Geauga Park District
Join the viewing event at Observatory Park with multiple telescopes set up to witness a total lunar eclipse...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Total Lunar Eclipse
May 15-16
Join the viewing event at Observatory Park with multiple telescopes set up to witness a total lunar eclipse. The eclipse begins at 10:30 p.m. Sunday night and wraps up by 2 a.m. Monday morning. The most dramatic part of the eclipse is from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, when the moon passes into Earth’s shadow.
World Migratory Bird Day Walk
May 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The theme of World Migratory Bird Day is the impact of light pollution on migratory birds, so join the evening bird walk at Observatory Park with naturalist Linda Gilbert. Learn about the importance of dark skies for bird migration. Weather permitting, there will be a telescope focused on the moon to hopefully spot some birds in their migratory journey. Registration is required.
Neotropical Bird Walk
May 21, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Hike the Walnut and Razorback trails in Swine Creek Valley with naturalist John Kolar in search of beautiful, neotropical songbirds. Wear waterproof footgear as the walk will include a stream crossing with water up to two feet deep. Bring binoculars. Registration is required.
Journaling The Great Outdoors
Nature lovers will learn basic journaling techniques and how to record their nature observations by attending the park district’s monthly Nature Journaling series hosted by naturalist Renell Roebuck.
Next up in the series are sessions focus on bald eagles on May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-4 p.m. at Headwaters Park; and the experience of kayaking on June 26 from 1-4 p.m. or June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bass Lake Preserve. The sessions are mostly outdoors, and the kayaking session will include time out on the water.
Registration is required by phone. A one-time fee of $20 for Geauga County residents, or $24 for out-of-county residents, covers the purchase of a journal, pen and pencil for use during the lessons and beyond. All sessions are mostly outdoors, and taking photos is also an option.
Calling All Nature Artists
The park district welcomes exhibitors of wildlife- or nature-inspired artwork to apply for the Nature Arts Festival to be held Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The West Woods in Russell Township.
Applications must be received by May 20; accepted exhibitors will be notified by June 3. Visit the park district website for an artist application.
Applicants must submit at least four images of their artwork for jurying, including one of their display booth if available. Spaces are available indoors and outdoors. Wildlife artwork will be given preference over artwork depicting domestic animals.
For more information, contact Holly Sauder, special events coordinator, at 440-226-2753 or hsauder@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
