Hikes for Tykes is a monthly thematic program. Each month we explore seasonal happenings in and around Brecksville Nature Center. Program topic changes monthly, please see desired section for more detailed information.
Join Naturalist Kelsey on a hike to learn about the wonderful world of fungi. We will look beyond their edibility to dive deeper into the varied roles mushrooms play in our various...
Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We will hike the beech-maple forest in search of interesting sights and smells. Hikers without dogs ar...
Engage your senses with a relaxing hike through one of Cleveland Metroparks beautiful reservations while incorporating basic mindfulness techniques.
If you have any questions rega...
Experience the diversity of the Emerald Necklace with Naturalist Jenny McClain as we hike a trail in a different reservation each month. This month we’ll hike up to My Mountain and...
Enjoy the view over the Chippewa Creek Valley from the My Mountain Overlook. We will hike the White Oak Loop Trail then head over to Deer Lick Cave.
Terrain: natural surface, up t...
The early bird catches the worm, but late sleepers can still enjoy quality birdwatching. Join a naturalist on a late-afternoon bird walk to admire resident species in one of the r...
Join a naturalist for a morning bird hike at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. Fall migration is just beginning, so we might see songbirds starting to move out of the area and w...
Bring your preschooler on a hike this morning that ventures to a nearby creek. We will explore the creek and discover who lives there. Water shoes and change of clothes suggested.
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On hot summer days, a hike through the shady trees is a great way to stay cool while spending time outdoors. We will read a hiking story in our forest story circle, then go for a w...
Join the naturalist for a hike in search of Ohio’s most common mushrooms. Along the way, learn about how mushrooms form, what they are, and the uses for various native fungi. After...
Enjoy an afternoon hike through A.B. Williams Memorial Woods with Naturalist Sebastian Stefanoff, who will introduce a variety of woodland mammals that call North Chagrin home. Lea...
Research tells us that being in nature, being active and being with other people are all good for us. Join a naturalist for a walk along the Ohio & Erie Canal, and we’ll do all tho...
Take a slow hike with a naturalist to look for bats flying at dusk. Along the way, learn about some of the amazing adaptations and benefits of bats that make them an important part...
Join us in learning the basics of tree ID as we walk through the beautiful forest of Bedford Reservation. This loop follows the mountain bike –single track as it meanders via natur...
Did you know that one of Ohio’s largest waterfalls is located in the City of Cleveland? Have you ever wondered how to get there from the main section of Garfield Park? Join a natur...
Evening is a great time to look and listen for migrating and resident birds in the meadows and on the trails along Porter Creek. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
Terrain:...
Fall is just around the corner, but summer is still holding on. We will hike along the prairie admiring the hues of yellow, white and purple. Then we'll head into the forest lookin...
Meadow flowers have unique ways of surviving and attracting pollinators. Many early settlers found these plants very useful medicinally and for utilitarian purposes. Join Naturalis...
Autumn officially begins this evening. We will hike through a variety of habitats along the Rocky River to look for late wildflowers, falling leaves and other signs of seasonal cha...
Bring your family on a hike this morning that ventures to one of the beaver lodges that can be seen in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We will look at some biofacts and discuss the...
You’ve heard of the early bird, but what about the early bug? Join us for a morning bug hunt before the heat of the day. Grasshoppers, spiders, moths – they're all fair game! Nets...