01/23/2023
Spring program registration is now open for Lake County residents. bit.ly/2WbtrpP (Listings begin on page 4)
Open registration begins January 26.
Questions: Call registration at 440-358-7275 or email [email protected].
Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park
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After Labor Day, the Environmental Learning Center building will be open when staff is present and cl
Beautiful views of a picturesque waterfall, deep ravines, creeks and an expansive wooded area await you on your journey through this park. The Environmental Learning Center is located on nearly 200 acres of beautiful and ecologically diverse open space, rich in both cultural and natural history. Two Grand River tributaries, Big Creek and Jordan Creek, run through and are protected on this property
. Park hours: 6 am to 1/2-hour past sunset
The building at the Environmental Learning Center is open when staffed; hours may vary. With much local interest in park access, Lake Metroparks opened the parkland at the Environmental Learning Center for public access. Hikers will enjoy more than 2.5 miles of trails with a variety of trail surfaces including natural surfaces, in addition to our well manicured trails. The Environmental Learning Center is the only park in our system that connects with the Greenway Corridor, a 4.8-mile paved trail links the municipalities of Painesville, Painesville Township and Concord Township. The beautiful waterfall locally known as “Chair Factory Falls” is a natural feature accessible only by a 0.3-mile pedestrian trail off of the Greenway Corridor.
01/21/2023
Spring program registration begins on Monday January 23 for Lake County residents. bit.ly/2WbtrpP (Spring programs begin on page 4)
Open registration begins January 26.
Summer Day Camp registration begins January 30.
📸 Michelle Romeo
01/16/2023
FREE: Art in Science Day at Jordan Creek Park!
Today (1/16) 9 am to 5 pm
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Join us for artistic science, explore natural sciences through interactive exhibits, make crafts and more.
Enjoy our newest story walk, "Once Upon a Northern Night,”along the Learning Loop Trail.
01/14/2023
Majestic wintery view of a waterfall at Jordan Creek Park.
📸 Bill McMinn
01/13/2023
Art in Science Day at Jordan Creek Park!
Jan. 16 • 9 am to 5 pm • FREE
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Join us for guided artistic science exploration, explore natural sciences through interactive exhibits, make crafts and more.
Follow the Learning Loop Trail and enjoy our newest story walk, "Once Upon a Northern Night.”
01/05/2023
Happy National Bird Day (Jan. 5)! Join over half a million avian admirers celebrating through a bevy of activities including bird-watching, studying birds and other bird-related activities.
Pick up a bird identification book. It will help you learn about species in your area and identify those frequenting your bird feeders.
Enhance the attraction of your backyard. Add feeders, shelter, and more. Learn what birds in your area like to eat and watch them flock to your sanctuary. National Day Calendar
Birding in Lake Metroparks: goto.LakeMetroparks.com/birding
📸 Donald Healy
12/30/2022
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday when staff is present. The building and exhibits will be closed during the holiday weekend. Regular hours resume on Monday. January 2.
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
12/24/2022
Poinsettias: Holiday Symbols from the Garden
What comes to mind when you see a poinsettia? Christmas, I’m sure. How did this plant become a symbol for this Old World holiday?
By Valerie Reinhardt, Farmpark Horticulture Manager
12/23/2022
ALERT: All Lake Metroparks buildings, Farmpark, Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, the pier at Painesville Township Park and the tower at Lake Erie Bluffs are CLOSED until further notice due to forecasted extreme weather. High winds, dangerous wind chills and snow will make conditions unsafe for staff and visitors. Parking lots and trails will not be plowed until it is safe to do so (likely Monday, December 26 due to the holiday).
Please take all recommended safety precautions and limit unnecessary travel. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe.
12/14/2022
Which birds are most commonly seen in Ohio?
Northern Cardinals were spotted most frequently last season, with an average of 91.2% of feeders in the state spotting the bird throughout the season, often in a group of three. This was followed by the...
AP cleveland.com
You've seen No. 1 on the most-seen Ohio bird list if you've come across a flash of red in the winter
12/02/2022
Family Holiday Hike and Craft
Jordan Creek Park • Dec. 7 • 7-8: 30 pm
Ages 8+ • Fee: $5 • Register: bit.ly/3Ha7Z9U
A winter walk will get us out to see what we can find in nature. We will create nature art with the items found. Headlamps will be provided.
