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MEDINA PARKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 is limited. Do you like to fish? Learn some new tips and tricks Grilling Dos and Don’ts
Nature Explorers: Pools & Ponds - Oenslager Nature Cen- to catch bluegill and bass. Take advantage of this opportunity
ter, Thursday, June 23, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Spend a morn- to fish the closed ponds at Buffalo Creek Retreat. Please bring Grilling season is in full swing for many. For others, it
ing exploring one of your Medina County parks. Completely your own fishing rods, tackle, and bait if you prefer; however, never ended at all.
outdoors, these drop off programs are designed for your nature fishing rods and bait will be provided. Ages 7 to 12. Register
loving child. Please only sign up for one class per child since by June 23. Free. Some people equate grilling to an art form and profess
availability is limited. Hop, skip, or jump your way over to Slo Roll: Brunswick Lake to North Park Seven Mile Ride to be ultimate grill masters. Whether you consider grilling
the park to explore pools and ponds in search of frogs, turtles, - Brunswick Lake Trail, meet in the Cleveland Clinic parking to be a full-fledged sporting activity or just have a fancy
snakes, and other interesting finds! Ages 7 to 12. Register by lot next to Panera on Thursday, June 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. Join for foods cooked over an open flame, you can benefit from
June 16. Free. Bike Medina County for these guided rides through parts of information regarding dos and don’ts related to preparing
Tales for Tots - Hubbard Valley Park, Thursday, June 23, Medina County parks and adjacent areas. Bike Medina County and grilling foods.
from 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. These bright blue birds are a sym- is a 501(c)3 nonprofit advocating for cycling safety, education, DO clean out the ash catcher beneath charcoal before
bol of happiness! Find out more about the cheery bluebird and infrastructure in Medina County. Children under 16 must lighting to allow proper air circulation from bottom vents.
through a story, craft, and discovery. For ages 3-6 with an adult be accompanied by a parent. All riders must wear helmets, and DON’T start the grill for the first time of the season with-
companion. Some or the entire program may be held outdoors; you may wish to bring a water bottle. Bicycles should have out doing a thorough safety inspection. If using a gas grill,
please dress accordingly. Register between May 26 and June blinking white front lights and red back lights. Waivers will be check for holes or leaks in gas hoses.
22. Free. provided and must be signed before the start of the ride. Riders DO preheat gas grills for approximately 10 minutes.
Forest Therapy Walk - Allardale Park, Thursday, June 23, assemble at 6:15 p.m., and the ride starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Charcoal grills should be heated until the coals are 80 per-
from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Jason of Whisper Shifter for a relaxed, No registration is required. Free. cent gray and ashy.
sensory experience on a forest therapy walk. Non strenuous Register for programs at www.medinacountyparks.com. DON’T place the grill too close to a house, garage or
movement in a natural setting coupled with the goal of guiding Click on Programs, then on Public Programs & Events. where any items can be ignited, such as by leaf piles or
participants through the experiencing of sensing, embodiment, chemicals.
and appreciation for their relationships to the natural world is Wellington Class of 1977 Challenge DO keep children and pets away from the grill so that it
the main focus of these walks. Ages 5 to adult. Register by isn’t bumped into or accidentally knocked over.
June 21. Free. Dan LaMacchia is challenging fellow classmates to donate DON’T use metal-handled utensils on the grill. They can
Ice-Cream Float - Chippewa Yacht Club, Friday, June 24, to the Archibald Willard Mural fund to preserve the second of
from 7-8:30 p.m. Launch from Chippewa Yacht Club for a nat- three murals. If the class together can match his $5,000 do- transfer heat to the palm of your hand. Opt for wooden han-
uralist led paddle on Chippewa Lake to explore seasonal hap- nation, he will donate an additional $5,000 to the fund. The dles or use a flexible, heat-resistant glove.
penings followed by an ice-cream social provided by members challenge match ends on July 4, 2022. You can donate by using DO marinate meats to tenderize them. There is also ev-
of the Chippewa Yacht Club. Bring your own kayak, canoe, the red PayPal button on the website or make your check out idence to support that marinades reduce the production of
or SUP; paddle; and personal flotation device (PFD) for this to Spirit of ’76 Museum and mail to: Spirit of ’76 Museum, cancer-causing substances on meats that are grilled from fat
program. PFDs must be worn for the paddle portion of this pro- PO Box 76, Wellington, Oh 44090. Please put Class of 1977 in the meat and built-up drippings in the grill.
gram. All ages are welcome. Register by June 22. Free. Chip- in the memo. DON’T press down on burgers or meats while they’re on
pewa Yacht Club is located at located at 5878 Longacre Ln. in the grill. This releases juices and could dry out the food. It
Chippewa Lake. LCCAA Seeking Sponsors may also cause flare-ups.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Water Weasels - Hub- DO trim fat from meat before cooking.
bard Valley Park Sunday, June 26, from 3-4 p.m. Join us as we for Wine Tasting Event DON’T use a fork to turn over foods on the grill. Use
explore the habitat and interesting adaptations of the American Lorain County Community Action Agency invites area tongs, which will not pierce the food and release the juices.
mink, a weasel often found near water. Natural Discoveries is businesses and organizations to be part of more than 20,000 DO put sweet basting items on the food during the last 10
an award based series of free nature programs designed for ages success stories by sponsoring the agency’s upcoming Wine to 15 minutes of cooking so they don’t char.
seven to adult. No registration is required. Free. Tasting event. DON’T thread foods on wooden skewers and cook with-
Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Oenslager Na- The annual event is set for September 29, from 5-7 p.m. out first soaking the skewers in water for 30 minutes. Other-
ture Center, Sunday, June 26, from 3-5 p.m. This is a great op- at the Sunset Terrace of Lakeview Park in Lorain. In addition wise the skewers could burn.
portunity for nature photo enthusiasts of all skill levels to share to a variety of wines for tasting, visitors can learn more about DO brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent food
knowledge with like minded folks, gain special access to pro- LCCAA programs and enjoy great door prizes. from sticking.
grams and events related to photography, and support the park “Each sponsorship and contribution directly helps someone DON’T leave the grill unattended. Food can flare up and
district. The club will emphasize, but not be limited to, nature striving to overcome the serious issues that poverty brings to so
photography. Please contact club leadership at medinapotp@ many people in our county,” said LCCAA President and CEO burn quickly. Try to prepare as much of your meal in ad-
gmail.com with questions, or for more information. Ages 16 to Jackie Boehnlein. “We serve more than 20,000 individuals vance so that you can carefully watch the grill.
adult. No registration is required. each year.” DO try other meats and foods on the grill such as pork,
Nature Explorers: Go Fish - Buffalo Creek Retreat, Thurs- Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels with bene- lamb and fish.
day, June 30, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Spend a morning exploring fits including free tickets and more. Interested sponsors should DON’T grill indoors or in an enclosed area devoid of
one of your Medina County parks. Completely outdoors, these contact Boehnlein’s executive assistant Barbara Nicholls at proper ventilation.
drop off programs are designed for your nature loving child. (440) 204-3178 or bnicholls@lccaa.net.
Please only sign up for one class per child since availability
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