Geauga Park District
Experience a spectacular display of live caterpillars that naturally occur in Northeast Ohio, plus related crafts, face painting and games.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Caterpillar Extravaganza
Aug. 18, 12-4 p.m.
The West Woods
Experience a spectacular display of live caterpillars that naturally occur in Northeast Ohio, plus related crafts, face painting and games. Bring a caterpillar for identification and receive a prize.
Veterans Hike
Aug. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Named to honor our Armed Forces veterans, Veterans Legacy Woods will be the site of a naturalist-led hike just for veterans. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear.
Registration is not required.
Additionally, everyone is invited to join in the park’s first Backcountry Hike on Sept. 7, from 1-3 p.m. A naturalist will lead an off trail exploration of the new park, discovering nature in forest, meadow and stream. Expect some steep, hilly terrain, muddy footing, uneven ground and downed trees. Space is limited and registration is required.
Veterans Legacy Woods is located at 14085 Ravenna Road in Newbury Township.
Trail Horse Nature Challenge
Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those with horses are invited to sign up for a 1-2 hour challenge course with natural trail obstacles and nature questions along the trails. Awards and certificates will be given in youth and adult divisions. Helmets are recommended.
Trailer horses to The West Woods. Participants will be assigned departure times in order of registration. Ride out individually or in pairs at a leisurely pace. Course can be completed in 1-2 hours and, once finished, participants may ride other trails on their own.
Bring a shovel to clean up after one’s horse in the parking lot. Registration is required.
Then, on Sept. 14, meet and experience a stationary and moving Amish horse and buggy in a non-threatening way during Horseback Riders: Amish Buggy Training & Trail Ride. From 9:30-11 a.m. at Swine Creek Reservation, with the help of Linda Byler, riders with their horses will learn to safely share the trail with buggies. Then, join a naturalist on a trail ride along the Wagon, Meadowlark and Gray Fox trails. At 12:30 p.m., bring lunch to share time with other riders at Woods Edge Shelter. Registration is required.
