Check out these upcoming events but for the full list of available opportunities, visit our programs page. Enjoy the winter season on 10 hikes in at least 5 different parks between November 1, and March 1, The naturalist staff has been busy planning hikes that will encourage you to get out and discover how special the winter season in the Lorain County Metro Parks truly is.
So, zip up your winter coat, pull on your winter boots, and join us for the NEW Winter Wanderings program! Participants may choose from naturalist-led hikes, self-guided or a combination of both, therefore, staff signatures are not required. Buttons will be available when you drop off your completed form. Treat your sweets to an evening Candy Land event that's sure to be fun for the whole family!
Drop in for games and activities both indoors and out, plus refreshments in the Orchid Room! The fee includes access to the Conservatory's Candy Land-themed seasonal display. Bring along a camera or phone for a family photo opportunity! Coyotes howl, trees creak, owls call, ice cracks, and snow silently falls. Join us at the French Creek Nature Center for an evening dedicated to the mystery of nature during winter nights.
Participate in full moon hikes, a silhouette trail, owl pellet dissection, crafts, stargazing and smores by the fire, a winter insect station, and The Mary and Larry Show with a special animal guest! Pre-registration required. Join us for an evening stroll through the garden with the one s you love. Romantic tunes will fill the cool night air as you walk by fire pits and luminaries that will warm and light your way.
Enjoy hot beverages and sweet treats as well as a special something to share with a loved one. Arrival times are staggered to reduce wait time for beverages and to allow for spacing along the trail. Maple Sugaring Open House and Guided Hikes - February is when the ideal conditions for the running of maple sap typically begins. This year, we will be tapping the Carlisle maple trees on February 12 and converting that sap to syrup in our beautiful Sugar Shack--which opened 25 years ago!
