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Bee shown pollinating at Brookside Reservation

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APRIL Program Guide 2020

Celebrating 50 years of Earth DayTake climate action every day

Pollinator PaloozaExplore the world of pollinators

Wildflower HikesView nature’s spring splendor

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HIGHLIGHTS

Spring’s Arrival Welcomes Outdoor Opportunities

Spring in Cleveland Metroparks is transformative. Our naturalists often refer to the blooming of spring wildflowers as being ephemeral. Their sudden appearance on our forest floors is a sight to behold. The brief wildflower season serves as another personal reminder of how important it is protect our natural forests and ecosystems — this year even more so as we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

At Cleveland Metroparks Zoo we’ll be hosting our annual Party for the Planet to celebrate 50 years of positive environmental

action. Last year we were able to contribute more than $1 million to international wildlife conservation efforts through our Future for Wildlife program in partnership with the Cleveland Zoological Society. Whether you’re a donor, Zoo member or were a guest this past year, thank you for all of your generous support to protect animal species across our planet.

Last month Cleveland Metroparks officially received Ohio EPA’s Platinum Level Environmental Stewardship Award, the first in Cuyahoga County. The award is the highest level of recognition available for environmental excellence. As an organization it’s important that we continue to be a leader in sustainability — not only for land and natural resources protection but also green infrastructure projects and educational programming.

The State of Ohio also has designated April 2020 as Native Plant Month. In celebration we will be holding our first-ever parkwide native plant sale at all five Nature Centers on May 9th. Native plants not only help beautify our yards but serve an environmental function in reducing stormwater runoff and creating important habitats for birds, insect pollinators and more. Our naturalists will be hosting numerous spring wildflower hikes over the next two months as well. While you’re out in the parks, you can help increase awareness for our native plants and wildflowers by sharing photos on social media with the hashtag #CLEinbloom.

Spring’s arrival also brings more opportunities for outdoor recreation. Golf season is officially here and all eight courses are open. The third phase of the Seneca Golf Course renovation is complete and the course has become one of my favorites. If you’re looking to hit the greens this year, I encourage you to explore a new course and see what we’re all about.

Our Planning & Design team is hard at work wrapping up major projects. At the Zoo, we’ll be opening the Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve in late spring. The expansion will be a significant enhancement for our critically-endangered Eastern black rhino herd as well as for our guests. The new Iron Springs Picnic Shelter in Garfield Park Reservation will be open for reservations soon. It’s a perfect spot for family gatherings and outings.

In May, we’ll be revealing our live music summer concert line-up spanning locations across the Park District. On that musical note, don’t forget about our Spring Bird Walk series for a chance to glimpse migratory birds in our parks. The next few months are sure to “fly” by as suddenly as spring flowers. Be sure to take time to explore these moments in nature with us. See you out there!

Brian ZimmermanCleveland Metroparks CEO

Golf season is here. Sign up for group classes at one of our clubs. Details here.

Summer is coming soon. Sign up now for season swim passes at Ledge Pool & Recreation Area in Hinckley Reservation. Details here.

A LETTER FROM BRIAN ZIMMERMAN

NOTICE For the health and safety of everyone and in compliance with measures put in place to help battle the spread of COVID-19, we have had to cancel or postpone many of our planned programs. We look forward to resuming our programs and special events. Please note that additional programs may be cancelled or rescheduled as we progress through this difficult situation.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

CONTENTS

2 A LETTER FROM BRIAN ZIMMERMAN

3 FEATURE ARTICLE

4 FEATURE ARTICLE

5 NATURALIST’S ALMANAC

6 CONSERVATION & SCIENCE

7 ZOO NEWS

8 RENTAL FACILITIES

9 GOLF COURSES

10 NATURE SHOPS

11 SWIM SESSIONS

12 DIRECTORY

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Pollinators Snack …So You Can Too

It’s the middle of the afternoon and your stomach is growling, so you reach for a pre-dinner snack of

strawberries or almonds. Before taking your first bite, have you ever paused to think about what took place to get you this tasty treat? A lot of hard work went into creating this snack; work often done by something the size of a pencil eraser.

