and binoculars will be Skunk Cabbage: the Winter discover the book Stranger in the Association: Beginner provided to assist you in learning Warmer Woods. We will have discovery Beekeeping Course, some of our common birds in winter. Enjoy a wonderful winter hike while time and go on a short hike. Class 2 of 4 9:30 – 11 a.m. CWC we learn all about skunk cabbage Please dress for the weather. (see 2/6 for details) and search for the flowers of this 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Fireside Concert: Kalos Quartet bizarre, winter-blooming plant. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. NCNC 14 • THURSDAY Kalos Quartet wowed us during their 11 a.m. – noon BCR Nature Education Building summer concert at Look About Lodge. Lake Isaac Trailhead Age: 3 – 5 years with adult We have invited them back to fill Animal Crackers Terrain: natural surfaces, mostly Terrain: paved, may be icy or the lodge rafters with sweet classical Join Miss Jenny to explore level, 1.5 miles muddy, 0.75 mile music. the amazing world of reptiles. 440-887-1968 Register online 7 – 8:15 p.m. SCR We’ll make a fun craft, do some January 15 – February 8 Look About Lodge activities and meet a special Fee: $5 Fight the Frost Festival guest. Homeschool: Locomotion Register online Noon – 4 p.m. • CanalWay Center 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. Learn how the way an animal December 20 – February 14 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation BNC moves plays a part in how they 440-473-3370 • Cookies and Cocoa Trailside Program Center survive. • Carpet Skating Age: 3 – 5 years only with adult 10:30 a.m. – noon CMZ Tiger Tracks Overnight • Snow Play Register by phone Reinberger Education Center (see 2/1 for details) • Feathers at the Feeder beginning February 1 Age: grades K – 8 with adult 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ (See feature block on page 3) 440-526-1012 Fee: $10 member/$13 nonmember Winter Walk Nature Play and Learn Register online 16 • SATURDAY Join us for a 30-minute walk into the Young children will enjoy Cuyahoga River Valley. We’ll discuss combining learning and play with Great Backyard Bird Count some of the birds and other wildlife (see 2/15 for details) Wandering Wonderers time indoors and outdoors. This that stay active here all winter long. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CWC Come wander the woods with month we’ll explore hibernation. 12:30, 2, and 3:30 p.m. CWC us as we enjoy wondering about 10 – 11:30 a.m. SCR Recycled Map Baskets nature on a brisk afternoon. Look About Lodge Live Animal Lessons Bring in an old map of one of your 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. WCR Age: 3 – 5 years with adult This naturalist-led presentation will favorite places and recycle it to create Lookout Ridge Loop Trailhead Terrain: natural surface trails, highlight a live animal from North a beautiful and functional basket. Terrain: natural surface, uneven, 0.5 mile Chagrin Reservation. With each 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BNC 1 mile 440-473-3370 lesson we will take an up-close look Trailside Program Center 440-887-1968 at amazing fauna that can only Urban Explorations: Burke Age: adults be admired from a distance. This Lakefront Airport Register by phone month’s live animal will be a spider! (see 2/11 for details) beginning February 5 1 – 2 p.m. NCNC 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 440-526-1012

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Winter Weather Hand-feed a Chickadee Great Backyard Bird Count This drop-in program will discuss 17 • SUNDAY (see feature on page 3) (see 2/15 for details) the power of water in the winter. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CWC Waterbirds at Wildwood 10 a.m. – noon BNC The frosty demonstrations Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder will last approximately 20 - 30 Winter Wander-land Feeder for your Birds scanning the lake and break walls minutes. Winter does not have to be a time to Stop by CanalWay Center and for mergansers and other ducks. We 1, 2 and 3 p.m. CWC stay inside, cuddled up and sluggish. make a bird feeder for your may move farther east to check out Enjoy a long stroll through West Creek yard. This weekend was the a second location. Park in the lot Bedazzled Bugs Reservation’s trails. Who knows what Great Backyard Bird Count so closest to the walking bridge. Create nature-inspired jewelry wildlife might wander along with us? stop in and make a bird feeder 9:30 – 11 a.m. ECR based on our creek-dwelling 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. WCR to take home and attract the