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April 2024

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31	1	2 Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled 04/02/2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm This hike has been canceled due to potential inclement weather. Check out the next wildflower hike on May 1! Read more about Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled 5:00pm to 6:30pm	3	4 Senior Hike Senior Hike 04/04/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails. Read more about Senior Hike 12:00pm to 1:00pm	5	6 Equip for the Eclipse Equip for the Eclipse 04/06/2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am Get ready for the big event by learning about solar eclipses and safe viewing. We’ll also be making cereal box viewers to take home so that we are prepared for Monday! Read more about Equip for the Eclipse 10:00am to 11:00am
		Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled 04/02/2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm This hike has been canceled due to potential inclement weather. Check out the next wildflower hike on May 1! Read more about Spring Ephemeral Stroll - Canceled 5:00pm to 6:30pm		Senior Hike Senior Hike 04/04/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails. Read more about Senior Hike 12:00pm to 1:00pm		Equip for the Eclipse Equip for the Eclipse 04/06/2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am Get ready for the big event by learning about solar eclipses and safe viewing. We’ll also be making cereal box viewers to take home so that we are prepared for Monday! Read more about Equip for the Eclipse 10:00am to 11:00am
7	8 CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park 04/08/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm A park ranger will be on site with a limited supply of eclipse glasses, however a guided hike will NOT take place. Read more about CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park 2:00pm to 4:00pm Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park 04/08/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join Park staff as we watch the biggest astronomical event of the year! We’ll take a hike and talk about eclipses as we wait for the maximum phase of the eclipse. Read more about Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park 2:00pm to 4:00pm	9	10 Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk 04/10/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ticks and mosquitos are a fact of life when you spend time outdoors, but as long as you know how to keep you and your family safe, there’s no reason to worry. Speakers from the Portage County Health District will lead this hike to share information and tips and answer your questions. Read more about Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk 6:00pm to 7:00pm	11	12	13
	CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park 04/08/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm A park ranger will be on site with a limited supply of eclipse glasses, however a guided hike will NOT take place. Read more about CANCELLED due to staff illness - Eclipse Hike and View @ Trail Lake Park 2:00pm to 4:00pm Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park 04/08/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join Park staff as we watch the biggest astronomical event of the year! We’ll take a hike and talk about eclipses as we wait for the maximum phase of the eclipse. Read more about Eclipse Hike and View @ Morgan Park 2:00pm to 4:00pm		Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk 04/10/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Ticks and mosquitos are a fact of life when you spend time outdoors, but as long as you know how to keep you and your family safe, there’s no reason to worry. Speakers from the Portage County Health District will lead this hike to share information and tips and answer your questions. Read more about Tick and Mosquito Talk & Walk 6:00pm to 7:00pm
14	15	16 Hike with a UH Expert Hike with a UH Expert 04/16/2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am Get your day started with a hike and learn from a representative of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. Read more about Hike with a UH Expert 10:00am to 11:00am	17	18 Senior Hike Senior Hike 04/18/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails. Read more about Senior Hike 12:00pm to 1:00pm Astronomy Night Astronomy Night 04/18/2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm The skies above are always changing, and the constellations and planets we see now might not be visible in six months. Astronomy Night will allow us to discuss the changes we’re seeing, any cool things that are going on up there, and if the weather permits, we’ll go outside to take a look. Read more about Astronomy Night 8:00pm to 9:00pm	19	20 Birding Club Birding Club 04/20/2024 - 8:00am to 9:00am Come practice your avian identification skills in a laid-back setting. Nature newbies are welcome to come try out a new hobby in a safe and welcoming atmosphere! Binoculars will be available for use. Read more about Birding Club 8:00am to 9:00am Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM 04/20/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour and share your ideas for creating what might become your new favorite Portage Park! Space is limited so be sure to register! Read more about Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM 1:00pm to 2:00pm Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM 04/20/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour and share your ideas for creating what might become your new favorite Portage Park! Space is limited so be sure to register! Read more about Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM 3:00pm to 4:00pm
