Medina County Park District Programs, Hikes and Activities

REGISTRATION POLICY - NEW!
We are currently accepting program registrations for spring and summer programs. We will open registration for fall programs (September, October and November) on August 1.

All program registrations must be made via the telephone. We cannot accommodate requests through e-mail. To register for programs, call the park office at (330)722-9364, (330)225-7100 ext. 9364, or (330) 336-6657 ext 9364.

Click on a date of the calendar for that days activity, or scroll through the box below for a complete text listing of all programs.

	MAY, 2008
05/01/08	Exploring Nature Series: Spectacular Spring Wildflowers - Hubbard Valley Park - 10 a.m. Many of the Medina County parks have magnificent displays of spring wildflowers. Each week new species reveal their beauty. Join us as we visit the parks with the greatest diversity. Prepare for muddy trails, and bring your wildflower guide if you have one. No registration required. Free.
05/02/08	Exploring Nature Series: Neotropical Migrants - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7:30 a.m. Spring migration brings a host of neotropical migrants through our area from as far away as Argentina. You can learn how to identify them by sight and sound. Please bring your binoculars and a field guide and prepare for muddy trails. No registration required. Free.
05/02/08	Homeschoolers Outdoor Education: Alien Invaders - Hubbard Valley Park - 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. Did you know that we have aliens in our forests? Find out which plants belong here and which plants don’t. Be prepared to be outside. Ages 7 to 12. Register by May 1. Free.
05/10/08	The Nature Club: Alien Invaders - River Styx Park - 10 a.m. Did you know that we have aliens in our forests? Find out which plants belong here and which plants don’t. Be prepared to be outside. Ages 7 to 12. Register by May 9. Free.
05/10/08	Letha Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 8 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 May through August. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the case of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.
05/11/08	Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk - Hubbard Valley Park - 3 p.m. You don’t have to be a mother to join us for this hike. In less than a month, the forest floor is transformed from early wildflowers to a spectacular display of wild geraniums, may apple, Solomon’s seal, Bishop’s cap and many more. Please bring your wildflower guide. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
05/13/08	FULL! Creative Concoctions for Preschoolers - Plum Creek Park North - Session One at 10 a.m. and Session Two at 1 p.m. Our younger park friends are invited to create mysterious mixtures and make marvelous messes in this fun, hands-on discovery program. We will experiment with a different combination to create something fun! Participants will also receive their own Creative Concoctions Cookbooks to take home. All supplies provided, come dressed for mess! Ages three to six. Free. Register by May 9.
05/14/08	Nature Through the Seasons - River Styx Park - 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.
05/16/08	Exploring Nature Series: Neotropical Migrants - River Styx Park - 7:30 a.m. Spring migration brings a host of neotropical migrants through our area from as far away as Argentina. You can learn how to identify them by sight and sound. Please bring your binoculars and a field guide and prepare for muddy trails. No registration required. Free.
05/16/08	Friends of the Parks Endowment Fund Fundraising Dinner - Buffalo Creek Retreat - 6:30 p.m. social and 7:00 p.m. sit-down dinner. Miles Reed is the featured speaker. Cost is $50 per person. For more details, log on to www.medinacountyparks.com, click on Friends of the Parks, then on Upcoming Friends Only Events. Registration and payment due by May 12.
05/17/08	FULL! Exploring Nature Series: Birds and Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. Join us as we search forest and meadow for those beautiful spring migrants as well as our resident summer birds. Donuts, coffee and hot chocolate will be served after the hike. Be sure to bring your binoculars and field guide. Registration is required. Location to be disclosed at time of registration. Register by May 14. Free.
05/18/08	FULL! Fanciful Fairy Gardens - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 1 to 2:30 p.m. Create a delightful garden that will enchant the fairy folk. Learn about the folklore surrounding the wee ones and plant a small container with herbs and flowers that’s sure to provide enjoyment all summer. Container and planting materials are provided, along with some materials to create accessories. Ages five and up. Children ages five to nine must be accompanied by an adult. Register by May 15. Free.