Wildwood Marina parking lot critters. Discover the role of Monarch Bluff Picnic Area birds to your yard. Terrain: paved surface, may be icy, insects in fashion and art in this Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, exposed 10 – 11 a.m. CWC up to 1 mile hands-on program. roots, 5 miles 440-473-3370 1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC 440-887-1968 Family Hike to the Overlook Age: 8 years & over with adult Kids home from school today? Eagle Spotting Register online or by phone Great Backyard Bird Count Let’s go for a hike with a Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as we by February 12 (see 2/15 for details) naturalist! Adults and children hike along the towpath in search of 440-887-1968 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. CWC will enjoy getting moving and the bald eagles that thrive along the seeing some amazing views. Frozen Waterfalls Cuyahoga River. Bring binoculars, History Hike: President’s Day and 10 – 11:30 a.m. NCR Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we some available to borrow. the Canal Forest Picnic Area parking lot trudge into the gorge of Bedford 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CWC Our U.S. Presidents planned, traveled Terrain: natural surface trail, Reservation in search of seasonal Terrain: paved, small hill, 3.5 miles and even worked on the canal. Historical 2 miles waterfalls. Frozen or not, you Interpreter Karen Lakus will lead you on 440-473-3370 Bird Banding at Rocky River won’t want to miss this hike! a walk along the towpath and discuss its Nature Center Be sure to dress appropriately presidential connections along the way. Learn about bird banding, an including footwear; the trail may 1 – 2:30 p.m. CWC essential tool for learning about be icy. Age: adults, 6 years & over with adult species populations, and see 2 – 4:30 p.m. BeR Terrain: paved, one hill, 1.5 miles intricate details of birds as we Egbert Picnic Area capture and band them. Program Terrain: strenuous hills, Family Fun in Nature will be canceled during rain. Drop in 2.5 – 3 miles The natural world around us is filled any time during listed hours. 440-526-1012 with many amazing things awaiting our 9:30 – noon RRNC discovery. Once a month, we’ll meet and Sylvan Stroll explore the forest, fields and waterways. Sunday Morning Dog Walk Take a walk under majestic old This month, learn about owls. We’ll walk along the trail in Bedford hemlock and beech trees as we 2 – 3:30 p.m. BNC Reservation to discover the beauty explore the trails in A.B. Williams Trailside Program Center and history within this park. Walkers Memorial Woods. We will stop to Age: 6 years & over with adult without dogs are welcome. get up close to the chickadees Terrain: flat, 0.75 mile 10 – 11 a.m. BeR along the way. Register by phone Fairytales and Frogs Egbert Picnic Area and Trailhead 3 – 4 p.m. NCR beginning February 1 Presented by Terrain: paved, natural surface, hilly, Forest Picnic Area parking lot 440-526-1012 2 miles Terrain: natural surface, hills, up 10 a.m. – 1p.m. CMZ 216-206-1000 to 2 miles Sunday Drop-by: Reelin’ in Fun Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 440-473-3370 How many fish species live under the Come dressed as a prince, ice? How many can you catch and princess or frog and warm up Tiger Tracks Overnight identify in one minute? Play against in The RainForest where it’s (see 2/1 for details) a friend or try to beat your best score always 80 degrees! Children 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ in this fun indoor fishing game about 11 and under receive FREE wildlife in our urban streams. admission to the Zoo and The Saturday Night Special: 2 – 3:30 p.m. WSC RainForest with a paid adult Canadian Rockies Birds of Prey Day admission. The Canadian Rocky Mountains 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 18 • MONDAY are considered by many to Rocky River Nature Center Day of Fun be the most beautiful in the Don’t miss the incredible free Hey kids, have the day off from world. Professional nature Zoo Career Day opportunity to view hawks, owls Explore the professional fields of animal school? Spend the afternoon photographer Gary Meszaros and falcons up close! Get close exploring nature through will take us on a visual tour. We’ll care, veterinary medicine, education encounters with live birds of prey and more. Get close with small animals, games, a hike and other examine the geology, plants in live bird shows, enjoy hikes activities. Dress for outside. and animals that inhabit these meet Zoo staff, take a behind-the-scenes and presentations from some tour and get a closer look at the work 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. BNC spectacular parks. of Northeast Ohio’s foremost Trailside Program Center 7:30 – 9 p.m. NCNC involved with these exciting careers. bird experts. Presentations by 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CMZ Terrain: stairs, 1 mile Medina Raptor Center, Ohio Reinberger Education Center Age: 6 – 9 years School of Falconry and Lake Age: grades 5 – 8 Register by phone Erie Nature and Science Center. Fee: $47 member/$52 nonmember beginning February 1 For more information go to Register online 440-526-1012 clevelandmetroparks.com. 440-734-6660

