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January-February 2014, VOLUME 54, NUMBER 1
New Year, New You!
Get Fit and Have Fun!
IN THIS ISSUE
PAGE
Honor Roll
2
Calendar
3
TrueNorth Cultural Arts
5
Miller Nature Preserve 6-7
Birding in Winter
8
Winter Days 2014
8
Winter Fun
11
Friends of Metro Parks
11
Mercy Health & Rec Center 12
Splash Zone
12
Mercy Health & Recreation Center–Amherst
Splash Zone–Oberlin
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2014 Board of Park Commissioners:
Sherrill M. “Cookie” McLoda, Chairman
The Honor Roll is our way of publicly thanking individuals, families, organizations,
and corporations for their donations to the Lorain County Metro Parks–be it through
volunteer services, monetary gifts, or other.
If you would like information about making a donation, please contact the Public
Information Office at (440) 458-5121.
Robert M. Campana, Vice Chairman
Fredrick L. Alspach, Commissioner
James E. Ziemnik
Director, Lorain County Metro Parks
Visit our newly remodeled Dino Discovery Area at Carlisle
Reservation. Hours of operation: 8 am to 4:30 pm daily.
HONOR ROLL
El Centro De Servicios Sociales, Lorain
50’s & Uppers, Sheffield Lake
Beach Park Towers, Avon Lake
WOBL / WDLW Radio, Oberlin
AARP #395, Oberlin
Sears Retirees, North Ridgeville
Ohio Center for Deafblind Education, Dublin
St. Agnes 50+ Club, Elyria
Mature Saints, Grafton
Columbia Station Seniors, Columbia Station
Cuyahoga Valley Golden Retriever Club, Cleveland
Nat’l Assoc. of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees, Lorain
Oberlin Senior Center Residents, Oberlin
Lake Avenue Church of Christ Friends Together Group, Elyria
Parsons Insurance Agency, Elyria
St. Peter Church Boy Scout Troop 153, North Ridgeville
Columbia Garden Club, Columbia Station
Christopher Wade Kelly, CA
Avon Research Club, Avon
HONORS & MEMORIALS
A gift was given in memory of Richard Daniel Zullo, by Carol Zullo, Grafton
A gift was given in memory of Stephen Stumphauzer by the
Stumphauzer family, Elyria
A gift was given in memory of Robert Banovich, by Barbara Gorenshek,
Lorain
A gift was given in memory of Linda L. Martin, by Jean Baker, Elyria
A gift was given in memory of William and Betty Coats, by David &
Kathleen MacGregor, Lorain
A gift was given in memory of Dominic Giovannazzo, by Friends of
Dominic Giovannazzo
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Wesleyan Meadows Residents Assoc., Sheffield Village
Shari Caffo, North Olmsted
Donna Wilson, Oberlin (Gift for Luke Smillie of Bay Village)
Diane Devereaux, Wellington
Clara Timms, Sheffield Village
Tom Nielsen, Elyria (Gift to Joyce Nielsen)
John, Rosalie and Sue McFarland, Lorain (Gift to Melissa Pennell of
New Hampshire)
Thomas and Harriett Reed, Wellington
David and Karen Sprague, Elyria (Gift to Kylan Sprague of Aurora)
Gary and Chrmaine Hrusch, North Ridgeville
Elizabeth Fide, Lorain (Gift to Lisa Fide)
Marlene and Wilford Jacobs, Elyria (Gift to Brooklyn Wise of
Wellington, OH)
Paul and Angela Minnillo, Avon (Gift to Joseph & Reece Minnillo)
Joan Watkins, Olmsted Falls
William and Barbara Custar, Elyria (Gift to Andrew Custar of Avon
and to Daniel D. and Maura McIver Custar of Massachusetts)
Thomas H. Higgason, North Ridgeville (Gift to Grandsons Franco,
Dominic and Vincenzo Gallo)
Joseph Irwin, LaGrange
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
TUESDAY 14
LORAIN COUNTY FITNESS WALKS
HIKE AND CRAFT: HIBERNATION
5:30-6:30 pm at Splash Zone. Every Monday.
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 1/6, 14, 22, 30.
10-11 am, ABC. Kids (all ages) learn about animals
that hibernate though sensory activities, craft, and
outdoor time (weather permitting).
BOOTCAMP BLEND FITNESS
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
WEEKLY WALKER
6:30-7:30 pm, COL-BL. 1/8 and 15. Pay $5 at the
door.
10 am OR 7pm, CAR. Become a volunteer and join in
the fun at the parks.
WOODLAND WALKS
TINY TALONS: GREAT HORNED OWL
10-11 am, CAR-CVC. Craft and investigation for
preschoolers and adult.
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
10 am-4:30 pm, VRR-CB. Wednesday-Sunday.
THURSDAY 2
ART SHOW: SOJOURNS IN NATURE
8 am-4:30 pm, CAR-Art Gallery. A collection of natural
history prints from around the world photographer,
Gustav W. Verderber, on display through 1/31.
THURSDAY CRAFT NIGHT
METRO PARKS LOCATIONS
AND FACILITIES
4-5 pm, LVP. Don’t let winter keep you inside, come
out and make some crafts! Open to all ages.
ABC Amherst Beaver Creek
Reservation
FRIDAY 3
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
6150 Ford Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035
DD Days Dam
NATURE EXPLORERS: SURVIVAL
HMHigh Meadows
18207 West Rd.
Wellington, Ohio 44090
10-11:30 am, ABC. Guided hike and learn how to
snowshoe! Snowshoes provided. Winter hike if no
snow. PR by 1/1. Free.
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
12550 Diagonal Rd.
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
CHR Charlemont Reservation
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
COL Columbia Reservation
25145 Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
(440) 236-3254
Briarwood Lodge
25250 Briarwood Dr.
FHGC Forest Hills Golf Course
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
French Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
2792 E. River
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
Indian Hollow Reservation
Kipton Reservation
Lakeview Park
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
MHRC Mercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0762
2:30-3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. For
Teens ages 13-17 curious about volunteer
opportunities at the Lorain County Metro Parks.
MONDAY 6
EXPLORING DRAWING ~
9-11 am, MNP. Clela Stelnicki teaches new techniques
each week-colored pencils, water color pencils, pen and
ink and more. Bring sketch pad, pencils, and eraser. Pay
at the door: members $10/non $13. PR by 1/2.
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: WINTER
10 to 11 am, FCR-Classroom. Fun nature crafts,
games, and activities for preschoolers and parents,
followed by a movie.
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
Splash Zone
4-5:30 pm, VRR-CB. Hike to view the spectacular cliff
icicle displays.
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
Lorain County Metro Parks Directory—
For general information, shelter
reservations, or program information,
contact: Carlisle Visitor and Administrative
Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange,
Ohio 44050, (440) 458-5121,
1-800-LCM-PARK, Fax: (440) 458-8924,
E-mail: pr@MetroParks.cc,
Website: www.MetroParks.cc
THURSDAY 9
10:30 am-12:30 pm, FCR-Classroom. Clela Stelnicki
leads this step-by-step 4-class session (1/9, 1/16,
1/23, 1/30). PR by 1/2. Pay $40 (or $10 per class) at
the door.
Y = Live Animals
= Moderate
= Strenuous
HSP= Hiking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required. Please contact
the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121 or
1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice) by the date
shown on the Events calendar. The programs in
this calendar are structured for families and
individuals. Please contact the Park District
Office for information on programs specifically
designed for your group or organization.
