FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or -
DAN CRANDALL - 216-635-3274
Cleveland Metroparks offers much more than all
purpose trails, golfing, tobogganing, fishing, hiking trails,
nature centers, etc�it offers a jammed-packed 2012 Special Events
Calendar offering family-friendly events focusing on conservation,
education and recreation.
These Park District events offer a little something for
everyone. Enjoy a full year of special events and activities
in 2012:
History of Maple Sugaring
February 25 & 26, March 3, 4, 10, & 11 � 11 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. (and weekdays for groups by appointment only)
Maple Grove Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation � North
Olmsted
Buzzard Sunday!
Sunday, March 18 � 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Buzzard Roost � Hinckley Reservation � Hinckley Twp.
�Toad-ally� Awesome Amphibians
Saturday, March 31 � 2 - 9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin Reservation �
Mayfield Village
OUTDOOR �FUN�DAMENTALS
Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22 � 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CanalWay Center � Ohio & Eric Canal Reservation � Cuyahoga
Hts.
Children's Fishing Derbies
Saturday, May 19 � 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ohio & Erie Canal � Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation �
Cuyahoga Hts.
Sunday, May 20 � 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wallace Lake � Mill Stream Run Reservation � Berea
Farm & Garden Day
Saturday, June 2 � 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation �
Garfield Hts.
Healthy Planet, Healthy People Fair & 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 9 � 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Big Cedar Point Picnic Area � Rocky River Reservation � North
Olmsted
Train Day
Saturday, June 16 � 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CanalWay Center � Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation � Cuyahoga
Hts.
Cruise In Movie - �Grease�
Friday, June 22 �8:30 p.m.
Wallace Lake � Mill Stream Run Reservation � Berea
Knee-High Naturalists
Sunday, June 24 �noon - 4 p.m.
Chagrin River Road Sledding Hill � South Chagrin Reservation �
Bentleyville
Nature at Night - witha movie (TBD) on the lawn of the
nature center
Saturday, July 14 �5 - 11 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin Reservation �
Mayfield Village
Dive-In Movie I - �Elf�
Friday, July 20 �8 p.m.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area � Hinckley Reservation �
Hinckley Twp.
Brookstock - A celebration of Music and Nature
Saturday, July 21 �4 - 10 p.m.
Brookside Valley Event Site � Brookside Reservation �
Cleveland
Area 49: Alien Invasion
Saturday, July 28 �11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CanalWay Center� Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation � Cuyahoga
Hts.
Summer Beach Party - with �Back to the Future�movie on
the beach
Saturday, August 4 �5 - 11 p.m.
Huntington Beach � Huntington Reservation � Bay Village
Dive-In Movie II - �Muppets�
Friday, August 10 �8 p.m.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area � Hinckley Reservation �
Hinckley Twp.
Bug City
Saturday, August 11 �11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center� Garfield Park Reservation �
Garfield Hts.
Touch-A-Truck
Sunday, August 19 �10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Strongsville Park Operations � Mill Stream Run Reservation �
Strongsville
Snakes, Turtles & Fun!
Saturday, August 25 �4 - 8 p.m.
The Shelterhouse Picnic Area � South Chagrin Reservation �
Bentleyville
Dog Paddle & More
Sunday, August 26 �1 - 5 p.m.
Ledge Pool & Recreation Area � Hinckley Reservation �
Hinckley Twp.
Monarch Magic
Saturday, September 8 �noon - 4 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin Reservation �
Mayfield Village
Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music Festival
Sunday, September 16 �11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Frostville Museum & Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation � North Olmsted
FallFest: 18th Century Festival
Sunday, September 30 �11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Meadows Picnic Area � Brecksville Reservation � Brecksville
Outdoor Odyssey
Saturday, October 13 � noon - 4 p.m.
Ohio & Erie Canal � Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation �
Cuyahoga Hts.
North Chagrin Nature Photography Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14 �8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin Reservation �
Mayfield Village
�Reflections of Nature� Quilt Show
Saturday & Sunday, November 10 & 11 �10 a.m. - 5
p.m.
John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation � North Olmsted
For more information, call 216-635-3200 or visit
clevelandmetroparks.com.
Mark the calendar and enjoy family-friendly events in 2012 with
Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!
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