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    Discover The Past With Cleveland Metroparks This August

    News & Press | July 2011

    Discover The Past with Cleveland Metroparks This August

    Posted: July 6, 2011
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                         



    JULY 06, 2011



     



    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or - 



    ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014



     



    This August, learn what life was like 'way back in the day' with
    Cleveland Metroparks at the following programs:





     Have You Seen our Giant?



    Saturday, August 6 �6:30 - 9 p.m.



    Squaw Rock Picnic Area � South Chagrin
    Reservation



    Ever hear the unfortunate tale of the Bentleyville Giant?
    Accompany family and friends this evening to uncover this mystery
    that surrounds the legend. Bring a sense of adventure, hiking
    boots, a digital camera and map reading skills to this ages 8 and
    older program.  Registration by August 3 at noon is
    required.  Squaw Rock Picnic Area is located off Hawthorn
    Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, east of SOM Center Road/Route
    91 in Bentleyville.  For more information and to register,
    call 440-247-7075.



     



    Cool of the Pines Hike



    Sunday, August 21 �2 - 3 p.m.



    Strawberry Picnic Area � North Chagrin
    Reservation



    Enjoy a short hike along the White Pine trail.  Escape the
    heat of summer among the dappled shade of the forest while
    exploring a little of Cleveland Metroparks history. 
    Strawberry Picnic Area is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off
    the Strawberry Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
    Center Road/Route 91 in Willoughby Hills.  For more
    information, call 440-473-3370.



     



    Herbs: Lore & Legends



    Sunday, August 21 �2 - 4 p.m.



    Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
    Reservation



    Herbs have a fascinating history in both their uses and their
    stories. Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt for this indoor/outdoor
    program highlighting the lore of plants found in the herb garden at
    the Rocky RiverNatureCenter, located at 24000 Valley Parkway in
    Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North
    Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660.



     



    Primitive Skills Day



    Saturday, August 27 �10 a.m. - 4 p.m.



    CanalWay Center � Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation



    From 10 a.m. to noon, watch craftsmen perform outdoors skills
    the old-fashioned way.  See free demonstrations of Dutch oven
    cooking, cordage making, knot-tying, fire making, bow & arrow
    construction, and land navigation.  Then, from 1 to 4p.m.,
    ages 13 and older (16 and older for bow & arrow), can learn any
    of the skills in hand-on workshops.  Registration is $5 to $12
    for the hands-on workshops and is 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.  Call 216-341-1704 to register and
    for more information.      



     



    Discovering The Lawrence Grist
    Mill



    Sunday, August 28 �2 - 4 p.m.



    Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
    Reservation



    Discover the history of the Lawrence Grist mill.  Join
    Naturalist Dave Miller and learn how to grind grains with the power
    of water. An optional 1-mile hike to the ruins follows the indoor
    presentation.  Rocky RiverNatureCenter is located at 24000
    Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point
    Road in North Olmsted.  For details, call 440-734-6660.



     



    Enjoy discovering the past in Cleveland Metroparks -
    part of your life, naturally!



     



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