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October 2008

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Leaf Icon Friday, October 10, 7 p.m.
FIRESTONE FRIDAY
Join a naturalist for an evening of campfires, walks, music, movies and more. For detailed information, please call one week prior: 330-865-8065. F/Tuscarawas Meadows

Leaf Icon Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.
EXTENDED HIKE
Meet volunteer naturalist Pat Patterson to hike five miles in Goodyear Heights Metro Park. GYH/Pioneer

Leaf Icon Saturday, October 11, 6 - 9 p.m.
FALL FAMILY OUTING
Fall into autumn fun with free hayrides, bonfires, naturalist-led activities, apple cider, cookies, live music from Heartbeat Afrika, and more. SC/Bathhouse

Did You Know?

Akron's Oatmeal King
Ferdinand Schumacher, who is credited with introducing oatmeal to America, owned a part of Deep Lock Quarry. His company, American Cereal Works, later became Quaker Oats.

Good Wood
Wood from the black cherry tree is used to make furniture, cabinets and musical instruments.



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