CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT

 - Only 3 Weekends Left: Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer concludes Sunday, August 27! Don’t miss summer’s biggest event featuring over 1,000 lanterns illuminating the Zoo after dark.

 - The Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is traveling to Lake Erie this Thursday at East 55th Street Marina! Stop by from 4 to 8 p.m. for food, drinks, and live music from Overboard.

 - Nature Bash: Join us at the Watershed Stewardship Center this Saturday, August 12, for a full day of family fun at the Backyard Nature Bash including live music, wagon rides, native plant sale, and tips from experts.

BABY SLOW LORIS

Baby alert! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently welcomed a baby pygmy slow loris! Mom, Nova and dad, Asiago are doing great as first-time parents! Pygmy slow lorises are endangered and this birth is extra special for the Zoo population trying to maintain sustainability of this species. Guests can spot the new baby in the Primate, Cat & Aquatics building during normal Zoo hours.

HISTORIC RENOVATION

Thanks to grants and generous donations, Cleveland Metroparks carpentry team is completing the last phases of exterior renovations of the historic Squire’s Castle. Over the next few weeks, dormers and cedar shake roofing will be installed to match the original style from when the castle was first built in the 1890s. The greenspace and trails surrounding the castle will remain open throughout construction.

GOLF DISCOUNTS AND TOURNAMENTS!

Receive 20% off greens fees at all eight Cleveland Metroparks golf courses, advanced online tee times, food discounts, seasonal promotions and more by signing up for CrossCountry Mortgage’s Bonus Rounds Loyalty Program!
 
If you’ve got your swing down, there’s still spots remaining for amateur golfers looking to test their skills in the course championship events including the upcoming 2023 Women’s Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship.

UPCOMING NATURE PROGRAMS

Fri., Aug. 11: Take an evening bug safari in search of moths, beetles, spiders & more at Bugs of Huntington. Free.

Sat., Aug. 12: Explore the plants and animals along the Lake Link Trail at Nature in the City. Free.

Sun., Aug. 13:

 - Join us at Critters in the Creek in Mill Stream Run Reservation as we explore the amazing diversity of life in our creeks. Free, registration required.

 - Discover the fascinating features of frogs and owls at Live Animal Anatomy for Kids. Free, grades 4 – 6 with adult.

Wed., Aug. 16:

 - Scout the wetlands of Brookside Reservation for the American lotus in bloom at Notice the Lotus. Free.

 - Take a hike in search of elusive birds found in North Chagrin Reservation at Wading Birds Quest. Free.

Thurs., Aug. 17: Learn safety skills for your upcoming paddling excursions at Kayaking: Advance Strokes & Rescues in Hinckley Reservation. $30, registration required.