We look forward to hearing from you!
PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH: HAT DAY
10-11 am, LVP. It’s hat day! Learn about hats, make a
hat craft and play a game.
BEACH GLASS WORKSHOP ~
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Learn the history and see a drilling
demo. Bring your own glass for drilling. PR by 1/13 and
pay $10 at the door.
EVENING MARSH HIKE
4:30-5:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Join us as we hike and
explore the marsh in the evening.
FULL MOON HIKE
6-7:30 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike. Shorter hike: you
will return at your own risk. Licensed friendly dogs
welcome. Shorter hike; you will return on your own.
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
SUN.
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MON.
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SNOWSHOE RENTALS
1-4 pm, CAR-CVC. Rent a pair of snowshoes and try
them out at your own pace. Most sizes available,
including children’s sizes. First come, first served-$2
per pair, per hour. No pre-registration required.
MONDAY 20
CREATURES UP CLOSE
11 am-12 pm, COL-BL. Come see some of our
mounted animals and birds!
CABIN FEVER FUN DAY
11 am-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Campfire cooking, dogsled
demos, and many outdoor winter activities. Snowshoe
rentals for $2 per hour.
DAY OF SERVICE
12-2 pm, MHRC. What are you doing for others? Learn
how you and your family can volunteer to make an
impact within the community.
MAKE A SNOWMAN LUMINARY ~
2-3 pm, MNP. Bring a gallon or half-gallon clean
plastic jug to create a cute snowman to take home.
Members free; non $1. PR by 1/17.
TUESDAY 21
~
HOMESCHOOL NATURE: ADAPTATIONS
10-11:30 am, FCR-Classroom. Explore wildlife
adaptations through indoor and outdoor experiments
designed for homeschoolers (ages 5 and up) and
parents. PR youths by 1/17.
IRIS CARDS
6-9 pm, MNP. Learn how to fold patterned papers to
6-8 pm, MNP. Learn to
create unique designs on the front of cards. Supplies
use different soup
included. PR by 1/18; $5 members/$7 non at door.
stocks or just one to
WEDNESDAY
22
create a variety of main
BIRDING
TRIP:
CASTALIA
POND ~
dishes. Discover the
8:30 am-5:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Take a bus trip to this
importance of spices.
popular winter birding site. PR and pay $7 by 1/17.
PR by 1/9 and pay $7
Bring a lunch.
at the door.
THURSDAY 23
WOODCARVERS
7-9 pm, VRR-CB. Open carve night. New members and
visitors welcome to attend.
GARDEN SPROUTS: SNOW
10:15-11 am, MNP. Preschoolers and adult should
come dressed for outside. We will read “Stranger in the
Woods,” then go outside to make our own “stranger.”
No snow, inside craft.
SNOW FLEA HIKE
1-2:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Search for this unusual insect.
FRIDAY 17
SENIOR GARDEN STROLL
1-3 pm, LVP. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day with
crafts. Bring a clothing or food item donation for the
Lorain Family Center.
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING
7-8 pm, ABC. WRAPPS will provide a fun evening of
storytelling.
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: WINTER
10-11 am, SG-SGVC. Kids and an adult learn about
the winter season with story, crafts and fun!
4-5 pm, LVP. Don’t let winter keep you inside, make
some crafts! Open to all ages.
FRIDAY 24
ASTRONOMY:WINTER CONSTELLATIONS
7-9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date is 1/25.
SATURDAY 25
ARCTIC ANIMALS
10-11 am, MNP. Hands-on activities, experiments, and
crafts to find out how arctic animals survive the cold.
Drop-in format.
WINTER DAYS
10 am-4 pm, VRR-CB. Celebrate the winter season
at this fun-filled festival. Carriage Rides ($1 per
person, 42" and under free), sled dogs, ice carving,
and more! New this year: live reindeer and
historical re-enactors in the Bacon House. Food
and refreshments available for purchase.
SATURDAY 18
PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLORS ~
EVERGREENS WALK
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Snowshoes provided. Other
activities also included. PR by 1/7.
9 am-1 pm, COL-BL. Joyce Bolte instructs on painting
with watercolors! PR by 1/16 and pay $25 at the door.
11 am-12 pm, SG-SGVC. Explore pines, spruces, hollies
and more as we tour the garden.
COLD ASH HIKE
SNOWSHOEING ~
10-11 am, COL. Bundle up and head out for a hike,
and see if you can identify some of our local trees in
the winter!
11 am-12 pm, 12:30-1:30 pm OR 2-3 pm, VRR-Shelter
#1. See 1/4 for event description. PR by 1/22.
~
4-5 pm,LVP. Don’t let winter keep you inside, Let’s
make some crafts! All ages.
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB:
MAKE YOUR OWN GEAR
PLAY MARBLES!
6:30-8 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about the Club and
activities. Stewart Warner presents making your own
paddling gear.
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: SNOWFLAKES
10-11 am, VRR-CB. Learn all about this historic game
and play a few rounds.
10-11 am, KFR-ALPL. Preschoolers and adult will learn
about snowflakes and maybe catch some. May involve
a hike.
8 am-12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
with Joyce Bolte. PR by 1/8. Pay $25 at the door.
THE WINTER GARDEN
WINTER SURVIVAL SERIES:
BOW DRILLS
~
10 to 11:30 am, SG-SGVC. Learn about how to make
your winter landscape warm your heart. Garden tour
after program.
10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. Learn fire starting techniques
with bow drills. Clues at each program for survival
challenge at the end of series. PR by 1/9.
CHILLY SNOWMAN BASKET ~
11 am-4 pm, COL-BL. This cute round snowman is
woven on an 8" square hoop. We’ll paint and decorate
it! PR by 1/8. Pay $24 at the door.
Y
11 am-12 pm, FCR-Classroom. Nature tales read
NATURE STORIES AND MORE: AMPHIBIANS!
aloud, related activities for preschoolers and early
elementary students and parents.
CONSERVATORY TOUR
WINTER HIKE AND CAMPFIRE
1-2 pm, MNP. Enjoy a guided tour of the conservatory.
Admission fee of $2/person applies.
1-2:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Join us on this winter hike
followed by a campfire.
FIVE MILLION STEPS:
THROUGH HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
~
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
2-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. After hiking the Children’s Nature
Discovery Trail, relax with hot chocolate and play
birdwatching games.
10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. Join dog trainer Tina Carey on a
recreational walk; learn training tips. PR by 1/10. Pay
$10 one dog/$15 two. Donation benefits local rescue.
POND ACTIVITY
1:30-3 pm, VRR-CB. Presenter Bob Grau will present on
his amazing journey along the AT.
WINTERSCAPES HIKE
WINTER TRACKS AND TREES
1-2:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Learn to identify trees and animal
tracks on this winter hike. Followed up by a campfire.
RAPTOR CINEMA
2-3:30 pm, CAR-CVC. Enjoy a movie and kid-friendly
craft highlighting the majestic snowy owl. Bring a snack.
SUNDAY 26
POLAR BEAR RAMBLE
1-3 pm, SRR-JWC. Three-mile “plus” hike, on and off
trail. Depending on weather, strenuous hike. Campfire
and prizes at the finish!
MONDAY 27
EXPLORING DRAWING ~
9-11 am, MNP. See 1/6 for event description. PR by 1/22.
