Parks and Recreation

August 6, 2015 by Staff Report

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

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

What Happened at Serpent Mound?

Aug. 7, 7-8 p.m.

Observatory Park,

Robert McCullough Science Center

Who built Ohio’s Serpent Mound, and when? What caused the signs of an ancient explosion at the site? We’ll explore what archaeologists and geologists have been able to piece together, followed by night-sky viewing if weather permits.

Pond Exploration Day

Aug. 8, 2-4 p.m.

The West Woods

Dip a net in the pond to discover all the animal life in The West Woods wetlands. Drop in any time. The park district supplies the nets.

Nights Out in the Parks: Movie Night

Aug. 8, 8:30-11 p.m.

Chickagami Park

Enjoy Disney Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” under the stars at Chickagami Park. Come early for fun bug-themed activities. Movie begins at dark. Free popcorn.

Sky Tonight Planetarium Show

Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m.

Observatory Park,

Robert McCullough Science Center

Join for a planetarium presentation about what to watch in the night sky during the week. Building open house is from 1-4 p.m.

Timbertots: Space Explorers

Aug. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Observatory Park,

Robert McCullough Science Center

Children ages 3-5 with an adult will have fun exploring stars and planets with “stellar” activities and a fun indoor planetarium show. Registration required.

Pond and Meadow: Seek and Find

Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to noon

Big Creek Park, Cascade Pond

Join a naturalist any time during program hours to use nets for collecting critters.

Geauga Walkers

Aug. 11, 1-2:30 p.m.; Chickagami Park

Join other active seniors on weekly naturalist-led hikes typically one and one-half miles long. Call Geauga Senior Center for schedule, 440-279-2137.

Moths & Meteors Overnight Event

Aug. 12-13, 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Observatory Park

All ages are invited to lay back and enjoy this natural all-night spectacular at Ohio’s only International Dark Sky Park. No formal program will be held, but a naturalist and other astronomers will be on hand to answer questions.

The meteor shower is expected to produce 60 to 80 “shooting stars” per hour. Though the shower is forecast to be at its most intense in the after-midnight hours of 1-3 a.m., observers should be able to catch sight of meteors for several days.

Dress warmly and pack some bug spray, something warm to drink, a reclining lawn chair and some blankets. Bring a tent if interested in camping.