Welcome to Cleveland Metroparks recreation management system for event and program registration and shelter bookings.

Program registration and shelter reservations will open Tuesday, January 21st 2025. New and returning registrants will need to create an account ahead of registering for a program or reserving a shelter.

*Please note any confirmed event registrations or shelter reservations made before January 2025 are still valid but will not appear in your new account.*

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Big Creek Walk

Big Creek Walk - BCRBCW

Stretch your legs and join a naturalist for a walk to enjoy the floodplain forest of Big Creek Reservation. We will make stops to peek at the creek and watch for wildlife such as squirrels, deer, barred owls, and other winter-loving birds. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
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Unavailable Big Creek Walk 01/19/2025 -01/19/2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Su Snow Road Picnic Area $0.00
Superb-owl Sunday

Superb-owl Sunday - BCRSOS

Join a naturalist on a hike to search for the beloved barred owls that calls Big Creek home. Along the way, we will discuss the behaviors and adaptations that make these birds interesting. Once we locate the owls, a spotting scope will be set up so we can get a closer look. Please bring your binoculars, limited quantities available to borrow. Sturdy shoes are recommended.
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Unavailable Superb-owl Sunday 02/09/2025 -02/09/2025 10:00 am -11:30 am Su Snow Road Picnic Area $0.00
Scars of the Tornado

Scars of the Tornado - BERSOTT

On August 6th, 2024, Cleveland experienced a series of tornados generated from a powerful storm system, one of which left a scar in Bedford Reservation that we can still see half a year later! Join a naturalist as we visit one of the sites on the tornado's path of destruction while we learn how tornados are formed and how the damage they cause can be a catalyst for growth in our woodlands.
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Unavailable Scars of the Tornado 01/24/2025 -01/24/2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm F Egbert Picnic Area $0.00
Winter Waterfall: Deerlick Creek

Winter Waterfall: Deerlick Creek - BERWWDC

Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna to discover the many breathtaking waterfalls of Deerlick Creek. On-trail and off-trail locations may be icy and include stepping over logs and navigating around fallen trees. Sturdy footwear required
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Unavailable Winter Waterfall: Deerlick Creek 01/18/2025 -01/18/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sa Lost Meadows Picnic Area $0.00
Winter Waterfall: Groundwater Falls

Winter Waterfall: Groundwater Falls - BERWWGF

Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as we trudge into the Gorge to discover an enchanting waterfall that drains straight into the ground. On-trail ad off-trail locations may be icy and include stepping over logs and navigating around fallen tree. Sturdy footwear required, hiking poles encouraged.
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Unavailable Winter Waterfall: Groundwater Falls 01/25/2025 -01/25/2025 10:00 am -11:30 am Sa Hutchinson Field Parking Lot $0.00
Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers - BNCAC

Join Miss Jenny for a bird beak bonanza as we learn all about our feathered friends through activities, a hike and a craft.
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Unavailable Animal Crackers 02/06/2025 -02/06/2025 10:00 am -11:15 am Th Trailside Program Center 3-5 $0.00
Unavailable Animal Crackers 02/06/2025 -02/06/2025 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Th Trailside Program Center 3-5 $0.00
Amphibian Crossing

Amphibian Crossing - BNCAMCR

Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis to learn about the annual spring migration of amphibians. We’ll discuss their unique life cycles. We’ll meet a second time to witness the migration.
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Unavailable Amphibian Crossing 02/27/2025 -02/27/2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Th Trailside Program Center 18-99 $0.00
Ask the Naturalist Hour

Ask the Naturalist Hour - BNCASKNAT

Stop by Brecksville Nature Center with your natural history questions. A naturalist will be on-hand to help you ID a feather, rock, or picture of a plant, tree, or bird you can’t figure out.
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Unavailable Ask the Naturalist Hour (or Two) 02/01/2025 -02/01/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Bark & Buds Hike

Bark & Buds Hike - BNCBB

No leaves? No problem. Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to learn how to identify some of our most common trees using only bark and bud characteristics.
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Unavailable Bark & Buds Hike 01/25/2025 -01/25/2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sa Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Drop-by: Afternoon Bird Craft

Drop-by: Afternoon Bird Craft - BNCBIRDCR

Visiting the park this afternoon? Stop by the Trailside Program Center for a fun afternoon bird craft. We'll make Dark-eyed juncos out of construction paper and talk about some of the birds that visit Brecksville Reservation in the winter.
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Unavailable Drop-by: Afternoon Bird Craft 02/17/2025 -02/17/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm M Trailside Program Center $0.00
Hike Bonnie Park

Hike Bonnie Park - BNCBPK

Join a naturalist for a stroll around Bonnie Park. We’ll look for signs of wildlife while we enjoy the fresh air and winter scenery.
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Unavailable Hike Bonnie Park 02/24/2025 -02/24/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am M Bonnie Park Trailhead $0.00
Coffee with the Birds

Coffee with the Birds - BNCBRDS

Discover more about our winter resident birds while you enjoy a cup of coffee by the bird window, then step outside for a chance to hand feed them.
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Unavailable Coffee with the Birds 01/24/2025 -01/24/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am F Brecksville Nature Center 18-99 $0.00
Unavailable Coffee with the Birds 02/21/2025 -02/21/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am F Brecksville Nature Center 18-99 $0.00
Coffee with the Birds