05/21/08	Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk – 12 p.m. at Buckeye Woods Park/Chippewa North Trail (meet in the parking lot near the shelter by the pond) or at 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park South (meet in the South entrance parking lot) - The Medina County Park District would like to invite all community members to join us in Ohio’s fourth statewide “Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk”. The challenge to all Ohioans is to collectively walk one hundred thousand miles this day! The ultimate goal is to promote physical activity and educate all Ohioans about the importance of regular physical activity in improving overall health and wellness. Let’s do our part as a community and participate in a one-mile walk to help reach this goal! If you cannot join us for one of our walks, but would still like to participate with this event, please log on to www.healthyohioprogram.org and click on the “Healthy Ohio Fitness Walk” link. For more information on our local event, please contact Shelley Tender at 330.722.9364.
05/22/08	FULL! 10 a.m. , 1 p.m. Tails for Tots - Plum Creek Park North - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Many creatures are designed to blend into their surroundings; that is called camouflage! Find out how creatures hide, and play a game of “hide and seek.” Register by May 20. For ages three to six with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.
05/22/08	Board of Park Commissioners' Meeting - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 3 p.m. Public is welcome.
05/24/08	Exploring Nature Series: Birds and Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. Join us as we search forest and meadow for those beautiful spring migrants as well as our resident summer birds. Donuts, coffee and hot chocolate will be served after the hike. Be sure to bring your binoculars and field guide. Registration is required. Location to be disclosed at time of registration. Register by May 20 Free.
05/24/08	FULL! Family Fishing - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 6 p.m. Family and friends join us for a fishing program on the basics of fishing. This program provides an opportunity for families to experience the great outdoors, spend time together, and learn about and enjoy the sport of fishing. After a short presentation, everyone will have the opportunity to fish the pond. A limited amount of rods and reels and bait will be available for use. Ages six and up. Register by May 23. Free.
05/25/08	Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Native American Medicine - Allardale - 3 p.m. Native Americans used several plants for a host of illnesses ranging from sore throat to intestinal disorders. We will be looking at some of these remedies including medicines that you find on the pharmacy shelves today like aspirin and cherry cough drops. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
05/26/08	Park office closed in observance of the holiday
05/31/08	Bye Bye Buggy - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 8:30 p.m. Bats are scary, ugly, and dangerous right? Come discover the truth about our furry flying neighbors. Learn why we should encourage their presence in our back yards and take a short hike at dusk to try to spot some of these amazing critters. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.

	JUNE, 2008
06/07/08	Spring Cache Fever: Geocaching Event - Location and time to be determined. Information will soon be available on our website at www.medinacountyparks.com and on www.geocaching.com. Participants must supply their own GPS units. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Free.
06/07/08 06/14/08 06/21/08	Creative Pottery Class - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have fun creating your own pieces of pottery. Using your own design, we will learn the basic pinch pot, coil and slab techniques and how to glaze your piece. We will complete at least two projects for you to take home. All materials are provided, but you may want to bring an old shirt to protect your clothes! For kids ages 8 to 12. There is a $27 fee for the entire program. Register by June 5.
06/07/08	K9 Kapers - 10 a.m. K9 Kapers will provide dog owners with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will interest both the dogs and their owners while offering exercise and fun. Dogless walkers are welcome! All dogs must have an accompanying adult and six-foot leash. Participants must have control of their dogs at all times. We recommend bringing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. Location will be disclosed at the time of registration. Register by June 6. Free.
06/08/08	Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Invasive Species - Chippewa North Trail (meet at the Buckeye Woods Park shelter near the pond) - 3 p.m. Discover how certain nonnative plants have the potential to destroy entire ecosystems. On this walk, you will meet some of the worst offenders up close and personal while a naturalist shares what the park district is doing to control them. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
06/10/08	Stroller Hike - Buckeye Woods Park - 10:30 a.m. Come to Buckeye Woods Park and enjoy a stroll with other parents and their tots! On this guided hike, we will explore nature using multiple senses in ways your little ones can understand. This is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, get a little exercise, and socialize with other parents! Children must be in strollers. Be prepared for some unpaved trails. Mid to full-size or jogger-type strollers are recommended. Ages newborn to three. Register by June 6. Meet at the parking lot near the shelter by the pond. Free.