11/02/2022
Next time you're at Jordan Creek Park, follow the Learning Loop Trail behind Adventure Play for a fun story the entire family can enjoy.
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📸 Bill Mayer
10/11/2022
Prime fall colors are right around the corner. The projection for northeast Ohio is the week of October 17!
Download a list of self-guided hikes and a leaf scavenger hunt to make the most of your fall color experience here: goto.lakemetroparks.com/bingewalk-fall-foliage
📸 kymliveshere
10/10/2022
Mimi Vanderhaven | Your fall adventure bucket list isn’t complete without a visit to…
What does one autumn leaf say to another? I’m falling for you.
Find out where the choice spots are for leaf-peeping for Best Family Destination, Most Romantic Spot, For the Serious Adventurer and Prime Hiking.
📸 Sandra Dulla
What does one autumn leaf say to another? I’m falling for you. Pardon the cheesy joke, darlings, but Mimi is falling—head over stiletto heels for the…
10/06/2022
Lake County offers many parks to experience amazing views of fall colors. Download a list of some of our favorite self-guided fall-foliage hikes here: bit.ly/3Vj14A7
PLUS find a checklist of different types of leaves that can be found in our parks.
10/01/2022
Woolly bear…what does winter have in store for us? ❄️
Jordan Creek Park
📸 Romeo
09/30/2022
Adventure Play at Jordan Creek Park is open. This interactive area is designed to engage children in creative and imaginative nature discovery activities.
Adventure Play open sunrise to sunset.
Jordan Creek Park is open 6 am to 11 pm daily.
📸 Megan Nelson
09/30/2022
09/01/2022
Exploring the outdoors is what Adventure Play is all about. Whether you are building a fort, testing your climbing and balance skills or sliding down the zip line, you will find it in all this free, natural playground at Jordan Creek Park.
goto.LakeMetroparks.com/jordan-creek-park
📸 Kim (Instagram: wearlovewanders)
08/31/2022
Jordan Creek Park | Lake Metroparks
PLEASE NOTE: Adventure Play at Jordan Creek Park will be closed from 8 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, August 31 for tree maintenance.
There may also be limited access to the Ridge and Research Station Loop trails.
Check back for updates.
Park info and map: goto.LakeMetroparks.com/jordan-creek-park
Beautiful views of ravines, creeks and woods await you on your journey through this park.
07/24/2022
Fall program registration begins at 8 am on Monday, July 25 for Lake County residents. All Farmpark members may register for Farmpark programs beginning July 25. bit.ly/2WbtrpP
Open registration begins Thursday, July 28.
📸 Mike Kozar
07/22/2022
Monarch butterflies are now an endangered species
The migratory monarch butterfly—the iconic subspecies common to North America—was declared endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the global leading authority on the status of biological diversity. Read more...
The IUCN also announced that sturgeon are in rapid decline, while tiger populations are stabilizing.
07/22/2022
Fall program registration begins at 8 am on Monday, July 25 for Lake County residents. All Farmpark members may register for Farmpark programs beginning July 25. bit.ly/2WbtrpP
Open registration begins Thursday, July 28.
📸 Mike Kozar
07/20/2022
10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker
What does “pileated” mean, and how the heck do you say it? Learn this and much more with these 10 fun facts. National Audubon Society
From their flaming red crest to their maniacal laughing calls, this is one bird you don’t want to miss.
07/18/2022
Novice hikers may think they need expensive gear or ambitious destinations when, in fact, the only requirement is a desire to get outside. Here's a primer for hiking newbies: bit.ly/3PhsyT8 The Frederick News-Post
📸 Jim Marquardt
07/02/2022
Pop-Up Program! Archery Basics! This is a beginner's introduction to the sport. Learn safety practices then take aim at the targets using bows and arrows.
Jordan Creek Park • July 25 or August 9 • 5 to 6:30 pm
Fee: $5 • Register: bit.ly/3R36XPq
07/01/2022
Looking for a place explore nature on July 4? The Environmental Learning Center will be open for discovery 9 am to 5 pm.
📷 mylifewithmymini
06/29/2022
In honor of , show us your favorite muddy moments in our park!
📸 Amanda Lightner
06/24/2022
Are we your favorite family destination? The News-Herald is asking to help them select the Best of the Best Family Destination in Northeast Ohio. Cast your vote by July 8. To vote, click here: bit.ly/3OHIM79.
