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    GET READY FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FUN WITH

    News & Press | March 2010

    GET READY FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FUN WITH

    Posted: March 2, 2010
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    " text-indent: .5in; line-height: 150%;">" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Warmer
    weather will be here in no time, so get ready for outdoor
    recreational activities by taking a course through Cleveland
    Metroparks Institute of the Great Oudoors (IGO).



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    a wide range of outdoor experience to people of all
    abilities.
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    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Participants
    will enjoy the knowledge and expertise of seasoned instructors with
    all IGO courses and have fun at the same time.
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    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">IGO helps
    people develop or enhance their outdoor skills, knowledge and
    environmental ethics.



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    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Among the
    variety of courses offered this spring and summer, IGO is currently
    accepting registrations for the following:



    Family Outdoor
    Survival



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Saturday, March 6 � 1 - 4
    p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Garfield Park Nature Center �
    Garfield Park Reservation -OR -



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sunday, March 28 � 1 - 4
    p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Look About Lodge � South
    Chagrin Reservation - OR -



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Tuesday, April 6 � 6 - 9
    p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Brecksville Nature Center �
    Brecksville Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Know what to do if a family
    member got lost in the woods? Ever become disoriented during a
    hike? Bring the family to discover basic tools to survive a night
    in the woods. Learn shelter building, fire starting and how to make
    a survival kit. Ages: 10 and older.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Fee: $12.50



    Knot Tying for
    Families



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Thursday, March 11 � 6:30 -
    8:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">North Chagrin Nature Center �
    North Chagrin Reservation -OR-



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Tuesday, April 13 � 6:30 -
    8:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Garfield Park Nature Center �
    Garfield Park Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">A good knot
    should tie easily, look pretty, be useful, and untie almost as
    quickly as it was tied. Bring the family together to learn basic
    knots, their uses and more. Ages: 10 and older.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fee:
    $12.50



     



    Introduction to
    Wildlife Rehabilitation Training



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday,
    March 13 � 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. AND Sunday, March 14 � 9 a.m. -
    1p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Garfield
    Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Interested in
    learning what it takes to become a �home-based� category 1 wildlife
    rehabilitator? Ohio permitted rehabilitators Dr. Susan Shibley and
    Nonda Surratt take a practical approach to teaching state
    regulations, proper care and feeding of orphaned animals, answering
    wildlife calls, animal release, and more.
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    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">This class
    meets the requirements for those applying for a category 1 permit
    through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of
    Wildlife. (Category 1 permit holders may care for orphaned
    squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, and groundhogs only.)



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fee: $65
    (includes training manual and Saturday lunch)



     



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    Stove Building



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesday,
    March 17 � 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Garfield
    Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Been looking
    for ways to lighten the backpacking load? Want to bulk up on the
    emergency kit? Alcohol stoves are great for both. Weighing in at a
    few ounces, they are easy to carry and can boil water in minutes.
    Learn the basics of multiple stove designs. This course will cover
    stove building, pot stand building, wind protection, and cooking
    methods. Participants get to take the new stove home. Ages: 16 and
    older.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fee: $15
    (includes all materials)



    " font-variant: small-caps; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Backpacking
    Basics



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Monday, March 22 � 6:30 -
    8:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Rocky River Nature Center �
    Rocky River Reservation - OR -



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Wednesday, April 7 � 6:30 -
    8:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Garfield Park Nature Center �
    Garfield Park Reservation - OR -



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Thursday, April 22 � 6:30 -
    8:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">North Chagrin Nature Center �
    North Chagrin Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Backpacking is a great way to
    reconnect with nature. Learn the basics of having a safe and
    enjoyable back-country experience. Our knowledgeable staff will
    cover important topics such as tents, backpacks, water filters,
    sleeping bags, ground pads, food, and clothing.



    Fee: $15



    " font-variant: small-caps; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">How
    to Survive Just About Anything



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Wednesday, March 24 � 6:30 -
    9:30 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Garfield Park Nature Center �
    Garfield Park Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Stand a greater chance of
    surviving snowstorms, tornados, floods and other disasters with
    proper planning and the right kit. Get the resources to begin
    making a disaster kit for home and have fun practicing fire
    starting techniques (without matches). Even learn tips for pet
    disaster kits!
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    Each
    participant will receive and IGO survival tool to put in their
    kit.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Fee: $15



     



    " font-variant: small-caps; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">American
    Red Cross First Aid Class



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Wednesday, March 31 � 6 - 10
    p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">John J. Donnelly Rocky River
    Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This class teaches skills to
    become better equipped to respond to first aid
    emergencies.
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    Lessons
    include: proper wound care, splinting broken bones, treating
    someone for shock, and more. Upon completion of this course
    participants will be qualified for American Red Cross First Aid
    certification good for three years. Ages: 16 and older.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Fee: $35 (includes certification
    card and workbook)



    More Drawing in
    Nature



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Saturday, April 3 � 9 a.m. -
    noon



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Brecksville Nature Center �
    Brecksville Reservation -OR -



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Saturday, April 24 � 9 a.m. -
    noon



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">North Chagrin Nature Center �
    North Chagrin Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ever dabbled
    in drawing or attended a Drawing in Nature class? Join Naturalist
    Stefanie Verish for an afternoon of in depth sketching dynamics.
    Learn how to advance your skills of capturing nature on paper and
    go beyond beginner pencil drawing.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fee: style=
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      " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">$25 (includes
    sketchbook and drawing supplies)



     



     



    " font-variant: small-caps; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CPR/AED
    - Adult/Child/Infant



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Saturday, April 10 � 9 a.m. -
    5 p.m.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Garfield Park Nature Center �
    Garfield Park Reservation



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Learn critical skills for saving
    someone�s life in this American Red Cross certification course.
    This class will empower participants with the skills to help an
    infant, child or adult showing signs of life threatening
    respiratory or cardiac arrest symptoms. Ages: 16 and
    older.



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Fee: $55 (includes certification
    card and skills cards)



     



    Wilderness First
    Aid



    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Saturday
    and Sunday, May 22 & 23 � 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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    " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Look About
    Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation



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    Join this two-day workshop to learn wilderness first aid skills.
    Designed specifically for groups and their leaders, the workshop
    stresses preparedness and prevention, wilderness evacuation
    techniques and long-term patient care in prolonged transport
    situations. Scout leaders are encourage to attend as this course
    meets the Boy Scouts of America requirements for backcountry
    training.



    " font-size: 10.0pt;">Fee: $195 (includes lunch, text and first aid
    supplies)



     



    " text-indent: .25in; line-height: 150%;">" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">IGO offers equipment adaptation
    and assessment to make outdoor recreation opportunities available
    to all individuals, regardless of ability.



    " text-indent: .25in; line-height: 150%;">" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some classes
    have prerequisites, including a level of proficiency and knowledge.



    " text-indent: .25in; line-height: 150%;">" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For more information, a complete
    list of IGO courses and trips, and to register, call 216-341-1704
    or online at clevelandmetroparks.com.



    " text-indent: .25in; line-height: 150%;">" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Learn new outdoor skills to get
    ready for summer with IGO of Cleveland Metroparks
    -
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    part of your
    life, naturally
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