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Farmer’s Market at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
September 8, 2010
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark is sweetening things up at the Farmers’ Market. Bring in your best apple pie to be judged at the market Wednesday September 8, 2010.
Pies will be judged:
- for taste by a panel of judges
- for eye appeal by the participants at the market
Prizes: gift certificate from Williams-Sonoma:
$25 for best tasting and $10 for most appealing
Participants: Vendors and customers of the market
Entry fee: $2
Rules:
- Pie must be 9” or larger.
- Pie can be made of one type of apple or a combination of apples. Please provide a list of the types of apples used.
- Pie must be baked in a disposable aluminum pie pan.
- Pies can be a traditional crust pie or crumble-topped dutch.
- Pie must be at the market for judging by 2:30 p.m.
- Winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m.–winner must be present.
For additional information, visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440-256-2122.
Also, enjoy the music of local singer-songwriter Quinn Sands of Euclid.
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark
October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2010
Ride times: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30
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Halloween Hayrides feature a narrated hayride along a trail filled with family-oriented thrills, chills, and adventures. Many “fright” sites will leave you with goose bumps or giggles! Then, as you wander down a haunted trail through in Festival Field, be sure to complete your journey with a high-energy performance by the ever-popular glowstick dancers.
Dress for the weather – rides go rain, snow or shine!
New this year:
- Lake County residents and Farmpark members have an exclusive week of presale before tickets go on sale to out-of-county residents.
- Also tickets are now sold for ages 2 and over. Tickets are not required for children under 2.
September 1 at 10 am
*Must be current member as of August 31.
Farmpark members living outside Lake County must call or order in person to receive tickets at the Lake County rate.
September 8 at 10 am
Halloween Hayride dates
October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29,30
Ride times: 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 pm
Tickets sold out last year before the event started, so be sure to get yours quickly!
Online
- Once you complete your order you will print your own tickets.
- If you do not have access to a printer, it is best to purchase your tickets
by phone or in person.
- You will not print tickets for children under the age of 2.
- Duplication of tickets is prohibited.
- Tickets will be electronically scanned the night of the event.
- Online tickets will be available until 4:00 pm the day of the ride, if tickets are still available.
Visit lakemetroparks.com for ticket availability
Phone
Call the "Halloween Hotline" at (440) 256-2158
10 am to 4 pm
(Monday through Saturday)
A $2 handling fee applies to orders placed by phone
Group Sales (40 or more)
Call Lake Metroparks Sales and Corporate Services at 440-256-2139,
440-256-2138, or 800-366-3276 (ask for group sales)
A $2 handling fee applies to orders placed by phone
In person
10 am to 4 pm at two convenient locations:
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
(Monday through Saturday)
8800 Euclid Chardon Road (Rt. 6) Kirtland
440-256-3030
Lake Metroparks Registration Office
(Monday through Friday)
11189 Spear Road, Concord
440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226
Lake County Residents and Farmpark Members:
Ages 2 and older, $4
Children under 2, FREE
Out-of-County Residents:
Ages 2 and older $5
Children under 2, FREE
Out of county Farmpark members pay Lake County Resident rate.
Farmpark members living outside Lake County must call or order in person to receive tickets at the Lake County rate.
Tickets at the door, if available, are an additional $1
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. Directions: Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit; head south on Route 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6); turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right.
Media contact:
Brian Fowler, Chief of Recreation for Lake Metroparks
440-256-1404
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20th Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Antique
Tractor Show
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
September 25 & 26
9:00 am. to 5:00 pm
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KIRTLAND – Lake Metroparks is gearing up to celebrate the harvest at the 20th annual Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Experience the sights, smells and tastes of harvesting demonstrations located throughout the park. The Fall Harvest Festival, one of Northeast Ohio’s premiere family-oriented fun events runs September 25 and 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sample a slice of apple from the many varieties that can be found in the grocery stores or farmers markets today. Children peel and core apples and discover what it takes to press apple cider. Enjoy the wondrous smell and taste of apple butter prepared in a cauldron boiling over an open flame.
Get your hands into the harvest and pick a potato. Lead a draft horse through the field preparing it for planting. Sample delicious piping hot harvest soup prepared with vegetables grown at Farmpark this year. Discover how honey is extracted from a honeycomb and sample various types of honey.
Experience history in person at the Antique Tractor Show. Listen to the roar and rumble of antique tractors and engines and discover how they were used in planting and harvesting crops. The Parade of Power features an amazing lineup of vintage tractors from yesteryear.
Watch history in action at a Field to Flour demonstration. Observe up close an Avery threshing machine from the 1930s in action, powered by an antique tractor. See how it separates seeds from stalks and husks in this amazing demonstration. You can also view different types of antique farm equipment in the machinery storage building.
Make your way through the myriad of twists and turns in the three-acre corn maze, weather and field conditions permitting. A fun alternative for the younger children is the hay maze. Children can make crafts and test their knowledge of vegetables in various veggie activities including veggie-art. Other activities include Cowboy Ben teaching the art of roping. Pony rides are also available for $3.