📸 Bethany Grodell
06/20/2022
Creek walk rock drop
Looking for a way to keep cool that’s close to home and FREE? Go for a creek walk in a park near you! Check out locations and a scavenger hunt of what you can find in the creeks/rivers:
goto.LakeMetroparks.com/bingewalk-creek-walk
06/17/2022
What's in the water? Come and see at Jordan Creek Park with one of our new Creek Kits, filled with everything you need to explore. Check one out from the Environmental Learning Center 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. They are FREE and available on first-come first-served basis. ID required.
06/15/2022
Lake Metroparks encourages you to Binge Walk your Parks this year. Cool off this summer with this guide to creek walks in your parks: goto.lakemetroparks.com/bingewalk-creek-walk
Look for wildlife along the way!
📸 Michelle Romeo
06/13/2022
Name that Frog Contest! Use the reactions below to vote for your favorite name for the Jordan Creek gray tree frog. Voting ends Sunday, June 19.
06/13/2022
Eastern tiger swallowtails are very large insects. When basking in the sun, their outspread wings can be 3 to 5.5 inches from tip to tip.
Their colors are vibrant. Broad yellow wings are edged by black and with four stripes, like tapering chevrons from the forewing margins downward into the yellow wings. The bottom edges of the hind wings are especially colorful with bluish scales and one or more red spots. U.S. Department of Agriculture
📸 bnr0478 (Instagram)
06/08/2022
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.
—Thich Nhat Hanh
Jordan Creek Park
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📸 kymliveshere
06/07/2022
Discover the many waterfalls along 3/4-mile stretch of creek you can explore at Jordan Creek Park.
📸 Amelia Doyles
05/31/2022
We're looking for great teen volunteers to help with day camps! If you are 13 to 17 years old and like working with younger children, our camp program needs you.
Complete an online application at goto.lakemetroparks.com/volunteer (if you are not already one of our registered volunteers). Volunteers must commit to a full week of camp. For more information, call 440-585-3041 x6418.
05/12/2022
Check this out! This is the first image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy. It's the first direct visual evidence of the presence of this black hole. Link to article below.
No, this is not a test.
You are looking at THE first image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy the Milky Way. This image was captured using the Event Horizon Telescope — a planet-scale array of radio telescopes that emerged from decades of NSF support and was forged through international collaboration. Learn more: https://bit.ly/38rC85z.
05/10/2022
Adventure Play at Jordan Creek Park is now open! Maneuver through obstacles that challenge balance and climbing ability including a zipline, slackline forest, lookout towers connected by a 30-foot rope bridge, the Noble Wall, which stands 15 feet tall that you can traverse across and more.
More information:
goto.lakemetroparks.com/adventure-play
📸 Bethany/CLEwithKids
04/28/2022
This summer, try archery, birding, fishing, hiking and more at one of Lake Metroparks' summer programs. Registration is now open! Visit bit.ly/37z63Zo to view programs.
Please note: Our registration system no longer supports Internet Explorer.
📸 Michelle Romeo
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Creek walk rock drop
Looking for a way to keep cool that’s close to home and FREE? Go for a creek walk in a park near you! Check out locations and a scavenger hunt of what you can find in the creeks/rivers: goto.LakeMetroparks.com/bingewalk-creek-walk
Spring peepers at Girdled Road Reservation
Spring peepers: A welcome sound of spring! (Turn the volume up!) Spring peepers are small tree frogs. Their bodies have smooth skin in shades of tan, brown, green, or gray, with lines that form an X-shaped pattern on their backs. Their bellies are white to cream-colored, and they have dark bands on their legs and a dark line between their eyes. They are well camouflaged to look like tree bark and have some ability to make themselves lighter or darker in order to better match their surroundings. National Wildlife Federation 📷 Martin McGuan
Lake Metroparks Winter 2022 Photo Contest album
It's time to vote for your favorite winter photo! Here is a quick peek at the 32 finalists in the Lake Metroparks Winter 2022 photo contest. Vote here: https://bit.ly/3hk4qQk. Winner to be announced February 28.
Backyard Bird Feeding
Return of the Turkey Vultures
StoryWalk (r) trail at the Environmental Learning Center
National Seed Swap Day
Waterfowl Rescue - How You Can Help
Hand washing experiment
Making sure your hands are clean is crucial to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There are many ways that we clean our hands but, do they all work the same? Let’s find out by doing an experiment using fluorescent powder as germs on our hands. We will be using hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and soap with water to clean our hands to see which method works best.
What's in your pen?
What is in your pen? Have you ever considered there is more to the different types of ink than meets the naked eye? Watch as we use a procedure called chromatography to separate the pigments from a Sharpie permanent black marker, an Expo dry erase black marker, and a Mr. Sketch scented brown marker to see what colors are in them. What's your guess?
It's Turtle Time!
It's turtle time! Please keep a watchful eye out for turtles crossing the road this time of year. Females are on the move to lay their eggs close by where they laid them last year. Sometimes they must cross a road to do this. Enjoy our turtle video as Sarah provides you with information about different types of turtles and what to do if you find one alongside or on the road. The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center is closed to the public and we are unable to accept new animals until further notice. If you find an injured turtle or other wildlife, please visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/wildlifecenter for helpful information and for a list of other wildlife rehabilitation facilities that may be able to help.
Woodpeckers at Pete's Pond Preserve
“Knock-Knock!" Ohio has seven species of woodpeckers including the pileated and red-headed woodpeckers. Learn some really cool facts about them in this video. For more information about woodpeckers visit j.mp/3hZXDKT.
Turtles in Lake Metroparks
Ohio is home to 12 species of turtles! Although not all of these species are found in Lake County, it's likely you'll find a turtle at many of our parks. Find out what species we found at Concord Woods Nature Park and learn why turtles need our help!
Animal tracking
Do you ever wonder what kind of wildlife is nearby? Animal tracking can be a fun way to explore the outdoors and you don’t need to rely solely on an animal’s footprints to get a good idea of what critters are around you. Animal evidence is all around you, you just have to know what to look for.
Animal tracking
Do you ever wonder what kind of wildlife is nearby? Animal tracking can be a fun way to explore the outdoors and you don’t need to rely solely on an animal’s footprints to get a good idea of what critters are around you. Animal evidence is all around you, you just have to know what to look for.
What should you do if you see a baby fawn?
Who is one of the most adorable baby animals? Fawns of course. It’s hard not to fall in love with these beautiful babies if you find one. For your safety and the fawns, please make sure you love them from a safe distance. The more we hang around them or if we touch them, we are alerting predators to their location and keeping mom away. Please know the mom is nearby and will come to take care of her fawn but only when she knows it’s safe to do so. She only visits and feeds her baby a few times a day until it’s old enough to keep up with her. The fawn knows to lay still and quiet between visits. If you see a fawn are concerned, please visit our website or call 1-800-WILDLIFE for more information BEFORE handling or moving the fawn, The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center is closed and we are unable to accept any new animals until further notice. Answers to frequently asked questions about injured or orphaned wildlife along with contact information for other rehab centers that may be open can be found at goto.lakemetroparks.com/wildlifecenter.
Air pressure experiment at the Environmental Learning Center
Science is awesome! One of the most amazing things around us that we can't see is air pressure. It pushes on us every day all day and yet, we don't feel it. Join Heather as she explores the exciting side of air pressure at the Environmental Learning Center. Can you feel it?
How do you identify a tree?
Did you know there are more than 60,000 species of trees around the world? Trees are crucial to this planet. They provide oxygen to breathe and food to eat; while also helping prevent erosion and provide homes for wildlife. The list is endless. In Ohio alone, there are 100 species of trees such as sycamores, maples, oaks and walnuts. Join Interpretive Naturalist Caitlin as she explores some of those native Ohio trees.
Floodplain at Big Creek at Liberty Hollow
Floodplains are valuable ecosystems that provide essential habitat for plants and wildlife, improve water quality and help protect communities and manmade structures from flooding. Big Creek at Liberty Hollow is a beautiful park and a prime example of a floodplain. Join Naturalist Amber to learn exactly what a floodplain is and what trees thrive in this environment!
