Monthly Archives: June 2014

Like Dahlias?

Posted on June 29, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

The Dahlia Society has planted a new dahlia bed in the outdoor gardens at Miller Nature Preserve and buds are beginning to open. There is a variety of color as well as of large and small blooms.  Stop by and … Continue reading →

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Summer Blooms arriving at Schoepfle

Posted on June 27, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

New color is coming along each week at the garden.  This week we are finding astilbe, roses, kousa dogwoods, itea, pentstemon, hardy acanthus, a few hosta, and the finale of the red hot pokers.  There are signs that the daylily … Continue reading →

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Wonka Children Garden’s Party Will be Scrumdiddyumptious!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

  The Wonka Garden Party Saturday June 28th from 1-3 pm at the Schoepfle Garden for all candy lovers. We will have themed activities all afternoon to go along with the wonderful children’s book and movies. Can you eat more … Continue reading →

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Little Free Library

Posted on June 25, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

We are excited to announce that Lorain County Metro Parks Carlisle Reservation is now a Host Site to a Little Free Library (LFL)! Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Stocker Foundation, forty-six LFL will be popping up around Lorain … Continue reading →

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Family Campout at Carlisle Reservation!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

What better way to kick off your holiday weekend than a family campout at Carlisle Reservation! On Thursday, July 3rd starting at 3pm, we will be allowing registered participants to set up a primitive camp site to stay overnight at the … Continue reading →

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Improvements to Lakeview’s Amphitheatres

Posted on June 17, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

Lakeview’s West Beach Amphitheatre is currently getting a makeover with fresh green sod!  

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Roses and More at Schoepfle Garden

Posted on June 13, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

Our rose garden through some patience and hard work has bloomed its best in years.  Check out the many varieties of modern and old fashioned roses along with all that’s in bloom including kousa dogwoods, peonies, mountain laurel, astilbe, iris and … Continue reading →

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Choo Rides Cancelled 6/8/14

Posted on June 8, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

ALERT: Due to the rainy and stormy day, Sunday June 8th’s Little Green Choo Rides at Carlisle Reservation have been CANCELLED. Thank you for understanding! Next Choo rides are this Wednesday, June 11th from 6:30-8pm. We hope to see you … Continue reading →

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Schoepfle June Blooms

Posted on June 6, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

June has seen the continued color in the shade garden from the last of the rhododendrons and the few mountain laurel that are starting to open.  Also blooming in the garden are roses, old fashioned roses, iris, Siberian iris, geranium … Continue reading →

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Everyone Can Use a Drop of Sunshine

Posted on June 4, 2014 by loraincountymetroparks

It may be a little gray today with some rain beginning to drizzle, but that doesn’t stop the Sundrop flower from blooming!  These flowers ( Oenothera fruticosa)  are such a bright yellow that they attract attention both from butterflies and … Continue reading →

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