Coffee with the Birds - BNCBRDSS

Discover more about our winter resident birds while you enjoy a cup of coffee by the bird window, then step outside for a chance to hand feed them.
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Unavailable Coffee with the Birds 02/22/2025 -02/22/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am Sa Brecksville Nature Center 18-99 $0.00
Cocoa and Constellations

Cocoa and Constellations - BNCCOCON

What’s a constellation? Is that a planet or a star? What are the phases of the moon? Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to get the answers to these and many more questions about the winter night sky while we sip on some hot cocoa.
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Unavailable Cocoa and Constellations 02/13/2025 -02/13/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Th Ironwood Golf Course 18-99 $0.00
Curious Naturalist Hike

Curious Naturalist Hike - BNCCURNAT

There is always something to observe and satisfy our curiosity in the outdoors. Join Naturalist Foster Brown as we explore and discover monthly happenings on Cleveland Metroparks trails.
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Unavailable Curious Naturalist Hike 01/18/2025 -01/18/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead $0.00
Unavailable Curious Naturalist Hike 02/15/2025 -02/15/2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm Sa Judge's Lake $0.00
Extreme Hiking: Winter Waterfall

Extreme Hiking: Winter Waterfall - BNCEXT

Get out of the house and into the woods. This “Extreme Hike” is one of the shorter ones, but the scenery is spectacular.
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Unavailable Extreme Hiking: Winter Waterfall 01/19/2025 -01/19/2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Su Jaite Wayside Trailhead $0.00
Wildlife Folklore Evenings

Wildlife Folklore Evenings - BNCFL

Naturalist Foster Brown will begin January with a year-long series on wildlife and plant folklore. We’ll explore impressions, misconceptions, and facts surrounding beloved animals, plants, and trees that different cultures attach to them. January will feature beaver, black bear, and bobcat.
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Unavailable Wildlife Folklore Evenings 01/15/2025 -01/15/2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm W Trailside Program Center $0.00
Wildlife Folklore Evenings

Wildlife Folklore Evenings - BNCFLKLR

Naturalist Foster Brown will continue with a year-long series on wildlife and plant folklore. We'll explore impressions, misconceptions, and facts surrounding beloved animals, insects, plants, and trees that different cultures attach to them.
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Unavailable Wildlife Folklore Evenings 02/19/2025 -02/19/2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm W Trailside Program Center $0.00
Hike Amongst the Hemlocks

Hike Amongst the Hemlocks - BNCHEM

The Chippewa Creek gorge is beautiful anytime of the year. However, the hemlocks along the trail are stunning in winter. Join us for a hike to witness the beauty of the season.
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Unavailable Hike Amongst the Hemlocks 02/23/2025 -02/23/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Su Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Hand-feed a Chickadee

Hand-feed a Chickadee - BNCHFAC

Looking for something special to do with family and friends? Drop by to hand-feed the chickadees. We’ll supply the black oil sunflower seeds and instructions that help make your experience one to remember. Hand-feed during designated program times only. Hand washing/sanitizer required after hand-feed. Registration is not required. Drop-by anytime between 10 a.m. – noon on the designated program days.
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Unavailable Hand-feed a Chickadee 01/04/2025 -01/26/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Su, Sa Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Unavailable Hand-feed a Chickadee 02/01/2025 -02/23/2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm Su, Sa Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Hike & Cocoa

Hike & Cocoa - BNCHICO

Join Naturalist Jenny McClain for a hike through the woods then enjoy cocoa around the fire or at the bird feeding window.
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Unavailable Hike & Cocoa 02/22/2025 -02/22/2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Sa Brecksville Nature Center $0.00
Hiking for the Young at Heart

Hiking for the Young at Heart - BNCHYAH

The Chagrin River Valley is beautiful every day of the year, so enjoy a guided hike along the Chagrin River and past the falls. If weather conditions are favorable, we may see a few frozen waterfalls along the way.
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Unavailable Winter Waterfall: Hiking for the Young at Heart 02/04/2025 -02/04/2025 9:30 am -11:30 am Tu Henry Church Jr. Rock Picnic Area $0.00
Evening Around the Lake

Evening Around the Lake - BNCLAKE

Naturalist Pam Taylor will guide you around Hinckley Lake beneath the light of the moon. We’ll keep our eyes and ears open for sounds of the crisp winter night.
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Unavailable Evening Around the Lake 02/09/2025 -02/09/2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Su Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store $0.00
Morning Meander

Morning Meander - BNCMM

Enjoy a morning walk through the winter woods among towering spruces and pines with Naturalist Jenny McClain.
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Unavailable Morning Meander 01/17/2025 -01/17/2025 9:30 am -10:30 am F Horse Trailer Parking $0.00
Morning Meander

Morning Meander - BNCMOME

Join Naturalist Jenny McClain for a brisk morning walk on bridle and all-purpose trails in search of winter wildlife activity.
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Unavailable Morning Meander 02/28/2025 -02/28/2025 9:30 am -10:30 am F South Quarry Picnic Area $0.00
Nurture with Nature

Nurture with Nature - BNCNURNAT

Bring your family for a monthly program to explore nature through books, games, hikes and other activities. Today, we'll learn about owls.
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Unavailable Nurture with Nature 02/10/2025 -02/10/2025 10:00 am -11:00 am M Trailside Program Center 3-99 $0.00