Monthly Archives: August 2016

Designs by Nature Display

Posted on August 26, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Designs by Nature Display is now open at Miller Nature Preserve.  Visit the conservatory and outdoor gardens to get creative ideas on ways to use natural items, like gourds and flowers, and ideas for scarecrows, like the one pictured here.  … Continue reading →

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ANNUAL ‘BURRELL PICNIC & OPEN HOUSE’ THIS SATURDAY 8/27, 11 am-3 pm

Posted on August 23, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Gather for the annual Burrell Picnic and discover the rich cultural history of the site during an afternoon of guided tours, informative displays, demonstrations and hands on Native American activities (including an ‘atlatl’ Try-It opportunity, pictured), pioneer games, and live … Continue reading →

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Thor’s Journey to His New LCMP Home

Posted on August 9, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

As we continue to welcome our new male bald eagle, Thor, to the Raptor Center at Carlisle Visitor Center, we CVC Naturalists would like to share a little bit more about him and his journey with you!  He has been at … Continue reading →

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Hot Summer Blooms at Schoepfle

Posted on August 4, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

Not everyone loves the heat, but a number of our flowers are showing off some great colors and blooms in the August heat. Currently at the garden we have hydrangeas, hosta, bottle brush buckeye, angel’s trumpet, lycoris (aka magic lily … Continue reading →

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Please welcome Thor the Eagle!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by loraincountymetroparks

The Raptor Center of the Lorain County Metro Parks, located at the Carlisle Visitor Center in LaGrange, is an education facility dedicated to the care and management of non-releasable raptors and other birds of prey. The Raptor Center is also … Continue reading →

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