We depend on small animals and insects to produce vital parts of our daily diet. Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, fertilize plants that produce fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists thanks to pollinators.

The world of pollinators consists of more than the ever-famous bees and butterflies. Some mammals, birds, and many other insects work to pollinate our plants. Moths and beetles are some of the less flashy pollinators but are just as invaluable. Moths not only help to pollinate plants, but their caterpillar offspring are an excellent food source for wildlife. Plants like evening-primrose have adapted to open their flowers at night when primrose moths are most active, increasing their chance of pollination. Beetles serve a dual purpose as well. Ladybird beetles, also known as lady bugs, work as pest control and pollinators. These beetles pollinate while

in search of their favorite snack, a plant damaging insect called aphids. This symbiotic relationship greatly aides their host plant.

In recent years pollinators have struggled due to habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. To learn more about local pollinators and ways to help them, join us for Pollinator Palooza at CanalWay Center. On Saturday, April 25th from noon to 4 p.m. the center will be taken over by pollinator games, crafts, presentations, and much more!

Meghan WagnerNaturalist

FEATURE ARTICLE

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Cleveland Metroparks is home to a wide

variety of salamanders, a group of tailed amphibians that live extraordinary lives in the streams and forests of our nearly 24,000 acres of conserved land. Salamanders spend most of their time living a life of secrecy, hidden under the cover of rocks, leaves, and logs. Luckily, spring conditions often bring salamanders to the surface, giving us the opportunity

to observe the unique adaptations that help them to survive.

Secrets to SurvivalDressed from head-to-tail in bright yellow spots, spotted salamanders boldly display their warnings of toxicity. These bright colors signal to

predators that intentions to eat them will result in a mouthful of toxins

that can cause an upset stomach (or worse).

Tiny Eastern red-backed salamanders live underneath rocks and logs and are fiercely territorial of their homes. They will strategically place their own waste near the crevice openings of their burrows, creating an effective barrier that deters other salamanders from entering.

Interestingly, in times of drought, red-backed salamanders have been recorded allowing their kin to enter protected habitat to aid in the survival of their gene pool.

While all salamanders have some ability to regrow lost or damaged limbs, the four-toed salamander is in a class above all others. They possess a unique ring at the base of their tail that allows for a clean separation when attacked by a predator. The tail is left behind to wriggle and squirm, distracting their attacker and giving the salamander a second chance for survival. Luckily, their tail grows back, providing another chance to escape in the future.

Windows to Their WorldThe window is limited, but spring offers the unique conditions needed for a chance encounter with a salamander in Cleveland Metroparks. Whether hiking with a naturalist or out on your own, the time to explore is now!

Jake KudrnaNaturalist

April is Native Plant MonthThis year, April marks the seasonal transition with additional exciting possibilities and celebratory moments. In July of last year, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 59, officially designating April as Native Plant Month. Ohio is one of the first states in the country to make this special designation for the entire month.

The goal is to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and the benefits, ecological services and habitat that they provide – especially in your backyard. Our native plants are beautiful, adapted to our climate and provide important resources for our local wildlife and pollinators. These characteristics mean that our yards can be aesthetically pleasing with plants that require less maintenance and watering and serve important ecological roles. Our native plants provide food resources (nectar and

pollen) for pollinators like butterflies and bees. Native trees and shrubs provide the structure and materials for birds and other wildlife to build nests. It’s also important to note that the last Friday in April is also when we celebrate Arbor Day. Spring is a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs, just before they leaf out.

No matter where you live, there are native plants ready to serve your yard with beauty and purpose. Staff from Cleveland Metroparks developed a resource guide that provides attributes for native plants that can assist with your landscape and garden design. The guide helps homeowners select plants based on type (forbs, grasses/sedges, ferns, vines, shrubs, and trees), size (height), light tolerance (full sun to shade), soil moisture and bloom time (spring to fall). You can find a copy of it on our website — Landscaping for Biodiversity with Ohio Native Plants: A Species Guide for Plantings.

