Geauga Park District
Hike the Gorge Overlook and Dogwood trails to discover the winter bird diversity at Welton's Gorge...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Burton Christmas Bird Count Hike
Jan. 2, 8-10 a.m.
Hike the Gorge Overlook and Dogwood trails to discover the winter bird diversity at Welton’s Gorge. Results from the bird walk will also be shared for the annual Burton Christmas Bird Count. Thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas brave winter conditions to take part in the effort from late December to early January. Scientific organizations use this data to assess the health of bird populations, and to help guide conservation action. Registration is required.
Sunrise Hike
Jan. 4, 8-9 a.m.
Geauga Gems Trekking Series
Start the day with a crisp walk in Eldon Russell Park. Join a naturalist for a hike to look for winter animal signs at sunrise. Registration is required.
Geauga Gems Awards & 2022 Kickoff
Jan. 6, 5-8 p.m.
Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Drop by The West Woods Nature Center to register for the 2022 Geauga Gems Trekking Series. Participants who completed the 2021 series can also collect their hiking stick and hiking medallion sticker at this time. The event is a drop-in, open-house format; visit any time over the two sessions.
