Monthly Archives: January 2018

A little over a month from now, the weekend of February 24th/25th (11:30am-3:30pm), Carlisle Reservation’s Maple Sugaring free public programs, hikes, & demonstrations begin!!  Please check-out our current January/February and future March/April Arrowhead program guides for more information on dates(2/24 … Continue reading →

AMHERST – The Lorain County Metro Parks opened doors to the Mercy Health & Recreation Center in Amherst on February 2, 2013, making it 5-years since the ribbon cutting. To celebrate the staff has scheduled events for the public to … Continue reading →

Despite the rising temperature and quickly melting snow Saturday, we had a successful snowman and snow art competition! Everyone had great snow creations and we thank everyone for participating. Best Traditional Snowman: Josiah age 9 & David age 11   … Continue reading →

We Carlisle Visitor Center Naturalists will get asked frequently, and understandably so, during the wintertime, “Are your Raptor Center birds still outside(in their enclosures)?” Depending on “when” we get asked this, the answer is usually “yes,” because our ten native … Continue reading →

AMHERST – Teen Night is BACK in 2018, when teenagers (ages 12-15) invade the Mercy Health & Recreation Center on Friday, January 19th. This monthly event takes place the 3rd Friday of each month and provides a safe and fun … Continue reading →

AMHERST – Families will be able to organize teams of two (1 adult, 1 child) for a Family Fitness Challenge on Sunday, January 14th at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center. The event will feature fun, fitness, and even messy … Continue reading →

AMHERST – The 4th annual New Year Resolution Fitness Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 6th at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center. The event is full of fitness class demonstrations, education sessions, and motivation. EVENT DATE Saturday, January … Continue reading →