Geauga Park District
August 16, 2018 by Staff Report

Bigger and better than ever, the annual event at the West Woods Nature Center features live, native caterpillars on their host plants in open air displays.

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

 

Caterpillar Extravaganza

Aug. 19, 12-4 p.m.

Bigger and better than ever, the annual event at the West Woods Nature Center features live, native caterpillars on their host plants in open air displays.

Many will be available to touch, hold and photograph. Bring a camera. Guests may also bring a caterpillar to the program to have it identified or to add to the park district’s display and receive a prize.

The event includes face painting, crafts, games and information on rearing caterpillars.

Nature Break: Women’s Retreat

Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take a break and relax in the park at Bass Lake Preserve. The retreat includes kayaking, yoga led by certified yoga instructor Cassandra Shofar and a milkweed seed bomb craft, live monarchs and a monarch butterfly game.

Bring a mat or beach towel for yoga and a change of clothes in case they get wet from kayaking. Dress in layers with comfortable clothes for both being outside and also for yoga.

Registration is required. There is a $6 fee for lunch. Only females school age and up, please.