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Country Lights
November 30 to December 1 and 3 through 23,
5 to 9 p.m. at Farmpark
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Company of Willoughby, Discount Drug Mart,
Western Reserve Farm Co-op, Gales Garden Center & Revol Wireless
Build a wooden toy in Santa’s Workshop, enjoy a wagon ride through
thousands of lights; visit Santa in his sleigh, wander through model train
and old fashioned toy displays; visit with Farmpark animals and enjoy
special presentations in the arena.
Pre-sale for Lake County residents and current Farmpark members (as of
October 31, 2013) begins at 8 a.m. on November 1.
Out-of-county residents and new members (after October 31, 2013), begins
at 8 a.m. on November 12.
Tickets are available at lakemetroparks.com, by calling 440-256-2158,
in person at Lake Metroparks Farmpark (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily) or at the
Registration Department (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).
$8 ages 2 and older; younger than 2 FREE (no ticket required). Visit
lakemetroparks.com for more information.
PROGRAMS BY AGE
Toddlin Towards Nature t
Age 1, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult
Let’s explore the ONEderful fall season together. Each program includes a
story, craft, snack and hike designed with your little one in mind.
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15
Program Date time Place
Beautiful Butterflies Tue., Sept. 10 10 to 11 a.m. Chagrin River
Park—EAST
Fun Fall Colors Thur., Sept. 26 10 to 11 a.m. Chapin Forest
Reservation—WEST
Silly Snakes Wed., Oct. 9 10 to 11 a.m. Veterans Park
Whooo’s that Owl Thur., Oct. 24 10 to 11 a.m. Penitentiary Glen
Reservation
Chipper Chipmunks Wed., Nov. 13 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s
Schoolhouse Nature Park
Silly Skunks Thur., Nov. 21 10 to 11 a.m. Environmental
Stroll(er) in the Parks
Learning Center
Ages 1 to 4, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult
Let’s explore! We will look and listen to our natural world as we stroll through
a variety of parks. This is an all outdoor, all weather program. Don’t forget the
stroller! Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15
Fri., Sept. 6, 10 to 11 a.m., Veterans Park
Thurs., Sept. 19, 10 to 11 a.m., Chagrin River Park—EAST
Schoolhouse Story Time t
Ages 1 to 5, Fee: $5 for one adult and up to three children
Fall is here—hurray! Let’s explore and enjoy the wonders of fall with a selection
of books chosen to highlight the season. Program includes craft, snack and
Schoolhouse exploration! All programs take place at Children’s Schoolhouse
Nature Park. Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 10
Story Date time
White is for Blueberry Thur., Sept. 5 9 to 10 a.m.
White is for Blueberry Thur., Sept. 5 11 a.m. to noon
White is for Blueberry Thur., Sept. 5 1 to 2 p.m.
Raccoons and Ripe Corn Wed., Sept. 18 9 to 10 a.m.
Raccoons and Ripe Corn Wed., Sept. 18 11 a.m. to noon
Raccoons and Ripe Corn Wed., Sept. 18 1 to 2 p.m.
I Love Spiders Tue., Oct. 8 9 to 10 a.m.
I Love Spiders Tue., Oct. 8 11 a.m. to noon
I Love Spiders Tue., Oct. 8 1 to 2 p.m.
Fall Pumpkins Mon., Oct. 28 11 a.m. to noon
Fall Pumpkins Mon., Oct. 28 1 to 2 p.m.
Fall Pumpkins Mon., Oct. 28 9 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Castles, Caves and Honeycombs Fri., Nov. 15 9 to 10 a.m.
Castles, Caves and Honeycombs Fri., Nov. 15 11 a.m. to noon
Castles, Caves and Honeycombs Fri., Nov. 15 1 to 2 p.m.
Mouse and the Moon Tue., Nov. 26 9 to 10 a.m.
Mouse and the Moon Tue., Nov. 26 11 a.m. to noon
Mouse and the Moon Tue., Nov. 26 1 to 2 p.m.
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Pre-registration is required for most programs.
Knee High Naturalist t
Ages 1 to 5, Fee: $5 for one adult with up to two children
Being a knee high naturalist has never been so much fun. This multi-age
program includes a craft, snack and hike.
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 10
Program Date Time Place
Monarchs on the Move Tue., Sept. 10 1 to 2 p.m. Chagrin River
Fabulous Fall Changes Thur., Sept. 26 1 to 2 p.m.
Park—East
Chapin Forest
Reservation—WEST
Super Snakes Wed., Oct. 9 1 to 2 p.m. Veterans Park
Outstanding Owls Thur., Oct. 24 1 to 2 p.m. Penitentiary Glen
Reservation
CH-CH-CH-Chipmunks Wed., Nov. 13 1 to 2 p.m. Children’s
Schoolhouse Nature Park
What’s That Smell Thur., Nov. 21 1 to 2 p.m. Environmental
Learning Center
Look & See t
Age 2, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult
Two year olds are never too busy to have fall fun! Each program includes a
story, craft, snack and hike just terrific for twos!
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15
Program Date time Place
Magical Monarchs Wed., Sept. 11 10 to 11 a.m. Chagrin River
Park—EAST
What Happened to Fri., Sept. 27 10 to 11 a.m. Chapin Forest
the Green Leaves
Reservation—WEST
Slippery Snakes Thur., Oct. 10 10 to 11 a.m. Veterans Park
Owl HOOTenanny Fri., Oct. 25 10 to 11 a.m. Penitentiary Glen
Reservation
Chattering Chipmunks Thur., Nov. 14 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s
Schoolhouse Nature Park
Smelly Fun Fri., Nov. 22 10 to 11 a.m. Environmental
Learning Center
Nature’s Expressions t
Ages 2 to 5, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult
Children will create a beautiful stained-glass-looking sun catcher with clear
seal and varied colorful fall leaves they collect from our trails. Program
includes a story and snack.
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15
Ages 2 & 3: Wed., Oct. 16, 10 to 11 a.m., Chapin Forest Reservation—
WEST
Ages 2 & 3: Tues., Oct. 22, 10 to 11 a.m., Chapin Forest Reservation—
WEST
Ages 2 & 3: Sat., Oct. 26, 10 to 11 a.m., Chapin Forest Reservation—
WEST
Ages 4 & 5: Sat., Oct. 26, 1 to 2 p.m., Chapin Forest Reservation—WEST
The Grandparent Connection
Ages 2 to 5, Fee: $5 for one child with one adult
Fall is a grand time to explore nature with your grandchild. Capture these
special memories in a keepsake nature journal you both create. Includes
specially designed activities, hike, story and snack.
Instructor: Children’s Schoolhouse Staff, min 6, max 15
Program Date Time Place
It’s Fall! Wed., Sept. 4 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s
Schoolhouse Nature Park
Who’s Nuts for Seeds Thur., Oct. 3 10 to 11 a.m. Environmental
Learning Center
Howling Coyotes Fri., Nov. 8 10 to 11 a.m. Children’s
Schoolhouse Nature Park
See page 23 for a grandparent/grandchild fishing program.
t To continue to provide the quality programming that we present for your
child and due to space limitations at many of our locations, we ask that
only one adult accompany each registered child and that no additional
unregistered siblings attend. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION: Lake Metroparks has a strong commitment
to providing quality programming for all individuals, including individuals with
disabilities. To this end, we encourage children of all abilities to participate
in any of our park offerings. Qualified staff members welcome the opportunity
to provide inclusive programming for your child.