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SPECIAL ISSUE
SEPTEMBER 2020
Monarch Migration
A journey through the
monarch lifecycle
Nature Shop
Shop new fall merchandise
exclusively online
Forest Health
Looking at the forest,
trees and beyond
Sled Riding at
Majestic displays
Big Met Golf at the Zoo’s
Course
Asian Lantern Festival
Extended through Sept. 20
Choose a Drive-through
or Walk-through
Experience
Details & Tickets at FutureForWildlife.org/lanterns
2 Emerald Necklace September 2020
Now through September 20 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Asian Lantern Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s
About Asian Lantern Festival
This year’s festival features more than
70 never-before-seen, large-scaled
illuminated displays and over 1,000
individual lanterns. Some of the all-
new highlights include a 200 foot-long
phoenix that sprawls across Waterfowl
Lake, dynamic walk-through displays
and a towering six-story tall colorful
pagoda.
The new Dinosaurs Around the World:
The Great Outdoors exhibition is also
included in the purchase of each Asian
Lantern Festival ticket. As part of the
festival, guests can experience nearly
two dozen gigantic dinosaurs as they
come to life at night along Waterfowl
Lake. The new exhibition is supported
by Cleveland Clinic Children’s and
produced by Imagine Exhibitions.
clevelandmetroparks.com 3
A LETTER FROM BRIAN ZIMMERMAN
Last Days of Summer
Happy September! The end of summer can be one of the most
exciting and beautiful times of the year in Cleveland Metroparks
and those with a watchful eye may get to witness several migrations
including butterflies, birds and even bats! It also marks the official end
of summer and, as temperatures cool, the first fall colors emerge in
hues of red and yellow across our Emerald Necklace.
This issue of the Emerald Necklace is your guide to nature, helping you
fully experience and appreciate the wonders of our parks and the plants, animals and
insects that call it home. Here you can learn about the longnose gar, an apex predator CONTENTS
of our waters, and learn to look for hidden signs of fall’s approach like the arrival of
goldenrod and aster along roadsides and woodland edges. You can read about the big 4 Letter from Brian
impacts some of our smallest residents — moles, voles and shrews — can bring. You can 5 Forest Health
learn tips and tricks on planting including garlic at home and the benefits of planting
native shrubs to help local wildlife. Our naturalists have also provided some amazing 6 The Great Monarch
details on the migrations that fly through our communities this special time of year. Migration
Expert birders can witness over 100 species of birds in a single day during the last warm
days of the season. 7 Naturalist’s Almanac &
If you’ve been out in the parks this summer, you’ve likely seen a higher number of Fruitful Colors of Fall
bicyclists utilizing the all purpose trails and parkways. While COVID-19 has brought 8 The Longnose Gar & Little
uncertainty and change, it has also brought about a heightened interest in cycling. If
you’re a new or experienced bicyclist, our Outdoor Recreation team has a few tips in this
Creatures, Big Impact
issue to help you make the most out of your bike ride. 9 Zoo News
Across the park system we have continued to see an increase in visitation throughout 10 Nature Shop
COVID-19. It is so important that we can continue to follow safety guidelines and practice
social distancing. We also have been very thankful to all of you who “pack in, pack out” 11 In Your Backyard
and take trash that you bring into the park home with you. We’re all in this together and
12 Outdoor Experiences
every little bit helps during this time.
Stay active and stay safe, 13 Places to Explore
14 Directory & Map
Brian Zimmerman PLEASE HELP US TO KEEP OUR PARKS OPEN
Cleveland Metroparks CEO
DO
YOUR PART
STAY 6 FEET APART
For updated closures and program cancellations
Sylvan Loop Trail in North Chagrin Reservation visit clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19
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NATURAL RESOURCES
Forest Health:
Can you see the forest for the trees?
