Monthly Archives: August 2020

Wildlife Program Ambassador: Luna the Barn Owl

Posted on August 20, 2020 by loraincountymetroparks

Luna is the newest and also the youngest wildlife ambassador resident at the Raptor Center of Carlisle Reservation. Luna hatched in late March of 2020 in West Virginia, and has been in the care of people since she was three … Continue reading →

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August Heat and Schoepfle Blooms

Posted on August 14, 2020 by loraincountymetroparks

While summer blooms may not be the first thing on our mind on hot summer days, Schoepfle Garden still offers an array of color to enjoy to cool you down. Lycoris, summerweet, itea, roses and hydrangeas are brightening the paths … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Ambassador Profile: Artemis the Turkey Vulture

Posted on August 13, 2020 by loraincountymetroparks

Have you ever seen a Turkey Vulture nest? Think about it – have you? Probably not! According to the Audubon All About Birds website, Turkey Vultures prefer to nest far away from people. Commonly they build nests in rock crevices, … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Ambassador Profile: Olivia the Barred Owl

Posted on August 6, 2020 by loraincountymetroparks

Olivia the Barred Owl is one of our newest Raptor Center residents. Olivia came to Lorain County Metro Parks September 2019, transferred from the Medina Raptor Center.  It is estimated that this bird hatched in 2017 although it remains a … Continue reading →

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