8 Emerald Necklace February 2019 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Games from Around the World For Adults Only: Astronomy I Family Movie Night Have you ever wondered what 20 • WEDNESDAY What’s up? Stars, planets and Bring your family and friends to watch kind of games kids from other meteors, for a start. This three-part Happy Feet. Learn how penguins dance Young Explorers countries play? Join us for games program (February 22 and 23 also) and sing. You are welcome to bring a Animals leave behind clues to let for all ages from all around the will give you a solid knowledge pillow or blanket to relax with during us know they’ve been around. world. foundation of observable sky the movie. Snacks will be available for Bring your preschoolers to learn 2 – 3 p.m. CWC objects and equipment needed to purchase or bring your own. all about tracks and scat through Age: 6 years & over with adult see them. This program includes 7 – 8:30 p.m. CWC books and activities. Register by phone field observation as well as Register online beginning 1 – 2 p.m. CWC beginning February 1 classroom time. Participants must February 1 Age: 3 – 5 years with adult 216-206-1000 come to all three parts. Terrain: paved, 0.5 – 1 mile 7 – 9 p.m. WSC Tiger Tracks Overnight Register online or by phone Age: adults (see 2/1 for details) beginning February 1 19 • TUESDAY Fee: $20 (includes planisphere) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ 216-206-1000 Register online between Winter Waterfall January 2 – February 19 (see 2/7 for details) Wednesday Walk 23 • SATURDAY 10 – 11 a.m. BeR Join us for a brisk walk around the Lower 40 Loop trail. We’ll 22 • FRIDAY Cocoa, Cookies, and a Canvas Project Healing Waters Fly travel into the valley to walk Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of Look Fishing: Tying Steelhead along the Ohio & Erie Canal and Nature Baby: Great Horned About Lodge as we paint a nature Streamers the Cuyahoga River. We will look Owls scene on canvas. Naturalist Stefanie Project Healing Waters Fly for signs of winter wildlife along Nature is awaiting you so let’s get Verish will guide you through to a Fishing is dedicated to the the trail. baby out to explore. We will start finished painting you take home. physical and emotional 5 – 6 p.m. CWC with activities indoors then hike No experience needed; supplies and rehabilitation of active military Terrain: paved, 1 mile the trails looking for signs of owls refreshments provided. Dress for mess. personnel and veterans with 10 – 11 a.m. RRNC 9 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 3:30 p.m. SCR disabilities through fly fishing Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Age: 3 years & under with adult Look About Lodge and associated activities. Association: Beginner Terrain: natural surface, 0.5 mile Age: adults Program open to all, disabled Beekeeping Course, Class 3 Register online Fee: $20; ENAC $17 veterans or persons interested in of 4 February 1 – 20 Register online volunteering may join. (see 2/6 for details) January 20 – February 18 5 – 7 p.m. RRNC Go with the Flow 440-473-3370 Join us at our EmRiver model Full Moon Hike 21 • THURSDAY for a hands-on demonstration Birds of the Lakefront Join Naturalist Selby Majewski on how water moves through (see 2/10 for details) Frozen Falls and Frost on an evening walk to enjoy the our environment. We will get 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. LR Hike to Tinker Creek’s beautiful silence and stillness of the winter our hands wet and learn some frozen falls. Reflect on nature’s meadow. The moon rising above valuable information about water Turtle Drop-In glory while enjoying Robert us will illuminate the Chagrin issues in our world. Drop in to the nature center and meet Frost’s poetry read by Naturalist River. 