Blair Ridge Park
Blair Ridge Park, located in Leroy Twp., was once owned by conservationist James Storer, who preserved the land and bequeathed it to Lake Metroparks. Many of the features of Storer’s home remain, including stone walls that enclose the final resting place of beloved guide dogs that served him during his active and productive life; a bell tower featuring bells inscribed to honor Jim’s late wife, Ann; and the guide rope Jim installed along the edge of a ravine so that he could enjoy walks in nature. While not open to the public, Blair Ridge Park is used for Lake Metroparks’ programs and day camps and by permit for tent/group camping, shelter reservations and pond fishing. For park information visit goto.lakemetroparks.com/blair-ridge-park
Checking Bluebird Nest Boxes
How do you monitor a bluebird nest? Naturalist Kirsten explains as we check birdhouses for spring babies! Learn more about monitoring bluebird nest boxes including how to identify nests and eggs by species: j.mp/2TKthBy
Restoring the floodplain at Pleasant Valley Park
Prior to becoming a park, Pleasant Valley was home to a thriving commercial nursery. Lake Metroparks has returned the land, located along the banks of the Chagrin River, to its original state as a flood plain. Just how does one accomplish such a feat? Watch and learn with Naturalist Tony! Visit Pleasant Valley Park: goto.lakemetroparks.com/pleasant-valley-park
Greenway Corridor: Car-free recreation
Lake Metroparks is widely diverse with something to offer for everyone. Take the Greenway Corridor for instance. Nearly five miles of car-free recreation stretching from Painesville to Concord Twp. And located just off the path is one of the most breathtaking views you'll find anywhere in northeast Ohio. Find the Greenway Corridor here: goto.lakemetroparks.com/greenway-corridor
Elephant Toothpast science experiment
Elephant Toothpaste Do you love science? We sure do! Take a look at this awesome chemical reaction experiment. How do we know it’s a chemical reaction instead of a physical one? Because it creates a whole new substance from the ingredients mixing together. We call it an exothermic reaction because it gives off heat as a bi-product. Post a picture of an experiment you have done at home in the comments below!
Lake Metroparks Wetlands
Wetlands play a crucial role in the natural world. Filtering out toxins from the environment, preventing flooding and providing habitat for countless animals and plants are just a few of them. Wetlands are threatened around the world. Ohio has lost 90% of its wetlands over the past 200 years. These natural habitats will never be truly replaced, so it is important that the ones remaining be preserved. Work is being done to rebuild some that have been lost. Explore a wetland in this video and see what lies within these natural wonders.
What is an estuary? | Lake Metroparks Arcola Creek Park
The extreme northeast corner of Lake County holds a secret. A large wetland and estuary habitat that is home to dozens of nesting and migratory birds. Learn a little about Arcola Creek Estuary and how this wetland formed. Learn more about Arcola Creek Park: goto.lakemetroparks.com/arcola-creek-park
Garlic mustard
Looking for some productive exercise? You can help spring wildflowers thrive in your local forests by weeding out this competing invasive species, garlic mustard.
Wildlife evidence at Pete's Pond Preserve | Lake Metroparks
Wildlife leave behind clues that tell us where they've been and what they've been doing, we just have to look! Join a naturalist at Pete's Pond Preserve and see if you can solve the case of "What animal did this?" Where's Pete's Pond Preserve? goto.lakemetroparks.com/petes-pond-preserve
Grand River at Riverview Park
At 712 square miles, the Grand River Watershed is one of the largest in northeast Ohio. A state-designated Scenic and Wild River, the Grand River has the most aquatic biodiversity of any Lake Erie tributary in Ohio. It also provides some of the most essential habitat and beautiful vistas in the state.
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MLK Jr. day events, where will you spend your day?
✅ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
✅ Cleveland Museum of Natural History
✅ The Cleveland Museum of Art
✅ Penitentiary Glen Metroparks
✅ Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park
✅ Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
And more local events:
✅ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
✅ Cleveland Museum of Natural History
✅ The Cleveland Museum of Art
✅ Penitentiary Glen Metroparks
✅ Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park
✅ Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
And more local events:
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday when staff is present. The building and exhibits will be closed during the holiday weekend. Regular hours resume on Monday. January 2.
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday when staff is present. The building and exhibits will be closed during the holiday weekend. Regular hours resume on Monday. January 2.
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday when staff is present. The building and exhibits will be closed during the holiday weekend. Regular hours resume on Monday. January 2.
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday when staff is present. The building and exhibits will be closed during the holiday weekend. Regular hours resume on Monday. January 2.
