MEDIA CONTACTS:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com
ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER - 216-635-3274, aca@clevelandmetroparks.com
It's getting warm outside, so cool off with these programs related to water offered in Cleveland Metroparks this June:
River Walk
Sunday, June 2 � 11 a.m. - noon
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Explore the Rocky River by walking in it. Search for some of the river dwelling animals that swim and live in the river. River shoes or old tennis shoes are required. Clothes and feet will get wet and muddy. This program is for children, ages 6 and older with an adult. Registration, beginning May 28, is required. Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. To register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Pastries on the Pontoon
Sunday, June 9 � 8 - 9 a.m. -OR- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Hinckley Lake Boathouse � Hinckley Reservation
Admire the beauty of Hinckley Lake aboard a pontoon boat. Tour the lake searching for birds and other animals while enjoying pastries and juice. Registration, beginning May 21, and a $7 fee are required. This a program for adults. Hinckley Lake Boathouse is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley Township. For more information and to register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com or call 440-526-1012.
Evening Chagrin River Exploration by Tube
Friday, June 14 � 7 p.m.
South Chagrin Reservation
Join a naturalist for this unique opportunity to see how life rises around the Chagrin River as the sun lowers in the sky. This tour will travel down the river by inner tube through South Chagrin Reservation. Tubes and personal flotation device vests (PFDs) provided. This program is for adults. Registration, by June 10, and a $10 fee are required. Exact meeting location will be given after registration. To register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
Chagrin River Exploration by Tube
Saturday, June 15 � 10 a.m. -OR- 2 p.m.
South Chagrin Reservation
Join a naturalist for this unique opportunity to explore the Chagrin River by inner tube. Explore the plants, animals, geology and landscape that surround this designated State Scenic River. Tubes and personal flotation device vests (PFDs) provided. This program is for children, ages 9 and older and adults. Registration, by June 10, and a $10 fee are required. Exact meeting location will be given after registration. To register, visit clevelandmetroparks.com. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
Get in the water to discover nature this June in Cleveland Metroparks - Discover, Enjoy, Protect!
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