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.
Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We will hike the shady woodland trails in search of interesting sights and smells. Hikers without dogs...
Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hike all around Hinckley Reservation. We will hit a variety of trails, make our way through the ledges and hike down to the lake. There is a possib...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Preschoolers: Hike with Me
Bring your preschooler on a morning hike to the beach. We will hike down to the shoreline and enjoy some time playing in the sand. Snacks, beach towels,...
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...
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 th...
Join a naturalist for this kid-friendly hike as we immerse ourselves in the beauty of the colors of fall. We will discuss why the leaves change color and different tree species in...
Discover the hidden world of decomposers and detritivores as we hike through the woods looking for beautiful mushrooms, glowing millipedes, and more! We’ll roll logs, look through...
Native plants burst with seeds and fall colors peak in October, as nature prepares for the cold months of winter. Join a naturalist as we look for vibrant fall colors blanketing t...
Bring the family out to the woodlands of Bedford Reservation for a hike to celebrate fall. We'll start by enjoying a view from above the trees at the National Natural Landmark, Tin...
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...
Come see what lurks in the night as you explore the self-guided luminary-lit walk along the West Channel Pond Loop Trail. Stop by the nature play area to discover what nocturnal cr...
Join us as we walk in the woods and observe the beautiful pigments of the trees. Learn about how and why plants change colors and more about the chemistry that takes place inside t...
Engage your senses with a relaxing hike through one of Cleveland Metroparks beautiful reservations while incorporating basic mindfulness techniques. Reward yourself with a cup of h...
Experience the diversity of the Emerald Necklace with Naturalist Jenny McClain as we hike a trail in a different reservation each month. This month’s route will allow us to experie...