Find out about the different species of turtles that live in the pond and river around the Rocky River Nature Center. See and feel various turtle shells and meet one of our live animal ambassador turtles. Visit anytime during the times listed.
Drop by any time during the posted hours and join Naturalist Nicole Hindman to learn about some of our local turtle species. Weather permitting, we will even get to meet a live tur...
Stop by anytime during program hours to meet one of Ohio’s only terrestrial turtles, the eastern box turtle. Learn about their adaptations for survival, why their populations are d...
Since their reintroduction in 1996, trumpeter swans are thriving in Ohio! At this drop-by table you can learn about these iconic birds and the habitats that sustain them. Visit an...
Summer is full of vibrant colors in northeast Ohio. Come by Rocky River Nature Center between the times below to check out some examples of different colors in nature. Learn about...
Drop by during the listed hours and experiment with clay and other materials to make jewelry inspired by nature! Adults and children alike will enjoy this craft and get to take the...
Birds, blooms, and more, see how many nature sights you can spot at the park. Drop by the Cleveland Metroparks table any time to pick up a self-guided summer scavenger hunt.
Terr...
Drop by during the listed hours to use special cyanotype paper along with feathers, leaves, and other natural materials to make unique artworks using the power of the sun! Adults a...
Drop by any time during the posted hours and join Naturalist Nicole Hindman to learn about local owl species. Observe owl taxidermy and take the opportunity to feel owl wings, feet...
Come by the Rocky River Nature Center to learn about the tiny macroinvertebrates that live in the Rocky River. Macroinvertebrates are great indicators of the river’s health. Come b...
Stop by Rocky River Nature Center during the times listed to take a look at native butterflies in our wildflower garden. Learn what makes butterflies unique insects and admire them...
Stop by the CanalWay Center between 10 a.m. and noon to learn about Lake Sturgeon; the
dinosaur fish of Lake Erie. We will talk about its size, what it eats, and where it likes to...
Stop by anytime during program hours to meet one of Ohio’s largest snakes, the gray ratsnake. Learn some fascinating facts about these important snakes and make a craft.
Do Eastern milksnakes drink milk? Are they venomous? Stop by during listed hours to learn the answers to these questions and more. Meet our resident snake and make a craft to take...
Rain barrels capture stormwater for our gardens and help keep trash and pollutants out of storm drains, reducing combined sewer overflows and protecting waterways. Unfortunately, t...