Geauga Park District is a system of natural areas and preserves in Geauga County, Ohio, that protects 10,500 acres and 85 miles of trails.
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In observance of Memorial Day Monday, The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center will be closed. However, Claridon Woodlands' high ropes and Headwaters Park's boat borrowing will be open (geaugaparkdistrict.org/ropes…), as well as your 28 parks. Enjoy the holiday!
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Entries are coming in for our annual Nature Writing Contest, and if you're a writer, we hope yours will soon be one of them! Get outside to seek inspiration from Nature, or submit a piece you've written before, for a chance to win cash & local acclaim. bit.ly/gpdnwc2026
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ALERT: At Big Creek Park, the portion of the Hemlock Trail that is located just before the top of the staircase has been temporarily closed due to storm damage.
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CLOSED: The Maple Highland Trail-South has been closed from Route 608 to Route 322 due to storm damage.
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NOW HIRING! Seasonal Ropes Course Guide (pictured), Seasonal Camp Naturalist, Seasonal Boathouse Attendant, Seasonal Horticulture & Grounds Assistant, Land Steward & Seasonal Maintenance Technician. Learn more and apply: geaugaparkdistrict.org/about….
Photo: Sonny Williams
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CANCELLED: Tonight’s Maple Town Tune Traders program has been cancelled due to severe weather warnings. Thanks for understanding and see you next month!
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LOCATION CHANGE: Musicians and audience members, please note that this Thursday's Maple Town Tune Traders program has been moved to Veterans Legacy Woods. To learn more, please visit bit.ly/4t5nvss, and thanks for your cooperation!
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Less than a month remains to enter your Nature-inspired poetry and prose in our Nature Writing Contest, and our judges can't wait to read what you have written! Learn more about the rules and rewards at geaugaparkdistrict.org/call-…, then submit your writing easily online.
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Naturalist Trevor's "Campfire Cooking: Pie Irons" program proved both engaging and delicious at Beartown Lakes Reservation yesterday! Thanks to program volunteer Jen Jeromin for snapping these wonderful pictures while she helped.
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UPDATE: Heat has finally been restored at The West Woods Nature Center post-power outage. Thanks for your patience.
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Did you know...? Spring programs & summer camps "go live" on our website for Geauga residents TOMORROW (Friday) at 10 AM. Are you ready to claim your spots? Peruse our offerings ahead of the rush by reviewing our spring Park Explorer Activity Guide here: geaugaparkdistrict.org/activ…
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UPDATE: The West Woods Nature Center now has power and is open to the public, but still has no heat. (Internet, phones and Tree Tops Nature Store are operational again.) We will continue to keep you posted about the heat.
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UPDATE: The West Woods Nature Center now has power and is open to the public, but still has no heat, internet, phones or Tree Tops Nature Store. We will continue to post updates as they become available.
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UPDATE: The West Woods Nature Center is still without power and will be closed until power is restored. We will post again when the building is reopened. However, art drop-off for On the Wing Community Art Show will go on there today as scheduled even if the power is still out.
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UPDATE: The West Woods Nature Center is still without power, so it will be closed today. However, Naturalist Linda still plans to host her program, Geauga's Tigers (Beetles, That Is...), today at 2 PM in The West Woods' Turkey Ridge Shelter; please dress for sitting outdoors.
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CANCELLED: Due to a power outage at The West Woods Nature Center, today’s 10 AM program about shade gardening has been cancelled. Thanks for understanding!
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If you intended to enter our latest community art show, TOMORROW (Thursday) is your last day to do so, with approved art intake to follow on Monday and Tuesday. Applications are accepted exclusively online for this show at geaugaparkdistrict.org/activ…. Don't miss it! ⏱️
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Just over a week remains to enter your artwork into our On the Wing Community Art Show, which will be on display at The West Woods Nature Center from March 28 through July 26. Best of all, entering online is very easy! Application: geaugaparkdistrict.org/activ…
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Our final Sap's-a-Risin'! of the season is upon us — and with it, your final chance to purchase syrup at the home of our sugaring operation, Swine Creek Reservation. Join us this Sunday from noon to 4 PM for this sweet annual event. geaugaparkdistrict.org/activ…
Photo: Tom Malinchak
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Our local forecast says to expect freezing rain right during the time of tomorrow morning’s total lunar eclipse, so we’re cancelling our eclipse-viewing program at Observatory Park as well. As a consolation prize, let’s mark our calendars for a PARTIAL lunar eclipse on Aug. 27!
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