06/11/08	Nature Through the Seasons - Chippewa Rail Trail - 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. Meet at the parking lot on Chippewa Road. No registration required. Free.
06/14/08	Life Under Logs - Princess Ledges Nature Preserve - 10 a.m. Ever have the urge to “clean up” the forest? Want to get rid of all those rotting logs? DON’T! There are many creatures that depend on them to survive. Come explore the underside of fallen trees and discover just what animals live there as we hike the trail. Be prepared to get your hands dirty. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
06/14/08	Treasure Seeking 101: Geocaching Basics - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 a.m. Do you have an adventurous spirit and desire to seek out hidden “treasures?” Geocaching is an international search for hidden containers called caches that you find by using a GPS unit. Come learn how a GPS can help you in this “high-tech-meets-nature” sport and how to get started on your own geocaching adventures. GPS units are not required for this class, but bring yours if you have one. Ages 12 and up. Register by June 12. Free.
06/14/08	Letha Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 8 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 May through August. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the case of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.
06/17/08	Quick Start Canoeing - River Styx Pond - Session 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Session 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Designed for beginning paddlers, this course will teach basic canoeing terminology, boating and water safety, how to choose and use appropriate equipment for paddling, and basic strokes for maneuvering a canoe. The course is geared to two-man canoes. Rain date is June 24. Ages nine to adult. There is a $10 fee per person per session. Register by June 13.
06/18/08 to 06/20/08	Passport to Fishing - Plum Creek Park South - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Medina County Park District and the Ohio Division of Wildlife invite you to this summer’s new “Passport to Fishing” program. This program introduces children with little or no previous fishing experience to the sport of angling. By participating in the program, children 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 we highly recommend that children attend all three days to get the most out of the program. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register by June 16. Free.
06/18/08	Nature Through the Seasons - Lake Medina - 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. Meet at the Granger Road parking lot. No registration required. Free.
06/19/08	Playing with the Wind - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10:30 a.m. Children ages two to six 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 two to six. Register by June 17. Free.
06/21/08	Hidden Creatures - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 1 to 4 p.m. Ever wonder what goes on at Wolf Creek Environmental Center? Come to our open house to find out. Discover just what creatures live in the pond, under the leaves on the forest floor, and what lived here in ages past. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. Be prepared to see real fossils, search through pond muck for tadpoles and dragonfly larva, and hike to the forest to uncover life under the leaves. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
06/25/08	Kids and Floats: Water Safety for Young Children - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 to 11 a.m. This class will help children learn safe behavior in, on and around the water. Taught in a classroom setting, important topics such as the buddy system, importance of life jackets, and what do when things go wrong will be covered in a fun, easy-to-understand way. Ages four to six. Register by June 23. Free.
06/26/08	Tails for Tots - River Styx Park - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Ladybugs are more than just pretty visitors to the garden. Discover more about them through a story, craft and fun activities. Register by June 24. For ages three to six with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.
06/28/08	All Aboard: NEOLS Miniature Train Rides - Lester Rail Trail - 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for train rides around a miniature railroad and station house. Members of NEOLS, a miniature railroad group, will offer this free park program. All ages. No registration required. Free. Meet at the Lester Road parking lot.
06/28/08	Family Fishing - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7 p.m. Family and friends join us at Wolf Creek for a fishing program on the basics of fishing. This program provides an opportunity for families to experience the great outdoors, spend time together, learn about and enjoy the sport of fishing. After a short presentation, everyone will have the opportunity to fish the pond. A limited amount of rods and reels and bait will be available for use. Ages six and up. Register by June 27. Free.

	JULY, 2008
07/04/08	Park Office and Wolf Creek Environmental Center closed in observance of the holiday.
07/08/08	Stroller Hike - Plum Creek Park North - 10:30 a.m. Come to Plum Creek Park and enjoy a stroll with other parents and their tots! On this guided hike, we will explore nature using multiple senses in ways your little ones can understand. This is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, get a little exercise, and socialize with other parents! Children must be in strollers. Be prepared for some unpaved trails. Mid to full-size or jogger-type strollers are recommended. Ages newborn to three. Register by July 7. Meet in the parking lot. Free.