TUESDAY 28
ORCHID CLUB
7-8 pm, MNP. Join this club and learn about the group
called Miltonia.
WEDNESDAY 29
EARRINGS CLASS ~
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Use vintage glass beads and make 2
sets. All supplies provided. PR by 1/27; pay $5 at the door.
THURSDAY 30
2-3:30 pm, BRR-Shelter #1. Focus your lenses (eyes,
binoculars, and cameras) on Bur Oak’s hidden winter
wonders!
CONSTRUCT-A-MAMMOTH
WINNIE THE POOH DAY
2-4 pm, LVP. Celebrate your favorite bear and all of his
friends! We will celebrate by reading storybooks, crafts
and playing games.
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: SPY SCHOOL 101
SUNDAY 19
SNOWSHOE HIKE
~
9:30-11 am, CA. See 1/4 for event description.
Discover Caley Reservation. PR by 1/17.
1-2 pm, COL. See what activity there may be on some
of our many ponds and marshes!
BIG ICICLE HIKE
CAMPFIRE HIKE: BEAVERS, AND MUSKRAT,
AND MINK, OH MY!
1-2 pm, VRR-CB. Hike to view the spectacular cliff
icicle displays.
1-2 pm, VRR-CB. Kids learn about the ice age and
build a full-size 3-D Mammoth!
4-5 pm, LVP. See 1/23 for event description.
7 pm, CAR-CVC. Connect remotely with the
International Spy Museum to learn about the secret
history of spying through unique gadgets and artifacts.
FRIDAY 31
SCRAPBOOKING IN THE PARKS ~
10 am-9 pm, ABC. Create and share ideas. Have fun
and enjoy the sites of the park. PR by 1/26. Pay at the
door: $10 for one day and $15 for both.
1-2:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Search for signs of these active
mammals, then return to the fire for hot chocolate.
RAPTORS UP CLOSE
Y
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about our local raptor species
by meeting two of our Raptor Center residents during
this indoor program.
SNOWSHOEING
= Easy
WEDNESDAY 15
10-11 am, SG-VC. Walk the garden to admire the season.
DOG WALK ~
Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
6-9 pm, MNP. Make a beautiful crystal and bead
bracelet. PR by 1/8. Pay at the door: $45
members/$50 non.
MLK CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 12
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
BEAD A BRACELET: Xs AND Os ~
6:30-9 pm, FCR-Classroom. Learn about fly-tying, casting,
and conservation by attending a monthly meeting.
1:30-3 pm, VRR-Shelter #1. See 1/4 for event
description. PR by 1/8.
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
6-7:30 pm, MNP. Easy to learn
repetitive patterns drawn one line at
a time. Relaxing, creative process
that helps to reduce stress and produce calm. PR by
1/8 and pay at the door: $20 members/$25 non.
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
SNOWSHOEING
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
ZENTANGLE 101 ~
some crafts! All ages.
Parking lot at intersection of Woodford
Blvd. and Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and
investigation for preschoolers and
adult.
THURSDAY 16
SATURDAY 11
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
TINY TALONS:
GREAT HORNED OWL
For more arts and
entertainment
see page 5.
HOMESCHOOL: SNOWSHOEING
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
~
TEENS AT THE PARK
ORIENTATION
11 am-3 pm, FCR-Classroom. Join in the monthly
gathering–NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
SOUP’S ON ~
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES ~
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
HIKING
LEVELS
1-2 pm, MNP. Enjoy the last day
of the Wonders of Winter display
with a guided tour of the
conservatory. Admission fee of
$2/person applies.
BIG ICICLE HIKE
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
WR
CONSERVATORY TOUR
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
SZ
WINTERSCAPES HIKE
WEDNESDAY 8
4951 French Creek Rd.
SG
1:30-3 pm, VRR-CB. Guided hike and learn how to
snowshoe! Snowshoes provided. Winter hike if no
snow. PR by 1/1.
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
LVP
~
SUNDAY 5
13630 Diagonal Rd.
KR
SNOWSHOEING
2-3:30 pm, FCR-Lobby. Focus your lenses (eyes,
binoculars, and cameras) on French Creek
Reservation’s hidden winter wonders!
EC Equestrian Center
NO Nielsen Observatory
IHR
~
SNOWSHOEING
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
FCR
10-11 am, FCR-Classroom. Indoor discovery and
outdoor exploration for school-age kids and their
parents.
Caley Reservation
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
BL
1-2:30 pm, LVP. With only a paper square, magician
Michael Roy, Folder Fantastique, mesmerizes with
magic and artistry. Must PR by 1/1, pay $1 at the door.
SATURDAY 4
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
CA
CIRQUE DU PAPIER ~
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
January 2014
~
2:30-3:30 pm, MNP. See 1/4 for event
MONDAY 13
EXPLORING DRAWING ~
9-11 am, MNP. See 1/6 for event
Vi si t u s online for more pro grams and registra tion at www.MetroParks.cc
Noontime
Concert Series
at the French Creek
Nature & Arts Center
4530 Colorado Ave.
Sheffield Village OH 44054
Jan.10th 12:00pm
Feb. 14th 12:00pm
Check out our FREE monthly concerts
as a part of our Noontime Concert
Series. The 8th Note Cafe will be open for
hot dogs, pizza, soda, and snacks. Visit
www.TNCArts.org for information on
individual performances.
Scan this code
with the QR reader on your smart
phone to sign up
for the Arts enewsletter!
By Kelly Boyer Sagert
$18 Center Section/$16 Side Section
$10 Youth (under 18)
Three sisters – Doris, Eleanor and Virginia Burrell – reach a crisis
point at the funeral of their mother, Tempe, causing them to
reflect back on the joys, sorrows, hopes and challenges of the past
two decades. Sisters Forever: The Burrell Family Letters shares
the exuberant flapper era of the 20’s; the despair of the Great
Depression; and the patriotism of the World War II years, all from
the perspective of the Burrells, one of the founding families of
Sheffield, Ohio. This is the world premier of this commissioned
play.
January 9th 7:30pm
FREE
The Jamboree is an evening of free music
featuring local performers, an Emcee, pianist,
catering by DeLuca’s, and an opportunity
for musicians & performers to try out new
works and old favorites. For a chance to
perform contact Rick Fortney at (440) 9495200 Ext. 229.
Dinner with the Burrell Sisters
Jan. 11th 4:00-7:00pm
Enjoy dinner and a fashion show with cast members portraying Doris,
Eleanor, and Virginia Burrell in the production of Sisters Forever.
Begin the afternoon with tea time, then watch a fashion show and
music from the time period of the show. Finally, enjoy dinner while
interacting with the “Burrell Sisters” as a prelude to the Sisters Forever
production (*show tickets sold separately). Cost of the program is $20
in advance; pre-register by calling (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221.
Book by John Steinbeck
$18 Center Section/$16 Side Section
$10 Youth (under 18)
Based on the 1937 John Steinbeck novel by the
same name, ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a tragic story
of friendship, compassion, and despair. Two
migrant workers, George and Lenny, move from
town to town seeking farm work during the Great
Depression. George takes care of the mentally
challenged Lenny as the two pursue their dream of
owning a farm of their own. But Lenny’s handicap
causes many problems for both of them along the
way, and soon George must decide if it’s better to
love Lenny or to let him go. ‘Of Mice and Men’
was the recipient of the 1938 New York Drama
Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play. Special daytime
student matinees are available for this production.
