FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
AUGUST 17, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
CATHERINE POMIECKO - 216-635-3275
As night unfolds, enjoy several September evenings filled with
nature discovery and more in Cleveland Metroparks at the following
evening programs:
Family Friday Night: Insect
Investigations
Friday, September 10 � 6:30 -
7:30 p.m.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter � North Chagrin Reservation
Join Naturalist Mindy Murdock for an up-close
look at the world of insects and spiders. The entire family can
search for grasshoppers, butterflies, spiders, dragonflies, and
other 6- or 8-legged critters with nets provided from the nature
center. NorthChagrinNatureCenter is located off Buttermilk Falls
Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation,
off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. For more
information, call 440-473-3370.
Who'ssss Out There?
Friday, September 10 � 7 - 9
p.m.
Jackson Field � South Chagrin Reservation
Enjoy an evening hike with Naturalist Carly
Martin and discover what inhabits the woods of Jackson Field at
dusk. Look for critters of all kinds, including snakes! Wear sturdy
shoes and long pants for this partly off-trail hike. Jackson Field
is located off Miles Road in South Chagrin Reservation, east of SOM
Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville. For more information, call
440-247-7075.
Second Saturday Storytelling
Saturday, September 11 � 7:30 -
9 p.m.
Rocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky
River Reservation
Listen and learn through the ancient art form of
storytelling. Hear tales of clever insights into how little humans
have really changed. This program is recommended for adults and
older children. If you have a story to share, or for more
information, contact Janelle Reardon at Rocky
RiverNatureCenter (440-734-6660). Rocky RiverNatureCenter is
located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north
of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted.
Hike for your Campfire
Supper
Sunday, September 12 � 5:30 - 7:30
p.m.
Squaw Rock Picnic Area � South Chagrin
Reservation
Join naturalists for an evening hike through the riverside and
forests above Squaw Rock before returning to a dinner around the
campfire. Everyone is assigned a food item to bring upon
registration. Registration, by September 9, can be made by calling
440-247-7075 or emailing "mailto:LALreg@clevelandmetroparks.com" shape="rect" target=
"_blank">LALreg@clevelandmetroparks.com. Squaw Rock Picnic Area
is located off Hawthorn Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, east
of SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville.
In Your Backyard - Singing Insects
Thursday, September 16 � 7 - 8:30
p.m.
BrecksvilleNatureCenter � Brecksville
Reservation
Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis to learn about the music of the
night on a short, half-mile walk through Brecksville Reservation.
BrecksvilleNatureCenter is located off Chippewa
Creek Drive in Brecksville Reservation, west of Riverview Road in
Brecksville. For more information, call 440-526-1012.
Friday Movie Night: The Deep
Friday, September 17 � 7:30 - 8:45
p.m.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter � North
Chagrin Reservation
We know more about the surface of the moon than
the bottom of our oceans. In a film narrated by Naturalist David
Attenborough, discover the mountain ranges, large-toothed creatures
and spectacular "smoking chimneys" in the perpetual
nights of the deep ocean. Popcorn will be provided, and doors open
at 7:15. NorthChagrinNatureCenter is located off Buttermilk Falls
Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation,
off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. For more
information, call 440-473-3370.
Midweek Moonwalk
Wednesday, September 22 � 6:30 - 8
p.m.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter � North
Chagrin Reservation
As shadows of twilight change the landscape,
enjoy an easy, two-mile evening walk along a hemlock ravine. If
skies are clear, an almost full moon will be visible.
NorthChagrinNatureCenter is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway,
off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
Center Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. For more information, call
440-473-3370.
First Full Moon Of
Fall
Thursday, September 23 � 8:30 - 9:30
p.m.
Rocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky
River Reservation
Celebrate the official start of fall by taking a
moonlight walk on the Wildlife Management Trail under the first
full moon of the season. Terrain includes some stairs and is about
1.5 miles. Rocky RiverNatureCenter is located at 24000 Valley
Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in
North Olmsted. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Family Friday Night: Welcome Fall
Hayride
September 24 � 6:30 - 8
p.m.
Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Welcome the fall season with a family hayride
through the reservation. Snacks provided. Registration, from
September 1 through September 20, is required. Space is limited.
There is a $2 fee for ages three and older. Ages two and under are
free. Strawberry Picnic Area is located off Buttermilk Falls
Parkway, off the Strawberry Lane entrance of North Chagrin
Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Willoughby Hills. For
more information, call 440-473-3370.
Discover the park at dark with Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!
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