Update: July 28, 2010

Park Projects

Stop by the Park Projects page for two new pictures from Orchard Hills Park, including one of the new entry drive and sledding hill.

Update: July 27, 2010

Request for Proposal for Video

As per a legal notice to be published July 29 in the Geauga County Maple Leaf:
Geauga Park District is requesting Proposals for professional video services for the production of a 7- to 10-minute video. Specifications for the project are available here.
Proposals will be accepted until 4 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2010, at Attention: Marketing Department RFP, Geauga Park District, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Selection will be made of the lowest and best bidder at the August 17th Board Meeting. The Park Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder when it is in their own best interest to do so.
By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Geauga Park District. Thomas G. Curtin, Executive Director.

Update: July 26, 2010

Misprints in Destination Geauga

The programs "The Fairy Ring: An Enchanted Tail" and "Irish American Club Eastside Pipes & Drums Band" were mistakenly listed in Destination Geauga this weekend and will not be happening.
However, those still interested in visiting the Park District on August 7 are encouraged to drop by the free 19th Annual Nature Arts Festival at The West Woods, and those interested in seeing a Park District-Geauga Lyric Theatre presentation are welcome to the free "Fractured Fairytales" program August 14 at Big Creek Park's outdoor amphitheater.

Update: July 26, 2010

Controlled Hunting Qualifications

Updates have been made to our Controlled Hunting page, with shotgun qualification dates added. All hunters must complete Park District requirements before hunting on Park District property. Check the page for details.

Ask a Naturalist

Ever wondered what kind of footprint that was? What was growing in your backyard that made you itch? Or whether it's true that daddy long legs are venomous? Look no farther than your local naturalists, the people at your Park District whose job it is to help you understand the natural world around you. Visit our new Ask a Naturalist page to see previous questions and submit your own to be answered.

Nature Arts Festival

Once again, we're busy gearing up for the 19th Annual Nature Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8, 2010, at The West Woods Nature Center and grounds. The Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland has even been so kind to advertise this event on its website with a great note.
Here is the complete schedule of events. A demonstration will also be ongoing at the Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association booth. Make sure to check this page after the festival to see the winners of the People's Choice awards, the raffle and the Outstanding Booth/Display Award!

Saturday, August 7
10 AM-Noon - Make-N-Take Workshop: Artist Jayne Guy guides participants in transforming a small rock into a colorfully painted ladybug, snake or other nature subject. Free.
11 AM - Demo: Zentangle w/Lisa Ruschman
Noon - Demo: Photography Q&A w/Tracey Knierim
1-5 PM - Make-N-Take Workshop: Valley Arts Center's Tracey Shea guides participants in creating a textured pinch pot from self-hardening clay stamped with found objects from nature. Materials fee: $1 per person.
1 PM - Demo: Mixed Media w/Robin Anne Ralls Payne
2 PM - Demo: Make-N-Take Wire Ring w/Jeni Buckingham
3 PM - Demo: Painting w/Mardel Sanzotta

Sunday, August 8
11 AM - Demo: Zentangle w/Lisa Ruschman
Noon - Demo: Rain Barrels 101 w/Gail Doyle of the Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
1-5 PM - Make-N-Take Workshop: Fairmount Arts Center's Brigittte Fiorille guides participats in creating a colorful weaving from sticks and yarn. Free.
1 PM - Demo: Jewelry w/Barbara Colin
2 PM - Demo: Make-N-Take Wire Ring w/Jeni Buckingham
3 PM - Demo: Air Dry Clay Sculpture w/Barbara Yoxall
4 PM - Demo: Painting w/Wayne Chunat

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