Do your part

1) Spread the Word about 2020 Inaugural Ohio Native Plant Month

3) Plant a native tree or shrub and plan your garden

Other resources can be found here:OhioNativePlantMonth.org     leapbio.org/resources/native-plants

Constance Hausman, PhDSr. Conservation Science Manager,

Natural Resources

Secret Lives of Salamanders

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NATURALIST’S ALMANAC

April The month of April is like a fireworks presentation, starting slowly and building into a spectacular finale. Colors begin with early blues and purples of hepaticas and are quickly joined by whites and yellows of spring beauties and trout lilies returning long lost color to the forest floor. The first of several waves of neotropical migrant birds arrive. Some will only rest briefly as they continue on their journey farther north. These colorful gems bring their sweet songs to the developing spring. Some champions of migration can be found in April as shorebirds that have spent the winter as far south as Argentina, briefly stop at local mudflats to refuel on invertebrates before continuing to the tundra of Canada. Others like orioles, grosbeaks, and tanagers return to local Ohio to begin their nesting cycle. The race is on for wildflowers too. Ephemeral spring wildflowers bloom and are pollinated before the leaves of trees shade the forest floor. Early in the month hepatica highlights the grey-brown of the forest floor with purple even before new leaves appear. By the end of the month, the color display will be at its peak and the trees will begin to shade the forest floor, shifting the wildflower’s energy to seed production and white and red trillium come into bloom.

June is full of glorious biodiversity as spring transitions to warmer summer days. The focus of flowers shifts from woodlands to wetlands with amphibians and insects bringing them to life. Water lilies floating on the surface provide a place for dragonflies to rest. Along the edges the purples of native pickerelweed are where pollinating butterflies can be found. Common carp begin to thrash along shorelines of Lake Isaac and the lower reaches of the Rocky River as they spawn and lay eggs in warm shallow water. Snapping turtles and painted turtles can be seen traveling from their wetland homes in search of a warm, open area to lay eggs, the temperature of the nest will determine the hatchling’s sex. Green frogs’ banjo-like “twang” can now be heard in evenings near any permanent body of water throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Songs of nesting birds fill the woodlands and the meadows. Flute-like calls of wood thrushes echo and hooded warblers, red-eyed vireos, ovenbirds and scarlet tanagers are setting up territories to begin nest building within the rich beech-maple forests. Sycamore-laden riversides are alive with cerulean and yellow-throated warblers, Baltimore orioles, blue-gray gnatcatchers and rose-breasted grosbeaks. Spring migration tapers off with northbound warblers, vireos and thrushes moving on warm nighttime winds.

SpringMay May is best enjoyed on the trails as the flora and fauna can change daily. Leaves are rapidly growing and migrant bird songs are heard from treetops as they acrobatically search for small insects to fuel their incredible journeys. On the forest floor, spring wildflowers are in full bloom and visited by beetles, flies, bees and even ants as sweet nectar is the reward for their pollination service. The first babies of spring arrive as Mother’s Day is a good time to see goslings, ducklings and even fawns. Songbird migration peaks the first two weeks of May as wave after wave of birds arrive in Cleveland Metroparks. Some like the blackburnian warbler began their journey in South America only stopping briefly to refuel then continuing to boreal forests farther north. Migrating at night nocturnal flights of these and other bird migrants can be so impressive that they can be seen on weather radar. A walk along a river in a floodplain forest one can be rewarded with blankets of Virginia bluebells and wild hyacinth intermixed with yellows of golden-alexanders.

Did you know that you can partner with Cleveland Metroparks to preserve land? Each year, Cleveland Metroparks strives to expand the amount of our region’s natural resources under protection. During the past decade, more than 2,500 acres have been added to the Emerald Necklace, bringing the total land now protected to over 23,800 acres.

While some of this land was purchased with the assistance of public funds and grants, Cleveland Metroparks also received outright gifts of property and

benefited from donations that helped us acquire important acreage. In 2019, donations included:

Euclid Creek: a gift of 0.6 acres of land situated atop the cliffs of Euclid Creek Gorge donated by the descendants of the Frank Family in memory of William Frank, Jacob Frank and Walter Frank.

