Park District offers ‘Fall Flower Foray’

The Geauga Park District invites the public for a leisurely stroll on paved paths below sandstone cliffs and among towering prairie plants and diverse native fall flowers.

The “Fall Flower Foray” will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 23, at Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township. No registration is required.

The former golf course property is now ablaze with color this time of year: coneflowers, goldenrods, sunflowers, ironweed, coreopsis, lobelia and towering prairie dock, to name a few, according to a news release. And Naturalist Judy Bradt-Barnhart will lead the way, pointing out the ledges to speak about rock formation and sharing thoughts on what’s blooming with its associated folklore.

Call 440-286-9516 with questions.

Pet health clinic coming Sept. 17

DeJohn Pet Services will hold a free Pet Health & Wellness Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17.

The clinic, in the community room at DeJohn Funeral Home at 28890 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills, will focus on pet care, including emergency pet care from instructor Dr. Paul Ramsey of Animal Medical Center of Euclid. The event will feature Pet CPR and first-aid class at 2 p.m

hile the clinic is free, donations will be accepted for the Geauga Dog Warden’s Office.

Guests are asked to leave their pets at home, but are encouraged to bring their spouse, family, friends and anyone who may need information.

The Pet CPR and Firstaid class is free to attend, but registration is required as seating is limited. RSVP online at DeJohnPetServices.com or call 216-658-9010.