Parks and Recreation

January 14, 2016 by Staff Report

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

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

Sweet Maple: How to Make Maple Confections

Jan. 16, 2-4 p.m.

The West Woods Nature Center

Join the award-winning maker of maple products, James Miller, as he demonstrates sweet ways to use Geauga County maple syrup.

Sew Your Own Gaiters Workshop

Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m.

Big Creek Park, Meyer Center

Sew a pair of waterproof gaiters. Materials provided; participants can bring their own sewing machine, or borrow one from the park district. Fee is $20. Registration required.

Geauga’s Forgotten Frontier Fauna

Jan. 17, 2-3 p.m.

The West Woods Nature Center

While some of Geauga’s wilderness wildlife have made remarkable comebacks, others are gone for good. The demise of wolves, cougar, elk, rattlesnakes and passenger pigeons is chronicled using historical accounts from Geauga County pioneers.

X-treme Winter Fun Day

Jan. 18, 1-4 p.m.

Orchard Hills Park, Lodge

Have some extreme fun snowshoeing, bringing a sled for a downhill run, learning about winter wildlife and warming up by a fire with hot cocoa and s’mores. A drop-off program, registration is required.

Timbertots: Wonderful Woodpeckers

Jan. 21, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.

Big Creek Park, Meyer Center

Youth ages 3-5 with an adult will explore indoors and out to discover all the wonderful things about woodpeckers. Registration required.

Winter’s Night Fireside Songs & Stories

Jan. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Rookery, Great Blue Heron Lodge

Gather at the hearth with tea and hot chocolate for winter-themed stories and songs for all ages.

Full Moon: The Wolf Moon

Jan. 23, 6-7 p.m.

Observatory Park

January is a “wolf moon,” so participants will explore the fascinating lives of wolves and learn to “speak wolf,” then watch the full moon rise over Observatory Park.