Parks and Recreation

September 10, 2015 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.

Calling All Monarchs

It appears the Monarch species has made small advances in the past two years, with more being seen laying eggs and nectaring throughout the tall grassy fields of Geauga County. Plan to join Geauga Park District in celebrating this news by attending one of the parks’ popular annual Monarch tagging programs.

Monarchs and Meadow Insects

Sept. 13, 12:30-4 p.m.

Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge Township

Net and tag monarch butterflies, along with a variety of butterflies, grasshoppers, praying mantises, katydids, beetles and other insects, and play the “Monarch Migration” game.

Monarch Discovery Hike

Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township

Net and tag monarchs, as well as learn some amazing facts about the butterflies and hike about a mile and a half of the Orchard Hills trails.

Registration is not required for either program. Nets will be provided, but participants may bring their own. Sun protection, hats and long pants are recommended.

Bass Lake Canoe & Campfire

Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Bass Lake Preserve, Lodge,

11445 Lakeview Drive, Munson Township

Enjoy the beauty of this ancient glacial lake while paddling along its peaceful shores in your canoe or one of ours, and then take in a summer campfire on land. Registration is required. Basic canoeing skills and life vests are required, and participants must be age 10 or older and at least 12 to paddle.

Animals on the Asphalt Rescue Ride

Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m.

Mountain Run Station,

12601 Chardon-Windsor Road,

Hambden Township

Take a naturalist-led bike ride on The Maple Highlands Trail to escort snakes, frogs, woolly bear caterpillars and other small creatures out of harm’s way.

Registration is not required.

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Protect Geauga Parks

Sept. 20, 1:30-4 p.m.

Join in for a Conservation Conversation with Kimberly Kaufman, executive director, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, in the Bond Building at Century Village, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. She will present “Birds + People: A Powerful Combination” and discuss why birds captivate people and why natural areas are essential components of quality of life. Admission and parking are free. For information, call Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.