W
e have all heard the saying “can’t filter air pollution, and filter flood waters programs dedicated to understanding
see the forest for the trees” but and stabilize stream bank erosion. the condition of our protected lands. By
what does that mean? This idiom collecting baseline forest and wildlife
is applied generally to those too focused on
What about Cleveland data, we can determine where and
the tiny details that they fail to appreciate
Metroparks forests? what stressors are affecting our forests.
the bigger picture. I also like to think of this Approximately 80% of Cleveland Management intervention is guided
phrase in the context of how it applies to Metroparks land is undeveloped by this information to increase the
our actual forests — their diversity, form and comprised of various natural resilience of our forests. These efforts
and ability to thrive into the future. communities (forests, wetlands, focus on the big picture of forest
meadows, rivers, streams). The current health as we seek to increase species
The resilience of our forests relies on forested communities, however, composition and diversity, stimulate
taking a big-picture perspective about reflect changes caused by various young tree regeneration, diversify
health and condition rather than focusing land use activities, urban sprawl and age classes and establish structural
on the presence of individual trees or development, and historic impact complexity. Forest lifespans and climate
species. Forests function as an ecosystem from the spread of Chestnut Blight change can be challenging to reconcile
with complexities in composition and Emerald Ash Borer. It is important when managing a system that can
and structure, that support a myriad to understand the factors that have thrive for many hundreds of years.
of plants, animals and other wildlife affected our forests previously, identify But if we are to leave a healthy forest
all intricately connected in their own those that impact them currently and legacy for future generations, we must
struggle to survive. We must understand anticipate the factors that our forests ensure that our forests are managed
and appreciate those tiny details but will face in the future. Current stressors responsibly. As you take your next hike,
recognize that the system functions as a include invasive plants, forest pests and we hope you can indeed “see the forest
whole and our management goals benefit pathogens, and deer browse pressure. for the trees”.
the larger ecosystem. Climate change can exacerbate
Constance Hausman, PhD
But what is a healthy forest and these stressors; therefore, mitigating
Senior Conservation Science Manager
what factors affect that health? those stressors are also important to
Healthy forests have native trees, shrubs, maintaining or increasing the health of
and understory plants of varying sizes, the forest.
ages and species. They have structural We are improving the resilience
complexity and diversity that provide of our forests by focusing efforts
wildlife with food and a variety of nest that accomplish multiple goals.
habitats. These rich forest systems
support greater diversity and withstand 1) Connect forest fragments
pressures from environmental stressors through land acquisition
and invasions. Unhealthy forests, however, 2) Restore forests through tree
often lack structure and have trees of the plantings
same type, or similar ages. This makes
the forest more vulnerable to invasive 3) Identify and rehabilitate
species, susceptible to pests or pathogens unhealthy forests through
as well as sensitive to a changing climate. management
Therefore, it is important to manage for 4) Control invasive species
resilient forests. Maintaining healthy trees
and forests will also optimize carbon The Natural Resources team has been
storage and sequestration, mitigate and conducting surveys and research
clevelandmetroparks.com 5
INSIDE OUR PARKS
The
Great
Monarch Migration
E
very year between late August and only this plant. After two months, the skin to expose their chrysalis skin and
early October, thousands of monarch lifecycle is complete, and the journey remain a chrysalis for about two weeks.
butterflies embark from southern continues. During this time, they are transforming
Canada on a 2,500-mile trek to the remote into the beautiful butterfly we all know.
By the end of May, monarch butterflies
Oyamel Fir forest in central Mexico. This This amazing lifecycle happens two more
start entering Ohio. Many monarchs will
migration has garnered attention from all times during the season.
lay eggs and continue the journey to
over the world.
Ontario by crossing Lake Erie. Late spring The final generation is known as the
While monarch migration is an incredible nectar producing plants are essential for super generation. These monarchs have
feat, their life cycle is a phenomenon monarch butterflies to fuel up and make larger wings to handle the long journey
all its own. Monarchs have FOUR this nonstop 60-mile journey. to Mexico and are in sexual diapause
generations every year. Each March, (temporarily unable to reproduce). This
The caterpillars that hatch in Ohio are the
monarchs leave their wintering grounds happens so that all the consumed nectar
second generation of the year. It takes an
in Mexico and travel to southern parts can be stored for their journey. The
egg three days to hatch and one month
of the United States. Here, females lay monarchs traveling from Ontario must
to become large enough (2,000 times
up to 200 eggs, the first generation of make the non-stop trek over Lake Erie.
their original size) to pupate (become a
monarchs. These tiny eggs must be laid Once they arrive, they are exhausted and
chrysalis). They will shed their caterpillar
on milkweed as monarch caterpillars eat hungry.
Thousands of monarch butterflies can
be seen dripping from trees along Lake
Erie to recover and continue the journey.