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
Park open 6 am - 11 pm
📸 Tracy (mommingincle)
Jordan Creek Park is located on beautiful and ecologically-diverse open space, rich in both cultural and natural history. Hikers will enjoy more than 2.5 miles of trails with a variety of trail surfaces including natural surfaces, in addition to well-manicured trails. Two Grand River tributaries, Big Creek and Jordan Creek run through this property.
Adventure Play is designed to engage children in creative and imaginative nature discovery activities. It has elements and obstacles that challenge balance and climbing ability.
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is a destination for school field trips and many other science and nature-oriented educational programs.
Photo by Ellen Hochschild.
Adventure Play is designed to engage children in creative and imaginative nature discovery activities. It has elements and obstacles that challenge balance and climbing ability.
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is a destination for school field trips and many other science and nature-oriented educational programs.
Photo by Ellen Hochschild.
Explore nature with inspiration and art projects! Come discover and be creative with nature through hands-on activities at Art in Nature Day at the Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park.
This free event is open today (2-21) until 5 pm.
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This free event is open today (2-21) until 5 pm.
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Do you love science and experiments? Join us for Science Day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park! Go for a guided adventure with a hike and hands-on experiments. Hours: 9 am to 5 pm.
Free. No registration is required. j.mp/3fs5zEu
📷 by Abby Begeman
Free. No registration is required. j.mp/3fs5zEu
📷 by Abby Begeman
Upcoming holiday hours:
Penitentiary Glen Reservation (Nature Center and the Wildlife Yard): Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Open until noon Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: Open Tuesday through Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Open until noon New Year's Eve.
Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park: Open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Open until noon Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
📷 by Jim Marquardt and Linda Lowe
Penitentiary Glen Reservation (Nature Center and the Wildlife Yard): Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Open until noon Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas Day.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark: Open Tuesday through Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Open until noon New Year's Eve.
Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park: Open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Open until noon Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
📷 by Jim Marquardt and Linda Lowe
“Took Lily to the cutest nature center (Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park) and had a blast!” ☀️🍂🐛🐞
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📷 by Andrea Davis
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📷 by Andrea Davis
Any chance anyone found a set of keys in the parking lot of Jordan creek park? We were there yesterday 6/16 Close to the Porta potty near the kids area?
They would be on a blue nursing lanyard
They would be on a blue nursing lanyard
Welcome to Jordan Creek Park!
The park is located on beautiful and ecologically-diverse open space, rich in both cultural and natural history. Hikers will enjoy more than 2.5 miles of trails with a variety of trail surfaces including natural surfaces, in addition to well-manicured trails. Two Grand River tributaries, Big Creek and Jordan Creek, run through this property.
The all-new Adventure Play is designed to engage children in creative and imaginative nature discovery activities. It has elements and obstacles that challenge balance and climbing ability. Powered by Ganley Subaru East.
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is a destination for school field trips and many other science and nature-oriented educational programs.
The park is located on beautiful and ecologically-diverse open space, rich in both cultural and natural history. Hikers will enjoy more than 2.5 miles of trails with a variety of trail surfaces including natural surfaces, in addition to well-manicured trails. Two Grand River tributaries, Big Creek and Jordan Creek, run through this property.
The all-new Adventure Play is designed to engage children in creative and imaginative nature discovery activities. It has elements and obstacles that challenge balance and climbing ability. Powered by Ganley Subaru East.
The Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park is a destination for school field trips and many other science and nature-oriented educational programs.
🌲🌲 What A Beautiful Hike 🌲🌲
Thank you to everyone who came out to walk!
And the poochies 🐶🐕🦮
It was a wonderful hike here at Environmental Learning Center
We had a good time! ❤️
Make it an absolutely wonderful day everyone from Home Grown 😁👋👍😁
Thank you to everyone who came out to walk!
And the poochies 🐶🐕🦮
It was a wonderful hike here at Environmental Learning Center
We had a good time! ❤️
Make it an absolutely wonderful day everyone from Home Grown 😁👋👍😁
Don't Worry, You'll Be Able To Enjoy Lake Metroparks
Environmental Learning Center Center Plenty By Week's End.
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Environmental Learning Center Center Plenty By Week's End.
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Looking for a great late winter/early spring activity? Come to the Environmental Learning Center for the NEW StoryWalk®! Stroll through the woods while reading a great tale. While enjoying the story, you'll also come across some activities you can do on the spot. We are excited to see you out on the trails!
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