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    DISCOVER THE PAST NOW AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS

    News & Press | July 2010

    DISCOVER THE PAST NOW AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS

    Posted: July 7, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

    JULY 7, 2010

     

    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

    BOB ROTATORI OR JESSICA PIKE

    216-635-3200, EXT. 3263 OR EXT. 3275

     

    Are you a history buff or just curious about the past? Then, join
    Cleveland Metroparks and travel back in time to learn some of the
    exciting history in and around the Park District. 

    Take part in the following free, history-related programs offered
    this August:



    Hidden Story Hike

    Tuesday, August 3 �
    9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Egbert Picnic Area �
    Bedford Reservation

    The 4-mile hike heads down into the gorge to uncover some of
    the history that lies within Bedford Reservation. Egbert Picnic
    Area is located off Gorge Parkway in Bedford Reservation, off
    Egbert Road in Walton Hills. For more information, call
    440-526-1012.

     

    Walking Works

    Saturday, August 21 �
    10 - 11 a.m.

    GarfieldParkNatureCenter
    � GarfieldPark
    Reservation

    Naturalist Amanda Ellisworth helps visitor discover some of the
    unique history of the area on a hike along the Iron Springs Loop
    Trail. GarfieldParkNatureCenter is located off Mill Creek Lane, off
    the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in
    Garfield Heights.  For more information, call
    216-341-3152.

     

    Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    Thursday, August 26 � 6 p.m.

    Rockside Road parking lot � Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation


    Cleveland Metroparks staff members Doug Kusak and Jill Hauger lead
    a 12-mile history/nature adventure on bicycle through Ohio &
    Erie Canal Reservation's all purpose trail. The terrain is paved
    and the program is at an easy to moderate pace. Helmets are
    required. Registration, beginning August 2, is required. Rockside
    Road parking lot is located near the intersection of Rockside and
    Canal roads in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Independence.
    For more information and to register, call 216-206-1000.

     

    Family Friday Night: Squire's Castle

    Friday, August 27 �
    7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

    Squire's Castle parking lot � North Chagrin Reservation

    Families are invited to discover one of Cleveland Metroparks
    most famous landmarks: Squire's Castle! Learn who Feargus B. Squire
    was, his connection to John D. Rockefeller, and the story behind
    the gatekeeper's lodge that still stands.  Squire's Castle is
    located off Chagrin River Road in North Chagrin Reservation, south
    of Chardon Road/Route 6 in Willoughby Hills.  For more
    information, call 440-473-3370. 

     

    School of the Wilds: Devonian Fossil Fishes

    Sunday, August 29 �
    2 - 5 p.m.

    JohnJ.DonnellyRocky RiverNatureCenter
    � Rocky
    RiverReservation


    Rocky RiverValley is among the best places on earth to find
    Devonian fossils. Naturalist Dave Dvorak and Geologist Paul Hilston
    will talk about what life was like 360 million years ago in the
    warm shallow sea. Afterwards, take a look at shale through a fossil
    hunter's eyes.RockyRiverNatureCenter is located at 24000 Valley
    Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in
    North Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6600.

     

    Enjoy the past now with Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally!



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