Since monarchs migrate in the late
summer and fall, it is essential to have
food for their journey. Late flowering
plants need to be in bloom throughout
their entire trip. Goldenrods, ironweeds,
and asters are great native flowers to add
to your landscape to help these insects
make it to their destination!
Natalie Schroder, Naturalist
CanalWay Center
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NATURALIST’S ALMANAC
September is Nature’s Summer Finale
S
eptember ushers in the end of summer thrushes work their way south. Waves of fritillary and the flashy yellow of clouded
and the beginning of autumn. With swallows and hawks now push through on and orange sulphurs.
cooler night temperatures, the first fall north winds and towards the end of the
colors begin to emerge on the forest edge month, sparrows invade grasslands and The big news in the “bug” world is monarch
as hints of reds and yellows begin to appear. wetlands. The muddy edges of wetlands migration. These large, bright orange and
offer stopping grounds for shorebirds and black butterflies make an astounding
Tupelos are the first to begin to change waders feasting on abundant invertebrates migration south to Mexico. On a warm
with sassafras and red maple soon to follow. found in the mud. day with north winds, visit Wendy Park,
This is one of the most exciting months Edgewater, Huntington, Euclid Creek
for birding in Cleveland Metroparks as fall A visit to Huntington or Lakefront or Wildwood Reservations to witness
migration kicks into full gear. Woodlands Reservations during strong northern gales hundreds to thousands of monarchs as they
once again burst into motion as scores of offers a chance to observe the initial large depart Canada and arrive on U.S. ground.
warblers, vireos, flycatchers, tanagers and movements of waterfowl, terns, gulls, and
on a red-letter day, a jaeger. September’s The yellow of goldenrods begin to highlight
migration mayhem can offer birders the meadows and as the month progresses
chance to see over 100 species in they are joined by asters, including the
one day. rich purples of New England aster and
tall ironweed. This is perfect timing as
The insect world is still abuzz in their nectar fuels the southward journey
September as the last warm days of monarch butterflies and the pollen
of the year offer the opportunity is utilized by beetles and bees as a high
to locate and appreciate energy meal. These insect-pollinated plants
stunningly colorful butterflies are often accused for fall hay fevers, but
from the common buckeye, that belongs to ragweed and other wind-
black swallowtail, great spangled pollinated plants.
The Fruitful Colors of Fall: Goldenrod and Aster
There is nothing that Aster, with its many species in
speaks more clearly of the Ohio, dapples the countryside
impending arrival of fall — with its dainty white and blue-
with its clear sunny days tinted hues. We get the word
and crisp, starry nights — aster from the Greek word for
than goldenrod and aster. star. “Asterisk” and its symbol
The roadsides, woodland also derive from the same root
edges and fields glow in word. Just when you think the
radiant splendor as bees, gift of these flowers has faded,
butterflies and a myriad of one more boon of goodness
other insects harvest their appears with their seed-laden
last fruitful feasts of nectar flower tops.
Goldenrod New England aster
and pollen.
Attached to each seed is a
The golden shades of many species of goldenrod shout out a cottony “pappus,” securing its distribution by the wind. Goldenrod
clarion call: “Gather my plentiful sustenance while you can! Winter has the same distribution apparatus as the aster. It makes sense, for
is just around the corner.” It’s not surprising that goldenrod’s Latin they come from the same family, Asteraceae.
genus name is Solidago, meaning “to make whole.” Not only do Take note of these fall beauties. Draw close to earth’s sun and star
goldenrod blooms provide food for literally dozens of insects, but fruits and allow them to make us whole.
humans also benefit from its restorative qualities in teas, poultices
and honey made by honeybees who foraged its nectar. Foster Brown, Naturalist
North Chagrin Nature Center
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INSIDE OUR PARKS
The Longnose Gar
…A Living Fossil photo credit: Stuart Pearl
A Important Role in Nature
mong Ohio’s many and varied shaped scales, which serve as protective
native fish species, the longnose armor. Though generally a light brown-
These prehistoric fish are sometimes
gar is one of those that is likely to bronze color with darker spots, they are
blamed for causing a decline in the
elicit a strong reaction. Most are surprised capable of dramatic color changes that
numbers of sportfish, but the longnose
to learn that such an odd-looking creature is are highly variable. Females are much
gar has an important role in nature
native to our waterways while some anglers larger than males, sometimes reaching
as an apex (top) predator, keeping
feel frustration when a longnose steals their four feet in length and over 20 pounds.