Discover what life was like in different time periods of American history in the historical encampment. Visit with Farmpark’s mountain man and his family, and talk with other re-enactors from the French Indian War to the Civil War eras.
Products of the harvest are for sale at the produce stand and more than 30 crafters show off their wares available for sale. Also experience regular Farmpark activities including hand milking a cow, taking a horse-drawn wagon ride throughout the park, meeting over 50 breeds of farm animals up close, and much more. Visitors may also explore wind and solar power, and investigate The Great Tomato Works exhibit and hydroponics lab at the Plant Science Center. Be sure to visit Farmpark’s Gift Shop for a great selection of unique gift ideas. The J & J Cafe features hearty meals and snacks.
Admission to the Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show is $6. Seniors 60 and over, $5; youth 2 to 11, $4; children under 2 and Farmpark members are free. For more information about Fall Harvest Festival, or about Farmpark memberships, visit lakemetroparks.com or call (440) 256-2122 or (800) 366-FARM (3276).
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. Directions: Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit. Head south on Route 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6), turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right.
Sponsors for the Fall Harvest Festival are Pat Catan’s, Discount Drug Mart,1330 AM WELW, Cleveland Family Magazine, The News-Herald, and Tractor Supply Agriculture, Farming, and Ranching.
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22nd Annual Bug Day
Sunday, September 12 •
Noon to 4:00 pm
Discover Bugs – Up Close and Personal!
KIRTLAND – Discover the exciting world of bugs – up close and personal - at
Lake Metroparks’ 22nd annual Bug Day! Celebrate the amazing diversity of the insect world as you participate in buggy activities of many kinds. Get an up close and personal look at these amazing, amusing and sometimes overlooked creatures!
A showcase of bug displays invades the Nature Center. See live arthropods up close and learn about large exotic tarantulas, walking sticks, praying mantis, scorpions, and more. View beautiful mounted butterflies and other displays of insects courtesy of Bugs Unlimited. Bug Day! is free for all ages. Hours are noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation.
A ‘Bugology’ degree certificate is given to children participating in at least five of the many ‘buggy’ activities. Bring a camera to capture all the creepy-crawly fun.
- Celebrate arthropods! These “jointed foot” animals are commonly called bugs and include Insects spiders, and even crayfish and lobsters! They number in the millions and their bizarre, unique and gross qualities are awe inspiring!
- Participate in the “Bug Bingo” activity
- Live bugs, exhibits and buggy adventures!
- Celebrate classic Bug Stories and Songs
- Sample some real tasty buglicious treats – if you’re daring enough!
- Find out what animals eat bugs – including people!
- Visit the Wildlife Center and discover which animals depend on bugs for food.
- Create a buggy souvenir at the Buggy Craft tables to remember the day.
- Miniature steam train rides will be offered, courtesy of the Lake Shore Live Steamers, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – weather permitting.
- Food will be available for purchase on-site.
Bug Day is sponsored by Coca-Cola of Willoughby and the News-Herald.
Discover the patterns, shapes and rhythms of nature as seen from the air by Lake Metroparks Chief of Recreation Services, Brian Fowler. This photo show, located in the Nature Center, details the adventures afforded by the sport of paragliding while offering the viewer a unique perspective of the natural world.
Also, explore the many interactive exhibits and displays, including the award-winning "Window on Wildlife”. Discover native Ohio wildlife in the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center yard. Hike the scenic trails, enjoy a picnic, or take home a gift of natural distinction from The Nature Store – your headquarters for buggy t-shirts, field guides, toys, and children’s books.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located at 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road in Kirtland.
Directions: Take I 90 to the Rt. 306 exit; head south one mile to Rt. 615. Turn left and follow 1/8 mile to the next light. Turn right onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and follow two miles to Penitentiary Glen Reservation on the right. For more information about Bug Day, call (440) 256-3808 or visit lakemetroparks.com. For more information about Penitentiary Glen Reservation, call (440) 256-1404.
Media contact:
Kathy Terrell, Children's Schoolhouse Nature Park Manager
440-256-3808
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Featuring photographic images in paragliding
by Brian Fowler
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Open daily through October 17 ? 9 am to 5 pm
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Discover the patterns, shapes and rhythms of nature in northeast Ohio as seen from the air by Lake Metroparks Chief of Recreation Services, Brian Fowler. This photo show details the adventures afforded by the sport of paragliding while offering the viewer a unique perspective of the natural world. “A Brian’s Eye View” photo show is on display August 21 – October 17 at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland. The hours for this free event are 9 am to 5 pm daily.
Meet the featured artist at a free, informal opening reception on Saturday, August 21 from noon to 4 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
As a lifelong resident of Lake County and a 30 year employee of Lake Metroparks, Brian Fowler has found a way to combine his passion for flying with his creative photography skills to showcase Lake County from a totally different perspective. The images displayed were taken from wing cams, mast cams, helmet cams, balloon cams and from a variety of other vantage points. As an avid pilot, Brian regularly takes to the skies over Lake County in a powered paraglider. This amounts to a 28 sq. meter wing with a two-stroke motor strapped to his back. With his camera in hand, suspended from the wing or suction-cupped to his helmet, he is able to capture the county in ways few people have ever seen.