Brecksville: a generous gift from Kris and Fred Geis made possible the purchase of 12.7 acres of natural land near the southwest corner of the Reservation.

You can help grow the Emerald Necklace today by making a lasting gift to the Land Protection Fund. Make your donation today:Online: clevelandmetroparks.com/donateBy phone: Call Sarah Wilson at 216-635-3261 By mail: Send your check made payable to Cleveland Metroparks to:Cleveland Metroparks Development Dept.4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144Interested in donating property or a conservation easement? Contact us at (216) 635-3240.

Help Grow & Protect the Emerald Necklace

CONSERVATION & SCIENCE

These are some of the things you can do to help the planet and celebrate this year’s 50th Anniversary Earth Day everyday.

Be More Sustainable

●1. Visit the Zoo on Saturday, April 18th for Party for the Planet to learn more.

●2. Say no to bags — bring your own reusable totes. Cuyahoga County’s plastic bag ban went into effect January 2020.

●3. BYOB – Bring your own (water) bottle or coffee cup for beverages on the go.

●4. Skip the straw. Go “straw-less” or use your own steel, glass or silicone straws. Encourage restaurants to only provide straws by request or switch to paper straws.

●5. Spring cleaning? Donate old items instead of throwing them out.

●6. Do less laundry — cut down on the frequency you wash clothing. Many items can be worn multiple times before a wash, reducing the microplastics (from synthetic textiles) that enter our waterways.

●7. Pledge not to wash clothes on a delicate cycle. Delicate wash cycles use twice as much water and release on average 800,000 more microfibers compared to standard cycle. Hand wash instead if necessary.

●8. Use wool dryer balls instead of fabric softener or dryer sheets — no toxic chemicals, they last for thousands of loads, reduce static, make your clothes dry faster, and can be scented with a couple drops of essential oils.

●9. Recycle and compost correctly — Visit cuyahogarecycles.org

●10. Ask for email receipts at stores, use mobile apps for tickets and coupons to reduce paper usage.

●11. Use cloth napkins and wash cloths instead of paper towels and napkins.

●12. Try meatless Monday (or more) each week to reduce your carbon footprint.

●13. Switch to electronic bill notifications and payments instead of paper.

●14. Buy food in bulk and bring your own containers and bags to the store.

●15. Use washable cutlery and tableware at work for greener lunches.

●16. Power down and unplug infrequently used electronics. Reduce your screen time and energy consumption.

●17. Opt out of junk mail Call 1-888-567-8688 or visit OptOutPrescreen.com to stop receiving prescreened credit card and insurance offers.

●18. Use public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk when possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

●19. Get optimal gas mileage – if an electric or fuel efficient car isn’t an option for you — do what you can to ensure you’re getting optimal gas mileage. Check your tire pressure and ensure that all four tires are at the recommended pressure listed in your owner’s manual. This can increase gas mileage up to 3%.

●20. The phone case industry makes 1+ billion plastic phone cases every single year! Be sustainable and help wildlife – eco-friendly Pela phone cases, pelacase.com are incredibly protective and 100% compostable.

●21. Trade in your plastic handled toothbrush for one with a bamboo handle. Bamboo is a fast-growing plant that needs little care and doesn’t require pesticides or fertilizers for cultivation.

Help Wildlife

●22. Recycle your cell phone and other handheld electronics at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to protect gorilla habitat and support gorilla conservation.

●23. Be a citizen scientist and help identify camera trap images from Ruaha National Park in Tanzania to help large carnivore conservation in Africa. To learn more visit: zooniverse.org/projects/meredithspalmer/snapshot-ruaha

●24. Political power: contact your local senators and representatives to advocate for environmental action and sustainable policies.

●25. Donate to the Zoo’s Future for Wildlife Fund to support wildlife conservation efforts around the world. Visit website: clevelandzoosociety.org/campaigns/conservation

Help Native Habitats

●26. Volunteer with Cleveland Metroparks or another earth-conscious organization.

