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Saturday, March 06, 2 p.m.
CABIN FEVER HIKE
Get a jump on Mother Nature with this 2.2-mile hike on Indian Spring Trail as we look for nature’s first signs of spring. Join Naturalist Dave Gates and other hearty souls who want to start hiking before all the crowds come out this season. MF
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Sunday, March 07, 2 p.m.
HOW TREES ARE GOOD FOR YOU
Products from trees include baseball bats, cellulose sponges and shampoo. Join Naturalist Mike Greene on the strenuous 1.8-mile Dogwood Trail to identify trees and discover their many uses. SR/Wadsworth
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Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.
EXTENDED HIKE
Join volunteer Pat Patterson to hike six miles on the towpath, from the Mustill Store to Big Bend and back. T/Mustill Store
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Saturday, March 13, 2 p.m.
SERPENT SATURDAY
St. Patrick is credited with driving snakes from Ireland. Join Naturalist Mike Greene to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and discover that many of the stories told about snakes are blarney. Participants will learn about the snakes that live in Summit County and have the opportunity to interact with a live snake. F/Coventry Oaks
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Sunday, March 14, 7 p.m.
MID-MARCH CONCERT
Put on your Irish toe-tapping shoes and join the Akron Ceili Band for a warm-up to St. Patrick's Day. F/Coventry Oaks
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Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
OPENING WEEKEND: CAMPFIRE COOKING
As part of the grand reopening weekend at the Nature Realm, join naturalist-turned-chef Dave Gates for an evening of cooking demonstrations. Be one of the first to sample a variety of dishes cooked in our new fireplace on the Seneca Deck. Bring your own plates and silverware. FASN/Visitors Center
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Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m.
OPENING WEEKEND: HIKE & BREAKFAST
Hike the transformed Nature Realm grounds and get behind-the-scenes insight into our green decisions. After the hike, enjoy breakfast and tour the building. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/11: 330-865-8065. Participants are asked to contribute to the morning feast. FASN/Visitors Center
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Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
OPENING WEEKEND: NATURE REALM CELEBRATION
Visit the new-and-improved Nature Realm. Children can make a take-home craft with Naturalist Meghan Doran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone can enjoy a 1.3-mile hike with Naturalist Danusia Casteel at 1 p.m. to learn about the history of this park. And at 3 p.m., Naturalist Mike Greene leads a one-mile hike of the Cherry Lane and Fernwood trails to search for signs of spring. Due to limited parking, shuttle details will be announced on summitmetroparks.org closer to the event. FASN/Visitors Center
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Sunday, March 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
RECEPTION FOR THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The Metro Parks Photo Club hosts this opening reception for the 2010 Amateur Photography Exhibit. Meet the photographers, enjoy light refreshments and take pleasure in seeing the beautiful sights of your Metro Parks through the eyes and cameras of folks like you. FASN/Visitors Center
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Wednesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
Did Dinosaurs ever live in the Metro Parks? Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an exciting look at these huge reptiles that lived millions of years ago. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/18: 330-865-8065. Program includes a craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Wednesday, March 24, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
Did Dinosaurs ever live in the Metro Parks? Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an exciting look at these huge reptiles that lived millions of years ago. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/18: 330-865-8065. Program includes a craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Thursday, March 25, 6 - 9 p.m.
HIKING SPREE SHIELD ASSISTANCE
You've hiked eight trails to earn this year's hiking shield, but attaching it to your hiking staff may be harder than completing the hikes. Volunteers will gladly attach it for you. This is a free service, but donations are appreciated. FASN/Visitors Center
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Friday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
Did Dinosaurs ever live in the Metro Parks? Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an exciting look at these huge reptiles that lived millions of years ago. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/18: 330-865-8065. Program includes a craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. FASN
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Friday, March 26, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
Did Dinosaurs ever live in the Metro Parks? Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an exciting look at these huge reptiles that lived millions of years ago. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/18: 330-865-8065. Program includes a craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. FASN
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Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DINOSAURS
Did Dinosaurs ever live in the Metro Parks? Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an exciting look at these huge reptiles that lived millions of years ago. REGISTRATION BEGINS 3/18: 330-865-8065. Program includes a craft and short hike. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. FASN
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Sunday, March 28, 2 p.m.
AMPHIBIANS FOR KIDS
Kids 6 to 12 join Naturalist Danusia Casteel for a croaking good time while learning about local amphibians. We'll investigate wetlands and do a craft inside. FASN/Visitors Center
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O'Neil Offer
Much of O'Neil Woods Metro Park was donated in 1972 by the O'Neil family, of General Tire fame.
F.A. Seiberling
The Nature Realm was named in honor of Frank A. Seiberling, founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He owned the property from 1920 until 1948.
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