Geauga Park District
Registration is now open for Geauga Park District’s 11th annual trail-pounding, heart-pumping, cave-costume-wearing athletic event, the Caveman Crawl...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Run Like a Caveman
June 12
Registration is now open for Geauga Park District’s 11th annual trail-pounding, heart-pumping, cave-costume-wearing athletic event, the Caveman Crawl 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk, at The West Woods.
The Foundation for Geauga Parks joins the park district to raise money for a new play-and-learn feature at Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge Township.
Early registration is $20 and now open at http://bit.ly/2022cavemancrawl, which is also the location of more details, a course map and photos from years past. The first 250 registrants get a race T-shirt.
Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race stepping off at 9 a.m. and free food and awards afterwards. Wear one’s finest prehistoric garb for a chance to win a special handcrafted Best Costume award in youth or adult categories.
Race timing is managed by GCXC Race Timing and Management.
The West Woods is located at 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Overflow parking with a free shuttle to the park will be available at ASM International, also on Route 87.
Call 440-564-1048 with any questions.
Fish Stocking
Geauga Park District is stocking waterways at four county parks this spring: Claridon Woodlands (largemouth bass and bluegill); Orchard Hills Park (largemouth bass and bluegill); Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve (yellow perch); and Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake (largemouth bass).
A second round of stocking rainbow trout will take place at Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake in October or November.
Real-time stocking notifications are always posted on the park district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Families are welcome to catch and take fish from waterways in 12 Park District parks as long as they have a current Ohio fishing license in accordance with state regulations.
Location tips, inhabiting species and upcoming fishing programs can be found on the park district website. To aide in stocking procedures in years to come, please email any pictures of fish caught in Geauga Park District with location and size of fish to jsafick@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Landscaping For Wildlife
Series participants can learn how to eradicate lesser celandine, an invasive, aggressive menace to neighborhood lawns, gardens and wildflowers, on April 22 or 24, from 1-2 p.m. at Orchard Hills Park; or learn how to add water to any landscape, from simple bird baths to a small pond, on May 18, 7-8:30 p.m. at Holbrook Hollows.
All three presentations will be given inside of a lodge. A virtual presentation of the water gardening program is also available. Space is limited; registration is required.
