Programs
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.
Fishing at the Farm
Join us at the MetroParks Farm for a fun evening of fishing! Bring your own fishing equipment or use what is available. 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-licensesFriday, April 4, 5-6:30 pm
Fishing Pond (at Disc Golf, Hole #2)
Fishing Pond (at Disc Golf, Hole #2)
Coffee With the Birds PROGRAM FULL
Spring is on it's way! Who will we see at the feeders today? Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and watch our feathered friends at the feeders in Nancy's Nook at the Ford Nature Center. A Park Educator will guide you in identifying the birds that frequent the Nature Center and interpret their behavior and ecology. Registration required; space is limited. No walk-ins. Ages 12+. Please register/pay by 4/4 online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. $5Sunday, April 6, 8:30-9:30 am
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center
Mill Creek Park: Ford Nature Center
Waterfowl Watch PROGRAM FULL
Birds have been on the move! Waterfowl and raptors are still coming through our neck of the woods on their way to more northerly destinations. Some smaller migratory early birds may also be flitting about. Take a hike to learn about and hopefully spot some of these feathered travelers. Difficulty: moderate. Distance 1-2mi. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 to register by 4/4. No walk-ins. No pets. FREESunday, April 6, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Nature Preserves: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature Preserves: Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Recreational Hike
Cascade Ravine Trail & West Cohasset Trail. Meet at the Lake Cohasset Parking Lot. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details.Wednesday, April 9, 9-10 am
Mill Creek Park: Lake Cohasset Parking Lot
Mill Creek Park: Lake Cohasset Parking Lot
Woodcock Walk
Catch a glimpse of a bird with a big personality on a night time hike in search of American Woodcocks at Collier Preserve. Difficulty: Moderate. Dress for the weather. Wear appropriate footwear. Registration required. Register by 4/9, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. Ages 13+. No walk-ins. No pets. FREEFriday, April 11, 7-8:30 pm
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
Nature Preserves: Collier Preserve
Boaters Education Course
Join us for a one day, 8-hour class in boating and water safety designed and presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Watercraft. This course covers the fundamentals of safe boating including state-required equipment, watercraft laws, navigation rules of the road, basic safety and risk management, and aids to navigation. A proficiency exam will be issued at the end of the class, and those who pass the exam will obtain a lifetime boating license that satisfies the Ohio Boater Education Requirement. **Anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 is required to have a boating license if they are going to operate a vessel more than 10 horsepower, including jet skis.** Online pre-registration is required. Call or visit Wick Recreation Area for more details: (330) 740-7114Saturday, April 12, 9 am-5 pm
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Center
Wick Recreation Area: Wick Recreation Center
Accessible Full Moon Hike - Pink Moon
Join Park staff for a moon-lit evening hike on the night of the April Pink Moon. We'll be traveling along the MetroParks Bikeway a paved, flat trail in the open countryside. Our pace will be slow and the focus will be on mindfulness in nature. In the event of inclement weather, an alternative date will be provided. Ages 12+. Register/pay by 4/10, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3Saturday, April 12, 7:30-9 pm
MetroParks Farm: MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead
MetroParks Farm: MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead
Creature Feature: Frogs
Hop on over to Ford Nature Center for a frog themed pop up educational exhibit for all ages with children's frog craft. A Park Educator will be on site at Ford Nature Center to answer your frog questions and guide you through examining exhibit features. Walk-in. 12-3pm. Craft first come first served while supplies last. Call 330.740.7107 x 129 for details. FREESunday, April 13, Noon -3 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
Mushroom Meander 101
Join Gary Davenport, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, in the warmth of the Ford Education Building as we explore Mushrooms 101. The classroom-based setting allows us to gain insights and information about local mushrooms and other fungi, their roles in nature, which ones grow in the area, and how to get involved in volunteer community science opportunities. Register by 4/16, online or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk ins, no pets. FREE.Friday, April 18, 6-7 pm
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
Ford Nature Center Classroom A
An Evening in Nature
Join a Park Educator as we enjoy an evening around the Ford Nature Center fire pit and an optional stroll around the Ford Nature Center Grounds. Learn to identify the sights and sounds of an evening in nature. Bring your own lawn chair. Registration required. Register online by 4/16 or call 330.740.7107 x 129. No walk-ins. No Pets. FREEFriday, April 18, 8-9:30 pm
Behind Education Building
Behind Education Building