Geauga Park District
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICTFor more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Dog Days Of Summer Geauga Park District will…
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Dog Days Of Summer
Geauga Park District will hold its summertime Hound Hikes July 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve in Munson Township; Aug. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Orchard Hills Park in Chester Township; and Sept. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Observatory Park in Montville Township.
Plenty of tails will be wagging as humans and their canine companions hike and pause to take in Geauga’s finest parks; pooches will also enjoy cooling their paws in the streams.
Registration is required. Only one non-aggressive dog is allowed per handler, who must be able to fully control the dog at all times on a leash no longer than eight feet. Participants must also bring their own dog towels, water bowls, poop scoops and bags for cleanup.
Out on the Water
Whether it’s before dawn, during the day or beneath a full moon, the time on the water will be the best part of one’s day. Register by phone for any of these opportunities to join a Geauga Park District naturalist for a float. Unless otherwise specified, programs are designed for those already comfortable with being out on the water; no lessons will be given.
***Programs marked with CONNECT give that sense of summer night fun everyone has been craving all year.
River Cruiser” Dragonfly Kayak
July 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park
Youth 12 and older with an adult will paddle the river in hopes of seeing river cruisers – large dragonflies that inhabit the Cuyahoga. Kayak experience required.
Polliwog Paddle Family Canoe
July 26, 1:30-3 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park
An easy-paced, short-distance float on the wildlife-rich Upper Cuyahoga River for families. Ages 5 and older with an adult. Register starting July 19.
Kelso Full Moon Canoe
July 31, 8:30-10 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Youth 10 and older with an adult will watch the “Blue Moon” rise over the beautiful waters of Lake Kelso. Basic canoeing skills required. Register starting July 24. CONNECT.
Kayak LaDue
Aug. 1, 9-11 a.m.
LaDue Reservoir
Youth 12 and older with an adult will search for waterfowl, eagles and other wildlife while paddling the waters of LaDue Reservoir. Basic kayaking skills required. Register starting July 25.
Kelso Afternoon Canoe
Aug. 16, 1:30-3 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Youth ages 10 and older with an adult will spend the afternoon floating on the cool waters of glacial Lake Kelso. Get a chance to see rare plant and animal life. Basic canoeing proficiency required. Register starting Aug. 9.
Kelso Katy Did Kayak
Aug. 16, 7:30-9 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Youth ages 12 and older with an adult will enjoy a relaxing float on Lake Kelso and be serenaded by the insect orchestra as the sun sets. Basic kayak experience required. Register starting Aug. 9.
Polliwog Paddle Family Canoe
Aug. 23, 1:30-3 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park
An easy-paced, short-distance float on the wildlife-rich Upper Cuyahoga River for families. Ages 5 and older with an adult. Register starting Aug. 16.
Bass Lake Canoe & Campfire
Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.
Bass Lake Preserve, Lodge
Youth ages 10 and older with an adult will enjoy the beauty of this ancient glacial lake as we paddle along its peaceful shores. Basic canoeing skills required. Register starting Sept. 11. CONNECT.
Kelso Moonlight Canoe
Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Youth ages 10 and older with an adult will enjoy the beginning of autumn color as the sun sets and the Harvest Moon rises over Lake Kelso. Basic canoeing skills required. Register starting Sept. 18. CONNECT.
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Observatory Park
For casual visitors, Observatory Park is open daily 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. through Labor Day and then until 11 p.m. through Memorial Day at 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township.
For those wanting a more guided experience, however, astronomy naturalist Chris Mentrek is eager to show guests around the International Dark Sky Park.
Park buildings are open the second and fourth weekends of each month: Friday and Saturday for self-guided night sky viewing with park district telescopes from 6 -11 p.m., and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. with The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show at 2 p.m. to show visitors “what’s up” in the night sky. Planetarium shows are on July 26, Aug. 9 and 23, and Sept. 13 and 27.
Astronomy programming is also available for visitors of all ages and interests.
Biweekly Friday programs include Exoplanets on July 24 from 7-8 p.m.; What Happened at Serpent Mound on Aug. 7 and 21 from 7-8 p.m.; and Gaining Traction on Mars on Sept. 11 and 25 from 7-8 p.m.
Visit the Moths and Meteors Overnight Event to enjoy the annual Perseid Meteor Shower begins Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. with prime viewing from 1-3 a.m.
A special program to study one of the season’s full moons is scheduled for Aug. 29 from 8-9:30 p.m. (The Sturgeon Moon). Then, make your way to Observatory Park to see a Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 27, beginning at 8 p.m. with prime viewing between 9- 10 p.m., to use park telescopes for an up-close view of the full moon as it vanishes under Earth’s shadow!
Kids ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult, are invited to the park for special astronomy fun during Timbertots: Space Explorers, offered Aug. 5, from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., and Aug. 9, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Youth ages 12-17 are also invited for a Skynet Junior Scholars Workshop on Sept. 13, from 4-5 p.m. They’ll use remote-control telescopes to conduct genuine astronomical research through this national program, as well as learn to use any internet-connected computer to control telescopes around the world in their free time.
Other than the Timbertots and Skynet Junior Scholars programming, all Observatory Park programs this season are free to attend without registration.
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