MEDIA CONTACTS:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com -or-
HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253, hak@clevelandmetroparks.com
Spring has sprung! Nature is full of vibrant colors and life. Try capturing the beauty of spring through four craft programs offered by Cleveland Metroparks in May.
Hands-on craft projects range from crafting recyclable materials into baskets and flowers to nature-inspired crafts for children, including:
Recycled Art: Baskets
Saturday, May 4 � 1 - 3 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation
Looking for something useful to do with old newspapers and magazines? Bring them to Garfield Park Nature Center and learn how to hand weave them into baskets. Garfield Park Nature Center is located off Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. For more information, call 216-341-3152.
Recycled Art: Flowers
Saturday, May 11 � 1 - 3 p.m.
Garfield Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation
As bright, spring flowers bloom, become inspired and create flowers from recyclable materials. Bring any colorful items such as fabric, paper, buttons and plastic bottles and see what �blossoms.� Garfield Park Nature Center is located off Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. For more information, call 216-341-3152.
Crafts-R-Us
Saturday, May 18 � 2 - 3 p.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin Reservation
Children who love nature AND crafts won't want to miss this program. Children, ages 12 and under accompanied by an adult, can stop by the nature center anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. and have a basketful of fun making nature crafts. 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.
Garden Tool Basket Workshop
Sunday, May 19 � 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation
Need help organizing those garden tools? Why not craft a basket? The Garden Tool Basket features a divided center to keep tools and seed separate. It's a great basket for beginners. Registration by May 10 and a $35 fee are required. 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 and to register, call 440-247-7075 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.
Try capturing the beauty of spring through crafts in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!
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