FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
KALI FENCL - 216-635-3284
Things are different at night. When most humans go to sleep,
other animals are just getting started with their day!
Cleveland Metroparks invites everyone to come see the nighttime
critters, stars and evening terrain at these November night-related
programs:
Family Friday Night: Animal Tracks
Friday, November 2 � 7 - 8 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
Whose tracks are those? Are they from a deer or coyote? Join
Naturalist Mindy Murdock to discover common animal tracks found in
North Chagrin Reservation. Make a track guide and use it to explore
what passed by. North Chagrin Nature Center is located 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.
Family Friday Night
Friday, November 9 � 7:30 - 9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
Take a nighttime trek along woodland trails with Naturalist
Traci Williams. Walk along and maybe hear the hoot of an owl or the
snapping of twigs under the foot of a white tailed deer. Stick
around afterward for a piping-hot cup of hot chocolate. Wear
sturdy, durable shoes. North Chagrin Nature Center is located 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.
Friday Movie Night
Friday, November 16 � 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
At this movie night, watch the documentary �The National Parks
America's Best Idea� by Ken Burns and witness the birth of national
parks. Popcorn will be served. North Chagrin Nature Center is
located 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.
Woodlands of Bedford: Dusk to Darkness
Saturday, November 17 � 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Circle Emerald Field � Bedford Reservation
Take a pleasant evening stroll with Volunteer Naturalist Fred
Losi that transitions into the quiet serenity of nighttime. Bring a
flashlight for emergencies only; its use will be discouraged
otherwise. Dress appropriately for expected cold conditions. Circle
Emerald Field is located off Button Road in Bedford Reservation,
off Durham Road in Bedford. For more information, call
216-341-3152
Cinema Saturday Night: Denali: The Beasts, The
Beauty
Saturday, November 24 � 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
On this evening armchair journey, enjoy this marvelous
information-packed look at Denali's magnificent wildlife, colorful
tundra, raging rivers, craggy mountain tops and flower-filled
summer meadows. Experience the Denali that people rarely see. Doors
open at 7 p.m. 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.
Full Moon Hike
Monday, November 26 � 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Nothing beats a brisk hike in the moonlit woods. Come search for
signs of beaver, coyotes and owls. Then, hang out afterward at the
nature center and watch the documentary, PLANEAT. Dress for the
weather. 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.
Stories of the Night Sky
Friday, November 30 � 6:30 - 9 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
Discover the constellations that can be seen this time of year
and the stories they tell through SkyLab, an indoor planetarium. As
autumn transitions into winter, the evening sky will reveal the
stars that have been observed for millennia and have inspired
ancient myths and legends. Registration, beginning November 1, is
required for this program for ages 6 & older with an adult. The
fee to attend is $5 for ages 13 and older, and $3 for ages 6 to 12.
North Chagrin Nature Center is located 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, and to register, call 440-473-3370.
Stay up late this November and enjoy all that the night has to
offer in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
naturally!
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