CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT

 - There’s only a few dates remaining to experience Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC! Don’t miss Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights.

 - 2024 is almost here! Learn about recently completed projects and exciting additions to come in the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s recent story: Cleveland Metroparks adds gems to Emerald Necklace by leveraging big grants, partnerships.

 - Shop in the parks! Visit Cleveland Metroparks Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Mastick Woods Clubhouse and get that perfect gift for all nature lovers. The shop is open on select dates until January 7.

EMBRACING WINTER IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS

Celebrate the winter solstice with this scenic highlight video of the beauty of wintertime in the Emerald Necklace.

WINTER BREAK CAMPS OFFER AN ADVENTURE FOR EVERY CHILD

There’s still time to sign up for Winter Break Camps! From crafts and games, to hikes and waterfalls, the camps offer a great way to get the kids out of the house and into nature during winter break. Register today!

FIRESIDE CONCERTS RETURN TO SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION IN JANUARY

The Fireside Concert Series is returning to Look About Lodge on Fridays beginning January 19!  Get comfortable by the fire and enjoy performances by local bands in the historic lodge that was built in 1938. Register today to secure your spot.

Look About Lodge Concert

STAY COZY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT MERWIN'S WHARF

Reservable igloos have returned to Merwin’s Wharf for your next group outing. The fully furnished, heated and decorated igloos provide a unique dining experience with views of the Cuyahoga River in a winter landscape.

UPCOMING NATURE PROGRAMS

Thurs., Dec. 21: Join a naturalist for a brief hike in search of winter animals at After School Hike: Signs of Animals. Free.
 
Fri., Dec. 22: Take a fresh-air break on your day off of school at No-School Nature Day in North Chagrin Reservation. Free.
 
Sat., Dec. 23: Sit by the fire and play a nature themed board game at Fireside Nature Board Games in West Creek Reservation. Free.
 
Wed., Dec. 27:
 - Hike by the light of the moon in West Creek Reservation at Full Moon: Last of the Year Hike. Free.
 - Identify commonly seen birds and learn fun facts about them as part of a community science project at Winter Backyard Birding in North Chagrin Reservation. Free.

Thurs., Dec. 28: Stop by Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation for CanalWay’s Winter Family Fun Day and experience indoor and outdoor activities including hikes, a storybook trail and more. Free, ages 4 – 8 years with adult.