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Summer
Solstice
Yoga
Festival
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June 21, 6-8 p.m.
Picnic: 8-10 p.m.
Free
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Ledges Shelter, Cuyahoga Valley National Park,
701 Truxell Road,
Peninsula, 800-445-9667
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The longest day of the year by learning “sun salutations” yoga
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A mat or towel, comfortable clothes and your own picnic
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TIP: Sun salutations warm up the body and spirit through 12 postures. For one, yoga instructor Carrie Burchett says stand with steady feet, hands on your heart, then inhale while reaching to the sky. |
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The Big Campout*
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June 25-27, 6 p.m. Friday till noon Sunday
$50 per site
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Lake Metroparks, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, 440-256-1404
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Night hiking, star gazing, storytellers, a campfire and a cookout
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Tents, sleeping
bags, food, water and flashlights
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TIP: Pour water over a dead campfire and cover the site with dirt, says interpretive naturalist Becky Parkin of Lake Metroparks. Make sure coals are cool before leaving the fire. |
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Boomerangs
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June 30, 6-8 p.m.;
July 18, 2-4 p.m.;
Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m.; and Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free
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Howe Meadow, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 216-524-1497
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Learning all about boomerangs and how to throw them
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Your own
boomerang, or
use the ones provided
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TIP: Some people don’t realize there are boomerangs for right-handed and left-handed throwers, says boomerang expert Dave Boehm. Using the right one will help you master the tricky toss. |
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Bat
Programs
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Bat Watch: July 23, 8:30-9:45 p.m.
Watching Bats:
Aug. 14, 8-9:30 p.m.
Free
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Bat Watch: Oak Hill Trailhead, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, 440-546-5995
Watching Bats: Stanford House, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 6093 Stanford Road, Peninsula,
440-546-5995
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The year of the bat by watching live ones emerge from their lairs
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Comfortable
walking shoes to enjoy the scenic trails near the
bats’ homes
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TIP: Naturalist Tim Krynak says the best time to observe bats is when they emerge from their resting places, which usually happens 15 to 30 minutes after sunset. |
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Summer Beach Party
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Aug. 7,
5-10:30 p.m.
Free
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Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, Lake Road, Bay Village, 216-635-3200
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Swimming, playing volleyball, building sand castles, listening to a live steel drum band and watching E.T. on
the big screen
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Sunscreen,
towels and
lawn chairs
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TIP: Professional sand sculptor Carl Jara says most people don’t use enough water when constructing sand castles. Make sure your sand is thoroughly saturated and compacted before molding it. |
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Super Star Party
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Aug. 14,
8 p.m.-midnight
$4
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Lake Metroparks, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, 440-256-1404
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Hiking at night, star gazing and learning about the sky
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Your children (ages 8 and up) or just your childlike awe of space. Telescopes are provided.
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TIP: Parkin recommends looking for Cygnus the Swan, also known as the Northern Cross. The constellation will be directly overhead. |