populations of minnows and other fish
bait. The longnose gar is a member of an Their exceptionally long beak-like jaws
in check. Fortunately, longnose gar
ancient family of fishes that persists into are studded with tiny needle-sharp
populations in Ohio are stable and they
modern times. One of the few local fish that teeth, which are perfectly suited for
are common in certain areas. As people
can survive in waters with low oxygen, this catching fast-moving slippery fish. When
increasingly learn about and appreciate
tough, long-lived species prefers clear and hunting, the gar uses its large eyes to
the roles of predators in ecosystems, it
tranquil rivers, reservoirs and bays of Lake spot a target, then will slowly approach
is hoped that this remarkable species
Erie. They can sometimes be seen sunning the prey until within striking range. A
will become more accepted as a valued
themselves near the surface of the water. quick sideways slice through the water
member of Ohio’s fish diversity.
nabs the meal and the gar will juggle it
Armored Giants around in its mouth trying to swallow Jeff Riebe, Naturalist
These fish have a slender cylindrical it whole, preferably headfirst so it goes North Chagrin Nature Center
body that is covered with large diamond- down easily.
Little Creatures Big Impact!
W
hen it comes to nature, the cute and in field and forest ecology.
more commonly seen critters seem to
Moles create tunnels that aerate the soil,
get all the love. Those less commonly
allow for pest control and add fertilization,
seen tend to be less understood and the great Mole
resulting in overall improved soil conditions.
benefits they bring oftentimes go unnoticed. This
Shrews also consume pests, eating everything
is usually the case for our local moles, voles, and
from snails, worms, centipedes and even small
shrews.
mice. Voles, most importantly, assist with
These three mammals are often confused for the dispersal of mycorrhizal fungi, positively
one another. Would you know the difference impacting many tree species and forest
if you saw one? Moles, 6-8 inches in length, sustainability (mycorrhizal fungi assist tree
appear to be lacking eyes and ears. With big roots with water and nutrient intake —
front paddle-like feet and pronounced claws, a symbiotic relationship that is believed to Vole
they are perfectly suited for underground life. impact 95% of terrestrial plants). All three of
Voles are about the same size but more mouse- these animals are also an important food source
like (but unlike mice, voles have short tails and for our hawks, owls, snake, coyote and fox.
won’t enter your home). Their small ears and Be on the lookout for these lesser known
eyes are apparent on an otherwise rounded face. species. They are hard at work behind the
Shrews are significantly smaller (3-4 inches long) scenes, keeping our forests healthy.
and have an elongated head with pointy nose.
Although rarely seen, several species of each live Val Fetzer, Center Manager
within Cleveland Metroparks and play a vital role Rocky River Nature Center Shrew
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ZOO NEWS
Work on RainForest Dome Nears Completion
W
ork to replace the geodesic orangutan habitat, the ETFE will allow
dome atop Cleveland the Zoo to replicate the natural biomes
Metroparks Zoo’s RainForest is of Southeast Asia where orangutans live.
nearing completion. The new dome will also allow the Zoo to
Since The RainForest opened in 1992, enhance the vertical space and climbing
the dome has served as both an iconic areas for orangutans, which is especially
architectural display at Cleveland important for this species as they are the
Metroparks Zoo and shelter above offered the Zoo an opportunity to largest tree-dwelling animals on Earth!
the home to 10,000 plants and 600 make significant improvements to The While the animals of the Zoo’s
animals. After more than 28 years, RainForest habitat. RainForest will immediately benefit
the dome needed to be replaced and The prior dome was removed in late once construction is complete this fall,
the emergence of new technologies July and replaced with an all new dome the Zoo will continue to evaluate an
that uses state-of-the-art technology to official reopening date for guests to
improve lighting, energy efficiency and visit the indoor two-story habitat again.
animal habitats in The RainForest. Stay tuned at FutureForWildlife.org for
The new dome is made of multilayer updates.
ETFE, a polymer that has been
The Zoo is open daily 9:30 a.m. to
successfully used in stadiums and animal
4 p.m. For more information, visit
habitats worldwide. Sitting atop The
FutureForWildlife.org/reopen.