Burrell Homestead: Interactive Video Tour
Jan. 1st-31st
Learn about the Burrell Homestead via this FREE interactive video
tour located in the lobby of the French Creek Nature & Arts Center.
Use the computer terminal to explore the inside and outside of the
Burrell Homestead and watch videos about the Burrell family.
Founding Families of Sheffield
Jan. 10th, 17th, and 24th at 6:30pm
Learn about the founding families of Sheffield Village during this
FREE program. Local historians discuss the Burrell, Garfield, Root,
and Day families in this three part series of pre-show talks.
February 7th- 23rd
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm
Big Band Brunch
Jan. 5th 11am-2pm
Feb. 2nd 11am-2pm
Deluca’s Place in the Park
6075 Middle Ridge Rd.
Lorain, OH 44053
$22.50/person
4th Sunday of every
month 7:30 pm
Vosh Nightclub
1414 Riverside Dr.
Lakewood, OH 44107
$10/person
Enjoy your favorite big band music along
with DeLuca’s famous brunch. Featuring a
huge buffet of all your breakfast and lunch
favorites including omelet and Belgian waffle
stations. Reservations recommended by
calling (440) 233-7272.
For education and exhibit info, visit our website!
Coming Soon...
March 1st 6:30pm-9:30pm
Get the FULL listing of arts
events and purchase tickets at
www.TNCArts.org or by calling
(440) 949-5200 Ext. 221.
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...At Miller Nature Preserve
Something for everyone...
In every season...
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, OR FALL: WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE?
If you visited Miller Nature Preserve that could be a tough question to answer. Why?
Because we have something for everyone, every season!
Settled within an 80+ acre oasis in the heart of Avon on SR 83 just off I-90, Miller Nature Preserve offers quick
and easy access that encourages visitors to make it a destination. Lorain County Metro Parks planned the
reservation, made possible by the generous donation by Buddy Miller, in stages over many years. Our goal was to
offer visitors, both local, and regional, a unique and educational experience.
Since opening May of 2011, we have grown by leaps and bounds. The grounds feature a visitor center with a
unique gift shop, a café, and a 5,000-square foot conservatory. It includes an event patio, outdoor gardens,
butterfly house, and a trail that opened in November of 2013. We always strive to improve our parks, so expect
more gardens and other features in the near future.
When you visit for the day and really explore the park and all of its unique qualities and offerings, you will be
impressed and have the desire to come back again and again.
Conservatory- this ‘glasshouse’ may be small, but it has a big impact as you stroll through the different plant
collections and discover the beauty and tranquility within the different biomes. The conservatory also features
several seasonal displays that inspire you to become creative in your own backyard or small space. The displays
illustrate the use of different designs, materials, or plants that you may never have thought of planting.
Orchid Café- boasts a variety of cooking classes held monthly along with special events that combine music and
food, or educational opportunities with some fun. The café is open daily and is available for private functions.
Sunday brunch is on the menu the first Sunday of every month. We also offer a frequent lunch punch card.
Discover the Event Patio for all the fun! Visitors can enjoy lunch or an event on the patio, and it
is home to the ever growing Arts in the Park–music on the patio series in the summer.
Butterfly House– This popular attraction creates a unique experience where you
actually feel like you are floating with the
beautiful butterflies. In the summer,
many butterflies and
blooms are the main attraction. Attend a nature program or just enjoy the colors, and hopefully a
‘flying flower’ will land on you!
Programs- we host a variety of programs, from Kids Club events and programs, to gardening programs and many
hands-on creativity programs such as baskets, zentangle, jewelry, drawing, and more!
These programs are becoming very popular in such a peaceful and inspirational setting.
Divert yourself from the daily hustle and join us for a day... to enjoy a program, a lunch, a hike, a concert, the
peaceful scenery, the displays and plant collections, your friends.
Yearly highlights
Winter- Events range from seasonal displays, Dinner of Romance on Feb. 14, Girls’ Night Out, and craft programs.
Spring- Beautiful gardens of seasonal flowers and bulbs.
Summer- Butterfly house, Music on the Patio.
Fall- beautiful fall foliage, Clam Bake, Holiday Family Photos, Holiday Display.
2014 SEASONAL DISPLAYS OFFER A VARIETY OF HIGHLIGHTS
Jan-Feb- THE COLOR OF CYCLAMEN: The color, variety, and pattern of both the cyclamen flowers and their leaves
make this a unique display.
April-May- DISCOVER BONSAI & TOPIARY: see unique shapes & forms in the ancient form of artwork of bonsai.
You also will learn about topiary & how it can brighten your yard or house.
Summer Display- FAIRY GARDENS: Get in the groove and see some really cool gardens and get ideas on how to
create them in your yard. All different sizes for all different ideas!
Sept-Nov- AVON BICENTENNIAL-GO PURPLE & GOLD: Hooray for the Avon Eagles! Get in the spirit and
see some neat floral designs and help celebrate Avon’s Birthday!
Nov-Jan- HOLIDAY SURPRISE: visit this beautiful annual display which will intrigue
and inspire your senses and creative side for your own house.
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Birding in the Winter
Many people think that once it’s winter, there’s not much wildlife worth watching.
But that’s not accurate, especially if you try birding. While it is true most of the
birds you enjoyed in the warm season are gone, winter brings
us visitors from the North. Some
locations are better than others for
finding these migrants, but you don’t
need to travel far. Your backyard is a
great place to start.
Attracting birds to your yard doesn’t
have to be expensive. Things you can
do to boost your success rates include:
Feeders– The hopper and platform
styles attract the best variety of birds.
A suet feeder is a great way to provide
much needed fat for the cold weather.
Bird Seed– Try to get mixes without
corn and less fillers. Black Oil sunflower is nutritional and highly desirable.
Cover– Positioning your feeders near shrubs and trees makes birds less vulnerable
to predators. If you get a cut tree for the holidays, put it out by the feeders for
the rest of the winter.
Water– If it’s below freezing you’d have to have a heated birdbath, but in mild
winters that’s not the case. A shallow pie tin will do nicely for drinking or bathing.
Now that you’re feeding the birds, get yourself a decent pair of binoculars and a
bird identification book. Winter visitors you should observe include the Dark-eyed
Junco, White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows, Tree Sparrows, Red-breasted
Winter Days 2014
January 25
10 am-4 pm
Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage Barn
Embrace the winter season and join us for Winter Days 2014! We filled
this FREE event with fun for the whole family. Activities include icecarving demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides ($1 per person, 42”
and under free), live music, hearth-side cooking in the Carriage Barn,
meet-and-greet sled dogs and demos, winter nature display and more!
NEW this year, see live reindeer and learn about the parts of the world
where these animals
live in the wild. Also
NEW this year: historical
re-enactors will perform
throughout the Benjamin
Bacon House and provide
hands-on presentations
about pioneer life during
the winter months. Learn
even more about local
history by viewing the
antique ice-harvesting
display as well as
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and White-breasted Nuthatches, and a variety of Woodpeckers.
If you’re more adventurous, or just want to get out of the house, then hit the road
for a winter birding trip. Open water attracts waterfowl and gulls. If it’s a mild
winter, check out inland reservoirs and lakes. When everything is frozen, try your
luck at Miller Road park in Avon Lake. The warm water discharge will harbor
thousands of birds. If you want to see a variety of raptors, go countrycruising. The many open fields in southern Lorain County attract
hawks and owls alike.
