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Reptile Recon Hike

Explore the Mill Creek Metroparks Farm with a Park Educator in search of reptiles and amphibians. Rain or shine. Difficulty: Easy. All ages. Register by 8/14. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, August 16, 2-4 pm
MetroParks Farm: MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead

The Flats - a Paranormal Investigation

Are you familiar with The Flats in Mill Creek Park? Located on Valley Dr. by the Silver Suspension Bridge, The Flats was a popular gathering place in the 60's and 70's for many free spirits of the human kind. It is close to Witches Cave and Ski Hill. Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for our first ever paranormal investigation of The Flats and the surrounding areas. Wonder if there are other worldly spirits that linger there just waiting to tell their stories? This is an exclusive outdoor investigation. Bring a flashlight, a chair, and your own ghost hunting equipment. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Register/pay by 8/14, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults only. No walk-ins. $40
Saturday, August 16, 8-11 pm
Mill Creek Park: Flats Field
Mill Creek Park: Flats Parking Lot

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/15, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, August 17, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/15, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Sunday, August 17, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/17, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Tuesday, August 19, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 8/17, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Adults: $10 R, $12 NR; Seniors/Youth: $7 R, $9 NR. Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Tuesday, August 19, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Golden Hour Stroll

The 'Golden Hour' - a time when day becomes dusk, the sun begins to set, and evening awakens. Wander the winding paths of George L. Fordyce Park (formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary) during this magical hour, where every step reveals stories from the area's past. Enjoy a relaxing stroll learning about area's history while enjoying the setting sun. Meet at the George L. Fordyce Park (formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary) Parking Lot. Relaxing 1-2 mile stroll through the Park on mowed trails (uneven in places). Don't forget to bring a camera! Register by 8/17 online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.
Tuesday, August 19, 7-8:30 pm
George L. Fordyce Park (formally Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary)

Recreational Hike

East Newport Trail & East Newport Hike & Bike Trail. Meet at the East Newport Boat Launch Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Wednesday, August 20, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: East Newport Launch Parking Lot

Critter Tales: Butterflies

Ages 3-5, plus adult. We'll read a story and learn about butterflies through fun and games. Use all of your senses on a hike around Ford Nature Center's York Meadow in search of late summer butterflies. Create a nature craft to take home. Register/pay by 8/19, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $5 per child.
Thursday, August 21, 10-11 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

Evening Wildlife Watch

Take a guided hike with a Park Educator through the George L. Fordyce Park (formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary) at dusk. Learn about the many species of mammals and birds that are most active as night falls while you search for signs of life and maybe even glimpses of beavers, coyotes, great horned owls, mink, and more. Ages 13+. Rain or shine. Difficulty: Moderate. Register by 8/20. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.
Friday, August 22, 7-9 pm
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park
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