RainForest and the fan-favorite Bornean
Extended through Sept. 20
Through DECEMBER 30 Drive-through or Walk-through
Experience
For tickets visit FutureForWIldlife.org/dinosaurs
Details & Tickets at FutureForWildlife.org/lanterns
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Fall fun is happening at Select rentals
Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store! available this fall
at Hinckley Lake
Boathouse. Online
Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/WaterRentals reservations must
to book your reservation
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your rental
and time slot.
10 Emerald Necklace September 2020IN YOUR BACKYARD
Planting
Garlic
at Home
N
urturing a backyard garden can you can grow many plants in a small Around June, flowering stalks called
be a rewarding hobby that allows space. In Ohio, late September through “scapes” emerge, and must be trimmed
you to spend time outside, eat mid-October is garlic-planting season. off so the plant will put all its energy
fresh produce, and maybe even save a into producing a large bulb. When leaves
Great soil is the key to a successful
little money. Easy to grow, store, and cook begin to yellow and die back later in
harvest. Make sure to amend your soil
with, garlic makes a great choice for all summer, it is time to harvest. Carefully dig
with plenty of compost if you are starting
gardeners, even beginners. each bulb and let it cure in a dry location.
with heavy clay. Once planted, a mulch of
Select the largest of your bulbs to replant
Garlic is not grown from seeds, but from fallen leaves will help protect the cloves
again in fall. Properly cured, your garlic
cloves. To plant, start with some bulbs of over winter and break down into fertilizer
will last until next year’s harvest, and you
organic garlic, which is free of chemicals come spring. As green shoots pop up
can plant a new crop each year!
that could otherwise affect growth. Once in April and grow tall over the summer,
broken apart, each bulb will yield 5-9 there is little more to do for your garlic Bethany Majeski, Center Manger
cloves of garlic. Each clove is planted other than keep it weeded. It requires North Chagrin Nature Center
about 3 inches deep, and up to 9 cloves little water and, in most cases, it grows
can be planted per square foot, meaning free of diseases and pests.
Planting Native Shrubs for Wildlife
S
hrubs are woody plants that are There are many excellent native shrub
relatively short and bushy. Fall is the choices for Northeast Ohio. If you want
ideal time to plant shrubs since the an early bloomer, look no further than
soil is still warm, but the air is cooler which for wildlife and privacy for
spicebush. Its yellow flowers in spring
helps stimulate root growth. With plenty of humans include the tall-growing
are as lovely as non-native forsythia and
water, shrubs have time to get established red osier dogwood and common
it also provides a food source for insects
before the ground freezes. Be sure to add ninebark. Although deciduous, these
and birds. To attract butterflies in the
protective fencing so hungry deer and shrubs provide beneficial spring flowers,
summer, native buttonbush is a superior
rabbits can’t nibble on them over the winter. colorful twigs in winter and a dense
choice over a non-native butterfly bush.
Even if a plant is labeled deer resistant, that layer of foliage in summer.
Buttonbush is often seen as a wetland
doesn’t mean they won’t try it! plant, but it will also grow in medium Before buying, be sure to choose shrubs
soil with sun or partial shade. that will grow well in your setting. Some
varieties can be purchased at garden
Birds prefer native shrubs that produce
centers although others may require
fruit. Serviceberry is one of the first fruits
an online order or trip to a native plant
to ripen in spring and are devoured by
nursery. Native shrubs can add texture
birds. The red fruit of winterberry holly
and interest to your yard and wildlife
are not only pleasing to the human
will enjoy their benefits year round.
eye, but a helpful food source for non-
migratory birds staying through the Karen Lakus, Naturalist
winter. Good choices for creating cover Rocky River Nature Center
clevelandmetroparks.com 11OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
Biking
in Cleveland
Metroparks
A
s summer turns to fall and the
isunlight wanes, don’t put that bike
away! While this past spring
brought uncertainty and change, it also
brought about a heightened interest
in cycling. You probably noticed an West Creek is the best for Bring snacks and have a fun
increase in people riding bikes in your beginners as the trail is destination to bike to like the
neighborhood, in the parks, and on the smooth and has a limited water’s edge or the local ice
roads. No matter if you are a beginner, an amount of climbing and cream shop!