Another great way to get into this hobby is to join us for some birding
related programming
January 22 • Birding Trip: Castalia Pond
8:30 am–5:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Take a bus trip to some popular winter
birding sites. Pre-register and pay $7 by 1/17/14. Bring a lunch.
February 15 • The Great Backyard Bird Count
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Strengthen and showcase your birding skills as we
participate in this year’s Great
Backyard Bird Count!
February 19 • Birding Trip:
Killdeer Plains
8:30 am–5:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Take
a bus trip to some popular winter
birding sites. Pre-register and pay $7
by 2/14/14. Bring a lunch.
ice-harvesting demos on the pond (ice conditions permitting). Stay at the park
throughout the day and enjoy cookies and warm beverages for purchase from
FRIENDS of the Metro Parks. Other food vendors will sell lunch options.
Interested in learning how to snowshoe? This activity also will be available
at Winter Days! Pre-register for snowshoeing programs at the event by calling
1-800-LCM-PARK or at www.metroparks.cc.
Check out the Special Events page at www.metroparks.cc for updated Winter Days
information and a schedule of activities. Also, Like Lorain County Metro Parks
on Facebook for more info about this great event. Contact the Carriage Barn at
(440) 967-7310 with any Winter Days questions. We hope to see you this January!
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
LORAIN COUNTY FITNESS WALKS
5:30-6:30 pm at Splash Zone. Every Monday.
WEEKLY WALKER
WOODLAND WALKS
11 am-4 pm, COL-BL. Make a large rectangular
chairside basket handy for magazines, newspapers or
storing yarn. PR by 2/6; pay $37 at the door.
SUN.
CAMPFIRE HIKE:
NESTING OWLS AND OTHER RAPTORS
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10 am-4:30 pm, VRR-CB. Wednesday-Sunday.
SATURDAY 1
SNOWSHOEING
8 am-4:30 pm, CAR-Art Gallery. Photographs of flowers
and nature, by local photographer, John Koscinski.
On display through February.
2-3:30 pm, VRR-Shelter #1. Participate in a guided
hike and learn how to snowshoe! Snowshoes provided.
Winter hike if no snow. PR by 2/6. Free.
9 am-9 pm, ABC. Create and share ideas. Have fun at
the park. PR by 1/26. Pay at the door: $10 for one day
and $15 for both.
KIDS CRAFT SPECIAL: GROUNDHOG ~
913 North Lake St., Amherst, Ohio 44001
Caley Reservation
18207 West Rd.
CAR Carlisle Reservation
CVC Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
12550 Diagonal Rd.
12882 Diagonal Rd.
(440) 458-5121
48600 New London Eastern Rd.
COL Columbia Reservation
2792 E. River
FCNC French Creek Nature Center
4530 Colorado Ave.
(440) 949-5200
PTPA Pine Tree Picnic Area
4951 French Creek Rd.
NIGHT SKY
6:30-8 pm, WR-VC. Bring a chair and
binoculars. Join BRAS for a viewing of
winter constellations and
Jupiter.
MONDAY 3
EXPLORING DRAWING II ~
9-11 am, MNP. Clela Stelnicki teaches various drawing
media and techniques to enhance your skills. Bring
sketch pad, pencils, and good eraser. Members
$10/$13 non at the door. PR by 1/29.
10-11 am, FCR-Classroom. Nature crafts, games, and
activities for preschoolers and parents, followed by a
movie.
Lakeview Park
MHRC Mercy Health & Recreation Center
47160 Hollstein Dr.
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-3470
1-2 pm, ABC-VC. Kids (all ages) learn about migrating
animals through sensory activities, a craft and outdoor
exploration.
YOUNG TREE PRUNING WORKSHOP
2739 Center Road
Avon OH 44011
440-937-0762
NCIT North Coast Inland Trail
Parking lot at intersection of Woodford
Blvd. and Gateway Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44035
SRR Sandy Ridge Reservation
JWC Perry F. Johnson
Wetland Center
6195 Otten Rd.
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(440) 327-3626
Schoepfle Garden
SGVC Schoepfle Garden
Visitor Center
9 am-3 pm, MHRC. Learn proper pruning techniques,
outside field for demonstration. Lunch provided. 5 ISA
Certified Arborist CEUs available. Sponsored by OAA,
EcoTree Services, LLC and LCMP.
EARRING MAKING CLASS ~
9:15-10:30 am OR 10:45 am-12 pm, MNP. Design and
create 2 pairs of crystal/glass earrings. Supplies included.
PR by 2/1; $8/member and $10/non at the door.
WATERCOLOR: NATURE SCENES ~
51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
(440) 967-7310
Wellington Reservation
WVC Wellington Visitor Center
535 Jones Rd.
(440) 647-2509
Lorain County Metro Parks Directory—
For general information, shelter
reservations, or program information,
contact: Carlisle Visitor and Administrative
Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange,
Ohio 44050, (440) 458-5121,
1-800-LCM-PARK, Fax: (440) 458-8924,
E-mail: pr@MetroParks.cc,
Website: www.MetroParks.cc
= Strenuous
HSP= Hiking Stick Program
(See Arrowhead)
= A Bioblast Program
= PR Preregistration is required. Please contact
the Park District Office at (440) 458-5121 or
1-800-LCM-PARK (TDD or Voice) by the date
shown on the Events calendar. The programs in
this calendar are structured for families and
individuals. Please contact the Park District
Office for information on programs specifically
designed for your group or organization.
We look forward to hearing from you!
TINY TALONS: LIGHT FOR FLIGHT
7-9 pm, VRR-CB. Open carve night. New members and
visitors welcome to attend.
THURSDAY 20
PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN: SENSES
10-11 am, SG-VC. Kids and an adult learn how to use
their senses with crafts, story and fun.
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Craft and investigation for
GARDEN SPROUTS: TRACKS
BEAD A BRACELET ~
6-9 pm, MNP. Make a necklace with a “Sparkling
Water” pattern from crystal and beads. PR by 2/5; pay
$35 members/$40 non at the door.
MAKE A TOOTHBRUSH RUG ~
6-9 pm, MNP. Learn how to make this rug using fabric
strips. Supplies included. PR by 2/8. Pay $8 members/
$11 non at the door.
WEDNESDAY 12
FIRELANDS FLY FISHERS
6:30-9 pm, FCR-Classroom. Learn fly tying, casting, and
conservation; monthly meetings.
THURSDAY 13
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FULL MOON HIKE
6:30-8 pm, WR. 4-mile guided hike, shorter hike return
at your own risk. Licensed friendly dogs welcome. Short
hike; you will return on your own.
PADDLING SPORTS CLUB: WORKOUT NIGHT
6:30-8 pm, MHRC. Learn more about the Club and the
facility manager will lead a tour and equipment
orientation.
FRIDAY 14
NOONTIME CONCERT
12-1:30 pm, FCR. Second Friday: treat yourself to an
afternoon of free music! Featuring diverse and unique
artists every month. Free and open to the public.
RATS, SPIDERS & LOVE
5-7 pm, MHRC. Celebrate Valentine’s Day wacky, learn
about critters. Craft, snacks and swimming. Ages 7-11.
$3.50 per person.
DINNER OF ROMANCE ~
5:30-7 pm, OR 7:30-9 pm, MNP. Dinner in the
conservatory amongst the foliage and display creates a
unique experience. Enjoy music, dinner, dessert with tip
included. Cash bar. PR by 2/11. Pay $25 members/
$30 for non at the door.
