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End of Summer Trolley Tour -PROGRAM FULL

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/26, 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, September 28, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

End of Summer Trolley Tour -PROGRAM FULL

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/28, 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, September 30, 1:30-2:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

End of Summer Trolley Tour

Enjoy the last days Summer in Mill Creek Park with natural and historic views aboard the Cohasset Express. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by 9/28, 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, September 30, 3-4 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Forest Babies

Join Park staff for Forest Babies, a program for your youngest ones, ages 1-3 years old. Enjoy bonding time together while exploring the trails at Ford Nature Center and then create a simple nature craft or complete an activity to take home. Please be sure you and your little one are dressed for the weather as this program will include outdoor nature time. Register/pay online for your Forest Baby (adults need not register) by 9/29 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Only registered children may attend. Please do not bring unregistered children to this program. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 per child.
Wednesday, October 1, 10-11 am
Ford Nature Center Classroom A

Traveling Naturalist: Scholl Pavilion

Ford Nature Center hits the road! A Park Educator will be on site at Scholl Pavilion with a wildlife artifact touch table. All are welcome to stop by and chat! Weather dependent. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREE
Friday, October 3, 3:30-5:45 pm
Mill Creek Park: Scholl Recreation Area Parking Lot

Disc Golf 101

Join us at the MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course to learn the basic fundamentals needed to understand and play disc golf. Bring your own disc or rent a disc from us for $2.50 per disc. Meeting Dates: 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 @ 5:00-6:30 PM. Complimentary instruction (for beginners) from 4:30-5:00 PM. Rented discs must be turned in by 6:30 PM. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, October 3, 4:30-6:30 pm
Hole #2 (Field Course)

Fishing at the Farm

Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! Fishing equipment for children is provided for up to 10 youth participants Meet at the fishing pond near disc golf hole #2. Meeting Dates: 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 @ 5:00-6:30 PM. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. To purchase a fishing license prior to the program date(s), please visit: https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses
Friday, October 3, 5-6:30 pm
Fishing Pond (at Disc Golf, Hole #2)

Haunted Trolley Tour - Ghosts & Legends of Mill Creek Park

Is Mill Creek Park Haunted? Journey into the Park at night aboard the Cohasset Express trolley to look for ghostly figures and unexplained orbs of light while docents share otherworldly stories. Don't miss this nighttime adventure in the Park. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Ages 12 and older. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Register/pay by 10/1, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $20
Friday, October 3, 6:45-8 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Haunted Mill? in the Dark of the Night

Is Lanterman's Mill haunted? Join local paranormal group to investigate the mill in the dark of night and decide for yourself. Lanterns will guide your path during your visit. Adults only; 18 and up. Space limited. Registration required. Register/pay by 10/2, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Fee $25
Saturday, October 4, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lanterman's Mill

October Full Moon Hike - Hunter's Moon

Hike the Park after dark! Join Park staff for a moon-lit hike through the woods at Mill Creek MetroParks' Farm. Ages 12+. Difficulty: moderate 2mi. Muddy/uneven terrain possible. Register/pay online by 10/4 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3
Saturday, October 4, 6:30-8:30 pm
MetroParks Farm: MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead
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