Interestingly enough, today’s younger generation seems to enjoy Playstations more than they do the playground. Youth in America average 8 hours daily on electronic media and over 70% of children are Vitamin D deficient from lack of sunlight. Forty percent of school districts in the United States have reduced recess in hopes of putting academia first and saving outdoor exploration for the home. Here in Northeast Ohio we have some amazing opportunities to experience nature within all 4-seasons and we have some places we want you to check out!
http://www.thecrwn.org/nature-deficit-disorder/
Taste on the Lake
JUL 07 - 08, 2018
Partnering with some of Cleveland’s finest culinary talent, Cleveland Metro parks will serve up a creative showcase of local food, beverages, arts, and music.
Saturday, July 7 from 5 - 11 pm
Sunday, July 8 from 12 - 6 pm
Tickets starting at $20 includes one food and one beverage sample. $25 per ticket at the gate. A portion of proceeds benefits the Trails Fund.
MORE INFO: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/programs-events/2018/lakefront-reservation/taste-on-the-lake/taste-on-the-lake
Holden Forest and Garden
Holden Forests & Gardens includes the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland and the Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle. In addition to welcoming guests to our campuses to see beautiful gardens, learn about horticulture, and hike our trails, we also do a great deal of work in the community. We helped develop and are helping to implement the Cleveland Tree Plan, intended to increase the tree canopy coverage in the city of Cleveland from 19% to 40% by 2040. Our Green Corps program employs Cleveland teens who learn about agriculture, nutrition, and business while operating urban farms in four Cleveland neighborhoods.
- Nature Quest Camp
Dates:
Week 1: Children entering grades 1-2 Dates: July 9-13
Week 2: Children entering grades 3-5 Dates: July 23 -27
Location: Holden Arboretum
- Working With Nature
Date: Monday – Friday, July 16 – 20
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Holden Arboretum
- Overnight Adventure
Date: Wednesday – Friday, Aug. 8 – 10
Time: 8am Wednesday – 4pm Friday
Location: Holden Arboretum and Red Oak Camp
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Lorain County Metro parks
- Children’s Garden Sports-tastic Birthday Party. Aug. 18 from 1-3pm. Celebrate 11 years of the children’s garden with fun sports themed craft and activities along with carousel rides, birthday treats and a visit from Stomper of the Lake Erie Crushers. FREE!
- Help us fill the beach at Lakeview Park on July 14!!!!!
- Free yoga at Lakeview every Thursday at 8am in August and every Sunday at 3pm in September.
- Free paddleboats at Wellington Reservation 10am -6pm Friday- Thursday through Labor Day. Boats hold up to 4 people
- Soggy Doggy Pool Party Monday August 20 and Tuesday August 21 from 6pm-7:30pm. Bring your non-aggressive dog for a dip in the outdoor pools. Please bring a pet food donation to be given to local animal shelter. This is one of your most popular events!!!
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