07/09/08 to 07/11/08	FULL! Passport to Fishing - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Medina County Park District and the Ohio Division of Wildlife invite you to this summer’s new “Passport to Fishing” program. This program introduces children with little or no previous fishing experience to the sport of angling. By participating in the program, children 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 we highly recommend that children attend all three days to get the most out of the program. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register by July 8. Free.
07/09/08	Fascinating Fireflies - Hubbard Valley Park (lakeside shelter) - 8 p.m. On a summer night, flashing lights can often be seen dancing through the air lighting up trees or shining out from the undergrowth. What makes these natural light shows? Fireflies, of course! Come to Hubbard Valley Park to learn more about these fascinating creatures through various activities. We will meet at the lakeside shelter. If it is raining, we will move the program next door to Buffalo Creek Retreat. No registration required. All ages welcome. Free.
07/10/08	Playing with the Wind - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10:30 a.m. Children ages two to six 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! Register by July 8. Free.
07/12/08	Letha Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 8 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 May through August. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the case of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.
07/13/08	Following Fred - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 2 p.m. You’re lost in the woods with no new technology; how do you find your way to safety? The answer: a compass. Follow “Fred” to learn how a compass works, how to properly use it, and participate in compass activities and navigate a compass course. Compasses will be provided. Be sure to wear proper clothing for walking in tall grass and brush. For ages 12 and up. Register by July 11. Free.
07/17/08	Tails for Tots - Green Leaf Park - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. What twinkles and brightens up a warm summer night? Fireflies! Come and listen to a story about a lonely little firefly, then make your very own firefly puppet to play with at home. Register by July 15. For ages three to six with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Meet at the Highbanks Shelter. Please dress accordingly. Free.
07/17/08	Board of Park Commissioners' Meeting - Hidden Hollow Camp - 3 p.m. Public is welcome.
07/19/08	Reptiles of Wolf Creek - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 3 p.m. Join us as we hike Wolf Creek Environmental Center and look for reptiles like milk snakes, northern water snakes, and painted turtles. Learn about how they live, where they live, and the important role that these animals play in our environment. Also, find out what lizard lives around this area. All ages welcome. Free. No registration required.
07/19/08	Dinner on the Diner - Lester Rail Trail - 5:30, 6:15 or 7 p.m. You won’t want to miss this unique dining experience co-sponsored by the Friends of the Park and the NEOLS groups! Enjoy a gourmet meal while touring the Lester Rail Trail’s NEOLS railroad. Casual dress is suggested – slacks are strongly recommended for the ladies. A maximum of three dinner trains with 20 diners each will be in operation during the evening. In case of inclement weather, dinner will be served under roof. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early; trains will depart on time. Cost is $25 per person. Ages five and up. Register by July 16.
07/23/08	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. To register, call the Institute of the Great Outdoors at (216) 341-1704, Monday – Friday. The program fee is $40 per person. Register by July 9. Ages 16 and up.
07/26/08	Summer Celebration - Buckeye Woods Park - 4 to 8 p.m. Join us at Buckeye Woods Park for some good quality family fun and to celebrate the Year of the Frog at our 3rd annual Summer Celebration! Enjoy music and stories by Foster Brown, meet an animal keeper from the Cleveland Zoo, see live snakes and frogs, and make and fly your own kites. There will also be games, crafts, inflatables, food and more! Don’t miss this one! Buckeye Woods Park is located on State Route 162, one-half mile east of Rt. 42 in Lafayette Township.
07/30/08	Bubbly Bubbles - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7 p.m. Come help us solve the mystery of bubbles. Enjoy an evening filled of homemade bubble creations. Learn some easy and tricky ways to make fancy and enormous bubbles. All ages welcome. Register by July 18. Free.

	AUGUST, 2008
08/02/08	All Aboard: NEOLS Miniature Train Rides - Lester Rail Trail - 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for train rides around a miniature railroad and station house. Members of NEOLS, a miniature railroad group, will offer this free park program. All ages. No registration required. Free.
