Geauga Park District

November 3, 2022 by Staff Report

For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Hands-On Birding

Now through April, head out to the park district’s Bird in the Hand Feeding Station at The West Woods in Russell Township to try hand feeding chickadees and other birds.

Hand-feeding works best with just one or two people or a small group of three or four. Time a visit between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and dress warmly. Cold days, especially in the morning, are often the best times to visit as well as late afternoon, since birds need to stock up on nutrition before roosting somewhere for the night.

Stop first at The West Woods Nature Center to collect a packet of black oil sunflower seed before heading out to the Trout Lily Trail. Follow the signage to the feeding spot, where “Parker” the mannequin marks the spot.

Upon arrival, cover the onsite feeder with the bucket. Place a few seeds in hand, hold it out flat, stand very still and wait for birds to arrive. They tend to come in waves. When finished, be sure to remove the bucket from the feeder, place any unused seed into the feeder and place the empty seed packet in the marked receptacle.

Step Up Your Weaving

Those with basket-weaving experience who want to take their skills to the next level may register for upcoming basket weaving sessions with naturalist Renell Roebuck.

Basket Weaving Techniques is Nov. 18 or 19, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Holbrook Hollows Lodge. Learn several weaving techniques for embellishing baskets while making a square storage basket. Experience is required. The workshop cost is $35 Geauga residents and $38 for out-of-county residents

Odds & Ends Basket is Dec. 4 or 5, from 1-5:30 p.m., at Big Creek Park’s Deep Woods Lodge. A basic pattern will be provided, then participants design and weave their own unique creation. Some experience is recommended. Fee is $20 Geauga residents and $24 for out-of-county residents.