		Hike with a UH Expert Hike with a UH Expert 04/16/2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am Get your day started with a hike and learn from a representative of University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. Read more about Hike with a UH Expert 10:00am to 11:00am		Senior Hike Senior Hike 04/18/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Enjoy a Senior Hike with friends! These slower paced, group hikes offer a chance for all ages to enjoy an ADA-accessible trail at one of your Portage Parks or Multipurpose Trails. Read more about Senior Hike 12:00pm to 1:00pm Astronomy Night Astronomy Night 04/18/2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm The skies above are always changing, and the constellations and planets we see now might not be visible in six months. Astronomy Night will allow us to discuss the changes we’re seeing, any cool things that are going on up there, and if the weather permits, we’ll go outside to take a look. Read more about Astronomy Night 8:00pm to 9:00pm		Birding Club Birding Club 04/20/2024 - 8:00am to 9:00am Come practice your avian identification skills in a laid-back setting. Nature newbies are welcome to come try out a new hobby in a safe and welcoming atmosphere! Binoculars will be available for use. Read more about Birding Club 8:00am to 9:00am Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM 04/20/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour and share your ideas for creating what might become your new favorite Portage Park! Space is limited so be sure to register! Read more about Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 1 PM 1:00pm to 2:00pm Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM 04/20/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour and share your ideas for creating what might become your new favorite Portage Park! Space is limited so be sure to register! Read more about Breakneck Creek Preserve Peek 3 PM 3:00pm to 4:00pm
21	22 Earth Day Hike Earth Day Hike 04/22/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful natural spaces of Portage County by taking a hike with friends! Read more about Earth Day Hike 6:00pm to 7:00pm History of Earth Day Webinar History of Earth Day Webinar 04/22/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm It has been 54 years since the first Earth Day. Learn about all the things that brought it about and ways we can keep protecting the planet. Read more about History of Earth Day Webinar 7:00pm to 8:00pm	23	24 S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library 04/24/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm We will spend time in nature reading stories, making s’mores, and learning about local wildlife with our local library! Read more about S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library 6:00pm to 7:00pm	25	26 Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day 04/26/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Trees are sometimes overlooked as we walk past them on our adventures. Let’s give them the credit they deserve and make them the focal point of our artwork on a day dedicated to these dendritic masterpieces. Read more about Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day 11:00am to 12:00pm	27 Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians 04/27/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Discover the world of amphibians with us! Frogs, toads, and salamanders are fascinating creatures with a really cool lifecycle adaptation. Owlbert's Adventures are recommended for children ages 3-6 and their families. Read more about Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians 11:00am to 12:00pm
	Earth Day Hike Earth Day Hike 04/22/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful natural spaces of Portage County by taking a hike with friends! Read more about Earth Day Hike 6:00pm to 7:00pm History of Earth Day Webinar History of Earth Day Webinar 04/22/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm It has been 54 years since the first Earth Day. Learn about all the things that brought it about and ways we can keep protecting the planet. Read more about History of Earth Day Webinar 7:00pm to 8:00pm		S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library 04/24/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm We will spend time in nature reading stories, making s’mores, and learning about local wildlife with our local library! Read more about S'more Stories with Reed Memorial Library 6:00pm to 7:00pm		Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day 04/26/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Trees are sometimes overlooked as we walk past them on our adventures. Let’s give them the credit they deserve and make them the focal point of our artwork on a day dedicated to these dendritic masterpieces. Read more about Nature Art in the Park: Arbor Day 11:00am to 12:00pm	Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians 04/27/2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Discover the world of amphibians with us! Frogs, toads, and salamanders are fascinating creatures with a really cool lifecycle adaptation. Owlbert's Adventures are recommended for children ages 3-6 and their families. Read more about Owlbert's Adventure: Amazing Amphibians 11:00am to 12:00pm
28 Kayak with KSU Kayak with KSU 04/28/2024 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm Join Kent State University’s Outdoor Adventure Center crew as we learn the basics of kayaking safety and paddle around the 33-acre lake. Read more about Kayak with KSU 2:30pm to 5:00pm	29	30 Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike 04/30/2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Want to complete the challenge but not quite ready to go it alone? Join our group hikes to get one step closer to your new medallion! Read more about Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike 6:30pm to 7:30pm	1	2	3	4
Kayak with KSU Kayak with KSU 04/28/2024 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm Join Kent State University’s Outdoor Adventure Center crew as we learn the basics of kayaking safety and paddle around the 33-acre lake. Read more about Kayak with KSU 2:30pm to 5:00pm		Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike 04/30/2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Want to complete the challenge but not quite ready to go it alone? Join our group hikes to get one step closer to your new medallion! Read more about Wild Hikes Challenge Group Hike 6:30pm to 7:30pm