Monthly Archives: June 2013

Get Fit Lorain! Fitness Group

Posted on June 28, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY FIT CLUB! Three levels of fitness training BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED FREE TO PARTICIPATE! Held at Lakeview Park & Beach West Beach Amphitheater 8:00 a.m. Saturdays (Except June 29 & July 27) Beginning June 1 – August 31 … Continue reading →

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House History 101: Learn how to research your home

Posted on June 26, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

Saturday July 13th at 10am at Mercy Health and Fitness Center in Amherst we are offering a chance to visit with an expert on researching old homes.  The Western Reserve Historical Society will participate in our Distance Learning program so … Continue reading →

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Pre-registration open for Children’s Garden Tea Party July 20th

Posted on June 26, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

Our second annual children’s tea party will be bigger and better this year as we hold it in the Schoepfle children’s garden on Saturday July 20th at  2pm.  Participants will learn about tea and tea service etiquette, make a bouquet … Continue reading →

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Golden Rain Tree welcomes Schoepfle Visitors

Posted on June 26, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

As you enter Schoepfle Garden in the next couple of weeks, make sure to take a look at the golden rain tree near the river valley trail in the front of the parking lot. The bright yellow clusters of flowers … Continue reading →

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Pan and Hook invade the children’s Garden Saturday!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they battle Captain Hook during our 6th Children’s Garden Party with a Peter Pan theme from 1 – 4 pm on Saturday the 22nd.  A special presentation by the Open Door Schools Drama … Continue reading →

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Summer Starts at Schoepfle

Posted on June 16, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

The last of the rhododendrons are fading and we are slipping into the summer season at the garden.  In bloom now are the red hot pokers, beard’s tongue, spiderwort, astilbe,  kousa dogwoods, and the roses.  Oakleaf hydrangea is just getting … Continue reading →

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Carlisle Visitor Center’s June Art Show

Posted on June 13, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

This month’s Carlisle Visitor Center’s Art Show features beautiful photographs taken by the Pioneer Ridge Photography Club located at Del Webb Pioneer Ridge Community in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The purpose of the club is to encourage any community member interested … Continue reading →

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‘Engineering from Animals: The Science of Biomimicry’ public program

Posted on June 9, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

During this month’s Interactive Video Distance Learning (IVDL) public program (Wednesday June, 12th), we’ll be “virtually visiting” and speaking with the Minnesota Zoo staff to see and learn about the amazing ways that wildlife survive & thrive in the natural … Continue reading →

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RAPTOR APPRECIATION DAY AT CARLISLE

Posted on June 6, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

Join the Naturalist Staff of Carlisle Visitor Center this Sunday June 9th from 1-4pm  for our annual Raptor Appreciation Day program!  This celebration of raptors comes complete with FREE hands-on activities, crafts, and live animal programs for all ages! Call … Continue reading →

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Clivia plant in bloom

Posted on June 4, 2013 by loraincountymetroparks

Clivia is a plant native to the forests of South Africa.  In the wild, the roots grow just under the surface of the soil. By doing this, they can find plenty of water and also get good airflow.  It is a popular houseplant … Continue reading →

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