Parks and Recreation

November 16, 2017 by Staff Report

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Family Fun Giveaway

Sign up for personalized email updates from the parks at bit.ly/gpdgiveaway2018 now through June 4, 2018, to be entered to win up to four kayaks, paddles and life vests courtesy of co-presenter Great Lakes Outdoor Supply.

Those already signed up for emails can still sign up for the new giveaway using the same form and not receive duplicate emails.

Read official rules for this Family Fun Giveaway at bit.ly/gpdwhatsnew.

Paper sign-up forms and official rules will also be available at The West Woods Nature Center, Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center, and Great Lakes Outdoor Supply in Middlefield.

Bird in the Hand Feeding Station

Winter is a great time to observe birds, and what better place to observe them than the comfortable, serene wildlife feeding station at the West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. Geauga Park District’s Bird in the Hand Project allows people to feed the wild birds by hand.

Follow signs from the nature center to the Bird in the Hand Feeding Station, back for a fourth exciting season. Stop in the nature center from 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to collect some black oil sunflower seed; otherwise, use a little from the feeder already placed onsite. Hand-feeding works best with just one or two people or in a small group of up to four.

Visitors will come upon the feeding station marked by a feeder and a mannequin, “Parker,” who keeps the birds familiar with a human presence.

Take down the feeder, hide it under the bucket, extend one’s hand with some seed in one’s palm, and then wait.

Turkey Trottin’ Scavenger Hunt

Nov. 25, 1-4 p.m.

The West Woods, Russell Township

Go on a turkey-themed scavenger hunt for the whole family. Drop in anytime during program hours to pick up and complete the indoor/outdoor scavenger hunt. Staff will also be eager to help with any questions or clues.

Also plan on spending some time in the nature center’s educational exhibit area and newly remodeled Discovery Room with live animals and fun activities for all ages.