●27. Plant something green and native! Use the National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder tool to discover local native plants. You’ll likely see more birds and butterflies around too! For details visit: nwf.org/nativeplantfinder

●28. Time to Explore (and clean up while you’re at it) — get outdoors and visit one of Cleveland Metroparks reservations for a walk, bike, hike or more. While you’re on the trail, pick up any litter you may see along the way and dispose of it properly.

EARTH DAY Celebrating Fifty Years: 1970 - 2020

Spring marks the opening of several seasonal attractions at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo including the

Australian Adventure Boomerang Line train, 4-D Theater and Circle of Wildlife Carousel. As long as weather permits, it also marks the opening of the Ben Gogolick Giraffe Encounter where guests can hand-feed the world’s tallest mammal. The experience is a guest favorite in the Zoo’s African Savanna destination.

Along with giraffes, many other warmer inclined animals at the Zoo have returned to their outdoor habitats like elephants, lions and rhinos. This spring, guests can collect the newest KeyBank ZooKey featuring a rhino. The customized KeyBank ZooKeys unlock exclusive, educational messages at nearly two dozen locations across the Zoo.

Rhino Reserve ExpansionThere’s even bigger news for the Zoo’s rhino herd coming this way. In late spring, the Eastern black rhino herd

habitat will be significantly improved. The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve more than doubles the size of the rhino habitat and provides a more engaging and complex environment for the Zoo’s herd of five.

The Reserve includes an additional rhino barn, as well as overhead shade and misting areas, a mud wallow, vegetation and rubbing posts. A new and significantly larger and fully accessible viewing deck for guests will provide up-close views of the rhinos. 

Earlier this year, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society announced that in honor of Daniel Maltz’s gift, the Reserve will be named after him. Equally generous support from The Walter E. and Jean C. Kalberer Foundation will fund the project’s Walter Kalberer Bull Barn and Jean Kalberer Rhino Yard. 

Upcoming Events and ActivitiesIn addition to the new Rhino Reserve, spring also brings several events and activities to the Zoo.

On April 18, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting a conservation celebration to mark 50 years of Earth Day and positive action to protect our planet. Party for the Planet offers guests a chance to meet animal keepers, view animal enrichment demonstrations, enjoy a dance party and experience hands-on activities to help connect with the natural world. 

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo also recently announced that something BIG is coming to the Zoo this spring. On May 22, the Zoo is traveling back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors produced by Imagine Exhibition will offer guests

a chance to embark on a prehistoric adventure and experience Earth in an age where dinosaurs ruled the land. Dinosaurs Around the World will be available to guests near Waterfowl Lake from May 22 to November 1.

Animal UpdatesThe Zoo’s newest Amur tiger, Zoya, has been acclimating well to her new home at Rosebrough Tiger Passage. The nearly five-year-old female arrived in October and quickly adapted to living in proximity to the Zoo’s two male tigers, Hector and Klechka. Tiger Passage offers the tigers four dynamic and interconnected habitats that include streams, overhead pathways and climbing opportunities.

Shala the sloth bear has grown quickly! She was the first sloth bear cub born at the Zoo in 30 years and now at a little over a year of age she’s nearly unrecognizable from her mom, Shiva. She’s grown more than 130 pounds over the last year and is nearly full grown. The easiest way to tell them apart is that Shala’s snout is slightly shorter than mom. Shala has been training well with keepers – her favorite treats are grapes!

Kidogo the giraffe is one of the herd as he approaches his first birthday on April 15th. His name means “little” as he was born on the small side for a male giraffe. Over the past year he has been steadily gaining weight and growing taller – though he has a ways to go to be as tall as dad, Bo, who stands at nearly 17 feet.

Stay up-to-date on all of the Zoo’s animals by following Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by visiting FutureForWildlife.org.

ZOO NEWS

What’s New at the Zoo?

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. including weekends & holidays.Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from the Jennings Freeway, I-71, I-90 and I-480. Parking is free.

