FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253
After the sun goes down, the fun heats up in
Cleveland Metroparks in June. Everyone is invited to enjoy free
moonlight hikes, campfires, storytelling and searches for nocturnal
forest critters.
Moonlight hikes, campfires and other evening programs in June
include:
Strawberry Moonlight Hike
Saturday, June 2 � 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot � North Chagrin
Reservation
Take an evening 2.5-mile hike and look for nesting birds along
the ravine above Buttermilk Creek. As darkness descends, hike past
moonlit meadows looking for white-tailed deer. 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.
Hike And Campfire
Sunday, June 3 � 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation
Enjoy the beauty of a summer evening hike followed by a campfire
at Trailside Amphitheater. Hike 1.4 miles up Fort Hill (many
steps), then return to the Amphitheater for a marshmallow roast.
Long sleeves are recommended. 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.
The Moon in June
Monday, June 4 � 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation
There's nothing better than enjoying a moonlit walk through the
summer woods. Join Naturalist Bethany Majeski for a fun, night
1.5-mile hike, searching for creatures like bats, beavers and
frogs. 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.
Second Saturday Storytelling
Saturday, June 9 � 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River
Reservation
Barb Sutton is back with traditional tales told in her unique
style. After the storytelling, enjoy refreshments while swapping
stories. 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.
Dusk Hike
Monday, June 18 � 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bacci Park parking lot � Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation
At dusk, the hike begins at Bacci Park and continues south along
the Ohio & Erie Canal going over and under the bridges of the
valley. Bring a camera! Bacci Park is located off Canal Road,
adjacent to Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between E.71 Street
and Warner Road in Cuyahoga Heights. For more information, call
216-206-1000.
Campfire By The Marsh
Friday, June 29 � 8 - 9:30 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center's Nature Education
Building � North Chagrin Reservation
Experience the soothing sounds of nature by firelight. The
evening starts with a 1-mile leisurely stroll through the forest
and around wetlands in search of nocturnal creatures. The night
ends with a sweet treat of roasted marshmallows. North Chagrin
Nature Center's Nature Education Building is located behind the
nature center, off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane
entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91
in Mayfield Village. For more information, call 440-473-3370.
Firefly Frenzy
Saturday, June 30 � 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Beach overflow parking lot �
Huntington Reservation
Fireflies are fascinating. Join Naturalist Valerie Fetzer to
learn more about their unique characteristics and behaviors. Enjoy
an absolutely amazing �light show� following the presentation. This
program for adults and families with older children will be
canceled if raining. Huntington Beach overflow parking lot is
located off Lake Road in Huntington Reservation in Bay Village. For
more information, call 440-734-6660.
Take in the beauty of summer nights in Cleveland
Metroparks - a part of your life, naturally.
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