Parks and Recreation
December 22, 2016 by Staff Report

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

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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.

Portable Planetarium

A new portable planetarium has arrived at Geauga Park District – an amazing piece of equipment that will most definitely increase astronomy outreach in the community.

The mobile unit is equipped with the exact same software found in the grounded planetarium located at Observatory Park in Montville Township.

Park district naturalists had previously created a homemade planetarium to teach the incredible lessons of outer space. This is a real improvement to the product and should breathe new life into mobile astronomy education countywide.

The naturalist program utilizing this new tool is absolutely free for Geauga County schools and groups to request. To learn more about this offering, check out the park district’s Environmental Education Catalog located online.

Nature Drawing for Kids

Dec. 28

West Woods Nature Center

Improve one’s drawing skills. Tips will be shared for observing and drawing nature and participants will practice both sketching and cartooning. Supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring in a drawing of one’s own to show, too.

Youth ages 8 to 11 attend from 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 12 to 15 meet from 1-2 p.m. Registration is required.

Grandparents in the Park: Wildlife Wonders

Dec. 29, 2-3:30 p.m.

West Woods Nature Center

Grandparents and grandchildren explore nature indoors with an interactive habitat exhibit and a fun game of wildlife bingo. Bring a snack to share; beverages provided. Registration is required.

Nature Explorers: Winter Solstice Celebration

Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to noon

West Woods Nature Center

Learn what the winter solstice is and how different cultures have celebrated a year’s shortest day and longest night. Drop-off program for ages 6 to 7 and 8 to 11. Program will be held indoors and out; dress for the weather. Registration is required.