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    RELIVE HISTORY AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS!

    News & Press | September 2010

    RELIVE HISTORY AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS!

    Posted: September 22, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                               
    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:




                                                                                          
    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    SEPTEMBER 21,
    2010                                                       
    KAREN FREEDMAN 216-635-3253




                                   



    Ever wonder about the history of Cleveland Metroparks or other
    near-by lands? The fall season is an excellent time to learn and
    explore some unique history! 



    During the month of October, everyone is invited to enjoy
    severall free history-related programs:  



    History and a Brown Bag Lunch



    Wednesday, October 20 � noon



    CanalWayCenter � Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation



    Pack a lunch and join our new Cultural History Interpreter Karen
    Lukas for a mid-day program. In celebration of Ohio Archeology
    Month, find out about the Whittlesey, the last prehistoric Native
    Americans to occupy Northeastern Ohio. Also take a peek into the
    life of Charles Whittlesey, the



    19th-century antiquarian for who they are named.
    CanalWayCenter is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East
    49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in
    CuyahogaHeights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.



     



    Bike Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation



    Thursday, October 21� 5:30  p.m.



    CanalWayCenter � Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation



    JoinCanalWayCenter staff members Doug Kusak and Jill Hauger for
    a 5-mile autumnal history/nature bicycle adventure along the Canal.
    Start at CanalWayCenter and head north to Harvard Road.
    Registration and helmet required. CanalWayCenter is located on
    Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of
    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal
    Road in CuyahogaHeights. For more information and to register, call
    216-206-1000.



     



    Little Cabins in the Woods



    Sunday, October 24 � 1:30 - 4 p.m.



    NorthChagrinNatureCenter � North Chagrin
    Reservation



    Ever been curious about the old cabins in the woods near
    Squire's Castle? Then, this is the program for you. Bring a
    pedometer, wear sturdy walking shoes, and don't forget a bottle of
    water, and take a 4.5 mile walk on the Castle Valley Trail leading
    to the cabins. NorthChagrinNatureCenter is located off Buttermilk
    Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin
    Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. For
    more information, call 440-473-3370.



     



    ScenicPark Hike



    Sunday, October 24 � 2 - 3  p.m.



    ScenicPark Picnic Area � Rocky River
    Reservation



    The Scenic Park Marina area has an interesting history, both
    geological and human. Join a naturalist for a 1-mile hike in this
    interesting area. Meet at the shelterhouse. This fulfills a Walking
    Works hike requirement, too. ScenicPark Picnic Area is located off
    Valley Parkway, off the Detroit Road entrance of Rocky River
    Reservation in Lakewood. For more information, call
    440-734-6660.



     



    Walking Works Iron Springs



    Saturday, October 30 � 10 - 11 a.m.



    GarfieldParkNatureCenter � GarfieldPark
    Reservation



    Take a quick jaunt around the Iron Springs Loop Trail. Get your
    daily exercise, learn about some of GarfieldPark's history, and get
    one step closer to a Walking Works hiking shield.
    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.



     



    Cleveland Metroparks Walking Works Program runs now through
    October 31. Walkers get a Walking Works form, available in the
    Walking Works 2010 brochure or at clevelandmetroparks.com, that
    they sign and date each time they complete a designated trail.
    After completing at least eight walks, participants may return
    their form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive a Walking Works
    walking stick shield.




                   
    Discover history and explore the outdoors with Cleveland
    Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.



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