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Recreational Hikes

Meet at Golf Course Overflow Parking Lot on West Golf Drive. Easy, 2-4 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA 330.740.7114 for details.
Wednesday, April 26, 9-10 am
Golf Course overflow lot on W. Golf Drive

iNaturalist BioBlitz at Sawmill Creek

Join the new park educator, Zack Felger, for this citizen-science event. We will catalogue the flora and fauna of the preserve using the iNaturalist app. Bring a smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded and an account created beforehand. Parking is available off South Turner Road. No restroom facilities on-site. Dress for the weather; waterproof boots are recommended. Register online by 4/28 or call 330.740.7116 for more information. No pets. No walk-ins. Free.
Sunday, April 30, 1-3 pm
parking lot

May Full Moon Hike

Join Park Educators for a hike under the Full Moon. Dress for the weather and be prepared for a moderate-challenging 3.5 mile hike. Meet at Ford Nature Center on Old Furnace Rd. Registration required. Register/pay by 05/03, online or call 330.740.7116 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3.
Friday, May 5, 8-9:30 pm
Parking Lot

Recreational Hikes

Meet at the Lanterman's mill Overflow Lot on East Park Drive. Moderate 2-4 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA 330.740.7114 for details.
Wednesday, May 10, 9-10 am
Lanterman's Mill OverFlow lot on E. Park Drive

Tree-Mendous Hike

Join a Park Educator for a Mill Creek Park adventure as we explore nature's puzzle and how it all fits together. Moderately challenging 5-mile hike. Wear boots. Dress for the weather. Meet at Ford Nature Center on Old Furnace Rd. Registration required. Register/pay by 5/14, online or call 330.740.7116 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Free
Tuesday, May 16, 6-7:30 pm
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center Parking Lot

Frog Walk PROGRAM FULL

Join a Park Educator as we learn about and search for frogs at Vickers Nature Preserve! Hike will be 1.5-miles; please wear close-toed shoes. Meet at Vickers Pavilion, parking on Akron-Canfield Rd. (Rt. 224) Register by 05/15 online or call 330.740.7116. No Walk-ins. No pets. Free.
Wednesday, May 17, 8-9 pm
Vickers Pavilion

CANCELLED Wildlife Wonders Hike

Join a Park Educator for a moderately challenging 3-mile hike in the search for signs of wildlife. Please print and fill out the liability waiver ahead of time or show up 10 minutes early to fill one out. Meet at the Ford Nature Center (classroom A) on Old Furnace Road. Dress for the weather. Boots recommended. Registration required. Register/pay by 5/18, online or call 330.740.7116. No walk ins. No pets. Free.
Saturday, May 20, 1-3 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A

Recreational Hikes

Meet at the East Newport Boat launch. Moderate 1-3 miles. Volunteer led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA 330.740.7114 for details.
Wednesday, May 24, 9-10 am
E Newport Boat Launch

Mindful Meandering; 'Forest Bathing' Hike

Join a Park Educator on a peaceful meander through the park. Learn new ways to tap into your senses and reconnect with nature using Japanese forest bathing principles. No actual bathing in water, rather just appreciating nature from a different perspective. Meet at The Flats Parking Lot. Hike will be no longer than 1-mile. Dress for the weather. Register by 05/22, online or call 330.740.7116. No walk-ins. No Pets. Free
Wednesday, May 24, 6-7 pm
Parking Lot

Mammal March PROGRAM FULL

Join a Park Educator as we discover the diverse and fascinating mammals of Mill Creek MetroParks. We will explore their habitats and behaviors in an engaging and informative hike through the park. Moderately challenging 3-mile hike. Wear boots. Dress for the weather. Meet at Ford Nature Center on Old Furnace Rd. Registration required. Register by 6/2, online or call 330.740.7116 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. Free
Sunday, June 4, 1-3 pm
Mill Creek Park: FNC Education Classroom A
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