11 a.m. – noon WSC some live native turtles at our discovery Abby Costilow. Feel free to bring 6:30 – 8 p.m. SCR Age: adults, 7 years & over with table. You’ll see a spiny softshell, your own frosty poems to share. Jackson Field adult common map, stinkpot, and more. A 9 – 10:30 a.m. BeR Terrain: trails may be muddy and naturalist will be on hand to answer Viaduct Park Loop Trailhead icy, 2 miles For Adults Only: Astronomy II questions. Terrain: uneven, hill, stairs, Register online (see 2/21 for details) 10 – 11 a.m. NCNC 0.5 mile January 20 – February 17 7 – 9 p.m. WSC 440-887-1968 440-473-3370 Hand-feed a Chickadee The Worth of Weeds (see feature on page 3) Full Moon Hike Overflowing with Fowl Join us each month as we take a 10 a.m. – noon BNC Come experience the sights (see 2/3 for details) close look at the worth of common and sounds of the night with a 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CWC weeds. Each plant has a purpose Watershed Walk naturalist. Meet in the parking and a story to be told. Highlighted From urban streams to scenic rivers, Homeschool Happenings: lot. weeds: common milkweed, indian Lake Erie drains Ohio with an arterial Book Study 7 – 8 p.m. RRNC hemp and common burdock. network of waterways. Join Naturalist Homeschool families should Rocky River Nature Center 7 – 8 p.m. NCNC Marty Calabrese for a bird’s-eye view read the book, At Grandpa’s parking lot of the Rocky River and learn where it Sugar Bush by Margaret Carney Terrain: dirt and gravel paths, Fireside Concert: West Awake fits along the gradient of polluted to prior to attending this month’s some stairs, 1.5 miles St. Patrick’s Day is still a few weeks pristine. program. During the program away but, there is never a bad 11 a.m. – noon RRR Full Moon Reflection Hike we will discuss the book and time to enjoy Irish music with its Lewis Road Riding Ring Let’s reflect on the importance then explore the maple sugaring great energy and stirring lyrics. We Terrain: uneven surfaces, 1 mile of water as we observe the full process. welcome back Brent Hopper and 440-734-6660 moon’s reflection in Lake Isaac 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. RRNC fellow musicians. during this night hike. Age: grades 1 – 3, 4 – 6, 7 – 9 7 – 8:15 p.m. SCR Boneheads for Boneheads 7 – 8:30 p.m. BCR Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Look About Lodge What can a skull tell you about an Lake Isaac Trailhead Township residents register Fee: $5 animal? Don’t be a bonehead, come Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, online February 1 – 7, out of Register online learn how skulls can help with wildlife 3 miles county register February 3 – 7 December 20 – February 21 identification. 440-887-1968 Register online 440-473-3370 1 – 2 p.m. WSC by grade

clevelandmetroparks.com 9 FEBRUARY PROGRAMS BY DATE Cargo Ships Winter Wander West Creek Night Hike: The Cleveland is a port city and 24 • SUNDAY Come explore the winter Un-natural Hike ships are vital to our economy. wonderland on this hike along the This long winter has made Waterbird Watch Historical Interpreter Doug hemlock loop trail. We’ll enjoy the everyone a bit stir crazy around Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield for a deep Kusak will help you understand beauty of the season. the reservation. Be on the lookout winter search for waterbirds on the how these behemoths of 2 – 3:30 p.m. BNC for features you wouldn’t normally Lakefront shore. We’ll search for hardy transportation work, and where Terrain: hills, slippery, 2.5 miles see on this light-hearted walk with mergansers, goldeneye and bufflehead. you can go to see them in an unusual theme. Meet in the parking lot just east of action. Snowshoe Hike through Bedford 6 – 7:30 p.m. WCR Whiskey Island Marina. 1 – 2:30 p.m. CWC Let’s enjoy an afternoon out in Monarch Bluff Picnic Area 9:30 – 11 a.m. LR Register by phone the snow taking in the beautiful Terrain: paved, 1.5 miles Wendy Park beginning January 21 sights of the Bedford Reservation. 440-887-1968 Terrain: mostly flat, icy, 0.5 mile 216-206-1000 We will snowshoe through the 440-734-6660 snow-covered woods. If there is not Wood Frog Watch Towpath Trail Update enough snow we will hike. The quack-like breeding call of Hand-feed a Chickadee The Towpath Trail will eventually 3 – 4 p.m. BeR the wood frog fills the air of the (see feature on page 3) extend approximately 110 miles Egbert Picnic Area parking lot swamp forest of Bradley Woods 10 a.m. – noon BNC south from Cleveland. Join Age: adults Reservation. Join Naturalist Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak Fee: $7 for snowshoes Joe Higgins to seek out these Nature Pin Drop-in for an update on the trail. Terrain: snow covered trail, 1 mile awesome amphibians. Flashlight Drop by the Brecksville Nature Center 3 – 4:30 p.m. CWC Register by phone and waterproof boots required. this morning to create a nature-inspired Register by phone beginning February 1 6:30 – 8 p.m. BWR pin, perfect for showing your love of beginning January 21 216-206-1000 Codrington Shelterhouse nature to others. 