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RENTAL FACILITIES

Treat your guests to a unique event experience at one of Cleveland Metroparks golf courses. Availability is weather and season dependent with catering services provided by Cleveland Metroparks.

The Terrace at Big Met• Capacity 90 guests

The Donald Ross Room at Manakiki• Capacity 240 guests (catering provided by Dino’s Catering)

The Valley View Room at Sleepy Hollow• Capacity 130 guests

Scenic Valley Room at Emerald Necklace Marina• Capacity 90 seated, 150 cocktail style• All rentals include: tables, chairs, glasses, plates, flatware and a

basic linen package

E55 on the Lake at E. 55th Street Marina• Capacity up to 80 guests• Weekend rental of sand volleyball court and bocce ball courts are available

Stillwater Place• Capacity 300 guests maximum• Year-round use with indoor and outdoor spaces, outdoor patio included• Catering provided by the Zoo’s exclusive catering partner, Aramark• Professional event planning services by Cleveland Metroparks staff

• Capacity 45 guests• 2-hour minimum rental• Full restaurant rentals available on Mondays

RESERVATION OPENING PHONELAKEFRONT Merwin's Wharf (Summer Hours) Tuesday, April 28 216-664-5696E. 55 On the Lake Friday, May 1 216-431-3349Edgewater Beach House Friday, May 1* 216-954-3408The Pier Concession at Edgewater Saturday, May 2* 216-651-5591EUCLID BEACH Euclid Beach Concession Friday, June 5** 216-226-3030ROCKY RIVER Emerald Necklace Marina Cafe Saturday, May 16 216-226-3030HUNTINGTON The Hut at Huntington Concession Saturday, May 2* 440-808-5856HINCKLEY Buzzard's Landing (Hinckley Spillway) Saturday, May 23 216-704-3439MILL STREAM RUNWallace Lake Concession Saturday, May 23 440-243-6103

Cleveland Metroparks Golf Clubhouses

Cleveland Metroparks Marinas

Rental facilities available for your event needs

Stillwater Place at the Zoo

Scenic Valley Room at Emerald Necklace Marina

The Terrace at Big Met Golf Course

Cleveland Metroparks facilities re-opening

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Lock 44 Room at Merwin’s Wharf

Cleveland Metroparks has 75 rental facilities available to accommodate your event needs. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, graduation party or birthday celebration, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/rentals.

* weekends only until Memorial Day ** weekends only through August 9

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GOLF COURSES

Find a course and book your tee time today!

COURSE & CLASS DAY DATES TIME AGE FEE

BIG MET

Putting Clinic Mon June 1 or July 13 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

LITTLE MET

Introduction to Golf – Part 2 Mon June 15 – July 6 7 – 8:30 pm Adult $140

MANAKIKI

Putting Clinic Mon May 11 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Short Game Clinic Thu May 14 10 – 11:30 am Adult $35

Junior Fundamental Series Wed June 3 – June 24 10 – 11 am Junior $100

Short Game Clinic Tue June 9 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Putting Clinic Thu June 11 10 – 11:30 am Adult $35

Full Swing Clinic Sat June 13 9 – 10:30 am Adult $35

MASTICK WOODS

Introduction to Golf – Part 1 Tue April 28 – May 26 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $155

Introduction to Golf – Part 1 Wed April 29 – May 27 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $155

Introduction to Golf – Part 1 Thu April 30 – May 28 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $155

SENECA

Novice Learn-N-Play Wed April 15 – May 20 9 – 11:30 am Adult $160

Full Swing Clinic Mon May 4 or June 1 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Putting Clinic Tue May 5 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Putting Clinic Mon May 11 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

High School Prep Tue June 2 – June 23 3 – 5 pm Junior $135

Junior Day Camp Mon – Fri June 8 – June 12 9 am – 3 pm Junior $225 / $250

Short Game Clinic Mon June 8 or June 15 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Junior Learn N Play Tue June 9 – July 14 8 – 11 am Junior $180

