Friday, August 16, 2013

Walk the stalk: Wind your way through the three-acre corn maze at Farmpark

 
Do you have a good sense of direction?  Here’s a chance to test your skill as you ”walk the stalk” through a multitude of twists and turns through a three-acre corn maze at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.   Trivia questions are posted throughout the maze to help guide you along the way. Answer the questions correctly and you will proceed on the correct path.  Outside the main entrance to the maze is a kids play area. Take pictures of your children throughout the maze and in the farm-themed character cutouts and tag Lake.Metroparks on Facebook and @Lake_Metroparks on Twitter.
 
The three-acre corn maze at Farmpark is open 11 am to 4 pm daily through October 13, weather and field conditions permitting.  To check the conditions of the maze call Farmpark at 440-256-2122 or 800-366-FARM.
 
The corn maze is included with regular daytime Farmpark admission.   Admission to Lake Metroparks Farmpark is $6 for ages 12 to 59; Seniors 60 and over, $5; for youth 2 to 11, $4; children under 2 and Farmpark members are free.
 
The corn maze is also included with admission to the following events at Farmpark:
The maze will be open weather and conditions permitting.


Thursday, June 20, 2013

Have you ever seen a Queen snake?

Queen snake

The Queen snake is a small, harmless snake that lives along rocky ponds and rivers, including the Grand River in Lake County.  They have the most specialized diet of any snake in Ohio, eating only crayfish.  These have become uncommon in Ohio, and they are protected as a Species of Concern. 

Hidden Valley Park
Sunday, July 14 • 1 to 4 pm

To learn more about Queen snakes and the other reptiles and amphibians that live in the Grand River, swim, hop or slither down to the river at Lake Metroparks' annual River Jamboree. This year we will get up-close and personal with some of the Grand River’s more intimidating creatures: snakes, turtles, frogs and salamanders.

Head down to the river to look for
  • Northern Water Snake
  • Snapping Turtle
  • Green Frog
  • Bullfrog
  • Pickerel Frog


Other activities:
  • Live reptile and amphibians on display
  • Get your feet wet on a guided search to find wild snakes, frogs and more
  • Reptile and amphibian related games and activities
  • Receive a FREE reptile or amphibian guide
  • FREE Public Access of Waterways (Rivers edition) 
  • Ohio Department of Natural Resources


Admission

Admission is free. Pre-registration is required. 
Cick here to register online or call registration at 
440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226.

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