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    Explore The Slithering, Fascinating Life of Snakes in Cleveland Metroparks

    News & Press | June 2011

    Explore The Slithering, Fascinating Life of Snakes in Cleveland Metroparks

    Posted: June 28, 2011
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                               



    JUNE 28,
    2011         



     



    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    ANN DEANGELO - 216-635-3275



     



    Discover which snakes live in Cleveland Metroparks!



     



    Learn more about the habitats and lifestyles of snakes at the
    following free programs this August:



     



    Slithering Snakes



    Thursday, August 4 � 2 - 4 p.m.



    GarfieldParkNatureCenter � GarfieldPark
    Reservation



    All ages can learn about snakes, take a snake safari and make
    snake crafts. GarfieldParkNatureCenter is located off Mill Creek
    Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation
    in Garfield Heights. For details, call 216-341-3152.



     



    Salute to Snakes!



    Saturday, August 13 � 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.



    Rocky RiverNatureCenter � Rocky River
    Reservation



    Visitors can come see amazing reptiles and hear lectures from
    members of Northeast Oho Association of Herpetologists. Hikes,
    kids' crafts and fascinating live specimens are also part of the
    day's activities. Rocky RiverNatureCenter is located at 24000
    Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point
    Road in North Olmsted. For more details, call 440-734-6660.



     



    And if you haven't gotten enough of our slithering friends come
    to "Snakes, Turtles & Fun!" event on Saturday, August
    27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Shelterhouse Picnic Area in South
    Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville. Enjoy an evening devoted to
    native reptiles with, presentations and exhibits, games and crafts,
    live music, the "Who's Who Hall of Reptiles," and more!
    And Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists will be on hand
    with a great variety of live animals. The Shelterhouse Picnic Area
    is located off Hawthorn Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, east
    of SOM Center Road/Rte. 91 in Bentleyville - north of the Rte.
    422/Rte. 91 exit.  For more information on "Snakes,
    Turtles & Fun!," call 440-247-7075 or visit
    clevelandmetroparks.com.



     



    Discover the slithering life of snakes in Cleveland
    Metroparks- part of your life naturally.



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