- A baby gorilla was born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and can be seen alongside mom and the troop daily at the Zoo’s Primate, Cat & Aquatics building! Check out this video update from Dr. Elena Less.

 - Happy Hour Tonight: Take in the beauty of Lake Erie, food trucks and live music from Cleveland’s Breakfast Club at the Historic U.S. Coast Guard Station from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet.

 - Look Ahead: Sign up for a Cleveland Metroparks Bus Tour for a wide variety of immersive nature exploration from rare species to beautiful landscapes.

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FREE SUMMER LEARNING FOR KIDS

There are just a few weeks left for Cleveland Metroparks’ award-winning Kids Nature Lunch & Learn series. The free summer learning series with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank connects youth with limited access to learning opportunities across the Park District. There are remaining dates Wednesdays at Euclid Creek Reservation’s Highland Picnic Area, Thursdays at Bedford Reservation’s Hemlock Creek Picnic Area and Fridays at Lakefront Reservation near Edgewater Beach.

POLLINATORS ARE BUZZING!

Throughout summertime, pollinators are busy buzzing around all of Cleveland Metroparks in search of the tasty nectar hidden within flowers. While they are gathering nectar from a variety of flowers, they’re continually pollinating them, and helping each plant successfully reproduce. Stop by the gardens surrounding our nature centers to witness the mutually beneficial relationship between the flower and pollinator.

UPCOMING NATURE PROGRAMS

Fri., July 28:

 - Bring your preschooler to explore the woods of Bedford Reservation at Preschoolers: Hike with Me. Free, ages 2-5 with adult.

Sat., July 29:

 - Come out to the family-friendly Bug Bonanza at West Creek Reservation for face painting, bug catching and up-close demonstrations. Free.  

 - Wander through the woodlands of Rocky River Reservation and learn how to keep our local ecosystems growing at Plants and Pollinators. Free.

 - Learn about local fungi at Mushroom Hike at North Chagrin Reservation. Free.

Sun., July 30:

 - Explore the water of West Creek and search for what’s living there at Nature Sprouts: Who’s in the Water? Free, ages 3-5 with adult.
 
Tues., August 1:

 - Come learn the basics of mountain biking in West Creek Reservation at Try-It: Mountain Biking. $5, registration required.