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6-8 pm, VRR-CB. Enjoy Valentine’s Day evening with live
jazz by fireside and decadent chocolate desserts. Walk the
luminary trail. PR by 2/10; Pay $5 per person at the door.
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10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. See 2/9 for event description.
PR by 2/12.
SUPER DINO WEEKEND
10 am-4 pm, SRR-JWC. Games and hands-on displays!
WONDERFUL WORLD OF BUBBLES
11 am-12 pm, COL. Bring the family to experience a
world of bubbles with bubble lady Sue Durante.
~
1:30-3 pm, ABC. See 2/9 for event description. Try a
new park! PR by 2/12.
LAKE ERIE FACT FINDING HIKE
2-3 pm, LVP. This scavenger hunt-style hike is great for
kids, families and adults to learn more about Lake Erie.
Hot chocolate/coffee after the hike!
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
2-3 pm, CAR-WOA. Strengthen and showcase your
birding skills as we participate in this year’s Great
Backyard Bird Count!
10:15-11 am, MNP. Preschoolers with an adult will
learn about animal tracks and explore outside. Dress
for the weather.
HIKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB MEETING:
PACKING TIPS
6:30-8 pm, ABC. Meeting will include packing demo.
All welcome. Meet at 5:45 pm to hike.
MAD FACTORY PRESENTS!
7 pm, CAR-CVC. Join us for Disney’s
Little Mermaid Jr. Pay $5 at the door.
FRIDAY 21
PRESCHOOL NATURE KIDS: HIBERNATION
10-11 am, KFP-ALPL. Preschoolers and an adult learn
about why animals hibernate through crafts and stories.
Maybe a hike.
SENIOR GARDEN STROLL
10-11 am, SG-VC. Walk the garden to admire the season.
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING
7-8 pm, VRR-CB. WRAPPS will provide a fun evening of
storytelling.
ASTRONOMY:WINTER PLANETS
7-9 pm, CAR-NO. Co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date is 2/22.
SATURDAY 22
9 am-1 pm, COL-BL. See 2/8 for event description.
PR by 2/20.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9 am-1 pm, CAR-CVC. Friends of Metro Parks and
Citizens’ Committee for LCMP. Includes all-you-can-eat
pancakes with scrambled eggs,
sausage, juice, and coffee. $7
adults, $4 children ages 2-10 yrs.,
under 2 free!
SNOWSHOE HIKE
~
9:30-10:30 am, FCR-LOBBY. See 2/9 for event
description. Try a new park! PR by 2/19.
MAPLE SUGARING
10 am-4 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn the history and science
of the Maple Sugaring process through a lecture,
hiking, and visiting the sugar shack.
FIRST FLOWERS WALK
11 am-12 pm, SG-SGVC. Walk the garden looking for
the first blooms of the year.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
12-4 pm, FCR-LOBBY. See 2/1 for event description.
No PR required.
MEDIEVAL NIGHT
5-7 pm, VRR-CB. Eat a turkey leg dinner without silverware
and watch a medieval theater performance! $15 per
person; pay $5 at registration by 2/18, balance at the door.
SUNDAY 23
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
9 am-12 pm, FCR-Lobby. See 2/1 for event
description. No PR required.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9 am-1 pm, CAR-CVC. See 2/22 for description.
DOG WALK
~
10-11:30 am, VRR-CB. Join dog trainer Tina Carey on a
recreational walk. Learn training tips. PR by 1/10, pay
$10 one dog/$15 two donation at the door (benefits
local rescue).
MAPLE SUGARING
10 am-4 pm, CAR-CVC. See 2/22 for description.
2-3 pm, COL. Let’s see what may be starting to poke
out of the ground, green up or fly in!
SATURDAY 8
VRR Vermilion River Reservation
AMP Amphitheater
BBM Benjamin Bacon Museum
CB Carriage Barn
10-11 am, LVP. Join us for crafts, a snack, and a fun
activity to learn about birds.
ANYTHING GOES HIKE
95 W. Hamilton
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
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CONSERVATORY TOUR
Splash Zone
11 am-3 pm, FCR-Classroom. Join in the monthly
gathering-NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
SNOWSHOEING
SAT.
WOODCARVERS
FRENCH CREEK RUG HOOKERS
SNOWSHOEING
FRI.
6:30-7:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Let’s find some owls.
10-11 am, CAR-CVC. Craft and investigation for
SATURDAY 15
WED. THUR.
OWL PROWL
TINY TALONS: LIGHT FOR FLIGHT
CHOCOLATE AND JAZZ
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TUE.
10:30 am-12:30 pm, FCR-Classroom. Local artist and SUNDAY 16
instructor Clela Stelnicki leads this step-by-step 4-class
SUPER DINO WEEKEND
session (2/6, 13, 20, 27). PR by 1/30. Pay $10 per
class at the door.
1-2:30 pm, COL. Let’s hike on the trail and off the trail
and search for signs of winter wildlife.
11106 Market St.
Birmingham, Ohio 44816
(440) 965-7237
= Moderate
HIKE AND CRAFT: MIGRATION
THURSDAY 6
MNP Miller Nature Preserve
Y = Live Animals
6-8 pm, MNP. Enjoy the art of bread making, from
dough to “rising” to the making of a healthier staple. PR
by 1/30, pay $15 at the door. Take home 2 loaves.
WEDNESDAY 5
1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052
= Easy
TUESDAY 4
WHAT A BREADWINNING RECIPE ~
State Route 511, Oberlin, Ohio 44074
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3-4 pm, MNP. Does this day really predict when spring
will come? Find out what is fact and what is myth with
activities and a hike. Snack provided. PR by
1/29. Free for members/ $2 non.
38744 Parsons Rd.
Grafton, Ohio 44044
Kipton Reservation
HIKING
LEVELS
2:30-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. Teens ages 13-17 discover
volunteer opportunities at the Lorain County Metro Parks.
KIDDIE CRAFT CLUB: SURVIVAL
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(440) 387-8107
WR
1:30-3 pm, CAR-CVC. In the spirit of Groundhog Day, learn
about hibernation and other winter survival strategies.
Indian Hollow Reservation
KFR Kopf Family Reservation
ALPL Avon Lake Public Library
SZ
HIBERNATION HIKE
GROUNDHOG DAY ~
French Creek Reservation
BH Burrell Homestead
TUESDAY 11
Briarwood Lodge
41971 Oberlin-Elyria Rd.
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 323-2632
HOMESCHOOL:
NATIVE AMERICAN WINTER GAMES
MON.
PRESCHOOL BEACH BUNCH: BIRDS
GROUNDHOG DAY FOR KIDS
TEENS AT THE PARK ORIENTATION
FHGC Forest Hills Golf Course
MONDAY 10
10 am-2 pm, COL-BL. See 2/1 for event description.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
25145 Royalton Rd.
(440) 236-3254
25250 Briarwood Dr.
~
1-2:30 pm, VRR-CB. Homeschoolers will learn various
games such as “snow snakes” and make one to take
home. PR by 2/11.
1-2 pm, SG-SGVC. Learn about groundhogs with a
story, crafts and a special treat!
CHR Charlemont Reservation
SG
2-3:30 pm, CAR-WOA. After hiking Meadow Loop Trail,
relax with hot chocolate while bird-watching in our
Wildlife Observation Area.
