Geauga Park District
Join park district naturalists for a guided tour of Big Creek Park’s Mountain Bike Trail...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
People’s Choice Top 10 Trail Hike
Feb. 1, 1-2:30 p.m.
Big Creek Park
Join park district naturalists for a guided tour of Big Creek Park’s Mountain Bike Trail. Meet in the Deep Woods Lodge parking lot to hike about 1.5 miles of primitive trail over hilly terrain.
Wild About Winter Nights
Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Big Creek Park, Maple Grove
Meet in the park for a new special event to discover all the fun that a winter night provides, celebrating the special season with hot chocolate, s’mores, owl hikes, luminary-lit trail for self-guided hiking winter astronomy, snow games/snowshoeing (weather dependent) and bonfire – great for the whole family.
Coffee With The Birds
Feb. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
West Woods Nature Center
Join Naturalist Renell for some close-up bird viewing and identification of winter birds at the feeders while enjoying a hot beverage. Additional sessions are Feb. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.
Scout Days
Dress for the weather and explore Geauga parks to earn scouting credit during programs hosted by naturalist Karie Wheaton.
At Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center, Tiger Cub Scouts will work towards their Sky is the Limit Adventure on Feb. 4 from 5:30-7 p.m.; and on Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cadette Girl Scouts will work on their Night Owl badge.
At Holbrook Hollows Lodge on March 15, Lion Cub Scouts will meet for a naturalist-led experience while working toward their Mountain Lion Adventure from 9:30-11 a.m. Then, from 12:30-2, Daisy Girl Scouts will spend some time outdoors, take a hike and more as they work on their Eco Learner badge.
For the Scout Days programs, registration is only required for scouts, but an adult leader must also attend.
Orienteering 101
Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Join the introductory level program presented by the Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club to provide the basics on how to navigate one’s way through the woods using a map and compass in preparation for the TWW-O Classic 2025 Race in March.