216-206-1000 Picnic Area 10 a.m. – noon BNC Terrain: wet and muddy, 1 mile Trail Trek Adventure 27 • WEDNESDAY Tracks on the Trail 440-734-6660 Break out of your winter Join Naturalist Abby Costilow along West doldrums and join us on a winter Discovery Days: Who’s That Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Creek’s floodplain to look for signs of hike through the beautiful Drumming? Association: Beginner winter wildlife. Learn how they influence woods of South Chagrin Listen carefully, and you might hear Beekeeping Course, Class 4 of 4 the health of West Creek. Reservation. the drumming of a woodpecker. We (see 2/6 for details) 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. WCR 3 – 4:30 p.m. SCR will share discoveries, stories, sing Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Arbor Lane parking lot a song, and spend time outdoors Terrain: paved, natural surfaces, 1.5 miles Terrain: natural surfaces (snow), learning about woodpeckers. 28 • THURSDAY 440-887-1968 hills, 1.1 miles 11 a.m. – noon CWC Eagle Spotting 440-473-3370 Age: 3 – 6 years with adult or Meet the Artist: David Gielow in-home daycare provider (see 2/17 for details) Join David Gielow for an opportunity to Wild Words: Nature Book Club Register online or by phone 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. CWC delve inside his photography techniques Come out of the cold and crack or by phone 216-341-1707 as he shares his gallery of both color and open a book by our fireplace. black-and-white photos that reflects his Join fellow bibliophiles for a love for the beauty of fall and winter. discussion of A Prefect Red by LOOK AHEAD TO MARCH Noon – 3 p.m. RRNC Amy Butler Greenfield. A natural dye demonstration is included. Dr. Seuss Day Sunday Drop-by: Cloudy Days Friday, March 2 • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Brecksville Nature Center 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. RRNC Since many winter days are spent under cloud cover, let’s learn about the many Trailside Program Center For Adults Only: Astronomy III types. We’ll conduct experiments and Celebrate the 115th birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss. The day (see 2/21 for details) have a cloud activity for our younger will be filled with “Seussical” themed crafts while Dr. Seuss stories visitors. Tiger Tracks Overnight will be read. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 440-526-1012. 1 – 2:30 p.m. WSC (see 2/1 for details) 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. CMZ Winter Kids Play Day Outdoor Experiences Summer Camp Registration Sunday, February 24 • 1 – 4 p.m. 23 - 24 • SAT & SUN Online Registration 9 a.m. • Tuesday, March 19 North Chagrin Nature Center Summer Camp registration for Cuyahoga County and Nature doesn’t stop in the winter and Camp In neither do we! Join us for outdoor fun Hinckley Township residents begins online March 19 at Join us for a winter camp in, in the snow, and indoor puzzles, crafts clevelandmetroparks.com/summercamps. we will have both indoor and and games. Stop by anytime for hot outdoor fun at CanalWay Center. chocolate and a roaring fire. Cleveland Metroparks Fish Frys We’ll meet the nature center Age: 5 – 10 years with adult animals, go for hikes, play games Fish Frys will be held at the following locations: March 8 – April 12 and enjoy the park throughout Your Piece of the Planet: Organic at Emerald Necklace Marina in the Scenic Valley Room from 5 – 8 the night and into the morning. Lawn Care p.m., March 8 –April 19 at Merwin’s Wharf from 4 p.m. – close, and 7 p.m. – 11 a.m. CWC Now is the time to start planning for a March 8 – April 19 at Big Met Grille from 4 – 9 p.m. Fee: $35 per family (2 – 5 people) lush green summer lawn that is free of Age: 6 years & over with adult chemicals. Enjoy an indoor presentation Cleveland Metroparks is committed to providing quality Register online on organic lawn care courtesy of Good recreational opportunities to the people of Greater Cleveland. If beginning February 1 Nature and pose your questions to a you need special assistance to attend a program or visit a facility, please lawn care expert. call ahead to the number listed for the event or see the directory pro- 2 – 3 p.m. RRNC vided on the back cover. You may also visit clevelandmetroparks.com. 10 Emerald Necklace February 2019 Outdoor Recreation Register online for these events at clevelandmetroparks.com/or

Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation offers a series of year-round programs from introductory experiences and skills classes to advanced trips and certification courses. These class levels allow Climbing novices interested in an activity to gain the skills and knowledge to safely and confidently participate Learn how to ice climb as we in these activities on their own while still challenging the avid recreationist. travel to Fenton, Michigan to climb a 45’ and 72’ ice tower CLIMBING DAY DATES TIME PARK AGES FEE** created by the Peabody Ice Climbing Club. Ice Climbing Adventure Pre-Trip: Tue. Jan. 29 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Off site 16+* $130.00 (Must attend one of the pre-trip meetings) Sat. Feb. 2 or 7:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Cross-Country Skiing 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Learn the basics of cross- Trip: February 2, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. country skiing from try-it sessions to introductory CROSS COUNTRY SKIING classes focusing on basic Try-It: Cross-Country Skiing Sun. Feb. 10 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. BeR 10+* $7.50 terminology, strides, turning, (1.5 hr. sessions) and going up and down small hills. Cross-Country Skiing 1: Strides Sat. Feb. 9 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BeR 10+* $30.00 Snowshoeing (3 hr. sessions) Thur. Feb. 14 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. RRR 10+* $30.00 Learn basic snowshoeing Sat. Feb. 23 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BeR 10+* $30.00 terminology, turning, going Cross-Country Skiing 2: Turns Thur. Feb. 28 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. BeR 10+* $30.00 up and down small hills, how to easily go over obstacles, Allegany State Park XC Ski Pre- Tue. Mar. 5 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. BeR 10+* $175.00- and why going backwards Trip (Mandatory pre-trip meeting) $195.00 usually isn’t a good idea. Allegany State Park XC Ski Trip Fri. – Mar. 8 – Depart 2 p.m. Fly Tying March 8, 2 p.m. – March 10, 7 p.m. Sun. Mar. 10 Return 7 p.m. Learn fundamental tips and tricks to help you tie better SNOWSHOEING flies. Cookies & Cocoa Snowshoe Hike Sat. Feb. 9 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. NCR 10+* $15.00 Kayaking Learn efficient strokes and (2 hr. sessions) Wed. Feb. 20 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NCR 10+* $15.00 rescue techniques that will prepare you for paddling on FISHING longer trips or tours. Fly Tying 1: Introduction Wed. Feb. 27 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. LR 14+* $20.00 Youth Adventure (Steelhead) Backpacker Series Learn all about backpacking KAYAKING during this 4 session Kayak 1: Basic Strokes Sun. Feb. 3 9 a.m. – noon Off site 14+* $45.00 adventure series that ends Wed. Feb. 6 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Off site 14+* $45.00 with an overnight at the new Ottawa Overlook Sun. Feb. 10 9 a.m. – noon Off site 14+* $45.00 Backcountry Sites. Sun. Mar. 3 9 a.m. – noon Off site 14+* $45.00 Skills & Thrills Series Kayak 2: Rescues Sun. Feb. 24 9 a.m. – noon Off site 14+* $45.00 Hear inspiring outdoor adventures as well as learn YOUTH new skills you can apply to Youth Adventure Backpacker Series Wed. Mar. 13 – 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. BrR 10 – 15 $95.00 your next adventure during this winter series. Light Apr 26 (4 Sessions) appetizers provided. Youth Kayaking Wed. Feb. 27 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Off site 8 –13 $30.00 Adventure University & Gear Swap RACES/TOURS/EVENTS Listen to exhibitors, local adventures, and certified Skills & Thrills Series Wed. Feb. 6 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LR All ages $5.00 professionals share inspiring with light appetizers Wed. Feb. 20 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LR All ages $5.00 stories and teach a new skill, Wed. Mar. 6 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LR All ages $5.00 and buy/sell gear for your Wed. Mar. 20 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LR All ages $5.00 next trip during the gear swap. Fat Bike Race & Celebration Sat. Feb. 23 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. BeR 14+* $25–45 Wilderness First Aid Adventure University & Gear Swap Sat. Mar. 23 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Off site All ages Free This hands-on training course will help you prepare CERTIFICATIONS for the unexpected in the Wilderness First Aid Sat.–Sun. Apr 6–7 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. BrR 16+* $215.00 backcountry.

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