Lafayette Township
Medina County, Ohio
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Acoustic Wednesdays
DATE: March 10, 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:
Magnificent Monsters of the Ice Age:
Mustodons, Muskox and Short-faced Bears
DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
During the last Ice Age, many wonderful large mammals roamed
what is today Ohio. What were these animals like, and how did
they live? Along with exploring these questions, we will be
highlighting the Stag-Moose whose remains were unearthed
near Chippewa Lake in 2008. We’ll end with a discussion of why
these magnificent mammals disappeared from Ohio and the face of the earth. Bob
Glotzhober is Senior Curator of Natural History at the Ohio Historical Society where
he has worked since 1980. He is best known for his work with dragonflies but has a
generalist’s knowledge and enthusiasm about almost every aspect of Ohio’s natural
heritage. Mr. Glotzhober is currently coordinating a project with several other people to
establish a database of all Ice Age mammals. Ages 10 to adult. No registration
required. Free.
The Nature Club: A Scurry of Squirrels
DATE: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Did you know that there are over three hundred species of squirrels in the world? Come
learn about our native species, make a squirrel feeder (one per family), and play some
squirrel games. Dress for the weather. Ages 7 to 12. Register by March 11. Free.
Species of Sparrows
DATE: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Did you know that all of those little brown birds at your feeders may not be the same
kind. Come learn to distinguish some of the species of sparrows and observe them at our
birdfeeders. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
Introduction to the Digital Darkroom
DATE: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Learn the basics of processing your digital photos! We will cover getting them transferred
to your computer, basic file management strategies, editing workflow for tonal and color
correction, dust spotting, etc., and also getting the images out of your computer either in
printed form or formatted for posting on the web or in email. We will be using Photoshop
Elements for practical, hands-on demonstrations, but the techniques should work in any
editing software. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers with photo editing
software installed so they can work through the examples during the session. There is a
$30 fee per person. Ages 16 and up. Register by March 10.
Trash to Treasure: CDs are for the Birds!
DATE: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Tired of hanging on to all of those old CDs but don’t feel right about throwing them out?
Come to Wolf Creek and learn how to recycle them into adorable window decorations
that are sure to welcome back our fine-feathered friends! We will supply some CDs, but
feel free to bring your own, too. All other materials provided. Free. Ages 6 to adult.
Register by March 12.
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.
DATE: March 10, 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:
Magnificent Monsters of the Ice Age:
Mustodons, Muskox and Short-faced Bears
DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
During the last Ice Age, many wonderful large mammals roamed
what is today Ohio. What were these animals like, and how did
they live? Along with exploring these questions, we will be
highlighting the Stag-Moose whose remains were unearthed
near Chippewa Lake in 2008. We’ll end with a discussion of why
these magnificent mammals disappeared from Ohio and the face of the earth. Bob
Glotzhober is Senior Curator of Natural History at the Ohio Historical Society where
he has worked since 1980. He is best known for his work with dragonflies but has a
generalist’s knowledge and enthusiasm about almost every aspect of Ohio’s natural
heritage. Mr. Glotzhober is currently coordinating a project with several other people to
establish a database of all Ice Age mammals. Ages 10 to adult. No registration
required. Free.
The Nature Club: A Scurry of Squirrels
DATE: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Did you know that there are over three hundred species of squirrels in the world? Come
learn about our native species, make a squirrel feeder (one per family), and play some
squirrel games. Dress for the weather. Ages 7 to 12. Register by March 11. Free.
Species of Sparrows
DATE: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Did you know that all of those little brown birds at your feeders may not be the same
kind. Come learn to distinguish some of the species of sparrows and observe them at our
birdfeeders. All ages welcome. No registration required. Free.
Introduction to the Digital Darkroom
DATE: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Learn the basics of processing your digital photos! We will cover getting them transferred
to your computer, basic file management strategies, editing workflow for tonal and color
correction, dust spotting, etc., and also getting the images out of your computer either in
printed form or formatted for posting on the web or in email. We will be using Photoshop
Elements for practical, hands-on demonstrations, but the techniques should work in any
editing software. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers with photo editing
software installed so they can work through the examples during the session. There is a
$30 fee per person. Ages 16 and up. Register by March 10.
Trash to Treasure: CDs are for the Birds!
DATE: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wolf Creek Environmental Center
(click for map of park locations)
Tired of hanging on to all of those old CDs but don’t feel right about throwing them out?
Come to Wolf Creek and learn how to recycle them into adorable window decorations
that are sure to welcome back our fine-feathered friends! We will supply some CDs, but
feel free to bring your own, too. All other materials provided. Free. Ages 6 to adult.
Register by March 12.
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.
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