All Times FULL! Playing with the Wind - Hubbard Valley Park - 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Young children are invited to bring an adult and join Amy Winnicki in a creative movement playtime.  Wind-themed activities using bubbles, balloons, and parachutes will be the focus of the program.  Your child will learn that all of these items need air, and all are fun to play with, too! Ages 2 to 6. Register by June 30. Free.

Park office will be closed in observance of holiday.

Wolf Creek Environmental Center closed in observance of holiday.

FULL! Passport to Fishing - River Styx Park - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, this three-day program introduces children with little or no previous fishing experience to the sport of angling. By participating in the program, participants have fun while learning some basic skills and needed techniques to begin fishing in their communities. The Passport Program includes strong stewardship messages as part of each learning activity.  Parents are encouraged to accompany their children, but it is not required.  Each day of the program will focus on a particular lesson, so children should attend all three days to get the most out of the program. Dates cannot be registered for individually. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register by July 2. Free.

Hiking for the Health of It - Virginia Kendall Ledges (Meet at Happy Days Visitor Center parking Lot in Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley National Park) - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. - This is a hiking series for those adults who want to move at a brisk pace. Most of the walking will be moderate with a limited amount being off-trail. No registration. Adults only. Free.

An Afternoon with Harry - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 12 to 4 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character and join us for our Harry Potter open house. Celebrate this well-known literary character by searching for magical creatures and characters as you take a hike through our Forbidden Forest. Visit Ollivander’s to make a wand or attend a potions or defense against the dark arts class. Enjoy all sorts of activities, crafts, and refreshments as the wizarding world takes over Wolf Creek. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.

Letha House Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 9 to 11 p.m. Come see deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association’s telescopes. The observatory will be open for public viewing the second Saturday of each month from June through September. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the event of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.

Stroller Hike - Princess Ledges Nature Preserve - 10:30 a.m. Attention parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring your little one out for a hike at the park and take a closer look at things along the way using multiple senses. Children can be in strollers or backpacks or can toddle along on their own! Be prepared for some unpaved trails; mid to full-size or jogger-type strollers recommended. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.

Nature Through The Seasons - Lake Medina - 10:00 a.m. The Nature Through the Seasons series consists of easy walks that explore our different parks while observing the unfolding of nature from the first spring wildflowers to the onset of winter. No registration required. Free.

Board of Park Commissioners’ Meeting - Krabill Shelter - 3 p.m. Public is welcome.

Kayak I: Kayaking Basics - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 6 to 9 p.m. Interested in learning to kayak but not sure where to start? Join Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors to learn the basics for having fun and paddling safely on in-land lakes and rivers. This on-the-water class includes all necessary kayaking equipment and will cover kayaking basics, boating safety, proper boat control, and wet exits, so come prepared to get wet. Ages 16 and up. There is a $40 fee per person per session. To register, call the Institute of the Great Outdoors at (216) 341-1704, Monday – Friday.

Tales for Tots - Hubbard Valley Park - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Rocks come in many shapes, colors and sizes. Let’s learn more about them through a story and hands-on activities. Register by June 29 and July 21. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.

Tales for Tots - Hubbard Valley Park - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Rocks come in many shapes, colors and sizes. Let’s learn more about them through a story and hands-on activities. Register by June 29 and July 21. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.

Reptiles of Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 a.m. Join us as we learn about reptiles like milk snakes, northern water snakes, and painted turtles. After a short presentation, we’ll take a hike around Wolf Creek to look for some of these reptiles. Learn about how they live, where they live, and the important roles that these animals play in our environment. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.

Photographers of the Park Club - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for nature photo enthusiasts to share knowledge with like-minded folks, gain special access to programs and events related to photography, and support the park district. If you are interested, please plan on attending, and bring a friend! Both beginner and advanced photographers are invited participate. The club will emphasize but not be limited to nature photography. No registration required.

FULL! Passport to Fishing - Hubbard Valley Park - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, this three-day program introduces children with little or no previous fishing experience to the sport of angling. By participating in the program, participants have fun while learning some basic skills and needed techniques to begin fishing in their communities. The Passport Program includes strong stewardship messages as part of each learning activity.  Parents are encouraged to accompany their children, but it is not required.  Each day of the program will focus on a particular lesson, so children should attend all three days to get the most out of the program. Dates cannot be registered for individually. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register by July 23. Free.

Hiking for the Health of It - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is a hiking series for those adults who want to move at a brisk pace. Most of the walking will be moderate with a limited amount being off-trail. No registration. Adults only. Free.

Stroller Hike - River Styx Park - 10:30 a.m. Attention parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring your little one out for a hike at the park and take a closer look at things along the way using multiple senses. Children can be in strollers or backpacks or can toddle along on their own! Be prepared for some unpaved trails; mid to full-size or jogger-type strollers recommended. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.

F.U.N. Camp: Families Uncovering Nature - Hidden Hollow Camp - Looking for some quality time with your kids in the great outdoors?  Then bring the whole family out to Hidden Hollow Camp for F.U.N. Camp! Stay for the entire weekend, or, if time won’t allow, choose our convenient one-day option. Either way, we’ll keep you busy with lots of nature activities and experiences, games, fishing, arts and crafts and more. Come with excitement and leave with memories! 
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Letha House Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 9 to 11 p.m. Come see deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association’s telescopes. The observatory will be open for public viewing the second Saturday of each month from June through September. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the event of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.

Nature Through The Seasons - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 a.m. The Nature Through the Seasons series consists of easy walks that explore our different parks while observing the unfolding of nature from the first spring wildflowers to the onset of winter. No registration required. Free.

Visual Journaling Workshop - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a favorite written piece about nature: a poem, quote, essay, excerpt from a book, etc., and a blank sketchbook and pencil. We will share the written pieces, brainstorm on how to write some of our own, and draw from direct observation of nature. Our visual journal will incorporate both words and sketches using both sides of the brain to enhance observation skills and appreciation of the natural world. Sketchbooks and pencils will be available for sale for those who don’t bring their own. No prior writing or drawing skills or experience is necessary! Bring a hat, camp stool, or small blanket to sit on as we will be working outside, weather permitting. Ages 16 and up. There is a $10 program fee per person. Register by August 13.

Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Prairie Wildflowers and Butterflies - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 3 p.m. August is the time when the tallgrass prairie is in its glory. Tall coreopsis, compass plant, blazing star, purple coneflower and many more meadow wildflowers will be on display. We will also be viewing those beautiful butterflies as they move from flower to flower. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.

Tales for Tots - Allardale - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Everyone knows that bees make honey, but did you know that they have to work together to make it happen? Find out more about these fascinating creatures through a story, simple craft, and fun activities. Register between July 27 and August 18. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.

Board of Park Commissioners’ Meeting - Plum Creek Park North - 3 p.m. Public is welcome.

Tales for Tots - Allardale - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Everyone knows that bees make honey, but did you know that they have to work together to make it happen? Find out more about these fascinating creatures through a story, simple craft, and fun activities. Register by July 27 and August 18. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.

Unmasking the Mantid - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 2 p.m. Praying mantis or preying mantis. Join us to discover why both spellings apply. We’ll learn about the life cycle of mantids and then go out in search of them. Long pants are recommended. All ages welcome.  No registration required. Free.

Photographers of the Park Club - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity for nature photo enthusiasts to share knowledge with like-minded folks, gain special access to programs and events related to photography, and support the park district. If you are interested, please plan on attending, and bring a friend! Both beginner and advanced photographers are invited participate. The club will emphasize but not be limited to, nature photography. No registration required.