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Thursday, July 02, 7 p.m.
"YEAR OF THE RIVER" HIKE
Learn about the river and its surroundings with Naturalist Dee Casteel. At the end of the 1.2-mile hike you are welcome to roll up your pants and get your feet wet. Wear wet-able shoes; no bare feet. CVS/Oxbow
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Friday, July 03, 7 p.m.
FIRESTONE FRIDAY
Join Naturalist Pat Rydquist for an evening of nature’s fireworks – fireflies – and a campfire. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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Friday, July 03, 8 p.m.
BIKE METRO PARKS: MOONLIGHT BIKE RIDE
Ride the towpath under the light of the full Buck Moon, followed by a campfire, during this family friendly ride of about 15 miles. Riders must bring their own helmets, lights, chairs and campfire food. T/Big Bend
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Tuesday, July 07, 5 - 8 p.m.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE
Enjoy an evening of free lake swimming and a one-hour performance by the Metro Parks Ensemble. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and Friends of Metro Parks will serve free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. MF
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Wednesday, July 08, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Wednesday, July 08, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. F/Coventry Oaks
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Thursday, July 09, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Thursday, July 09, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Thursday, July 09, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
POPS 'N MORE
Enjoy a family night out with kids' activities from 7 to 7:30 followed by an hour of live music by the Akron Pops Orchestra. Friends of Metro Parks will serve free dessert while supplies last. Concert will be cancelled if it rains. If wet weather is in the forecast, call 330-865-8060 for status after 4 p.m. F/Coventry Oaks
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Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Friday, July 10, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.
FIRESTONE FRIDAY
Even though the American Revolution was over, the 1780s were still hard on the frontier, as scouts were the only line of defense against Indians stealing livestock and burning cabins. Interpreter Joshua Dyer shares stories of men like Sam Brady and Lewis Wetzel and how they helped keep our frontier border safe. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.
EXTENDED HIKE
Join hiking volunteer Pat Patterson for this four-mile hike along the Redwing and Willow trails and the senior walking course. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Saturday, July 11, 1 p.m.
KINDEREALM: DRAGONFLIES
Children 3 to 5 and their adult companions join Naturalist Pat Rydquist to discover the mosquito-eating dragonfly. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/2: 330-865-8065. Includes a short hike after a craft. Please make arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. SR/Shady Hollow
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Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.
"YEAR OF THE RIVER" HIKE
Join Naturalist Mike Greene to celebrate the "Year of the River" while hiking the 1.8-mile Gorge Trail alongside the Cuyahoga River. Expect difficult terrain. G/Main Entrance
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Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
"YEAR OF THE RIVER" HIKE
Learn about the river and its surroundings with Naturalist Dee Casteel. At the end of the 1.2-mile hike you are welcome to roll up your pants and get your feet wet. Wear wet-able shoes; no bare feet. FR/Brushwood
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Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.
LIGHTING THE HOBO CAMPFIRE
Gather for the official lighting of the hobo campfire and enjoy potlatch (stories), hobohemia (all things hobo), music and stories. Bring marshmallow sticks, hot dogs, lawn chairs and a can of soup or vegetables for the hobo caldron. DLQ
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Saturday, July 18, 9 - 10 a.m.
HOBO BREAKFAST
Bring a contribution for the campfire breakfast of eggs, sausage (meat or vegetarian), muffins and fruit. Join the Crumb Boss to see how a hobo meal is served. Pearl Divers welcome! Bring a can of soup or vegetables for the hobo caldron. DLQ
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Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.
QUARRY HIKE
Join a naturalist for a hike at Deep Lock Quarry to learn of the work that made history for both hobos and locals. DLQ
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Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
TAILS ON THE TRAILS: PET WALK FOR CONSERVATION
Walk your pet of any shape or size over easy terrain to help Metro Parks and Wild4Ever raise funds for bat conservation. Contests and prizes are included in the fun. REGISTRATION BEGINS 6/1. Visit wild4ever.com or call 330-825-2434 for more information and to pre-register for the event. T/Memorial Parkway
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Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.
FLOAT THE BOAT
Join the hobos "down by river side" to float a biodegradable boat with good wishes for the "Year of the River," recognizing the 40th anniversary of the burning of the Cuyahoga River and its amazing recovery. DLQ
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Saturday, July 18, 12 - 5 p.m.
HOBO DAYS AND PENINSULA PYTHON DAYS
Come dressed as a hobo and join the hobos at the Deep Lock Quarry jungle for hobo info and soup, music, stories, a hobo drum circle, crafts, model train exhibits, wood carvings and more. Follow the hobo signs to visit Peninsula Python Days for special surprises. Bring a can of soup or vegetables for the hobo caldron. For an updated schedule, call 330-865-8065. DLQ
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Saturday, July 18, 6 p.m.
KIDS' FISHING
Kids 15 and under can learn about the basics of fishing at Little Turtle Pond. A few rods and reels will be available for use during the program. Bait is provided. Adults must supervise their children but are not permitted to fish. F/Little Turtle Pond
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Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m.
HOBO CAMPFIRE
Gather for an evening of music and stories around the campfire. Bring marshmallow sticks, hot dogs, lawn chairs and a can of soup or vegetables for the hobo caldron. DLQ
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Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
HOBO DAY
A hobo service will begin followed by lunch, kinship, hobo info, crafts and sharing of the campfire ashes. Bring a can of soup or vegetables for the hobo caldron. DLQ
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Friday, July 24, 7 p.m.
FIRESTONE FRIDAY
Join Cherokee folk artist Edwin George and Cherokee interpreter Dona Greene for an evening of stories and a campfire. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m.
EVENING PADDLE
Join our outdoor recreation volunteers to learn about canoe safety, paddling techniques and proper equipment, then put your skills to use during a peaceful evening paddle on Silver Creek lake. REGISTRATION BEGINS 7/16: 330-865-8065. SC/Boathouse
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Friday, July 31, 7 p.m.
FIRESTONE FRIDAY
Donna McDonald and Tim Yeager share their musical heritage and talents with dulcimer and guitar around the campfire. Bring chairs and marshmallow sticks. F/Tuscarawas Meadows
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