Throughout the duration of MCMP events, programs and/or classes, there are opportunities for photographic and video coverage by MCMP which may include your
participation or observance of the activity. MCMP reserves the right to use the photos and video at its discretion for media
coverage and promotional materials, including broadcasts, reports, publications, social media and marketing materials of MCMP.
If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded at the event, please let the photographer or videographer know prior to
being photographed or videotaped. MCMP shall otherwise assume that it has your permission to photograph or video you and/or
your child's involvement and participation in this activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Community
Engagement Department at 330.702.3000 ext. 120.
Join Park staff for Forest Babies, a program for our youngest ones, ages 1-3 years old. Enjoy bonding time together while exploring the sights and sounds of the barns at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm and 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 by 8/4 online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $5 per child.
Rock the Park - a Geological Exploration of Mill Creek Park
Ever wonder how Mill Creek Park was formed? For much of geologic history, Ohio was underwater and near the equator! Join us on the Cohasset Express Trolley as we travel back over 300 million years and explore the formation of the Park throughout geologic time. Learn about the bedrock of the Park and how the Ice Age shaped the Park that we all love. Where possible, we will hop off to investigate geologic features up close. Trolley boards at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Register/pay by 8/5, 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.
Thursday, August 7, 6-8 pm Fellows Riverside Gardens Parking Lot
Explore native wildflowers and other plants with Gary Davenport, an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, and a Park Educator on an evening leisurely hike at the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve (4448 McGuffey Rd, Lowellville, OH 44436). Registration required. There are no restrooms on site. Please register by 8/6 online or call 330.740.7107 ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3 per person.
Friday, August 8, 6-7:30 pm McGuffey Wildlife Preserve
Greet the day with a sunrise paddle around Lake Glacier. Learn about local flora and fauna on this relaxed guided interpretive kayak program. Limited kayaks available to rent or bring your own kayak. Ages 18+. Registration required. Register / pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $15 to rent a kayak, $5 to bring your own kayak.
Saturday, August 9, 6:30-8 am Mill Creek Park: Lake Glacier Boathouse
Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Gary Davenport and a Park Educator to find interesting fungi of the area. Meet at the parking lot of McGuffey Wildlife Preserve (4448 McGuffey Rd, Lowellville, OH 44436). Hike may be up to 1.5 miles with uneven and wet terrain. Dress for the weather. Wear water-resistant footwear and bring a mushroom field guide if you have one. Registration required. Register/pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No restroom on site. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, August 9, 10-11:30 am McGuffey Wildlife Preserve
Ford Nature Center hits the road! A Park Educator will be on site at the Fellows Riverside Gardens 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
Calling all 1st-3rd graders! Join our new program - Nature Explorers - where each month we will explore nature through experiments and hands-on activities. This month is Kitchen Science! Let's whip up a little kitchen chemistry with food science including some tasty treats. This is a child only program. Parents will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $7
Saturday, August 9, 1-2 pm MetroParks Farm: McMahon Hall
Join a park educator as we travel back in time to explore the geology of Yellow Creek Park! Explore the powerful nature of water as we learn about the geology of the beautiful, exposed sandstone cliffs. Total distance hikes will vary 2 to 3 miles depending on the overall interest of the group. Meet at Hopewell Furnace Parking Lot. Waterproof shoes or hiking sandals recommended - we will get our feet wet while exploring, we will be crossing the stream multiple times to reach the Hopewell Furnace! Registration required. Register by 8/7 online or call 330.740.7107 x129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Saturday, August 9, 2-3:30 pm Hopewell Furnace Parking Lot
Join Park Educators for a moon-lit evening walk through George L. Fordyce Park (formerly Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary) and enjoy nature's sounds and sights all under the Full Sturgeon Moon! In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. Ages 12+. Difficulty: moderate terrain, 2 miles. Register/pay by 8/7, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3 per person.
Saturday, August 9, 8-9:30 pm George L. Fordyce Park (formally Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary)