SUPERHEROES OF NATURE DISPLAY
| Dates: | March 21 - May 28 |
| Times: | Daily: 10am - 5pm |
| Location: | Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Road, Avon, OH 44011 |
| Cost: | $2/person, those under 42" are FREE! |
Holy nature-related superheroes, Batman! Come and see your favorite superheroes from the Marvel Comic Universe, the DC Comic Universe and more! All of your favorites like Batman, Spiderman, Black Panther, Black Widow, Groot, Ant-Man and more will be there. Learn about these and others' nature-related superpowers and namesakes.
Meet them all and discover new superheroes within the conservatory at Miller Nature Preserve through May 28. They will be amongst the plants and highlighting how some of them received their powers through nature or animals that we are familiar with. Other cool facts, origins, and powers will be revealed in this creative display. You will also discover some ‘animal champions’ worldwide and be surprised at their unique powers and how they are special to us. A photo scavenger hunt will be available as well as accompanying programs. Display open daily 10 am – 5 pm. $2 daily conservatory admission for those 42” and taller. Under 42” admittance is FREE. All hikes are part of the Lorain County Metro Parks hiking stick program for all levels.
Additional Superhero Events at Miller Nature Preserve:
| EVENT: | DATE: | TIME: | DESCRIPTION: |
| A Supersized Breakfast! | Saturday, March 24 | 10:15am-11:15am AND 12pm-1pm | Have a pancake breakfast and meet some of your favorite heroes. Pre-register & pay by 3/17; kids $8; adults $12 |
| Superhero Tour in the Conservatory | Sunday, March 25 | 11:00am - Noon | |
| Superhero Scavenger Hunt | Thursday, March 29 | 10:30am - 11am AND 2:30pm - 3pm | Fun photo hunt! |
| "Plants With Power" Hike | Friday, March 30 | 1pm - 2pm | Discover amaing nature facts! |
| Super Secret Hiders: Un-Nature Trail Hike | Tuesday, April 3 | 1pm - 2pm | A fun eye-spy game! |
| Super Animal Olympics | Wednesday, April 4 | 2pm - 3pm | How do you compare to wild critters? |
| Super Pizza Party & Parade | Thursday, April 5 | 11:30am - 1pm | Meet some of your superhero friends & join in the parade. Pre-register & pay by 3/30; kids 10 and under $8; adults $12 |
| Super Smoothies | Friday, April 6 | 1pm - 2pm | Pre-Register & pay $5 each by 3/30 |
| Caped Crusaders | Saturday, April 7 | 11am - Noon | Design one of your own super heroes |
| Batman's Buddy & Super Senses | Saturday, April 14 | 1pm - 2pm | Learn about super senses of creatures |
| Poison Ivy Hike | Wednesday, April 18 | 3pm - 4pm | Compare the character to the real plant on this hike. |
| Super Plants Hike | Friday, April 27 | 3pm - 4pm | Does Ohio have Super Plants? |
| Friend or Foe? | Sunday, April 29 | 1pm - 2pm | Who are the real heroes & who are their rivals? |
| Super Hero Hot Dog Party | Saturday, May 5 | 11am - 1pm | Stop by anytime for the make it yourself hot dog bar and meet some of your favorite superheroes. Pre-Register and pay by 4/28, kids under 10 $8, adults $12 |
HERB FAIR
| Dates: | Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2018 |
| Times: | 10:00am - 4:00pm (Saturday) and Noon - 4:00pm (Sunday) |
| Location: | Carriage Barn, Vermilion River Reservation |
| Cost: | FREE! |
Leap into spring and join us for Mill Hollow’s Herb Fair to be held April 28 and 29. This event has become a spring tradition for garden enthusiasts as well as those interested in shopping for unique and local products. Local plant nurseries will have a wide selection of top quality plants and gardening essentials. Other local vendors will have herb-related items for purchase, such as teas and soaps. As always, Kiedrowski’s Bakery will have many tasty treats with an herbal twist, such as herb-flavored breads and cookies. In addition, food vendors will be available for those interested in lunch or a snack, and FRIENDS of the Metro Parks will have coffee for purchase. This year the Benjamin Bacon House will be open for tours both Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of spring at this year’s annual Herb Fair! Questions? Contact the Carriage Barn at (440) 967-7310. We look forward to seeing you this April!
