Geauga Park District
Teens in grades five to 10 can try the park district’s snowshoes, take their own sleds for some fun downhill rides, learn about winter wildlife and warm up by a fire with free hot cocoa and s'mores.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
X-treme Winter Fun Day
Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m.
Teens in grades five to 10 can try the park district’s snowshoes, take their own sleds for some fun downhill rides, learn about winter wildlife and warm up by a fire with free hot cocoa and s’mores. Held outdoors, so dress for the weather. A signed waiver is required for this drop-off program. Registration required.
Call For Entries: Recycled Art Show
Geauga Park District’s discARTed Recycled Art Exhibition runs Feb. 17 to April 15 – but not first without a call for entries.
Functional, decorative and youth-made art made of discarded/found materials may be submitted Jan. 29 and 30 at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. For additional guidelines and an application to enter, visit http://bit.ly/gpdspecial or pick up an application from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center or Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center.
Once on display, discARTed will run daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and free to visit. With questions, contact Teresa at 440-279-0802 or trunion@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Winter Women’s Retreat
Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Women, retreat to the woods for a special opportunity to reenergize, relax and connect with winter weather and wildlife at Big Creek Park’s peaceful Donald W. Meyer Center.
Registration and a $6 fee are required at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516 for the Nature Break: Women’s Retreat.
Your morning in the park will begin with a light breakfast and coffee followed by both indoor and outdoor retreat activities.
Enjoy the winter backdrop by snowshoeing through this scenic park. Equipment and instruction for snowshoeing will be provided. Or take a walk if you prefer, or if there isn’t enough snow.
Opportunities for an exercise aerobics “Zumba” class and a Nature-themed craft lesson will also be available.
Finally, end your retreat with a soup and salad lunch.
Feedback on previous winter women’s retreats have been very positive. “I and several others had gone alone to the program,” wrote Mary J. of Burton. “Everyone was welcomed and included. I met some new friends.”
Participants will want to dress in layers with comfortable clothes for being indoors and out. Activities will be partially wheelchair accessible.
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