FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
MARCH 8, 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
KAREN FREEDMAN - 216-635-3253
Spring will soon be in the air! The white snow is almost gone
and new colors will soon be popping out throughout Cleveland
Metroparks - the colors of spring wildflowers!
Everyone is invited to check out the many free wildflowers
programs offered in April:
For Women Only
Friday, April 1 � 10 a.m. - noon
Squire's Castle Picnic Area � North Chagrin
Reservation
Come join other women for exercise and camaraderie and recharge
after a busy week. This month, explore North Chagrin
Reservation in search of early spring wildflowers. Bring a water
bottle and invite a friend.
Squire's Castle Picnic Area is located off Chagrin River Road in
North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Road/Route 6 in
Willoughby Hills. For more information, call 440-473-3370.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 2 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
April is a wonderful time to discover spring wildflowers. With
longer days and shorter nights, wildflowers are now emerging and
adding their spectacular color to the forest floor. Join this walk
in search of these beauties. Rocky River Nature Center is located
at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar
Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information and to register,
call 440-734-6660.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 3 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cottonwood Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Bethany Majeski for a pleasant morning stroll in
search of spring's ephemeral beauties. Never had the pleasure of
discovering an early wildflower? This is a great place to start.
Cottonwood Picnic Area is located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River
Reservation, south of Puritas/Mastick Road in Fairview Park.
For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Welcome Signs of Spring
Sunday, April 3 � 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Highland Picnic Area parking lot � Euclid Creek
Reservation
The peak wildflower show is yet to come, but the reservation is
turning green again and the newly-arrived spring is welcome. See
some early signs of flowers and maybe find a few early bloomers.
Highland Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, off the
Highland Road entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid. For
more information, call 440-473-3370.
Wildflower Walk
Wednesday, April 6 � 1- 2:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Intern Dave Miller for a leisurely walk to see
local wildflowers. End the walk with a tour of the Hauser
Wildflower Garden at Rocky River Nature Center, located at 24000
Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point
Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Wildflower Foray
Thursday, April 7 � 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Enjoy a leisurely walk looking for early spring wildflowers with
Naturalist David Dvorak. Hike to a spring wetland covered with
marsh marigolds and skunk cabbage. Rocky River Nature Center is
located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north
of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Weekly Wildflower Ramble
Sunday, April 10 � 10 a.m. - noon
Willow Bend Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation
Join a naturalist to track down the changing wildflowers in
Rocky River Valley. Willow Bend Picnic Area is located off Valley
Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, between Spafford Road and Falls
Lane in Brookpark. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Early Spring Wildflowers
Sunday, April 10 � 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Squire's Castle Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Hike the hills and ridges above Squire's Castle and search for
the first spring wildflowers and early migrant birds. Squire's
Castle Picnic Area is located off Chagrin River Road in North
Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Road/Route 6 in Willoughby
Hills. For more information, call 440-473-3370.
Weekly Wildflower Ramble
Saturday, April 16 � 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Maple Grove Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt to track down the changing
wildflowers in the Rocky River Valley. This week, explore Maple
Grove Picnic Area, located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River
Reservation, between Cedar Point Road and Spafford Road in Brook
Park. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Sunday, April 17 � 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Explore the Scenic Loop Trail with Naturalist Mindy Murdock for
wildflowers. Learn the folklore behind those delicate beauties.
Bring a camera. 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.
Wild For Wildflowers
Sunday, April 17 � 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Min Keung in search of springtime blooms. These
flowers don't stick around long, so come and catch the magic. Rocky
River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky
River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For
more information, call 440-734-6660.
Wildflower Walk
Wednesday, April 20 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Intern Dave Miller for a leisurely walk to see
local wildflowers. End the walk with a tour of the Hauser
Wildflower Garden at Rocky River Nature Center, located at 24000
Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point
Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Hiking for Your Health
Thursday, April 21 � 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Cottonwood Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation
Enjoy a hike through Rocky River's bottomland forest with
Naturalist David Dvorak. Look for spring wildflowers hiking the
river valley and wildflower trail. Cottonwood Picnic Area is
located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of
Puritas/Mastick Road in Fairview Park. For more information,
call 440-734-6660.
Evening Exploration
Thursday, April 21 � 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Hinckley Lake Boathouse � Hinckley Reservation
Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis for an evening exploration of
Hinckley Reservation. The spring wildflowers will provide a
stunning display. Hinckley Lake Boathouse is located off West Drive
in Hinckley Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley
Township. For more information, call 440-526-1012.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 23 � 2 - 4 p.m.
Cottonwood Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation
Join Naturalist Valerie Fetzer in search of native spring
wildflowers. With each discovery, discuss tips for identification
and unique folklore. Cottonwood Picnic Area is located off Valley
Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of Puritas/Mastick Road
in Fairview Park. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Hiking for the Young at Heart
Tuesday, April 26 � 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hinckley Lake Boathouse � Hinckley Reservation
Witness the spectacular display of wildflowers in Hinckley
Reservation. Hillsides and valleys are lined with beautiful spring
ephemerals: trilliums, violets and many more. Hinckley Lake
Boathouse is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation,
between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley Township. For more
information, call 440-526-1012.
Biking and Blooming
Friday, April 29 � 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center parking lot � Rocky River
Reservation
Join Naturalist Min Keung to take a leisurely bike ride on the
all-purpose trail. Search for ephemeral spring wildflowers along
the way. Registration is required. Bring your own bike and helmet
(required). Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley
Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in
North Olmsted. For more information and to register, call
440-734-6660.
Woodlands of Bedford: Terraced
Woodland flora
Saturday, April 30 � 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Egbert Picnic Area � Bedford Reservation
Join Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi on a hike below the Little
Overlook. Canvas the terraced, hemlock-lined woodlands above and
along Tinkers Creek in search of spring wildflowers. Bring a lunch
and a camera. Egbert Picnic Area is located off Gorge Parkway in
Bedford Reservation, off Egbert Road in Walton Hills. For more
information, call 216-341-3152.
Wonderful Wildflowers of Hinckley
Saturday, April 30 � 2 - 4 p.m.
Johnson's Picnic Area � Hinckley Reservation
Hinckley Reservation boasts some of the most spectacular
wildflower displays of any woodland in Northeast Ohio. Join
Naturalist Debra Shankland for a hike to see what's blooming this
week. Johnson's Picnic Area is located off West Drive in Hinckley
Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley Township.
For more information, call 440-526-1012.
Each spring, typically between mid-March and the end of April,
several flower species begin to bloom throughout the �Emerald
Necklace.� A spring wildflower trail can be found by Mastick Woods
Picnic Area, as well as the Hauser Wildflower Garden at Rocky River
Nature Center in Rocky River Reservation. Royalview Picnic Area in
Mill Stream Run Reservation is famous for bluebells, and other
common spring wildflowers like trillium, spring beauty, trout lily,
and many more can be found in a number of areas throughout the Park
District.
For more information on spring wildflowers and trails to enjoy
them, call 216-635-3200.
Discover spring wildflowers with Cleveland Metroparks - part of
your life, naturally.
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