WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS ARE IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS

March 27, 2014

Longer spring days mean wildflowers are beginning to bloom in a number of areas throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Typically the reservations on the West Side of Cleveland see wildflowers before those to the east. But hurry, the brief season for viewing these spectacular spring beauties peak mid-March to the end of April.

Common spring wildflowers found throughout the Park District include bluebells, hepatica, squirrel corn, violets, bloodroot, trillium, spring beauties and trout lilies. Greater Clevelanders can enjoy more than a dozen wildflower walks guided by a Cleveland Metroparks naturalist or volunteer. Or explore the scenic trails on your own to see what's the �best in bloom� each week.

These and other wildflower walks are available in Cleveland Metroparks this April:

Friday, April 11 � 1-2 p.m.

Brecksville Nature Center

Saturday, April 12 � 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Johnson's Picnic Area parking lot � Hinckley Reservation

Sunday, April 13 � 2 - 3:15 p.m.

Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation

Friday, April 25 � 1 - 2 p.m.

Hemlock Creek parking lot � Bedford Reservation

Adults-Only Wildflower ID Workshop (3 parts)

Friday, April 25 � 7 - 9 p.m.

Watershed Stewardship Center � West Creek Reservation

Fee and registration by April 12 are required. For more information, call 440-887-1968 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

Saturday, April 26 � 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Highland Picnic Area parking lot � Euclid Creek Reservation

Be sure to visit Cleveland Metroparks and enjoy a weekly hike or walk to admire the spectacular changing display of wildflowers. For a complete list of wildflower walks, or to download maps of Cleveland Metroparks 18 reservations, visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

SUE ALLEN -216-635-3338, sja@clevelandmetroparks.com

HOLLY KECK -216-635-3253, hak@clevelandmetroparks.com