FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253
April is the best time to discover spectacular spring
wildflowers. With longer spring days, wildflowers are beginning to
bloom throughout most of Cleveland Metroparks. Take a wildflower
walk and discover trout lily, violets, bloodroot, white trillium
and many others. Greater Clevelanders can enjoy more than a dozen
wildflower hikes and walks guided by Cleveland Metroparks staff or
explore its 16 reservations at your leisure.
The wildflower hikes and walks offered this April include:
A Hillside of Spring
Saturday, April 14 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Highland Picnic Area parking lot � Euclid Creek
Reservation
There is nothing more welcoming than the first wildflowers of
the season. The natural world is awaking from the quiet of winter.
So, take a 2.5-mile hike and see the sights and hear the sounds of
springs return. 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
Sunday, April 15 � 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Willow Bend Picnic Area � Rocky
River Reservation
Willow Bend Picnic Area is one of the best places to view spring
wildflowers. Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to see what's
blooming in mid-April. 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.
Wildflower Walk
Thursday, April 19 � 3 - 4:30 p.m. - OR -
Thursday, April 26 � 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Johnson's Picnic Area parking lot � Hinckley
Reservation
Some spring wildflowers come and go very quickly. Be sure to
enjoy a walk to witness these beauties, as they may not be here
next week. A naturalist leads a 1- to 2-mile walk and identifies
this week's �best in bloom.� Bring wildflower identification
guide, if you have them. Johnson's Picnic Area is located off West
Drive in Hinckley Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in
HinckleyTownship. For more information, call 440-526-1012.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 21 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cottonwood Picnic Area � Rocky River
Reservation
Along the Rocky River is a lovely woodland trail surrounded by
spring wildflowers. Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt for a 1-mile walk
to view these beauties of spring. Cottonwood Picnic Area is located
off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of
Puritas/Mastick Road in FairviewPark. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 21 � 2 - 3 p.m.
Rocky River Natur eCenter � 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. Take a walk in
search of these beauties. It's a sight that should not be missed.
Rocky RiverNatureCenter 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
Tuesday, April 24 � 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hinckley Lake Boathouse � Hinckley
Reservation
Hinckley Reservation is a spectacular place for spring
wildflowers. Enjoy a 2.5- to 3-mile hike along hills and valleys
offering a stunning display of these springtime treasures. Hinckley
Lake Boathouse is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation,
between Bellus and State roads in HinckleyTownship. For more
information, call 440-526-1012.
For Adults Only: Wildflowers - Part I
Thursday, April 26 � 7 - 9 p.m.,
For Adults Only: Wildflowers - Part II
Saturday, April 28 � 9:30 a.m. - noon,
and
For Adults Only: Wildflowers - Part
III
Saturday, May 5 � 9:30 a.m. -
noon
Brecksville Nature Center � Brecksville
Reservation
In this three-part workshop, learn to identify any woodland
wildflower on your own. The first part of the workshop focuses on
botany basics, followed by two Saturday morning sessions to
strengthen ID skills. Participants must attend all three
sessions and will receive a copy of Newcomb's Wildflower
Guide. A $25 fee (includes book) is required.
Registration, beginning April 2, is required for this adults-only
workshop. Brecksville Nature Center is located off Chippewa Creek
Drive, off the Route 82 entrance of Brecksville Reservation in
Brecksville. For registration and more information, call
440-526-1012.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 28 � 10 - 11 a.m.
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area � Bedford
Reservation
Wander along the trail to see the sights of spring sprouting up
all around. Bring a camera since the sea of colors is sure to be
breathtaking! Hemlock Creek Picnic Area is located off Button Road
in Bedford Reservation, just east of Dunham Road in Walton Hills.
For more information, call 216-341-3152.
Wildflower Wonder
Saturday, April 28 � 10 a.m. -
noon
Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation
Welcome back the wildflowers of the forest as spring returns
with a 2-mile hike. Take a scientific and artistic look at these
ephemeral wonders. Look About Lodge is located at 37374 Miles Road
in South Chagrin Reservation, between SOM Center Road/Route 91 and
Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville. For more information, call
440-247-7075.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 28 � 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
One of the best locations in North Chagrin Reservation for
native spring wildflowers is the Scenic Loop trail. This is a
wonderful place to welcome the return of spring. Take a leisurely
1.5- to 2-mile stroll through the forest in search of spring
ephemerals. 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 about Wildflowers and Wildflower Apps
Sunday, April 29 � 10 - 11 a.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation
Join Naturalist Min Keung for a 1-mile walk to look for
spectacular spring wildflowers. While on the walk, Keung will
demonstrate how she uses her iPhone to identify wildflowers and
other plants. 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.
Wildflowers Along the Bridle Trail
Sunday, April 29 � 1 - 3:30 p.m.
A. B. Williams Memorial Woods parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Spring wildflowers are back, but they're not here to stay. Take
a 3-mile hike with Naturalist Mindy Murdock as she searches for
what's blooming along the bridle trails. Hikers are encouraged to
bring a camera to capture the beauty of the wildflowers before it's
too late. A.B. Williams Memorial Woods is located
behind Forest Picnic Area, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the
Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center
Road/Route 91 in MayfieldVillage. 440-473-3370.
School of the Wilds: Spring Wildflowers
Sunday, April 29 � 2 - 5 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation
Flowers in the spring emerge, then flower and get pollinated
typically before the leaves come out on the trees. Join Naturalist
Wendy Weirich for a closer look at the spring ephemerals. This
program is part indoors and park hike. Rocky RiverNatureCenter 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.
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. One of the best locations
in North Chagrin Reservation for native spring wildflowers is the
Scenic Loop trail. Royalview Picnic Area in Mill Stream Run
Reservation is famous for bluebells. 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.
Discover the natural beauty of spring wildflowers in
Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
naturally!
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