The 100+ images displayed in this show are just a fraction of his work. Each time his feet lift-off, there are new images to be captured—beautiful sunsets, sailing ships and the like these are images that few other people ever get to see, which is why Brian wanted to share his photos with you.
All images from this show are available for sale. Large prints $25. Small prints $10. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these photographs will be donated to Citizens for Lake Metroparks
Explore the many interactive exhibits and displays in the Nature Center including the award-winning "Window on Wildlife”. Discover native Ohio wildlife in the Wildlife Center yard. Hike the scenic trails, enjoy a picnic, or take home a gift of natural distinction from The Nature Store – your headquarters for t-shirts, field guides, toys, and children’s books.
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center is located at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd in Kirtland. Directions: Take I-90 to Rt. 306 south for about one mile. Turn left onto Rt. 615. Turn right (east) onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and continue for two miles. Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located on the right (south) side of the road.
Media contact:
Wendy Pittenger, Exhibit Naturalist
440-256-1404
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark challenges you to encounter a multitude of twists and turns through their giant three-acre corn maze! During your journey, trivia questions will help you on your way. Answer correctly, and you will be on your way. If your answer is incorrect you’ll find yourself at a dead-end and have to try again! Picture opportunities include friends and family wind their through the maze and peek through character cutouts.
The corn maze is open every day through October 10, weather and field conditions permitting. The maze will be open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with daily programs offered. The corn maze is included with regular daytime Farmpark admission. Admission to Lake Metroparks Farmpark is $6; $5 for seniors 60 and over; $4 for ages 2 - 11; children under 2 and Farmpark members are free.
To check the conditions of the maze and/or to make school or group reservations, call Farmpark at (440) 256-2122 or 800-366-FARM.
The corn maze is included with admission for the Village Peddler Festival (September 11 & 12), Farmpark’s Fall Harvest Festival (September 25 & 26), and Corn and Pumpkin Harvest Weekend (October 9 & 10).
Lake Metroparks offers a series of corn maze programs for children, families, and groups! For information about these programs, check out Parks Plus!, online at www.lakemetroparks.com or call the registration department at (440) 358-7275 or
800-669-9226.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd in Kirtland. Directions: Take I-90 to the Rt. 306 exit. Head south on Route 306 five miles to Euclid Chardon Road (Route 6), turn left on Route 6, and head east one mile. Entrance to Farmpark is on the right. Back to top
Media contact:
Christina Bellas, Interpretion Manager
440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276
Hummingbirds in flight for a limited engagement
at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
(Come see them before they begin their migration south)
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are coming to rest at Penitentiary Glen Reservation for a limited engagement! This gives visitors the opportunity to see something special!
Come see our tiny feathery friends in larger groups putting on shows for you at the birdfeeders behind the front desk of the Nature Center, through the award-winning Window on Wildlife on the feeders, and in the butterfly gardens. Watch as they congregate on the feeders sipping sugar water and drinking nectar from the flowers. You will be amazed by the beauty and grace of the hummingbirds.
- Hummingbirds travel 525 miles non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico, and then up to another 1000 miles into Central America
- It takes an estimated 20 hours to fly across the Gulf of Mexico.
- A Hummingbird eats about its weight in nectar daily. Keep your feeder stocked with sugar water. They eat 5-10 times per hour for 30-60 seconds each feeding.
- Normally the hummingbird needs about 10 calories of food per day to survive. That is equivalent to a piece of hard candy. This can come in the form of sugar water, flower nectar, insects and spiders.
- Average body temperature of a hummingbird is 105-108 degrees F. On a cold night, a hummingbird can lower its body temperature by about 20 degrees F. This helps it conserve energy that would be used to maintain its normal temperature. The next morning, the hummingbird speeds up its metabolism and gets its body temperature back up to normal, in a matter of a few minutes.
- Most hummingbirds live for about one year, but some have been know to live for about three years.
During your visit to Penitentiary Glen Reservation, discover the many interactive exhibits and displays, including the award-winning "Window on Wildlife” in the Nature Center . Hike more than seven miles of scenic trails, discover the beautiful butterfly gardens and habitat, or enjoy a leisurely picnic. Take home a gift from The Nature Store – your headquarters for t-shirts, field guides, toys, and children’s books. The Nature Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Discover native Ohio wildlife at the Wildlife Center.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Parking is free. Directions: Take I-90 to Rt. 306. Head south one mile to Rt. 615. Turn left and follow 1/8 mile to Kirtland-Chardon Road . Turn right onto Kirtland-Chardon Road and proceed two miles to Penitentiary Glen Reservation on the right.
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Media contact:
Pat Morse, Interpretive Manager
440-256-1404
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