3RD ANNUAL GREAT LCMP SCAVENGER HUNT
| Date: | Saturday, May 12 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:30pm |
| Location: | Various locations! Begins at Miller Nature Preserve 2739 Miller Rd., Avon, OH 44011 |
| Cost: | $7 per person (includes logo goodie bag) |
Hey, adventurers! Join us for the 3rd annual Great Scavenger Hunt on May 12th. Teams will begin their journey at Miller Nature Preserve in Avon and explore several parks in this district-wide event! Complete an activity at each park to receive a clue to your next location.
Fee includes a Lorain County Metro Parks logo snack bag with snack goodies. Bring your own lunch/drink (lunch specials will be available at a park location). Teams will be expected to drive from location to location in their own vehicle.
***Note: Teams will NOT end their adventure at the same place they started.***
Register by May 5th in teams of at least two people. Cost is $7 per person and includes logo snack bag. This event is a Hiking Stick Program Level 2. Click below to register!
13th ANNUAL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
Sponsored by Friends of the Metro Parks of Lorain County
| Dates: | Fridays and Saturdays May 11, 12, 18, & 19 |
| Time: | Seating at 6:30pm Dinner at 7:00pm |
| Location: | Carlisle Visitor Center 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050 |
| Cost: | $30/individual or $58/couple (Group rates also available) |
This year's Murder Mystery Dinner is "A Killer in the Kitchen" by Paula Hinton. Make sure you don't miss this riveting show and enjoy a fantastic dinner while you're at it!
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling (216) 544-3865. Ticket Prices are $30 Individual, $58 per couple and $28 each for groups of 8 or more.
JUNETEENTH BLUEFEST
| Date: | Saturday, June 16th, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: | Lakeview Park 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain OH |
| Cost: | FREE! |
In the beginning was the Blues - and it took root in America and created other music; Urban Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Swing, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Hip Hop. Lorain County Metro Park’s Juneteenth Bluesfest is a salute to America’s most enduring musical form and the people and culture that nurtured it - from its roots in Africa to Lorain County.
In today’s world of Facebook, Youtube and Twitter, it’s hard to imagine a time when news was delivered in weeks and not seconds. But the slaves in Galveston, Texas did not learn of the Emancipation Proclamation and their freedom until a full two years after it was signed by President Lincoln in 1863. Upon hearing the news, the newly freed slaves created a celebration that became the premier holiday for African-Americans throughout the south. Because the exact date in June that the news was delivered in Galveston was as relevant as the event it memorialized, the day was simply known as Juneteenth.
Celebrations varied from state to state and town to town, but there were always picnics, contests, jubilation and music. Just as the great migration of African-Americans from the south to the north facilitated the spread of blues music, they also brought with them the southern tradition of Juneteenth.
– Credit to Jeanine Donaldson
- Musical Performances by: ET King, Lydia "Suga" Lee, DC Carnes
- Appearance by: Abraham Lincoln
- Artist: Ashley Bennett
- Genealogy Researcher: Shirley Reeder
- MC: Jae the Gospel Kid
- Foods trucks, vendors, and so much more!
For more information, contact Kaleena Whitfield at (440) 787-3325.
FRENCH CREEK THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
2017-2018 Season: October 2017 - August, 2018
Performances: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Cost: $10 - $18 per ticket
Location: French Creek Nature & Arts Center
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Theatre has the privilege and the power to reach us exactly where we are in our lives. In hope or hardship, in revelry or wretchedness, our own experiences are reflected in the stories onstage. Seeing the semblance of ourselves in other characters can help us make sense of life’s complexities, finding what we stand for; or sometimes we’re simply reminded what a wonder life is, giving us cause to celebrate. French Creek’s 2017-2018 Season features the fun and the fearless, the playful and the provocative, offering audiences an extraordinary breadth of theatrical performance to enjoy and connect with. Keeping that in mind, we present to you our 2017-2018 French Creek Theatre season. See you at the theatre!
Purchase tickets to any of this season's shows by visiting the French Creek Theatre website or by calling 440-949-5200.
2017-2018 Season
| Performance: | Date: | Tickets: |
| Bonnie & Clyde | October 13 - 29 | *This event has expired.* |
| Annie | December 1 - 17 | *This event has expired.* |
| I'm Not Rappaport | February 2 - 18 | *This event has expired.* |
| Children of Eden | March 9 - 25 | *This event has expired.* |
| The Elephant Man | May 4 - 20 | Purchase Tickets |
| Lionel Bart's Oliver! | July 13 - 29 | Purchase Tickets |
| Romeo & Juliet *NOTE: This show is not at French Creek Theatre. Shakespeare in the Park will take place at Lakeview Park in Lorain |
August 17 - 19 *All Shows at 7pm* |
No purchase necessary. FREE Show! |