10 11:30 am, SRR-JWC. Get some exercise before the
big game.
WOA Wildlife Observation Area
LVP
11:30 am-1 pm, SG-SGVC. New and experienced volunteers
plan the gardening year. Call (440) 965-7237 for details.
PRE-SUPER BOWL HIKE
13630 Diagonal Rd.
KR
VOLUNTEER MEETING
SUNDAY 2
EC Equestrian Center
NO Nielsen Observatory
IHR
10 am-2 pm, COL-BL. Rent a pair of snowshoes and try
them out at your own pace. First come, first served-$2
per pair, per hour (participants may attend throughout
rental program). No pre-registration required.
HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
DPPA Duck Pond Picnic Area
FCR
2-3:30 pm, FCR-Classroom. Indoor discovery and
outdoor exploration for school-age kids and parents.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
HMHigh Meadows
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NATURE EXPLORERS: SPRING SIGNS
10-11:30 am, SRR-JWC. Join us for a winter hike
followed up by a campfire.
2720 E. 31st St.
Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 324-5481
CA
10-11 am, FCR-Classroom. A free ‘Make and Take’ for
young nature enthusiasts! PR by 1/29.
CAMPFIRE HIKE
DD Days Dam
1-2:30 pm, SRR-JWC. We’ll search for owls and hawks,
then return to the fire for hot chocolate.
ART SHOW: RELAX WITH FLOWERS AND
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
BRR Black River Reservation
BUR Bur Oak
Calendar of Events Pull-out Section
MAGAZINE BASKET ~
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
ABC Amherst Beaver Creek
Reservation
February 2014
SUNDAY 9
8:30-9:30 am, COL. 2/3, 11, 19, 27.
9-10:30 am, KFP-ALPL. Every Wednesday.
METRO PARKS LOCATIONS
AND FACILITIES
more. Space is limited; must PR by calling (440) 2337272. Tickets are $10 for ages 3-14 years; under 2
free; $7 for adults.
8 am-12 pm, CAR-CVC. Enhance your painting skills
with Joyce Bolte. PR by 1/8. Pay $25 at the door.
OLD FASHIONED VALENTINES ~
10-11:30 am, SG-SGVC. Craft old-fashioned Valentine’s
Day cards and learn about the holiday. $1 donation at
the door, PR by 2/6. All ages.
WINTER SURVIVAL SERIES:
FOOD AND WATER
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10-11:30 am, VRR-Shelter #1. Acquire food and water
in a winter survival situation. Gain clues to use in the
survival challenge. PR by 2/6.
SNOWSHOE RENTALS
12:30-3:30 pm, SRR-JWC. See 2/1 for event
description. Visit Sandy Ridge.
CONSERVATORY TOUR
Admission fee of $2/person applies.
BIG ICICLE HIKE
icicle displays.
MAKE-N-TAKE NATURE CRAFTS
1-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Make bird-inspired crafts to give to
the love birds in your life on
Valentine’s Day!
PRINCESS BALL ~
5-7 pm, LVP. Face painting,
princesses, dinner, dancing, and
BIG ICICLE HIKE
icicle displays.
MONDAY 17
Admission fee $2/person applies.
EARLIEST SIGNS OF SPRING
SNOWSHOE HIKE ~
2-3 pm, BRR-Shelter #1. See 2/1 for event
9-11 am, MNP. See 2/3 for event description. PR by 2/12. MONDAY 24
SUPER DINO WEEKEND
WINTER PARTY ~
11 am-1:30 pm, VRR-CB. Make crafts, enjoy hot cocoa,
roast marshmallows and hot dogs, and watch a movie
from Noon-1:30 pm. Also try out the sledding hill! PR
by 2/15. Free.
DISTANCE LEARNING:
CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA
2-3 pm, CAR-CVC. Learn about the botanical origins of
two favorite flavors that originated from the Camden
Botanical Garden. Crafts and tastes to follow program.
MAGIC SHOW
2-3 pm, MNP. Celebrate a day off school with a magic
show. FREE.
TUESDAY 18
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HOMESCHOOL NATURE: ECOLOGY
10-11:30 am, FCR-Classroom. Explore wildlife
interactions with indoor/outdoor experiments designed
for homeschoolers (ages 5 and up) and parents. PR
youths by 2/7.
ZENTANGLE 102 ~
6-7:30 pm, MNP. Crave more patterns and projects?
Then this class is for you. PR by 2/12; pay $20
members/$25 non at the door.
WEDNESDAY 19
BIRDING TRIP: KILLDEER PLAINS ~
8:30 am-5:30 pm, SRR-JWC. Take a bus trip to this
popular winter birding site. PR and pay $7 by 2/14.
Bring a lunch.
TUESDAY 25
STROLLER ROLLIN’
11 am-12 pm, VRR-CB. Introduce your little one to
nature on this stroller hike! Paved and gravel trails.
ORCHID CLUB
7-8 pm, MNP. Doing work on the orchid display in the
conservatory.
WEDNESDAY 26
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT ~
6-9 pm, MNP. Pamper yourself with a variety of local
salons, educational displays and more. Includes food.
Cash bar available. PR by 2/20; members $15/ non
$20 at the door.
THURSDAY 27
MAD FACTORY PRESENTS!
7 pm, CAR-CVC. Join us for Disney’s
Little Mermaid Jr. Pay $5 at the
door.
FRIDAY 28
10 am-9 pm, ABC. Create and share
ideas and have fun! PR by 2/23. Pay
$10 for one day/ $15 for Friday and
Saturday.
Vi si t u s online for more pro grams and registra tion at www.MetroParks.cc
MAPLE SUGARING
February 22, 23 • March 1, 2, 8, 9 • 10 am-4 pm
Carlisle Visitor Center
As winter winds down and spring quickly approaches, the
forest bursts to life! During warm days of late winter,
trees pump sap upward to the branches to aid in leaf
production. On nights when the temperature drops below
freezing, the trees pump the sap back underground to
prevent the water solution from freezing in the branches.
The quick rise and fall of sap is called a “run.” To collect
sap for maple sugaring, we need a combination of cold
nights coupled with warm days to keep the sap “running”
up and down the trunk of the tree. When spring is in full effect and the new tree buds
begin to burst into bloom, chemical changes take place in the sap that turn it sour and end
the maple sugaring season.
Sugar maple trees contain the highest concentration of sugar in
their sap than any other tree; on average around 2 percent. This
isn’t very much sugar, in fact, it takes approximately 40 buckets
of sap to make one bucket of syrup! This transformation takes
place by adding just one ingredient: heat. The sap is heated
to boiling temperatures in an evaporator. After the water
evaporates, you are left with sweet, sticky syrup.
To learn more about this unique process, join us at the Carlisle Visitor Center on February
22 or 23, or March 1, 2, 8, or 9 from 10 am-4 pm. We will explore the history and science
of Maple Sugaring through hands-on activities geared for all ages. Discover the secrets
of maple sugaring with a brief indoor lecture, an invigorating hike to the sugar bush and
collect sap with a Naturalist. Then visit the Sugar Shack to watch the sap transform into
syrup. Train rides through a second sugar bush also may be available, weather permitting.
Below is the schedule of events for each program day.
