FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 7, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:BOB ROTATORI OR JESSICA PIKE216-635-3200, EXT. 3263 OR EXT. 3275 Slither over to Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation andmeet Ohio's native reptiles. Join Cleveland Metroparks on Saturday, August 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.for the free event - "Snakes, Turtles & Fun!" at TheShelterhouse Picnic Area in South Chagrin Reservation inBentleyville. Enjoy an evening dedicated to reptiles with games and crafts, livemusic, presentations and exhibits, the "Who's Who" Hallof Live Reptiles, air brush painting (for a $1), andmore! The Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists and other groupswill be on-hand with over 50 live reptiles! And, Kristin Stanford, the "Island Snake Lady" as seen onDiscovery Channel's Dirty Jobs, will also be at the event with over30 of her snakes! Visitors can also browse the great merchandise selections ofEarthWords Nature Shop, and enjoy refreshments forpurchase. The Shelterhouse Picnic Area is located off Hawthorn Parkway inSouth Chagrin Reservation, east of SOM Center Road/Rte. 91 inBentleyville - north of the Rte. 422/Rte. 91 exit. For more information, call 440-247-7075 orclevelandmetroparks.com. Reptiles are invading with fun at the "Snakes, Turtles &Fun!" event in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,naturally!
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