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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
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NOVEMBER 2,
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KAREN FREEDMAN - 216-635-3253
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The end of the
year is a good time to get outdoors in Cleveland Metroparks and
enjoy local wildlife, especially our feathered friends.
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Enjoy a variety
of free bird programs during the month of December:
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" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Sunday
Bird " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Walk
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Sunday,
December 5 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9 - 11
a.m.
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North
Chagrin
Nature
" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � North Chagrin
Reservation
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" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Search
this beautiful forest for woodpeckers and other songbirds that make
this area their winter retreat. Some binoculars will be available
to borrow. " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">North
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" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Center style=
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located off " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Buttermilk
Falls Parkway" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">, off
the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
Center Road/Route 91 in " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Mayfield
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Village style=
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more information, call 440-473-3370.
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Bird Banding:
Songbirds
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Sunday,
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Rocky River
Nature
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Bird banding is
an essential tool for studying our feathered friends. Capture, band
and release birds near the feeders. Program will be cancelled if
raining. Drop in anytime between " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">9:30 a.m.> and >noon>. " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River >Nature >Center> is located at
24000
Valley Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
Reservation, north of " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
Road in
North
Olmsted" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more
information, call 440-734-6660.
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Winter Bird
Hike
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Sunday,
December 5 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">1 - 2
p.m.
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Garfield
Park
Nature
" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Garfield >Parkstyle=
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Join a
naturalist for an afternoon stroll in search of some winter birds.
Bring binoculars for a closer look! A few extra binoculars will be
provided. " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Garfield >Park >Nature >Center> is located off
Mill
Creek Lane" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, off the >Broadway
Avenue" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">entrance of Garfield Park
Reservation in " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Garfield
Heights.
For more information, call 216-341-3152.
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Winter Warriors
of West Creek
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Tuesday,
December 7 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">10 - 11:30
a.m.
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West Creek
Reservation
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Join Naturalist
Jen Brumfield on a quiet winter hike through the crisp fields and
forests of West Creek Reservation. Look for resident birds, like
titmice, juncos and bluebirds that are toughing out the season here
in " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Parma" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">'s "big
backyard." Binoculars recommended. West Creek Reservation's
main entrance is located off " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">West Ridgewood
Drive,
between State and Broadview roads in " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Parma" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more information,
call 216-341-9225.
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In Your
Backyard - Winter Birds
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Thursday,
December 9 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">7 - 8:30
p.m.
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Brecksville
Nature
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Reservation
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Do you know
what birds come to your feeder in the winter? Learn about the best
types of food to put out. Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis to learn
about year-round resident birds and how to attract them to your own
backyards. " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Brecksville >Nature >Center> is located off
Chippewa
Creek Drive" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, off the Route 82 entrance
of Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville. For more information,
call 440-526-1012.
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Brunch with the
Birds
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Saturday,
December 11 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9 - 11
a.m.
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Rocky River
Nature
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Bird-watching
or hiking are options this morning. While volunteer chefs cook,
participants can either watch birds or go for a fast-paced walk.
Then, enjoy a delicious brunch. Please bring a place setting and
assigned food items. Assigned food item will be given upon
registration. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Rocky
River " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Nature " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> is located at >24000 Valley
Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">in Rocky River Reservation,
north of " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
Road in
North
Olmsted" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more
information and to register, call 440-734-6660.
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Sunday,
December 12 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9 - 10
a.m.
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North
Chagrin
Nature
" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">'s Nature Education
Building � North Chagrin Reservation
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" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Enjoy
the birds visiting the feeders and sip hot coffee. Discuss how to
attract birds to your own backyard and the behaviors of the birds
that are being observed. This is a great opportunity to have bird
questions answered. Registration is required. Space is
limited. " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">North
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Chagrin
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Nature
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Center style=
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" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Nature
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Education
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Building style=
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located behind the nature center, off " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Buttermilk
Falls Parkway" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">, off
the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
Center Road/Route 91 in " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Mayfield
" font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Village style=
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more information and to register, call 440-473-3370.
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" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Bird
or Bust: " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">
Erie" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Gulls
& Waterfowl
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Thursday,
December 16 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">10
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Join Naturalist
Jen Brumfield, an avid birder, on a quest to see gulls and
waterfowl that visit the water of the tundra-esque >Cleveland> lakefront. Gull
identification is complex and tricky. Dress extremely warm.
Binoculars required. Spotting scope recommended. Registration is
required. Space is limited. Meeting location given upon
registration. For more information and to register, call
216-341-9225.
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Monthly Morning
with the Birds
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Saturday,
December 18 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9 - 11
a.m.
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Rocky River
Nature
" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky Riverstyle=
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Enjoy a
leisurely walk with Naturalist David Dvorak through the forest and
along wetlands to discover year-round resident birds and those that
have migrated to the area to spend the winter. " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River>Nature>Center> is located at
24000
Valley Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
Reservation, north of " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
Road in
North
Olmsted" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more
information, call 440-734-6660.
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Meet A
Chickadee
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Saturday,
December 18 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">1 - 2:15
p.m.
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Rocky River
Nature
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Enjoy
black-capped chickadees and other birds that stay active in the
winter. Join Naturalist Min Keung and try hand-feeding chickadees.
Rocky
River " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Nature " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> is located at >24000 Valley
Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">in Rocky River Reservation,
north of " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
Road in
North
Olmsted" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more
information, call 440-734-6660.
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Bird Banding:
Songbirds
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Sunday,
December 19 � " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9:30
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Rocky River
Nature
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Bird banding is
an essential tool for studying our feathered friends. Capture, band
and release birds near the feeders. Program will be cancelled if
raining. Drop in anytime between " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">9:30 a.m.> and >noon>. " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River >Nature >Center> is located at
24000
Valley Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
Reservation, north of " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
Road in
North
Olmsted" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. For more
information, call 440-734-6660.
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Discover birds
throughout " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Cleveland > Metroparks - part
of your life naturally.
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