NATURALIST PROGRAMS
Carol G. Ward, Naturalist
(Thanks to Ms. Cox, Teacher, for sharing this photo.)
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Winter 2009 - 2010
Nature Program Schedule
ELF HELP—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 @ 1PM—5PM
Do you need some time to finish last minute holiday shopping or preparations without the kids tagging along? Drop them off at the park office conference room for an afternoon of nature fun. We’ll play nature games, make a craft, have a snack, and even play outside if the weather permits. This program is for children ages 4 and up (must be toilet trained). Space is limited and you must pre-register by 12/16. Children not pre-registered will not be accepted that day.
JUNIOR NATURALIST: SPECIAL EDITION—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 @ 10:30AM—NOON
In this special edition program for students ages 7 –14, we will meet at the park office conference room for a morning of snow study. Learn about the formation and identification of snowflakes, layers of snow, conduct experiments with temperature and melt, and more. This program will take place indoors as well as out so please dress in layers. Pre-registration is appreciated for planning purposes.
SNOWSHOE SAMPLER AT CLEVELAND LAKEFRONT NATURE PRESERVE (DIKE 14)—SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 @ 1PM—3PM
(In the event of no snow there will be a winter hike offered.) Back in Ohio’s history, snowshoeing was a good way to get around in the winter. Today we have modern inventions that are better forms of transportation. But, snowshoeing is still a great way to explore nature’s winterscape and wildlife. We’ll meet at the park office for instruction from the Cleveland Metroparks IGO Program and then snowshoe our way down to and out on Dike 14. Snowshoe rental and instruction provided free of charge to you courtesy of Cleveland Lakefront State Park. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Open to ages 8 and up.
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT: FULL MOON HIKE—FRIDAY, JAN. 29 @ 7PM—8:30PM
Get over your case of the winter blues and join me for a night hike under the almost full wolf moon. While wolves haven’t been wild in Ohio in over 200 years, we’ll keep our eyes open for other animals of the night. We’ll meet at the Wildwood entrance parking lot. Dress for the weather.
CHILDREN’S ICE DROWNING PREVENTION WORKSHOP—SUNDAY, FEB. 7 @ 1P—3P: CANCELLED
Come learn how to recreate safely in the winter around frozen water. There will be a slide show presentation, practice of hands on self-rescue techniques, and a show and ‘try it’ of rescue equipment. This program takes place entirely indoors at the park office conference room and is geared to children age 6 and up. Pre-registration is appreciated.
SNOWSHOE SAMPLER AT WILDWOOD—SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 1PM—3PM
(In the event of no snow there will be a winter hike offered.) See Jan. 17 for program description, however, this program will take place at Wildwood State Park. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Open to ages 8 and up.
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT: SHIPWRECKS—FRIDAY, MARCH 12 @ 7PM—9PM
Test your knowledge of ship parts and lingo as well as participate in hands on exploration activities related to shipwrecks, water science, and aquatic wildlife. These are just a few of the new activities and experiments planned for this evening. Stop by the park office building to participate and learn more about the upcoming summer day camps sponsored through Case Western Reserve University—Center for Science and Mathematics & Cuyahoga County Public Library. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated for activity planning purposes.
SUNDAY FUN & GAMES: FAMILY CHALLENGE— SUNDAY, MARCH 21 @ 1 PM—3 PM
Compete against other families in this Survival Ohio Style event—a spin off of the popular television show, Survivor! Families will compete against each other in challenges of knowledge, memory, and skill to win the game. This event will take place at the park office building and surrounding grounds. Pre-registration is required and limited to 8 families.
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
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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.***
NATURE CENTER UPDATE:
I am pleased to announce that we are in the final stages of completing the exhibits and activity stations for the nature center. I am looking forward to announcing soon the opening of the Cleveland Lakefront Exploration Station in late winter or spring. Please keep an eye out for this announcement! Currently, I’m also seeking donations of the following items: books on assorted nature topics (can be used), bird feeders & hanging stakes, bird seed, recording of bubble/underwater sounds, boom box or stereo to play sound recordings, anything else you may have that could be used for an exhibit/display/activity station. Thanks for your continued support of this facility and programming. ~Carol~
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*****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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