The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Be sure to Register for programs with Geauga Parks District
Geauga Walkers
Tuesday, April 6, 1-2:30 PM, Sunnybrook Preserve
Tuesday, April 20, 1-2:30 PM, Big Creek Park, Deep Woods
Hikes with fellow active seniors 1 to 1 ½ miles. Naturalist led. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule: 440279-2126. Registration required.
Earthquakes in Ohio
Friday, April 9, 7-8 PM
Friday, April 23, 7-8 PM
Learn the science behind Ohio’s small-to-moderate earthquakes and how you can study them for yourself! This presentation is online via the free software Zoom. All you need to do to attend is register for the program and we will send you the link to join in. Registration required.
Nassau Astronomy Night with CVAS
Saturday, April 17, 7-11 PM Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station
Join members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society to take in the wonders of the night sky using our newly restored telescope and discover all this amazing facility has to offer. Participants may have to wait for admittance as a limited number will be permitted in the building at a time. Cancelled if cloudy.
Warbler Warm-Up
Sunday, April 18, 2-4 PM
Noted local birders Matt Valencic and Kelly Kozlowski present techniques for ID’ing spring warblers using color patterns, habitat, behaviors and song for novice to intermediate birders. Program hand-outs will be emailed upon request. A collaboration with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland. This presentation is online via the free software Zoom. All you need to do to attend is register for the program and we will send you the link to join. Registration required.
Blackbrook Audubon: The Wildlife of Bass
Tuesday, April 20, 7-9 PM
With a quiet canoe, camera, coffee and patient observation, Nature enthusiast Chris Parker has documented the wonderful wildlife that occurs at Bass Lake Preserve. Join him to share close encounters with Bald Eagles, river otters and other amazing wildlife. A collaboration with Blackbrook Audubon Society. This presentation is online via the free software Zoom. All you need to do to attend is register for the program and we will send you the link to join the program. Registration required.
Maple Town Tune Traders Virtual Jam Session
Thursday, April 22, 7-9 PM
Virtual program
Register to play, sing or simply enjoy as audience. Musicians of all levels, genres and instruments are welcome. This program is online via the free software Zoom. All you need to do to attend is register for the program and we will send you the link to join the program. Registration required.
Earth Day Drive-Through
Thursday, April 22, Noon-2 PM (15-minute slots) The West Woods Come celebrate Earth Day safely and locally through this outdoor drive-through even where natural resource management staff and special guest wildlife conservation experts will hand out free native trees, wildflowers, children’s activities and information to engage and educate the general public on caring for the Earth. Registration required.
Night Sky Viewing
Saturday, April 24, 8-8:50 PM, 9-9:50 PM, 10-10:50 PM Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center
Join us for socially distant night-sky viewing! If the skies are clear, we’ll have several telescopes spaced around the Observatory Park plaza. If cloudy, registered participants can join in an indoor planetarium presentation instead. Please register for only one session per night. Registration required.