avid cyclist, or just getting back to riding hills, but be sure to check
a bike for the first time in a long while, As the temperatures start to
open-close status online as
consider some of these suggestions as cool down from the summer
mountain bike trails close
you get out and ride: highs, keep on riding – or take
based on mud and trail
this opportunity to fall in love
1. Choose your destination based on your conditions.
with a new way to stay active
ability and riding purpose. All purpose 5. Have fun! If you ride with and enjoy the outdoors.
trail (APT) found in every reservation is younger children, let them
great for a relaxing ride or recreational pick out their helmet, so Dan Sahli, Recreation Specialist
Outdoor Recreation
riding with younger family members. It they’ll enjoy wearing it.
can also provide a bit of a harder fitness
ride if preferred. Remember when on
the APT, stay right, pass on the left and
announce when passing.
2. Ride on the road if you are more of
Always Follow CDC’s Guidance
an avid cyclist out for faster and longer When Heading to Cleveland Metroparks
rides. Enjoy the nice parkways and ride
predictably. Ride to the right of the lane
unless unsafe. Using a white front light
and a red rear light helps you be more Think First Wash Hands Social Distancing
visible to motor vehicles. Do not use the parks or Wash your hands often, carry hand Provide other park users with
trails if you are exhibiting sanitizer, avoid touching surfaces with proper space of at least six feet
3. Get your bike safety-checked at a bike symptoms. bare hands such as railings or benches. at all times during your visit.
shop if you haven’t ridden in a while. A
simple tune up and small adjustments
by a bike mechanic can make your bike
pedal, shift, and ride better, giving you a Prepare for Your Trip Share the Trail Playgrounds
more enjoyable experience. In turn, you’ll Be prepared for limited access Share the trail and warn other Closed
to public restrooms and trail users of your presence as All playgrounds and
want to ride more! water fountains that may be you pass. outdoor fitness stations
closed for your safety.
4. Try mountain biking! Cleveland are closed for safety.
Metroparks offers mountain bike trails 3/23/2020
at West Creek, Bedford, Mill Stream Run
and Ohio & Erie Canal Reservations. For updated closures and program cancellations visit clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19
12 Emerald Necklace September 2020INSIDE OUR PARKS
Migration Mania
E
very fall, we hear about bird and In recent years, green darner dragonflies hatch from these eggs will pupate over
monarch migration, but lesser known have been in the news for their large the winter. An amazing adaptation of the
migrations are also taking place. migrations. However, they are not the only common buckeye butterfly is the ability to
migrating dragonfly. The black saddlebags darken as the season progresses. In the fall,
The Eastern red bat migrates in the fall as far will migrate in groups with green darners as plants are turning brown, the underside
as South America. Once red bats reach their to warmer areas in late summer, where of a common buckeye’s wings will be darker
destination, they may hibernate in the leaf they’ll live out the winter eating large in color to provide camouflage.
litter on the ground or dwell in tree cavities. amounts of mosquitoes and other insects.
During warm days, they will wake up and During this migration season, get out and
hunt as it is too cold in the evening. During Another butterfly with an interesting see if you can notice these little known yet,
migration, Eastern red bats can be found migration story is the common buckeye. amazing migrants.
hanging among dead leaves in trees between They migrate north in late summer to add
Natalie Schroder, Naturalist
four to ten inches above the ground. to their population. The caterpillars that
CanalWay Center
Black saddlebags Common buckeye moth Eastern red bat Monarch butterfly
Photo credit: Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. Photo credit: Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. Photo credit: Chuck Sefcek
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Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125
Cleveland Metroparks Golf Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Golf Services/440-232-7247 216-206-1000
(general course info & inquiries)
clevelandmetroparks.com/golf North Chagrin Nature Center
401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway
The Chalet Recreation Area Mayfield Village, OH 44094
16200 Valley Parkway North Chagrin Reservation
Strongsville, OH 44136 440-473-3370
Mill Stream Run Reservation
Rocky River Nature Center
440-572-9990
24000 Valley Parkway
Lakefront Reservation North Olmsted, OH 44070
Administration Building Rocky River Reservation
8701 Lakeshore Blvd. 440-734-6660
Cleveland, OH 44108
Watershed Stewardship Center
216-881-8141
2277 W. Ridgewood Drive
Outdoor Recreation Parma, OH 44134
216-341-1704 West Creek Reservation
clevelandmetroparks.com/or
440-887-1968
Outdoor Experiences
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