Parks and Recreation

February 2, 2017 by Staff Report

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

The Chagrin Valley Beagles

Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m.

Come to Swine Creek Reservation to meet the Chagrin Valley Hunt Masters of Beagles Mark McManus and Laura Mock and some of their pack to learn how they carry on a rich tradition developed in 15^th century England, continued locally in the middle of the last century by Horatio Ford’s Whitford Beagles and other packs. Registration is not required for the free program, where visitors are encouraged to casually meet and greet the beagles in the lodge.

Nature Drawing for Adult Beginners

Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m.

Join for a toasty, indoor drawing session of winter scenes at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center. The park district will provide all the materials for the free class. Registration is now open.

Seniors, Stay Active In The Parks

All winter long, Geauga Park District is a great place for senior citizens to enjoy some fresh air and get some exercise.

Senior Day: Snowshoeing programs are scheduled for Feb. 7 at Observatory Park and Feb. 23 at The Rookery. Both programs meet from 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Park snowshoes will be available for free use, and a naturalist will provide instruction. Registration is required. There will be a hike if there’s not enough snow.

Then in March, discover the secrets of pure maple syrup during Senior Day: Seniors in the Sugarbush on March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Swine Creek Reservation.

Guests will enjoy a free pancake breakfast in the lodge, then a hands-on program in the sugarbush and sugar house all about the maple sugaring process. Registration is required for this program, presented in cooperation with the Geauga County Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Activities will be partially wheelchair accessible.

Naturalists also lead active seniors through Geauga Park District parks on Geauga Walkers hikes year-round.

Remaining dates and locations are all Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m.: Feb. 14 at Big Creek Park, Feb. 28 at Orchard Hills Park, March 14 at Swine Creek Reservation and March 28 at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, call 440-279-0880 to confirm the hike will still go.