Geauga Park District
Two sessions of Weave a Williamsburg Basket, teaching the basic art of basket weaving with rattan reed, are available: Sept. 16 and 17, both from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Swine Creek Reservation...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Become A Basket-Weaver
Two sessions of Weave a Williamsburg Basket, teaching the basic art of basket weaving with rattan reed, are available: Sept. 16 and 17, both from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Swine Creek Reservation’s brand new lodge. Participation will cost $25 for Geauga residents, covering all materials and instruction.
Also, for those with some basket-weaving experience – including previous participants of naturalist Renell Roebuck’s basket-weaving series – two sessions of Odds & Ends Basket are also available: July 20 and 21, both 6-9 p.m. at The West Woods. Renell will provide a basic pattern, then participants will design and weave their own basket. The workshop cost is $20 for Geauga residents, also covering all materials and guidance.
Bring Your Own Horse
Registration is open for four free summertime horseback rides with Naturalist Dottie Drockton
Horseback Trail Ride Connecting the Parks is July 17 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trailer one’s own horse to explore the connection from Holbrook Hollows to Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation.
During the Trail Horse Nature Challenge on Aug. 27, face natural trail obstacles and nature questions along the trails of The West Woods, with awards and certificates given in youth and adult categories. Register for a one or two-hour time slot between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
And lastly, register for a unique and exclusive experience during Horseback Riders: Amish Buggy Training & Trail Ride on Sept. 10 at Swine Creek Reservation. Together, at 9:30 a.m., riders and horses will meet and experience a stationary and moving Amish horse and buggy in a non-threatening way courtesy of Rhoda Wengerd. Then, at 11 a.m., Naturalist Dottie will lead a trail ride until 12:30 p.m. Pack a lunch and stay until 1:30 p.m.
