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February 2026
Let it Snow
Snow may seem very mundane during the winter months, but how snowflakes form is very fascinating. Also, learn about the special habitats it creates. Stop by the nature center to make snowflake crafts and learn more about this form of precipitation. This program is intended for: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Youth, Teens, Adults, Seniors (50+), Adult w/ Child, Families, All Ages. Registration opens: 11/1/25. 12-5 p.m.
Find out more »March 2026
Maple Sugaring at Rocky River Reservation
Experience a decades-old tradition at Maple Grove Picnic Area and learn all about the process of maple sugaring. Begin with a self-guided hike through the sugarbush, walk through historical sugar-making stations, visit the sugarhouse, and sample the maple syrup on a mini pancake.
Find out more »Sap’s-a-Risin!
A free, family-friendly opportunity to visit Geauga Park District’s sugar house, sugarbush and lodge to learn maple sugaring methods that have evolved from Native American tradition to modern methods: Gather sap with a horse-drawn sap sled from 1 and 2 p.m. Experience the various methods used throughout history for tapping, gathering and boiling sap from maple trees See sap boiling in the sugar house and get a chance to taste some too Free maple stirs will be available in the…
Find out more »Maple Sugaring
Visit the sugar bush, explore the tools needed to tap trees, collect sap and more. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Orchid Rodeo
Blending cowboy spirit with refined beauty as vibrant orchid displays pair soft petals with sculptural cacti, lush greenery, and sun-baked landscapes.
Find out more »Conservation Career Camp
High schoolers who are curious about careers in conservation will explore work that sustains our ecosystems. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $40 per person
Find out more »Spring Break Camp at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Daily themes for K-5 including Spring Scientists, Rocks Rock!, Crafty Creatures and more.
Find out more »April 2026
Junior Naturalist: Compost Conquest
An introduction to composting through discussion and hands-on activities. Ages 9-13. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Adventure Kids: Bug Out
Read "Some Bugs" by Angela DiTerlizzi, complete a creepy crawly craft, and go outside to find six-legged friends. Advanced registration required. Meet in the Science Lab at the Exploration Gateway Center. Ages 3-5. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Homeschoolers: Streams
Learn about the importance of freshwater habitats and the life within them. Ages 7-12. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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