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Traveling Naturalist: Lily Pond

Our Traveling Naturalist is back on the road! Stop by the Lily Pond for a wildlife touch table and Q&A with a Park Educator. Hot chocolate available first come first served! All are invited to stop by to chat. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREE
Friday, March 27, 2026, 2-4:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Lily Pond

Creature Feature: Family Owl Pellet Dissection

Learn about the secretive world of owls! Bring the family to enjoy an educational, interactive program about Northeast Ohio's owls. Then, dissect an owl pellet and get up close in personal with an owl's lunch. One owl pellet will be provided per participant over the age of 6. Register/pay by 3/26, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2-3:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom B

Earth Hour Night Hike

Lights out! Take a night hike to celebrate Earth Hour at Collier Preserve. Learn about how the natural world depends upon the dark. Ages 12+. Difficulty: Moderate. 1.5-2mi. Registration required. Register by 3/26, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. FREE
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30-9 pm
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve

Fishing in the Park

Join us at for a fun evening of fishing! This outing is primarily for youth anglers ages 3-12 years old and will take place at the Lake Newport Boathouse off of W. Newport Drive. Fishing equipment and bait is provided for all registered youth participants. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16+ years old. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 5-6:30 pm
Lake Newport Boathouse

Park Wanderings - Daffodil Meadow Trolley

Join Educator Miss Lynn for Park Wanderings, a leisurely stroll at different Park locations. This month let's wander to Daffodil Meadow aboard the Cohasset Express trolley. Meet at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Limited seating. Register/pay by 4/15, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 Accessibility Notice: The Cohasset Express Trolley is not accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or with certain mobility impairments.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Birding the George L. Fordyce Park

Enjoy birding with Jeff Harvey on this early morning hike at the George L. Fordyce Park, 2650 W. Calla Rd. Space limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 mi. Ages 8+. Register by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. FREE
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8-9:30 am
Nature Preserves: George L. Fordyce Park

Daffodil Day Trolley Tour

Take the trolley to Daffodil Meadow as we celebrate Spring and the daffodils. Trolley boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7116 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.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11 am-Noon
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

MetroMutts: Daffodil Meadow Hike

Spring is in the air at Mill Creek MetroParks! Join us for an easy 1-mile hike along the E. Newport Hike & Bike trail leading toward Daffodil Meadow. Cost: Members are free / Non-Members $10. Call Wick Recreation Area for more information.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Noon -1 pm
E. Newport Launch Parking Lot

Daffodil Day Trolley Tour

Take the trolley to Daffodil Meadow as we celebrate Spring and the daffodils. Trolley boards at Ford Nature Center. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7116 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.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:30-1:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Trolley

Paranormal Investigation of Pioneer Pavilion

Join Park staff and the Collective Paranormal Research Society for an exclusive paranormal investigation of Pioneer Pavilion built in 1821. What makes it exclusive? Previous investigations were for up to 30 participants and for two hours. For this investigation we are limiting the number of participants to 15 people for three hours, plenty of time to interact with the investigators and the spirit energy. Adults only; 18 and older. Registration required. Register/pay by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. $40 per person.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8-11 pm
Mill Creek Park: Pioneer Pavilion
Mill Creek Park: Pioneer Pavilion Parking Lot
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