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Saturday, January 03, 10 a.m.
WINTER WILDFLOWERS
Many wildflowers are as beautiful without leaves as they are with them. Join Naturalist Danusia Casteel to hike the 2.2-mile Indian Spring Trail to search for some of these winter wildflowers. Expect moderate terrain. MF
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Saturday, January 03, 7 p.m.
HEAT UP THE NIGHT
Warm up on this cold winter's eve while hiking with Naturalist Mike
Greene on the 1.2-mile Pheasant Run Trail, and discover how animals
are equipped to handle freezing temperatures and life in the dark.
After the hike get toasty around the campfire. Marshmallows will be
provided for roasting, while supplies last. SC/Pheasant Run
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Sunday, January 04, 1 p.m.
CAMPFIRE COOKING
Join the outdoor recreation volunteers for this live demonstration on
techniques and recipes for campfire meals, drinks and desserts. Afterwards, sample three to four great campfire foods. Be sure to bring your own utensils, plates and napkins. GYH/Main Entrance
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Saturday, January 10, 8 a.m.
HIKE & BREAKFAST
Join us to celebrate a winter morning with this hike and breakfast around the campfire. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/2: 330-865-8065. Meet at the pavilion. GYH/Main Entrance
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Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m.
EXTENDED HIKE
Join volunteer Pat Patterson for this five-mile, round-trip hike on the Bike & Hike Trail. BH/SR 82
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Saturday, January 10, 2 p.m.
HIBERNATION FOR KIDS
Are you hiding in your house and sleeping the winter away? Kids 6 to 12
join Naturalist Danusia Casteel to find out what the animals do during colder months. Program includes a craft and short hike. F/Coventry Oaks
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Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m.
WINTER CAMPING
Join the outdoor recreation volunteers for three workshops to learn about the proper clothing, gear, food and first aid needed to camp during winter and deal with the elements. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/7: 330-865-8065. Additional workshops held 1/20 and 1/27. After attending all three workshops, participants may camp in a Metro Park (optional) next month: date and location TBD. Food and equipment are not provided. SR/Shady Hollow
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Wednesday, January 14, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Wednesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Thursday, January 15, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Friday, January 16, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Friday, January 16, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Saturday, January 17, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: SNOW
Children 3 to 5 join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the benefits and fun of snow. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/8: 330-865-8065. Program includes a short hike and craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Saturday, January 17, 1 - 4 p.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE
You hiked eight trails last fall to earn the '08 hiking shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff may be harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you. This is a free service, but donations are appreciated. (Out-of-county residents who still wish to obtain their hiking rewards must do so at the administrative offices in Sand Run during normal business hours.) GYH/Pavilion
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Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m.
WHAT’S GOING ON IN WINTER?
Meet Naturalist Danusia Casteel in the parking lot for this short half-mile hike to find out what the animals are doing in winter. CVS/Overlook
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Sunday, January 18, 2 p.m.
CABIN FEVER HIKE
Hike the 1.8-mile Deer Run Trail with Naturalist Mike Greene and search for signs of wildlife activity. Expect difficult terrain. ONW/Trail Lot
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Saturday, January 24, 11 a.m.
WILDLIFE AND WOOD WORKSHOP
Discover the types of birds you can attract to your back yard, and then build a hanging bird feeder. REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/15: 330-865-8065. Cost per kit is $10; limit one kit per family. Participation is required to purchase a kit. Space is limited. F/Coventry Oaks
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Sunday, January 25, 2 p.m.
ANIMAL TRACKS AND SIGNS
Wildlife detectives: Join Naturalist Danusia Casteel for this 1.4-mile
hike and search for clues to what the animals are up to. Expect easy terrain. GYH/Pioneer
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Wednesday, January 28, 7 p.m.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN: ROSES
Join Joan Gangle and the Master Gardeners of Summit County for this program about roses, the eternal beauties of the garden. SR/Mingo
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Friday, January 30, 7 p.m.
HEAT UP THE NIGHT
Warm up on this cold winter's eve while hiking with Naturalist Mike
Greene on the easy 1.6-mile Willow Trail, and discover how animals
are equipped to handle freezing temperatures and life in the dark.
After the hike get toasty around the campfire. Marshmallows will be
provided for roasting, while supplies last. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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Saturday, January 31, 9 a.m.
COFFEE HIKE
Join Naturalist Meghan Doran for this easy, early walk around Alder Pond to look for birds, tracks and other signs of wildlife as we wake up. Bring a mug of your favorite cup of Joe. GYH/Pioneer
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Fall Foliage
Leaves do not turn color in the fall. They simply stop producing green pigment (chlorophyll), allowing the reds, oranges and yellows to become visible.
Wormy Wood
American chestnut used to be one of the dominate species in our forests. In the early 1900s, a fungus nearly wiped out the species. Today, much of its lumber - called wormy chestnut - is harvested from those dying trees.
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