Parks and Recreation
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICTFor more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.***Programs marked with CONNECT give that sense of summer…
GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
***Programs marked with CONNECT give that sense of summer night fun everyone has been craving all year.
Maple Town Tune Traders
July 23, 7-10 p.m.
The West Woods, Nature Center
Come to play, sing or just listen and enjoy. Informal performances followed by jam session. All musical genres and instruments, as well as snacks to share, welcome. CONNECT.
Exoplanets
July 24, 7-8 p.m.
Observatory Park,
Robert McCullough Science Center
Astronomers have found more than a thousand “exoplanets” orbiting stars other than the sun. Meet some of these strange, new worlds and learn how astronomers spot them, and then if weather conditions permit, view the night-sky using Observatory Park telescopes. CONNECT.
Exploring the Wetlands of Pinebrook
July 25, 1-3:30 p.m.
Pine Brook Preserve
Explore wetland habitats and the plants and animals they support at this future park. Mostly off-trail. Registration required; directions provided after registration.
Nights Out at the Parks: JiMiller Band
July 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Big Creek Park Amphitheater
Enjoy the JiMiller Band in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater. JiMiller blends blues, country, Cajun, old rock ‘n’ roll, jazz and bluegrass. Indoors if inclement weather. Refreshments served. CONNECT.
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 adult. Registration required through July 25.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
July 26, 2-3 p.m.
Observatory Park
Join us for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky each week. Building open house from 1-4 p.m. CONNECT.
Geauga Walkers
July 28, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sunnybrook Preserve
Join other active seniors on weekly hikes typically one and one-half miles long. A naturalist leads hikes held in Park District parks. Call Geauga Senior Center for schedule, 440-279-2137.
Kelso Full Moon Canoe
July 31, 8:30-10 p.m.
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Catch the “Blue Moon” rise over the beautiful waters of Lake Kelso. Basic canoeing skills required. Ages 10 and older with an adult. Registration required by phone; begins July 24. CONNECT.
Nature Arts Festival
Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The reputation of Geauga Park District’s 24th annual Nature Arts Festival precedes it: a great variety of fine arts on display and for sale by regional artists.
This year’s event will also be bigger than ever, adding many more vendors, a third of them brand new, a Farm-Artisan Market, food trucks, roving entertainers and more.
Geauga County is eager to host two outstanding arts festivals: the Nature Arts Festival at The West Woods in Russell Township and Chardon Square Association’s 35th annual Chardon Arts Festival on Historic Chardon Square.
Admission and parking at both festivals are completely free.
As needed, free shuttles will run from ASM International, Wiegand’s Lake Park and Teague Plaza. Visit http://bit.ly/gpdspecial for a complete schedule of events when it becomes available.
Call Teresa Runion at 440-279-0882 with questions about the Park District festival, or call Mariann Goodwin at 440-285-8686 with questions about the Chardon festival.
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