Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We will hike the wooded ravines in search of interesting sights and smells. Hikers without dogs are we...
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...
The hills, valleys and forest surrounding Royalview Picnic Area are filled with life and history. Explore a little of both with naturalist Pam Taylor as we lace up our boots for th...
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 be exploring from the top...
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...
Walk off the concrete path and into the woods as we enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Bedford forest. Named a National Natural Landmark, Bedford boasts a diverse old-growth fo...
The Ohio & Erie Canal was once filled with boat traffic carrying supplies to and from the rapidly growing city of Cleveland. Today, the remains of the old canal channel are as busy...
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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Do you have an observant eye for changes in nature? Join Naturalist Foster Brown on a four-mile hike as we explore the nuances of mid-summer. Deer Lick Loop will take us among the...
Bring your family on a hike this morning that ventures through the woodlands of Bedford. Along our hike we will stop at a small creek to discover who lives there. We will look for...
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...
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...
We’re heading to the bottom of a 30-foot drop to see these twin falls from another view. We will have some nets to hunt for dragonflies along the way! We will be hiking in the cree...
Join Naturalist Foster Brown as we search for native ferns in the forest in and around Brecksville Nature Center. These ancient beauties do not get the attention they deserve. With...
Join Naturalist Sebastian Stefanoff on a hike to explore the sweeping soundscapes of the night. You will learn to identify nocturnal animal calls. Flashlights will be available i...
Bring the family out for a hike this morning that ventures to a nearby creek. We will hike through the woods to a creek where we will explore and discover what lives there. Water s...
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...
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...
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...