Programs
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Hike with a Naturalist: Collier Preserve
Join a monthly educational exploration of Mill Creek MetroParks' properties. What we encounter is based on the seasonal goings-on of life in the Park. This month we will explore Collier Preserve. Difficulty: moderate. 2mi - muddy/uneven terrain possible. Registration required. Restrooms are not available at this site. Register online by 12/11. No walk-ins. No pets. Rain or shine. FREE.Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9-11 am
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
MetroMutts: Jingle Mutts
Join us for an easy 1 mile hike on the Yellow Creek Trail followed by warming up by the fire with a hot beverage in the Yellow Creek Lodge. Members free; Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for details.Saturday, December 13, 2025, Noon -1 pm
Yellow Creek Park: Yellow Creek Lodge
Yellow Creek Park: Yellow Creek Lodge
Winter Wonderland Hike
Join a Park Educator for some fresh air and sights of the season on a Winter Wonderland Hike. We will enjoy a moderate 1 - 2 mile walk and return to the Mill in time to check out Holiday Nights, an evening to view the Mill in all of its holiday decor. Registration required. Please register online by 12/11 or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3-4:30 pm
Outside Lanterman's Mill
Outside Lanterman's Mill
Holiday Nights at Lanterman's Mill
Enjoy an extra special Christmas treat with a quiet evening visit to historic Lanterman's Mill on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th from 5-7pm. You are invited to an exclusive, night-time look inside this iconic structure, with its unique history and architecture, beautifully dressed in holiday style. The garland, the trees, and the holiday music are all a part of the magic of the evening. Gift Shop will be open for last minute shopping. Hot chocolate and popcorn for sale. Santa is expected to make a visit, too!! Limited restroom facilities available. No pets. FREESaturday, Sunday, Dec. 13 - 14, 2025, 5-7 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill Parking Lot
Creature Feature: Otters and Mink
Slide on down to Ford Nature Center for an otter and mink pop-up educational exhibit for all ages with children's otter craft. A Park Educator will be on site at Ford Nature Center to answer your mustelid (otters, weasels, mink, etc.) questions and guide you through examining exhibit features. Walk-in. 11-2pm. Craft first come first served while supplies last. FREESunday, December 14, 2025, 11 am-2 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Winter Wonderland Hike
Join a Park Educator for some fresh air and sights of the season on a Winter Wonderland Hike. We will enjoy a moderate 1 - 2 mile walk and return to the Mill in time to check out Holiday Nights, an evening to view the Mill in all of its holiday decor. Registration required. Please register online by 12/12 or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE.Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3-4:30 pm
Outside Lanterman's Mill
Outside Lanterman's Mill
Recreational Hike
Yellow Creek Trail. Meet at the Yellow Creek Lodge at Yellow Creek Park. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9-10 am
Yellow Creek Park: Yellow Creek Lodge
Yellow Creek Park: Yellow Creek Lodge
Critter Tales: Winter at the Bird Feeder
Ages 3-5, plus adult. Winter can be great time to focus on birds! We'll read a story and learn about the birds we see at bird feeders during the Winter through fun and games. Spend some time in Nancy's Nook watching birds at the feeders. Create a natural birdfeeder to take home. Register/pay online by 12/16 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $5 per child. Please do not bring unregistered children to this program.Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10-11 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B
Throwback Thursday: Bears Den
The Wall Garden, the dams of the lakes, even the curbs in Mill Creek MetroPark are made out of native sandstone! Did you know that majority of that stone came from the Bears Den area? The surrounding area has a rich history of quarrying operations. Join a Park Educator in the warmth of Bears Den Cabin as we explore the history, geology, and stories about the area while enjoying a hot beverage (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided). Registration required. Register/pay online by 12/16 or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Adults and children 12+. $5 per person.Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bears Den Cabin
Bears Den Cabin
Walk with a Geologist: The Gorge in Winter
Winter is one of the best times to view geology! With no vegetation blocking the scenery, exposed natural structures are easy to access and see! Join a park educator as we travel back in time to explore the geology of the Gorge. Meet outside of Lanterman's Mill. Moderate 1 - 2-mile hike. Registration required. Register/pay online by 12/18 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3 per person.Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2-3:30 pm
Outside Lanterman's Mill
Outside Lanterman's Mill