Full Swing Clinic Tue June 9 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Junior Day Camp Mon – Fri June 15 – June 19 9 am – 3 pm Junior $225 / $250

SHAWNEE HILLS

Full Swing Clinic Tue May 5 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Putting Clinic Tue May 12 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Short Game Clinic Fri May 22 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Junior Fundamental Series Thu May 28 – June 18 4 – 5 pm Junior $100

Junior Learn N Play Fri June 5 – July 10 8 – 11 am Junior $180

SLEEPY HOLLOW

Golf Fitness & Power Testing Sat May 23 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Adult $20

Putting Clinic Thu June 25 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

WASHINGTON

Spring Warm Up Clinic Sat May 2 1 – 4 pm Adult $20

Putting Clinic Tue May 12 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Short Game Clinic Tue May 19 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Bunker Clinic Sat May 30 11 am – noon Adult $35

Short Game Clinic Mon June 1 6 – 7:30 pm Adult $35

Junior Learn N Play Mon June 8 – July 13 8 – 11 am Junior $180

Junior Day Camp Mon – Fri June 8 – June 12 9 am – 3 pm Junior $225 / $250

Junior Day Camp Mon – Fri June 15 – June 19 9 am – 3 pm Junior $225 / $250

Putting Clinic: This will cover all aspects of putting. Discussions will include technique, philosophy and a variety of approaches.

Short Game Clinic: This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of chipping, pitching and sand play.  Get advice as to whether you should do all of your chipping with one club or use a variety.  

Full Swing Clinic: This clinic covers a variety of swing techniques and course management skills. All clubs in the bag will be discussed for their proper use.

Novice Learn-N-Play: A program that combines teaching the fundamentals of golf and testing out their new learning on the golf course right away.

High School Prep Class: Geared toward junior golfers interested in playing high school golf.

Junior Learn-N-Play Series: Hands-on instruction followed by playing golf on the golf course. This is designed for the junior with some experience.

Junior Fundamental Series: A program to show a junior golfer the fundamental golf swing, and ability to practice on the putting green and the driving range.

Big Met • Fairview Park440-331-1070Little Met • Cleveland 216-941-9672Manakiki • Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500Mastick Woods • Cleveland216-267-5626Seneca • Broadview Heights440-526-0043Shawnee Hills • Bedford440-232-7184Sleepy Hollow • Brecksville 440-526-4285Washington • Newburgh Hts.216-641-1864Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/golf for more information and to register for classes or events.

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NATURE SHOPS

Edgewater BeachNature ShopClevelandDaily: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Rental Hours 11 a.m. –5:30 p.m.* Opens Friday, May 22

Hinckley Lake Boathouse & StoreHinckley Township330-278-2160Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.* Summer hours below

North ChagrinNature CenterMayfield Village 440-449-0511Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

Rocky RiverNature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 4:45 p.m.

WatershedStewardship CenterParma 440-253-2170Tuesday – Saturday:10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

Locations/HoursNew Spring Merchandise

Spring into savings with our monthly specials

Edgewater Beach Nature Shop opens Friday, May 22*Store hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rental hours 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Edgewater Nature Shop rents stand up paddleboards, kayaks, umbrellas, lounge chairs and cabanas. The facility also offers refreshments including snacks and gift cards, apparel, gifts and more. For more information, call 216-954-3408 ext 3.

New Summer Hours begin May 25 at Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store*Summer hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rental hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Rent stand up paddleboards, canoes, single and tandem kayaks, paddleboats and pontoons. Prices and more at clevelandmetroparks.com.

APRILDEAL OF THE

MONTH

$10 T-shirtRegular price $20

Offer valid 5/1/20 – 5/31/20while supplies last.

With this coupon at any Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shops. Must present

coupon at time of purchase. Excludes previous sales.

MAYDEAL OF THE

MONTH

Free HatWith the purchase of

a $25 Gift CardOffer valid 6/1/20 – 6/30/20

while supplies last.With this coupon at any Cleveland

Metroparks Nature Shops. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Excludes

previous sales.