Maple Sugaring Schedule of Events
10 am, 11 am, 3 pm
The Story of Maple Sugaring Video
10:30 am
Sugaring Story Reading
12-4 pm
Sugar Shack Open House
12-4 pm
Green Choo Rides through Sugar Bush
12:30 pm
Maple Sugaring 101 Lecture
1:30 pm
Sugar Bush and Sap Collection Hike
Carlisle Room
Carlisle Room
Sugar Shack
Train Station
Carlisle Room
Meet in lobby
Metro Parks Winter Fun
This season, get outdoors and experience the possibilities for winter
fun within the Metro Parks. Various independent recreation options
are available, along with several family-friendly events and special
programs.
Hit the trails with snowshoes or cross country skis to witness the
rugged beauty of nature during the winter months. At the Mill Hollow
Carriage Barn, snowshoes are available for daily rentals WednesdaySunday, 10 am-4 pm throughout January and February ($2 per
person, per hour). Explore various scheduled snowshoeing programs
and rental dates at other Metro Parks throughout these months. Check
out the Arrowhead calendar section or www.metroparks.cc for more
information. Also, hike the trails on one or more of the scheduled
recreational and nature hikes.
Try out a few other recreational park activities, such as sledding!
You’ll find many designated sledding hills throughout the Park
District, namely at the Vermilion River Reservation–Bacon Woods, and
the Carlisle Reservation-Equestrian Center. Looking for an activity
on the adventurous side? Consider checking out the local rivers for
Steelhead Trout fishing at its finest, or perhaps photograph the
beautiful cliff icicles that form this time of the year.
Experience all that winter has to offer and attend one of many
scheduled events. Don’t miss the “Cabin Fever Fun Day” at the Sandy
Ridge Reservation on January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also
venture out for “Winter Days” at the Vermilion River Reservation on
January 25. This long-standing event is bigger and better this year
with new attractions such as live reindeer! Both events feature sled
dog demos. In February, “Maple Sugaring” kicks-off at the end of the
month at the Carlisle Visitor Center.
This winter, definitely take time to enjoy the season by venturing
outdoors. The Metro Parks are fun all year round!
FRIENDS OF THE METRO PARKS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Feb. 22 & 23 and March 1 & 2
Time: 9 am-1 pm
Price: $7 per person $4 children 10-2 Under 2 free.
All you can eat pancakes served with scrambled eggs, sausage,
juice, milk, coffee.
Tickets for the 9th annual murder mystery Dinner Theater “Murder Ahoy”
sponsored by Friends of the Lorain County Metro Parks will go on sale
February 14, 2014. Tickets are $58 per couple, $30 per individual
or $28 each for groups of 8 or more. Call 216-544-3865 and leave a
message to make reservations and purchase tickets. Thank you, and
enjoy the show!
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Want to be part of the mysterious fun? Join us at the Carlisle Visitor
Center on January 7 at 7 pm to audition for a part in “Murder Ahoy.”
Indoor Garage Sale
The Friends of the Metro Parks will sponsor an Indoor
Garage Sale on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from
9 am–4 pm at the Carlisle Visitors Center.
You’ll find a variety of treasures, plus marked down Nature
Nook inventory for sale.
Cash and credit cards only. NO CHECKS.
We will accept public donations for this sale on Saturday,
January 25, 2014 from 9 am–2 pm at the Carlisle Visitor’s
Center. We hope to collect the following items:
Holiday Decorations
Arts and Craft Items
Books
Kitchen Items
Jewelry
Cookbooks
DVDs/CDs
Unwanted Gifts
Home Décor
Family/Board Games
Please NO shoes, clothes, electronics or broken items.
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95 West Hamilton St.
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
(440) 774-5059
FLICK ‘N FLOAT MOVIE NIGHT
Join us on January 18 from 7-9 pm for a family movie night in the big pool! We will
play a family friendly movie and provide inner tubes for floating.
The cost is $3.50 per person; all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
*Pool will close @ 6:30pm this night.
QUICKSTART KAYAKING CLASS
Cost: $40
Dates: January 19, 9 am-12 pm
February 9, 9 am-12 pm
February 16, 9 am-12 pm
ACA (American Canoe Association) beginning paddling
on water course. Highlights: kayak nomenclature, basic
strokes, safety, and demonstration of rescues. 16 and
older; 16-18 must be accompanied by participating
adult. Must be able to hold breath under water.
Preregistration is required.
SWIM LESSONS
2014 Session 1:
Monday evenings, January 20 – February 24
Wednesday evenings, January 22 – February 26
Saturday mornings, January 25 – March 1
Fee: Members $40 / Non-members $55
Members sign ups begin December 30 (by phone or in person)
Non-member sign ups will be held January 5 beginning at 9 am at Splash Zone.
PLEASE BE AWARE THE BIG POOL WILL BE CLOSING EARLY ON THE FOLLOWING
DATES FOR SWIM MEETS:
January 3 @ 5:30 pm
January 4 @ 1 pm
January 11 @ 1 pm
January 14 @ 4:30 pm
January 18 @ 1 pm
ACUPUNCTURE FOR NATURAL HEALING
Join us on Monday, February 3 from 7-8 pm!
Watch a 15-minute video with doctors that explains how
acupuncture works and demonstrates how it is used at St.
Vincent’s Hospital, NYC and around the world. Sally McMullen,
Lic. Ac., will provide a demonstration after the video.
Call (440) 774-5059 to pre-register for this free program.
January 29 @ 4:30 pm
FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE
Dates:
January 15 – March 8 (Line Dancing)
January 16 – March 9 (Ball Room Dancing)
Time: 7-8 pm • Admission: $45 (members) $55 (non-members)
Registration: Call (440) 984-3470
The Mercy Health & Recreation Center will host an 8-week dance class this winter
for individuals interested in Line Dancing or Ball Room Dancing. The classes are
designed to instruct the fundamentals of dance. Each dance class will be held for
8-consecutive weeks. Register early as classes are limited to 20 participants.
SUNDAY FUNDAYS
Dates: Sunday, January 5 • Sunday, February 2
Time: 2-6 pm • Admission: $3.50/person (50% off regular admission)
Registration: Day of event
Families that visit the Mercy Health & Recreation Center on the first Sunday of
each month will receive 50 % off daily admission ($3.50/person)! Enjoy the day’s
activities including games, movies, snacks, and swimming & slide.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION MARATHON
Date: Saturday, January 4 • Time: 9 am-12 pm
Admission: $15/person
Registration: Pre-Registration (440) 984-3470 or Day of Event
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s time to set NEW goals. Visit
the Mercy Health & Recreation Center to get the year started off on
the right foot by participating in up to 4 fitness classes (land fitness
and water fitness), facility tours, fitness equipment orientations,
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41760 Hollstein Drive • Amherst, Ohio 44001
(440) 984-3470
nutrition presentations, and meet with personal trainers to discuss goals.
Bring your workout clothes, swim suit, and water bottle in order to be prepared for
anything available.
MONDAY MORNING MOMS
Dates: Mondays (weekly)
Time: 8:30-9:30 am • Admission: $2 • Registration: Day of Event
Moms (and dads) dread Monday, right? Wrong! Bring your toddler and a coffee cup
and get your week started off right. Meet us for an hour of chit chat, coffee, crafts,
and a play date. Perfect for your toddler, but any child is welcome.
MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Memberships are available at the Mercy Health &
Recreation Center. Visit our staff during normal
business hours for tours and more information or log
onto www.metroparks.cc. Memberships are available as
low as $33.33/month.

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