Lafayette Township
Medina County, Ohio
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Acoustic Wednesdays
DATE: March 17, 24 & 31, 2010
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Studio 42 Music in cooperation with the Medina County Park
District proudly presents an Acoustic Jam Night at the
Susan L. Hambley Nature Center located just east of
Buehler’s Plaza, next to The Winking Lizard. Bring your guitar,
bring your voice, or just bring yourself and come enjoy the
family-friendly music in a relaxed atmosphere. Acoustic
Wednesdays occurs each week. No registration required. Free.
Environmental Speaker Series: Hippos:
Natural History and Conservation
DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Despite being the second largest mammal on land and widely
reported to be responsible for several human deaths in Africa,
these amazing mammals were virtually “undiscovered” by the
scientific community. Glenn Feldhake will reveal the mysterious
origins and theories behind the natural history and behavior of
hippos. He will also share about their interactions with the
environment and the debates surrounding their conservation.
Glenn has crisscrossed the globe to study hippos in the wild, trained safari guides,
consulted on multiple documentaries, and appeared on the National Geographic
Channel. Glenn currently lives in Medina County and is in charge of hippo conservation
for the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Copies of his book Hippos: Natural
History and Conservation for purchase at the end of the presentation. No registration
required. Free. Ages 10 to adult.
Evening at the Movies: Robin Hood
DATE: Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Experience the adventures in Sherwood Forest with the valiant bandit and his merry men
during this showing of the Disney classic Robin Hood. Complimentary popcorn will be
available at the beginning of the movie. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
Gourd Birdhouse Workshop
DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Bring native songbirds into your yard! Join Lyn Rehm of Ivy Hill Farm and learn the
basics of constructing gourd birdhouses for wrens and bluebirds. All materials are
supplied, and it’s your choice of finish: paint, carve, or leave natural. Program fee is $6 per
birdhouse. There will be a discounted fee of $3 for each additional family member
making a birdhouse. Participants will pay the instructor the day of the program, with checks
made payable to Lyn Rehm. Ages 12 to adult. Register by March 18.
CAA Astronomy Presentation Series: Looking Up at
Tonight's Sky
DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
In honor of the International Year of Solar Astronomy, the Cuyahoga Astronomical
Association will present a talk on The Sun, the Moon, and What’s Up Tonight. If
conditions are right, we will be viewing through telescopes after the talk. Program held rain
or shine. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is appreciated. Register by March 19.
Ages 10 to adult. Free.
Puppet Show: The Amphibians are Coming!
DATE: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
The puppets at Wolf Creek have created a new television news show called Wolf Creek
Nature News. This month, they investigate strange noises and sightings coming from
vernal pools in the forest. Could it be aliens from outer space? Come join us for a
hilarious puppet show as the Wolf Creek Puppet News Team investigates these strange
occurrences. After the show, kids can enjoy making a craft. Register by March 19. Ages 4
to 12 with an adult companion. Free.
Nature Through the Seasons
DATE: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Green Leaf Park
(click for map of park locations)
These easy walks explore our different parks while observing the unfolding of nature.
Ages 7 to adult. No registration required. Free.
DATE: March 17, 24 & 31, 2010
Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Susan Hambley Nature Center
(click for map of park locations)
Studio 42 Music in cooperation with the Medina County Park
District proudly presents an Acoustic Jam Night at the
Susan L. Hambley Nature Center located just east of
Buehler’s Plaza, next to The Winking Lizard. Bring your guitar,
bring your voice, or just bring yourself and come enjoy the
family-friendly music in a relaxed atmosphere. Acoustic
Wednesdays occurs each week. No registration required. Free.
Environmental Speaker Series: Hippos:
Natural History and Conservation
DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Despite being the second largest mammal on land and widely
reported to be responsible for several human deaths in Africa,
these amazing mammals were virtually “undiscovered” by the
scientific community. Glenn Feldhake will reveal the mysterious
origins and theories behind the natural history and behavior of
hippos. He will also share about their interactions with the
environment and the debates surrounding their conservation.
Glenn has crisscrossed the globe to study hippos in the wild, trained safari guides,
consulted on multiple documentaries, and appeared on the National Geographic
Channel. Glenn currently lives in Medina County and is in charge of hippo conservation
for the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Copies of his book Hippos: Natural
History and Conservation for purchase at the end of the presentation. No registration
required. Free. Ages 10 to adult.
Evening at the Movies: Robin Hood
DATE: Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Experience the adventures in Sherwood Forest with the valiant bandit and his merry men
during this showing of the Disney classic Robin Hood. Complimentary popcorn will be
available at the beginning of the movie. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
Gourd Birdhouse Workshop
DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Bring native songbirds into your yard! Join Lyn Rehm of Ivy Hill Farm and learn the
basics of constructing gourd birdhouses for wrens and bluebirds. All materials are
supplied, and it’s your choice of finish: paint, carve, or leave natural. Program fee is $6 per
birdhouse. There will be a discounted fee of $3 for each additional family member
making a birdhouse. Participants will pay the instructor the day of the program, with checks
made payable to Lyn Rehm. Ages 12 to adult. Register by March 18.
CAA Astronomy Presentation Series: Looking Up at
Tonight's Sky
DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
In honor of the International Year of Solar Astronomy, the Cuyahoga Astronomical
Association will present a talk on The Sun, the Moon, and What’s Up Tonight. If
conditions are right, we will be viewing through telescopes after the talk. Program held rain
or shine. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is appreciated. Register by March 19.
Ages 10 to adult. Free.
Puppet Show: The Amphibians are Coming!
DATE: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
The puppets at Wolf Creek have created a new television news show called Wolf Creek
Nature News. This month, they investigate strange noises and sightings coming from
vernal pools in the forest. Could it be aliens from outer space? Come join us for a
hilarious puppet show as the Wolf Creek Puppet News Team investigates these strange
occurrences. After the show, kids can enjoy making a craft. Register by March 19. Ages 4
to 12 with an adult companion. Free.
Nature Through the Seasons
DATE: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Green Leaf Park
(click for map of park locations)
These easy walks explore our different parks while observing the unfolding of nature.
Ages 7 to adult. No registration required. Free.
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