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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
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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." font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes;">
" 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 -
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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.
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$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
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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.)
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(includes training manual and Saturday lunch)
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Stove Building
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March 17 � 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
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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)
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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
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Each
participant will receive and IGO survival tool to put in their
kit.
" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Fee: $15
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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
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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.
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" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">$25 (includes
sketchbook and drawing supplies)
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- 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
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and Sunday, May 22 & 23 � 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.style=
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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)
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and assessment to make outdoor recreation opportunities available
to all individuals, regardless of ability.
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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.
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ready for summer with IGO of Cleveland Metroparks
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