08/09/08	Letha Observatory Open House - Letha House Barn - 8 to 11 p.m. Come see deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga Astronomical Associations’ telescopes. The observatory will be open for public viewing the second Saturday of each month from May through August. Members will be available each night to answer your questions. Cancellations will only be made in the case of severe thunderstorms. All ages. No registration required. Free.
08/10/08	Hummingbird Appreciation Day - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of hummingbird fun. Learn the ins and outs of hummingbirds and how to feed them. You’ll then make a hummingbird feeder to take home. One feeder per family. Register by August 8. Ages 10 and up. Free.
08/12/08	Stroller Hike - Allardale - 10:30 a.m. Come to Allardale and enjoy a stroll with other parents and their tots! On this guided hike, we will explore nature using multiple senses in ways your little ones can understand. This is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, get a little exercise, and socialize with other parents! Children must be in strollers. Be prepared for some unpaved trails. Mid to full-size or jogger-type strollers are recommended. Ages newborn to three. Register by August 8. Free.
08/12/08 to 08/14/08	Songs of the Earth - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 10 to 11:30 a.m. Songs of the Earth is a class that celebrates the rhythms of life on our planet! Join us as we explore how different cultures express their love and respect for Mother Earth through storytelling, music, dance, art, and outdoor education activities. We’ll perform Japanese Haiku with movement and instruments, learn West African drumming and dancing, touch the Earth with Native American circles, and build nature sculptures in the meadows and forest! For students in grades three to five. There is a $20 fee per student. Register by August 8.
08/16/08	Hidden Creatures - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 1 to 4 p.m. Ever wonder what goes on at Wolf Creek Environmental Center? Come to our open house to find out. Discover just what creatures live in the pond, under the leaves on the forest floor, and what lived here in ages past. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. Be prepared to see real fossils, search through pond muck for tadpoles and dragonfly larva, and hike to the forest to uncover life under the leaves. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
08/17/08	Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Summer Symphony - Buckeye Woods Park - 3 p.m. The singing of birds and the calling of frogs have faded through the summer months, and now the insect symphony has taken center stage. Join us as we discover which insects can sing and how they produce their sounds. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.
08/20/08	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.
08/21/08	Tails for Tots - Allardale - 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Explore one small world on the forest floor . . . rotten logs! Find out who lives there and why through a story and hands-on examination. Register by August 19. For ages three to six with an adult companion. Some or all of the program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress accordingly. Free.
08/21/08	Board of Park Commissioners' Meeting - Plum Creek Park North - 3 p.m. Public is welcome.
08/22/08	Exploring Nature Series: Songs of the Night - Wolf Creek Environmental Center - 7:30 p.m. By late summer, the chorus of insects replaces the songs of birds. Come with us as we listen to this insect symphony as it fiddles and scrapes in the warm August night. You will also discover which insects are making the sounds and what body parts are used to produce them. No registration required. Free.
08/23/08	Outdoor Gourmet - Allardale - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to eat something besides hotdogs and hamburgers on your next camping trip? We can help you “dress” up your menu with some simple cooking techniques. Have a dutch oven but don’t know how to use it? We’ll have you making cobbler in no time! Got an old cardboard box and some aluminum foil? We’ll show you how to make it into a fabulous outdoor oven. We will do some weird and wonderful things with buckets and salt. Come prepared to work and eat. Bring leather work gloves, wear clothes that won’t wilt in heat and smoke, wear a hat or scarf and bring something to tie back your long hair. We’re Girl Scouts trainers -- safety first! Our own Outdoor Gourmet Cookbook with tried and true recipes is included. For those with food issues: we will be cooking chicken and salmon. For ages 12 to adult (those ages 12 to 17 need to be accompanied by an adult). Register by August 21. The program fee is $8 per person.
08/24/08	Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Late Summer Wildflowers - Allardale - 3 p.m. Late summer is the time when our meadows are a splash of color, and the trail at Allardale has some of the best variety. Many of these flowers including fall phlox, eupatorium, and great blue lobelia can be purchased at certain nurseries for planting at home. Please bring your wildflower guide. Ages 10 to adult. No registration required. Free.