Monthly Archives: May 2016

Alllll Aboard the Little Green Choo this Summer!

Posted on May 28, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Come summer, comes Little Green Choo ‘Summer Runs’ here at Carlisle Reservation! With our “2016 opening weekend” NEXT weekend(4th & 5th), we Carlisle Visitor Center Naturalists & Train Corps Volunteers have been busily & excitedly getting the Choo, the Train … Continue reading →

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Rhododendrons highlight Schoepfle for the weekend

Posted on May 26, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Rhododendrons are blooming, albeit slowly, all throughout the garden.  Theses shade and acid loving plants put on quite a display every spring.  They are among a number of blooms currently present at the garden including viburnums, lilacs, iris, poppies, allium, … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Plant Sale Saturday

Posted on May 20, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Friends of the Metro Parks has their plant sale Saturday from 9am-1pm at Schoepfle Garden (11106 Market St.) in Birmingham, right off State Rt 113. (Use Wakeman 44889 for GPS).  We have a wide array of perennial plants and bulbs … Continue reading →

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Dogwoods Brighten Schoepfle Trail

Posted on May 15, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Despite the current cooler weather, we are entering the heart of the spring season and a number of flowering trees are adding pleasure to the landscape.  Among the blooms at Schoepfle are primrose, bleeding heart, alliums, lilacs, honeysuckle, quince, Japanese … Continue reading →

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Bougainvillea in Bloom

Posted on May 15, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Bougainvillea is native to South America, but can be used as a houseplant here.  It is also popular to use as a bonsai because it can be easily trained and has attractive flowers.  While these flowers may look bright pink … Continue reading →

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Azaleas add to Schoepfle Blooms

Posted on May 10, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Azaleas have started around the garden as we hope for drier days to get the spring flowers in the ground.  We are still a couple weeks away from the rhododendrons peeking, but the first few are starting to show color.  … Continue reading →

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2016 ‘NATURE DISCOVERY DAYS’ for Homeschoolers Registration OPEN

Posted on May 5, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Visit the French Creek Nature & Arts Center on Tuesday, May 17th or Wednesday, May 18th, 9:45-11:45 am, for a special spring Field Trip opportunity for homeschooled students in Kindergarten through 3RD GRADE!   Encourage your students to learn about the interconnectedness of … Continue reading →

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