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There is no fee to attend these programs. No registration required; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 10 to adult.
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January 10, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Is the Amphibian Crisis a Global Warning
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
Join Katherine Krynak of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Rainforest on her journeys to help save the amphibians. It is estimated that we will lose half of the class of amphibians in the next 5 to 10 years. Come and learn how these rapid extinctions directly affect our lives and what every individual can do to help change the course. Katherine Krynak had fallen in love with the “cold and slimeys” at an early age. She is currently responsible for the care, conservation and captive breeding of amphibians at the Cleveland Metropark Zoo’s Rainforest. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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January 17, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Solutions for Wildlife Conflicts
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
If you are among the many people who have wildlife conflicts such as ground hogs devouring your garden or deer eating your flowers and shrubs, you will probably want to hear what Eric Arnold has to say about solving your problems. Eric will not only present ways of dealing with present problems, but more importantly he will share how to prevent wildlife conflicts from occurring in the first place. Eric Arnold is one of the first 50 individuals in the nation to attain the title of Certified Wildlife Control Professional. He is actively involved with the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, together with being a trainer for this industry, and writing for several industry publications. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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January 31, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Revealing the Hidden Life of Beavers
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
In 2001, the staff of North Chagrin Nature Center had its first glimpse of life inside an active beaver lodge. This lodge had been a fixture at North Chagrin for over a decade, yet almost nothing was known about what went on inside. New technology in the form of a small infrared camera inserted through the roof of the lodge, has revealed much about the beavers family life. Naturalist Deb Marcinski will share some great moments of the “Beaver Lodge Cam” as well as the many challenges she faced while spying on these amazing mammals. Deb has been a naturalist with the Cleveland Metroparks for the past 19 years. Besides interacting with beavers, she has worked extensively with Canada geese, amphibian populations and monarch butterflies. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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February 7, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: The Amazing Amazon
Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7 p.m.
Miles Reed has literally risked his life traveling through remote regions of the Amazon to capture rare footage of the unusual animal life of the largest rainforest on the planet. Besides his wildlife adventures, he will also be sharing stories of the native people that he encountered on this odyssey. Miles Reed is the television producer of The Natural World Around Us. This TV series is now seen in over one million homes a day. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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February 28, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Yosemite National Park
Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7 p.m.
Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Join Park Ranger Travis White as he describes the grandeur of Yosemite and the sites you will not want to miss when you visit this natural wonder. Travis White is a 31-year veteran of the National Park Service. He has worked at several parks including Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Fort Clatsop National Memorial, and now Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where he has been since 1992. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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March 6, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Tides, Cedars, and Glaciers
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
The rugged coast of Oregon, glaciers of the North Cascades, colonies of harbor seals, and ancient forests of dripping cedars are just some of the wonders captured by Tom Jones on this spectacular journey through the Pacific Northwest. Tom has spent several years composing photographic symphonies like the one he will present this March. His photographs have appeared in many publications including the National Geographic Society Guide to American National Parks.
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March 13, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Landscaping with Native Plants
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
Bob Kehres, of Ohio Prairie Nursery, will be sharing the many benefits of landscaping with native plants. Included in the presentation will be how to prepare the site, the beautiful variety of plants available, and the host of birds and butterflies that you can attract. Bob founded the Ohio Prairie Nursery in 1998, and it is now Ohio’s largest native seed supplier providing seed for wetland, prairie, habitat creation, erosion control and homeowners markets.
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March 20, 2008
Environmental Speaker Series: Native Americans of Ohio
Wolf Creek Environmental Center – 7 p.m.
Roger Moore will be teaching the truth about the native peoples of Ohio in the 18th century focusing on food, clothing, shelter and everyday lifestyle. You will be able to view and handle historically- correct items of the era including blankets, hides, eating utensils, tools and weapons. Roger is of Shawnee decent and has participated in films with the A&E network as well as acted in several mini series on the History Channel.
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