JUNEDEAL OF THE

MONTH

$10 Bird Feeder

Regular price $15Offer valid 4/1/20 – 4/30/20

while supplies last.With this coupon at any Cleveland

Metroparks Nature Shops. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Excludes

previous sales.

COUPON COUPON COUPON

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

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SWIM SESSIONS

Swim SESSIONSDon’t miss out! Swimming season at Ledge Pool starts May 23 and runs through August 16Online Registration for Learn-to-Swim begins May 1, 2020

Ledge Pool & Recreation AreaLocated at 1151 Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between State (Rt. 44) and

Kellogg Roads in Hinckley Township

For more information on season passes, swimming lessons and other aquatic programs, call the Aquatics Division at 440-331-8111 before Memorial Day or 330-239-2911 after Memorial Day.

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• Registration will be online only up until one week prior to the start of class. Once online registrations closes, registrations will be taken in person at Ledge Pool during regular pool hours up until the start of class.

• Need to know what level to register your child? Level descriptions can be found online at clevelandmetroparks.com/swimlessons.

• Waivers and medical forms are available online. Please print and bring completed forms to the first day of class (only one medical form per child per season, waivers must be completed for each child each session).

Learn-to-Swim ProgramsWater Safety Instructors offer an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for preschoolers and beginners to intermediate level swimmers. Classes meet 10 times per session weather permitting. The fees per session are $50 for season pass holders and $70 for all others.

Morning Swim ClassesSession I – June 8 through 19Session II – July 6 through 17Session III – July 27 through August 7

Parent and Child Swim Classes June 6 through August 8 – Saturday Mornings

Evening Swim ClassesSession I – May 26 through June 25 (T & Th evenings)Session II – July 6 through August 5 (M & W evenings)Session II – July 7 through August 6 (T & Th evenings)

Pool Party PackagesLooking for a great place to have a party this summer, then look no further! Have a cool Pool Party at Ledge Pool & Recreation Area. Celebrate your special occasion in a reserved area with picnic tables for up to 3 hours. Parties must have at least 10 people and group use policies apply. To schedule a pool party, call 330-239-2911.

Advanced Sale Program for Organized GroupsIf your organization would like to spend a day at the pool, we have made Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays available for groups. There is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 90 tickets sold per day. Swim tickets must be purchased in advance at the discounted rate of $5.00 each. Tickets will be printed with the date of the visit and only be valid for that date. Tickets must be purchased at least two weeks prior to the event date by calling 440-331-8111.

Season Passes & Pool Fees Season passes can be purchased

online by visiting clevelandmetroparks.com

Daily pool use fees are:$7.00 – adults$6.00 – children 3 to 11 yearsFree for seniors – 65 years & over Free for children – 2 years & under

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Cleveland Metroparks Administration Offices216-635-3200/24-hour info4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH 44144clevelandmetroparks.com

Cleveland Metroparks PoliceAccidents or Emergencies440-333-4911

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest216-661-6500/24-hour info3900 Wildlife WayCleveland, OH 44109futureforwildlife.org

Cleveland Metroparks GolfGolf Services/440-232-7247 (general course info & inquiries)clevelandmetroparks.com/golf

The Chalet Recreation Area16200 Valley ParkwayStrongsville, OH 44136Mill Stream Run Reservation440-572-9990

Lakefront Reservation Administration Building 8701 Lakeshore Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44108216-881-8141

Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704clevelandmetroparks.com/or

Outdoor Experiences 216-881-8141

Volunteer Services440-331-8237clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer

Rental Facilities216-635-3304

Nature Centers:

Brecksville Nature Center9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville, OH 44141Brecksville Reservation 440-526-1012

CanalWay Center4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 216-206-1000

North Chagrin Nature Center401 Buttermilk Falls ParkwayMayfield Village, OH 44094North Chagrin Reservation 440-473-3370

Rocky River Nature Center24000 Valley ParkwayNorth Olmsted, OH 44070Rocky River Reservation440-734-6660

Watershed Stewardship Center2277 W. Ridgewood Drive Parma, OH 44134West Creek Reservation 440-887-1968

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