NATURALIST PROGRAMS
Carol G. Ward, Naturalist
NATURE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Spring 2008
For a printable spring schedule, click here!
DIKE 14 SPRING EVENT—MAY 3 @ 7:30 AM—NOON
This special event sponsored by the Dike 14 Environmental Education Collaborative is a unique
opportunity to gain access to this usually gated and closed to the public area. There will be guided hikes at 7:30 am & 8 am. A self guided tour with activity stations along the way will be offered between 9 am & noon. Dike 14 is a contained disposal facility which is located adjacent to the Gordon State Park area at Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and North Marginal. Parking is available at Gordon State Park boat ramp area, fishing area, and park office area. For more information contact Chris Trepal at 216-281-6468.
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RESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY—SELECT FRIDAYS @ 10 AM—11AMPreschool nature discovery is for children age 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.
May 16 —Meet at the Edgewater upper pavilion (from W. Blvd.) for insect collection and observation.
May 23—Meet at Wildwood (west end parking lot) for fishing from the break wall (rods & bait provided).
THE GREAT EUCLID CREEK INVASIVE PLANT PULL—MAY 17 @ 10 AM—NOON
Get ready to get a little dirty—for a good cause. We’ll be pulling Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant that out competes native species and isn’t a good food source for wildlife. This event is co-sponsored with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District as the first of several Euclid Creek Stewardship Events planned for 2008. Meet at the Wildwood entrance parking lot. Bring garden / work gloves if you have ‘em
ADVENTURES IN CANOEING—MAY 17 @ 2 PM—4 PM
Did you know it’s National Safe Boating Week?? Join us for this 2 hour program which will include boating safety. We will start with basic instruction before hitting the water of Euclid Creek at Wildwood. Pre-registration is required. Limit 8 canoes.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:
SATURDAY MAY 24 IN CLEVELAND
SUNDAY MAY 25 @ HEADLANDS BEACH
PARK BEAUTIFICATION DAY A.K.A. TRASH AND PANCAKES—
SATURDAY, MAY 31 FROM 10 AM TO NOON (PANCAKES AT 9 AM)
Northeast Ohio Sierra Club co-sponsors this 6th annual event. Meet at the Edgewater beach pavilion around 9 am for a pancake breakfast provided by the Sierra Club. Some gloves and trash bags will be provided by Cleveland Lakefront State Park. Bring garden or work gloves if you have them. Individuals and families welcome to participate. Pre-registration not required but appreciated for breakfast supplies.
PASSPORT TO FISHING—MAY 31 FROM 2PM—4PM
Are you new to the sport of fishing? Do you need to refresh your skills after the long winter break? Plan to attend this event in which you will visit skill stations to learn / refresh all you need to know to get into the sport of fishing for this summer. After completing the skills at each station you will have the opportunity to fish. This program made possible with the assistance of members of the Woods & Waters Club and support by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to the first 25 individuals age 6—15.
NORTH COAST HARBOR BOATING & FISHING FEST—JUNE 7& 8
SATURDAY @ 11 AM—6 PM AND SUNDAY @ NOON—5 PM
This event sponsored by The Lake Erie Safe Boating Council & ODNR Division of Watercraft will be held at Voinovich Park at North Coast Harbor. There will be many activities offered for families and kids including hands on learning about fishing and boating, maritime exhibits, music, giveaways, and more.
For more information visit www.boatingfest.com. ***Stop by and visit the State Park activity booth***
FOR QUESTIONS, MORE INFORMATION, OR PRE-REGISTRATIONS
PLEASE CALL 216-881-8141 EXT. 3001
PARK OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 8701 LAKESHORE BLVD.,
CLEVELAND, OH 44108
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS HELD IN 2007
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DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON???
Place outside near your birdfeeder as a haven/shelter for birds until spring
SCHOOL & SCOUT NATURE PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE
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***Programming is available for youth and scout groups, schools and preschools, etc. FREE of charge. Please call for topics and schedule availability.***
Click here to see the January 11, 2007 Sun Scoop Article about Carol
Cleveland Lakefront State Park is in the process of creating a nature education facility at the park office building. If you have any items you’d be willing to donate for use in the new facility please contact me. Items of interest include but are not limited to: natural/wildlife objects, posters, nature related books, boat (will be for display—can have some damage), bubble machine, sound system, etc. Monetary donations also accepted.
As the facility is still in the planning phase, if you have any ideas on topics you’d like to see represented please e-mail them to me at CLSP.Naturalist@dnr.state.oh.us
Thanks for your assistance with this new endeavor. I look forward to sharing the new facility with you upon it’s completion!
Click Here for a survey form on the Nature Center and return to the Park Office via U.S. Mail to: Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Attention: Carol Ward, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd., N. E. Cleveland, Ohio 44108
Or Fax to 216-881-9256
*****HELP SUPPORT THE NATURE PROGRAMS AT YOUR OHIO STATE PARKS BY PURCHASING A OHIO STATE PARK LICENSE PLATE. THE COST IS $25 IN ADDITION TO THE USUAL BMV CHARGES. $15 FROM EACH PLATE SOLD GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING THE NATURE PROGRAMS AT OHIO STATE PARKS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
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